A guide to medical tourism across the most popular destinations in the world. Medical tourism India, Medical tourism Thailand, Medical tourism Malaysia, Medical tourism Singapore, Medical tourism Brazil, Medical tourism Mexico, Medical tourism Panama, Medical tourism Hungary, Medical tourism Costa Rica, Medical tourism Poland, Medical tourism Turkey

1. Medical Tourism – Why choose India?
Medical tourism or health tourism is on a rise in India. It is starting to be considered as
one of the most attractive locations for medical tourism. As per a research report
“Booming Medical Tourism in India” India’s medical tourism industry is going to grow
by 27% in the time period 2009-2012. In 2007 alone, India received 450,000 medical
tourists and is expected to receive close to 1.1 million medical tourists in 2012. Currently
India has 16 JCI Accredited Hospitals across the country.
Some of the most sought after procedures by medical tourists in India are alternative
medicine, bone-marrow transplant, cardiac bypass surgery, eye surgery, orthopedic
surgery, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) or Infertility Treatment and dental procedures (such
as dental implants, veneers etc.) commonly known an Dental tourism. Cosmetic surgery
or cosmetic procedures and dental tourism are on a rise in India as well.
So what are the reasons to choose India as your medical tourism destination?
1. First and foremost is the cost factor. The cost savings are immense. As per the
report by “Booming Medical Tourism in India”, medical tourist can save up to
60%-95% on their treatment cost by getting their treatment done in India.
2. The second most important factor according to me is the technology and
international standards. Top Hospitals and healthcare facilities in India have the
latest equipment and technology, which is at par with the medical facilities in the
developed world. With the rise in medical tourism, more and more hospitals are
investing in the latest equipments and getting internationally recognized
certifications, such as JCI. As per Deloitte report, India has 10 JCI certified
hospitals in 2007, and in 3 years India has added 6 more to the list.
3. The doctors in India have the expertise, which again is at par with the doctors in
the developed countries. Today Indian doctors in every field are recognized in the
world community for their work and contributions. Most of the doctors working
in the big name hospitals have degrees and certifications from US and Europe.
4. Medical tourist get priority treatment in Indian hospitals as opposed to waiting for
weeks or even months in their own country. This is a huge advantage as patients
wanting to undergo say a hip or a knee replacement will have to bare the pain till
they are not scheduled for treatment, which sometimes can take up to 3 months.
5. No language barrier. As English is one of the most used languages in India,
medical tourists don’t feel lost in this country. Also, if you are from a non-English
speaking country, translators are provided to make your stay as comfortable as
possible.
6. Due to its beautiful culture, history and increased reorganization and
popularization of yoga, Ayurveda and meditation more and more people are
flocking to India for mental and physical peace.
Chennai is one of the most prominent cities in India for medical tourism as many of the
big name medical centers have opened their facilities in this city. Other cities like
Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Ahmedabad are quickly catching up to attract international
patients.

2. Apollo, Wockhardt, Fortis Healthcare, Max India, The Global Hospitals Group, MIOT
Hospitals and some of the prominent hospitals catering to medical tourists. Apart from
this, there are a large number of small clinics such as eye clinics, dental clinics, hair loss
clinics, IVF clinics, message and spa clinics that exist across the country that are catering
to medical tourist who are interested in elective surgery.
Nikhil Lamba, www.ClinicsOfWorld.com
Medical Tourism Guide:
Medical Tourism in India
Medical Tourism in Thailand
Medical Tourism in Panama
Medical Tourism in Brazil
Medical Tourism in Turkey
Medical Tourism in Poland
Medical Tourism in Costa Rica
Medical Tourism in Mexico
Medical Tourism in Hungary
Medical Tourism in Malaysia
Medical Tourism in Singapore