India in recent years has emerged as a major hub for medical tourism and is now considered among the top 6 medical value travel destinations in the world. India is known to be the land of natural medicines to the world, where foreign patients traverse borders for medical, cosmetic, or wellness treatments is known as medical tourism, sometimes known as medical value travel. It is supported by the government’s “Heal in India" initiative.
Three categories are available:
1. Curative Medical Treatment: Surgeries, organ transplants, joint replacements,
cancer and chronic illness treatments.
2. Wellness & Rejuvenation: Services aimed towards rejuvenation or aesthetic
purposes, such as cosmetic surgery, stress alleviation, and spas.
3. Traditional Medicine: The Ministry of AYUSH is responsible for India’s traditional
medical systems including Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and
Homeopathy.
The most popular treatments sought in India by medical tourists are alternative
medicine, bone-marrow transplant, cardiac bypass, eye surgery, and hip
replacement.
India holds main advantage as a medical tourism destination due to following
factors:
Reduced cost, even budget conscious traveller can afford first rate
service and luxury amenities.
• Availability of latest medical technologies and compliance on
international quality standards.
• Most of the doctors and surgeons at Indian hospitals are trained or
have worked at some of the medical institutions in the US, Europe,
or other developed nations.
• Most doctors and nurses are fluent in English, due to which
foreigners are less likely to face language barrier in India
The top Medical tourism destination in India
1. Chennai
2.Mumbai
3.New Delhi
4.Goa
5.Bangalore
6.Ahmedabad
7.Coimbatore
8.Vellore
9.Alleppey
10.Hyderabad
Chennai been considered as the "Health capital of India”. There are several
research institutes in Chennai such as The National Research Institute of
Tuberculosis, The National Research Institute of Epidemiology, The Central
Electronics Engineering Research Institute and many more. This has resulted in
building a strong foundation when it comes to having an advanced infrastructure
and highly educated & skilled surgeons.
To revitalize your body and soul while you visit the city for medical reasons you
may want to visit the Marina Beach or stroll through Thalankuppam Pier. If you
can then do explore the Guindy National Park, Queens Land.
International connectivity - The Chennai International Airport is situated in
Meenambakkam, which is 21 km from the city Centre. Patients undergoing cancer
treatment in India often need to stay for a longer duration and may also need a
medical visa extension. There are several foreign consulates situated in Chennai
to help you if you face any other issue during the medical stay in Chennai.
• Apollo Hospital
• Fortis Malar Hospital
• TNGMSSH
• Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital
• G Kuppuswami Naidu Memorial Hospital
• Kovai Medical center & Hospital
• PSG Hospital
• KG Hospital
• Apollo Specialty Hospital
• Meenakshi Mission Hospital
• Rajaji Government Hospital
• Vadamalaiyan Hospital
• Preethi Hospital
• Devadoss Hospital
• Apollo KH Hospital
• CMC
• Kumaran Hospital
• Sankari hospital