Lung transplant in MGM Hospital
About the clinic
Lung transplantation at MGM Hospital in Chennai, India may cost around $125,000 USD for a complete program. The procedure is performed by Dr. K R Balakrishnan, a cardiologist with 33 years of experience who has completed over 1,100 transplant procedures. The hospital is South Asia's highest-ranking USGBC LEED Platinum-certified facility with a 4.5 patient rating.
About the Procedure
Lung transplantation replaces diseased lungs with healthy donor organs. The hospital stay typically lasts 21 days in a specialized transplant ward. Patients receive comprehensive pre-operative evaluation including PET-CT scans and pulmonary function tests.
What's Included
- Lung transplant surgery
- 3 weeks in transplant ward
- Pre-transplant evaluation (4-5 days)
- Post-operative care
- Diagnostics: PET-CT and pulmonary tests
- Biopsy when needed
Doctor's Expertise
Dr. Balakrishnan leads the transplant program with three decades of experience. He has performed over 1,100 complex cardiac and pulmonary procedures. The team makes final surgery decisions after thorough in-person assessments.
Hospital Features
The solar-powered facility promotes healing through music therapy and art spaces. Patients benefit from voice-assisted 24/7 care during recovery. Sustainable design creates a calming environment for recuperation.
Alternative program options start around $70,000 USD. Contact the hospital for personalized treatment recommendations and financial guidance.
Highlights
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Kidney transplant | Price on request | |
| Liver transplant | Price on request | |
| Heart transplant | Price on request | |
| Lung transplant | Price on request | |
| Heart and lungs transplant | Price on request |
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MGM Hospital: more details about the clinic
Over the course of nearly two decades, MGM Healthcare’s flagship Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) have stood tall, with the former ranked 23rd among medical institutions in India (NIRF 2018), and the seventh medical college to be accredited by American Heart Association. These, along with other teaching institutions and tertiary care hospitals, are the foundation upon which MGM Healthcare’s altruistic aspirations and sterling credentials have been built and are the inspiration for the movement to come.
Our range of facilities is designed to ensure that you are always put first and receive the best possible care, safety and comfort
- A campus that reflects an ethos of healing and a sense of serenity, from the city’s tallest vertical garden to the use of music therapy in critical care areas to thematic art galleries on each floor celebrating various facets of Tamil Nadu
- South Asia's highest-ranking USGBC LEED Platinum-certified Green Hospital - an environmentally friendly, solar-powered hospital that cares for a better tomorrow
- Voice-assisted technologies for 24x7 in-room care and information access
Patients at the core
- Born out of a need for altruism, MGM is obsessed with bettering patient experiences and improving outcomes through expertise, passion and technology.
Integrity
- Our organizational values are driven by personal and professional integrity. This will be our guiding light for our commitment to transparency, accountability and patient centricity.
A collaborative centre of care
- We will be a truly collaborative centre for personalized medical care. Renowned medical experts assisted by smart technologies will work in tandem to progressively improve healthcare outcomes.
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72, Nelson Manickam Rd, Railway Colony, Aminjikarai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600029, India
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