Artemis Hospitals is a JCI and NABH accredited hospital with 11 Centers of Excellence. It has over 400 doctors across 40 specialties with over 1,000,000 surgeries since 2007. Best known for transplantology, oncology, and neurosciences.
Artemis Hospitals is a JCI and NABH accredited hospital with 11 Centers of Excellence. It has over 400 doctors across 40 specialties with over 1,000,000 surgeries since 2007. Best known for transplantology, oncology, and neurosciences.
Medanta Hospital provides healthcare services to patients. No additional details are available in the clinic listing.
Medanta Hospital provides healthcare services to patients. No additional details are available in the clinic listing.
Manipal Hospitals is one of India's largest healthcare providers with 15 hospitals across six states. LASIK eye surgery is performed by ophthalmologists like Dr. Lakshmi Mahesh, with costs typically ranging from $2,000 to $3,100. The hospital network serves over 2 million patients annually and maintains international standards of care.
Manipal Hospitals is part of the Manipal Education & Medical Group, the third largest healthcare provider in India. It holds JCI, ISO, and NABH accreditations. The network serves over 2 million patients annually from 30 countries.
Global Hospital Chennai offers LASIK eye surgery with prices typically ranging from $2,000 to $3,100. The hospital is part of Gleneagles Global Hospitals Medical Group, handling 2 million patients annually. Dr. Sandeep Attawar, a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon with _doctor_1225_years_ of experience, leads the Cardiac Surgery & Thoracic Organ Transplant Program. He has performed over 10,000 surgeries and holds memberships in prestigious organizations like The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.
Global Hospital Chennai is a NABH-accredited hospital with over 1,000 successful liver transplants, the most in the world. It specializes in organ and bone marrow transplant, cardiology, pulmonology, and oncology. Part of Gleneagles Global Hospitals, the group sees 2 million patients annually.
Global Hospital Mumbai offers LASIK eye surgery with prices typically ranging from $2,000 to $3,100. The hospital is part of Gleneagles Global Hospitals Group, known for pioneering complex transplants and robotic surgery.
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Indraprastha Apollo Hospital offers LASIK eye surgery with prices typically ranging from $2,000 to $3,100. The JCI-accredited facility features advanced medical technologies and rigorous staff credentialing processes.
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Dr. Varun Malhotra specializes in LASIK eye surgery with fellowship training in refractive procedures from Sankara Nethralaya. The procedure typically costs around $2,000–$3,100. He completed additional training in microincision cataract surgeries and serves as a consultant at leading eye institutes. Centre for Sight has received multiple awards for eye care excellence including Frost & Sullivan honors in 2014.
Centre For Sight is an eye care hospital chain in Delhi, established in 1996. Its specialties cover the full spectrum of eye care treatments. Winner of multiple industry awards for operational and business excellence.
Dr. Varun Malhotra is an ophthalmologist at Centre For Sight in Delhi. He completed the Sir Ratan Tata Fellowship in microincision cataract surgeries. He specializes in cornea, anterior segment, and refractive surgery. Dr. Malhotra trained at Sankara Nethralaya and LV Prasad Eye Institute.
Centre For Sight is an eye care hospital chain in Delhi, established in 1996. Its specialties cover the full spectrum of eye care treatments. Winner of multiple industry awards for operational and business excellence.
Dr. Sandeep Attawar is a cardiothoracic surgeon who has performed 10,000+ heart surgeries. He serves as the Director of the Lung Transplant Program at Gleneagles Global Health City. Dr. Attawar specializes in complex heart and lung transplants for both adults and children. He maintains an 85–90% success rate for thoracic organ transplant procedures.
Global Hospital Chennai is a NABH-accredited hospital with over 1,000 successful liver transplants, the most in the world. It specializes in organ and bone marrow transplant, cardiology, pulmonology, and oncology. Part of Gleneagles Global Hospitals, the group sees 2 million patients annually.
The doctor is an accomplished ophthalmologist with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye conditions. Specializing in cataract and refractive surgery, the doctor has performed over 5,000 successful procedures. Additionally, the doctor is board-certified and has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals, advancing the field of ophthalmology through research and innovation. The doctor is also a member of several prestigious medical societies, reflecting a commitment to staying at the forefront of ophthalmic advancements.
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