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What is Medical Tourism?
Medical tourism can be broadly defined as provision of 'cost effective' private medical care in collaboration with the tourism industry for patients needing surgical and other forms of specialized treatment. This process is being facilitated by the corporate sector involved in medical care as well as the tourism industry - both private and public.
Medical or Health tourism has become a common form of vacationing, and covers a broad spectrum of medical services. It mixes leisure, fun and relaxation together with wellness and healthcare.
The idea of the health holiday is to offer you an opportunity to get away from your daily routine and come into a different relaxing surrounding. Here you can enjoy being close to the beach and the mountains. At the same time you are able to receive an orientation that will help you improve your life in terms of your health and general well being. It is like rejuvenation and clean up process on all levels - physical, mental and emotional.
Many people from the developed world come to India for the rejuvenation promised by yoga and Ayurvedic massage, but few consider it a destination for hip replacement or brain surgery. However, a nice blend of top-class medical expertise at attractive prices is helping a growing number of Indian corporate hospitals lure foreign patients, including from developed nations such as the UK and the US .
As more and more patients from Europe , the US and other affluent nations with high Medicare costs look for effective options; India is pitted against Thailand , Singapore and some other Asian countries, which have good hospitals, salubrious climate and tourist destinations. The rapidly expanding Indian corporate hospital sector has been able to get a few thousands for treatment.
But, things are going to change drastically in favor of India , especially in view of the high quality expertise of medical professionals, backed by the fast improving equipment and nursing facilities, and above all, the cost-effectiveness of the package
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Cost Comparison |
Treatment |
Approximate rate in USD |
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Bangalore |
Other major healthcare destinations |
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Open heart surgery |
4500 |
>18000 |
Craniofacial surgery and skull base
Neurosurgery with hypothermia |
4300 |
> 13000 |
Aneuerysms and Tumour |
6500 |
> 21000 |
Complex spine with implants |
4300 |
> 13000 |
Simple spine |
2100 |
> 6500 |
Epilepsy |
4300 |
> 10000 |
Simple brain tumour ( Biopsy ) |
1000 |
> 4300 |
Simple brain tumour ( Surgery ) |
4300 |
> 10000 |
Spasticity |
4300 |
> 8600 |
Parkinson's ( Leison ) |
2100 |
> 6500 |
Parkinson's ( DBS ) |
17000 |
> 26000 |
Pituitary Tumour |
2100 |
> 6500 |
Hip replacement |
4300 |
> 13000 |
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Dr. Devi Shetty - Narayana Hrudayalaya, is head of the largest team of telecardiologists in the world having treated over 4,600 patients.
Medical and Surgical Services offered in India
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The following are the most common services being offered. However, other medical and surgical services are also available but may not be on the list below.
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- Cardiology
- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
- Infectious Diseases-Tropical Medicine
- Nephrology
- Hematology
- Endocrinology
- Medical Oncology-Radiotherapy
- Clinical Nutrition
- Immunology-Allergology
- Rheumatology
- Neurology
- Cancer Cellular Therapy
- Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Surgery
- Dentistry
- Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)
- Coronary Angiography
- Vascular Surgery
- Cardiac Valvular Surgery
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
- Knee and Hip Replacement
- Bariatric Surgery
- Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT)
- Lithotripsy
- Gamma Knife Neurosurgery
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Gynecological Surgery
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Procedure
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United States (USD) Approx
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India (USD) Approx
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Bone Marrow Transplant
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USD 2,50,500
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USD 69,500
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Liver Transplant
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USD 3,00,500
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USD 69,550
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Heart Surgery
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USD 30,500
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USD 8,900
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Orthopedic Surgery
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USD 20,500
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USD 6,500
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Cataract Surgery
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USD 2,500
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USD 1,550
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Smile Designing
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USD 8,200
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USD 1,200
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Metal Free Bridge
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USD 5,500
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USD 700
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Dental Implants
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USD 3,600
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USD 1000
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Porcelain Metal Bridge
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USD 3,300
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USD 700
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Porcelain Metal Crown
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USD 1,200
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USD 100
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Tooth Impactions
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USD 2,200
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USD 155
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Root Canal Treatment
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USD 1,010
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USD 120
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Tooth Whitening
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USD 900
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USD 175
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Tooth Colored Composite
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USD 600
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USD 50
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Fillings / Tooth Cleaning
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USD 320
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USD 100
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Procedure |
United states (USD) Approx |
India (USD) Approx |
Breast : -Mastopexy -Reduction Mammoplasty -Mammoplasty Augmentation -Replacement Of Implants |
USD 7,500 USD 8,000 USD 8,000 USD 6,500 |
USD 2,800 USD 3,300 USD 2,750 USD 3,000 |
Face : -Blepheroplasty (Upper & Lower) -Facelift -Dermabrasion (Total face) -Canthopexy w/Orbicularis suspension -Hair Transplant -Endoscopic Brow lift -Neck lift -Otoplasty(For prominent Ears) |
USD 6,000 USD 6,500 USD 5,500 USD 6,000 USD 50 Per graft USD 5,800 USD 6,100 USD 4,700 |
USD 2,000 USD 2,800 USD 2,150 USD 2,200 USD 3 Per graft USD 2,300 USD 2,400 USD 1,500 |
Nose : -Primary Rhinoplasty -Tip Rhynoplasty |
USD 7,300 USD 6,300 |
USD 2,900 USD 1,300 |
Body Contouring : -Abdominoplasty -Thigh Lift (Bilateral) -Total Lower Body Lift(Belt Lipectomy) -Liposuction (One Region) |
USD 7,700 USD 7,200 USD 9,500 USD 6,100 |
USD 3,200 USD 3,150 USD 6,000 USD 1,750 |
Non – Surgical Procedures : -Laser Hair Removal -Laser Resurfacing/ Wrinkle Reduction -Laser Acne Treatment -Laser Scar Treatment -Botox |
USD 550 USD 550 USD 575 USD 500 USD 70 Per Unit |
USD 225 USD 225 USD 230 USD 210 USD 8 Per Unit |
# These costs are an average and may not be the actual cost to be incurred.
COST COMPARISON – INDIA VS UNITED KING DOM ( UK )
Significant cost differences exist between U.K. and India when it comes to medical treatment. Accompanied with the cost are waiting times which exist in U.K. for patients which range from 3 months to over months.
India is not only cheaper but the waiting time is almost nil. This is due to the outburst of the private sector which comprises of hospitals and clinics with the latest technology and best practitioners.
Procedure
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United Kingdom (USD) Approx |
India (USD) Approx |
Open Heart Surgery |
USD 18,000 |
USD 4,800 |
Cranio-Facial surgery and skull base |
USD 13,000 |
USD 4,500 |
Neuro- surgery with Hypothermia |
USD 21,000 |
USD 6,800 |
Complex spine surgery with implants |
USD 13,000 |
USD 4,600 |
Simple Spine Surgery |
USD 6,500 |
USD 2,300 |
Simple Brain Tumor -Biopsy -Surgery |
USD 4,300 USD 10,000 |
USD1,200 USD 4,600 |
Parkinsons
- Lesion
- DBS |
USD 6,500 USD 26,000 |
USD 2,300 USD 17,800 |
Hip Replacement |
USD 13,000 |
USD 4,500 |
For every reference on Medical FAQ visit : http://medlineplus.gov/
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