Medical tourism is simply the process of traveling abroad to a specific destination to obtain certain medical procedures. Canadians and Europeans have been traveling outside their regions for years to obtain medical procedures due the long waiting periods associated with socialized medicine. Now they have an opportunity to seek top quality procedures, where they can recover in anonymity and luxury at more affordable rates.

People consider seeking medical care abroad for a number of reasons. An increasing number of people are having major medical procedures done abroad due to the staggering difference in cost. Many people in the United States find themselves without insurance or with insurance that has limited coverage or pre-existing conditions. When faced with the need to have cardiac, orthopedic or other major surgeries, many people have traveled abroad for care in order to save money. For example, one can travel abroad for heart bypass surgery in a prestigious medical center with a three-week recovery for under $20,000. The total cost for the medical procedure alone in the United States would routinely be in excess of $100,000.

The Clinical outcomes are at par with the worlds best centers having internationally qualified & experienced Doctors. Costs of the medical procedures in India are approximately 1/5th to 1/10th of costs in the west. This cost differential enables you the opportunity to have a vacation in an exotic country, recover in a 4 to 5 star resort in complete anonymity, and then return home having spent less than the procedure alone in your country. There is no waiting time for any surgical procedures.

Yes, Currently India receives patients from over 80 countries across the world. Here are some reasons behind its emergence as the preferred healthcare destination:
The cost of medical care in India is very low when compared to that in many western countries.
India has a vast reservoir of skilled doctors. Many of them have proved their mettle in the US and UK and returned to India to work in hospitals here. The caliber of other doctors practicing in India is also of a very high order.

Any -- from the simplest to the most serious life-saving procedures. This is not to say that all services are available everywhere at uniformly high quality. India, for example, has perhaps the best reputation for heart surgery in the world, alongside the United States. The quality of plastic surgery is renowned in India and sought after internationally.

India has all along been a knowledge-oriented nation. However, it never had a chance to showcase its expertise. The revolution in Information Technology changed the rules of the game. And India made complete use of the knowledge base built by its English - speaking engineers to come out and display its immense capabilities.
About the costs - India is a diverse economy where a family of four can live comfortably, without debt, on a monthly income of just $300. As a result, the costs of services and products too have stayed at extremely low levels.
Now, thanks to the world becoming inter-connected and people being more willing to explore other nations, India has emerged as a preferred source of low cost healthcare. India is an extremely welcome alternative to the prohibitive costs prevalent in the western countries.

Absolutely not, India has one of the best qualified professionals in each and every field, and this fact is realized the world over. Regarding Medical Facilities India has most competent doctors and world class Medical Facilities
India offers World Class Medical Facilities, comparable with any of the western countries. India has state of the art Hospitals and the best qualified doctors. Indian medical standards match up to the highly prescribed international standards.
The lower costs are mainly due to vast difference in currency conversion rates and lower costs of operating in India.

India has 34 JCI Hospitals. JCI is a global gold Standard for Hospitals in medical tourism industry. A JCI hospital in India maintains the same level of quality but at most affordable cost. India has several private hospitals that are designed to provide world-class medical care in India. These hospitals utilize some of the best medical equipment that is available world-wide. Travel India Company has carefully evaluated and selected only those hospitals that meet very high international standards to be a part of our network.

All of the physicians/ surgeons we deal with are highly trained & have corresponding international medical qualifications. Some are trained abroad in the UK as well as the USA and have gone to India to work. Each has specialized in their area of expertise, thereby offering you top notch care and treatment.

India has a vast reservoir of world-renowned doctors with a high degree of skill, expertise, experience & worldwide exposure. Many of them have proved their mettle in the US and UK and returned to India to work in hospitals here. The caliber of other doctors practicing in India is also of a very high order.

Its ok if you dont know anybody in India. After all, our Team brings you comprehensive, custom-built schemes for healthcare. This includes the following:

• Offering all support information on
• Costs involved
• Your ailment
• Recommended mode of surgery
• The hospital that will perform the surgery
• We have exclusive affiliate arrangements with leading hospital in India. This means that you can count on special and personalized attention when you come to India for medical treatment through
• Taking opinion from specialized panel of Experts

All medically trained staff is fluent in English at our affiliate healthcare facilities. English is widely spoken throughout India, particularly in the large cities. If English is not your native tongue, translators are provided if necessary.

Many countries have world-renowned health care system in terms of quality and technology, but have not adopted the legal system completely as in the western countries. For e.g, Doctors in the US are required to pay medical malpractice insurance that usually cost over $100,000 annually. Foreign doctors are required to pay medical malpractice insurance as well, but their costs are as low as $4000 annually. In addition to this insurance, certain economies are at different stages of development than the US. This absolutely does not mean that their healthcare technologies and institutions are behind the US. In fact, most of the private hospitals in India use exactly the same machines and instruments as the most advanced hospitals in the west.

We do not charge any fees or commissions from people who want to use the services of our healthcare partners. We get directly paid from the hospitals we are associated with.

Patient needs to then make an advance payment to book and confirm for his/her medical treatment. He/she needs to make an advance payment of 30% of the total estimated package

 

The payment modes for the advance payment are as follows:

• Pay Pal (Online payment using Credit Card) – 8% fees charged on the transaction
• Western Union Money Transfer – No Charges
• Bank Transfer – Bank transaction processing fees for international transfers as per the respective bank.

The remaining payment needs to be made one day before the surgery. The patient can either make the payment in cash, Travelers Cheques, Credit Card or Bank Transfer.

 

If he /she is making the remaining payment via Bank Transfer then the transaction should be initiated at least a week before traveling to India so that by the time the patient reaches India the amount is credited in the respective bank account. This would avoid delay in the commencement of the medical treatment as it usually takes 3-4working days for international bank transactions to process.

Yes. Your physician will advise you when it is appropriate to take a vacation or recuperate at a tourist destination. India have many beautiful destinations and we would be happy to make your post-surgical travel arrangements.

The key features of health facilities in India are:

 

• Top quality healthcare services at low cost
• Expert team of professional doctors
• High end medical & health care facilities
• 100% Trustworthy
• 100% success rate
• Delays and the Collapse of public health care systems as well as bureaucratic hurdles in medical and health care facilities.
• Excellent skill set and expertise of Indian doctors and support staff who have trained in some of the best centers across the world.
• Increasing shortage of competent medical care staff and specialists in developed countries.
• High end personal care which led to the positive response of the patients who have experienced the hospitality and care in Indian hospitals.
• Realization of India as a country with immense tourism potential
• Medical and health care options available to the patients regarding the costs as well as the different medical health tourism packages.

 

How do I start?

The simplest and fastest way is to submit enquiry. A patient relationship manager is assigned to you who will prepare your case, share with multiple doctors and hospitals and get back to you with a treatment plan, cost of treatment and other useful information. 

How much do I save?

Savings can be from 30-90%, depending upon the procedure and the destination.

Any estimate on the cost?

Once you have provided your present condition including medical history and reports, the information will be reviewed and examined by the specialists of affiliated hospitals, accordingly will get back to you with total estimate of your treatment.

Why does it cost so little?

The difference in cost is caused by labor and insurance costs, and not by a lack of quality. India also enjoys a favorable currency exchange rate with the US Dollars which also helps to lower costs.

Do the doctors & medical staff speak English?

All of our partner hospitals have fluent English speaking staff. We have interpreters to serve patients speaking French, Arabic, Russian, and Spanish.

I have a "special requirement"

Following consultation with us, we will accommodate all special requirements where feasible. Please do tell us of such requirements so that we can make appropriate arrangements for you.

If I deal directly with the hospital will my medical expenses cost less?

The price that you get from us is directly from the hospital, is discounted and is lowest. We charge fees from the hospital for marketing their services and serving their patients round the year. Know more about the benefits of choosing MedcureIndia.

What procedures are available?

India has world class doctors and facilities from simplest to complex procedures. Common procedures that we handle are Cancer, Knee and Hip Replacements, Bone, Spine, Heart, Eye, Fertility, Kidney, Dental, pediatric, cosmetic ,General Health Checkups and more…