Medical tourism in India for U.S. patients

India's large private hospitals treat international patients for complex, non-cosmetic care. xcuro's partner hospitals in India are Medanta in Gurgaon, Fortis Hospital Mohali, Venkateshwar Hospital in Delhi, Aster Medcity in Kochi and Altrus Healthcare in Dehradun.

What patients travel to India for

Heart surgery
Hip and knee replacement, spine surgery
Cancer treatment
Organ transplants
Ayurveda and integrative care

Checking a hospital in India

India's national hospital accreditation is NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers); some hospitals also hold Joint Commission International accreditation. Ask the hospital for its accreditation certificates and for the treating doctor's qualifications.

Getting there and how long to stay

U.S. passport holders need a visa. India issues an e-Medical Visa online for treatment at recognized hospitals, and a Medical Attendant visa for family members traveling with you. English is widely used in private hospitals. Plan on about two weeks for heart or joint surgery and much longer for transplants. The State Department rates India Level 2, “Exercise Increased Caution”, with higher levels in some regions.

Whatever the destination, the CDC recommends seeing a travel-medicine provider before you go, bringing copies of your medical records, arranging follow-up care at home before surgery, and waiting 10 to 14 days before flying after major surgery. Complications treated after you return may not be covered by U.S. insurance.

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