Lung biopsy in India costs from $300 to $700 on average. Prices fluctuate based on the specific procedure type and the clinic location. Patients save about 94% compared to the US, where the same service costs $8,000. Major medical hubs like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru offer various diagnostic options at competitive rates.
Bookimed Expert Insight: India offers a high density of JCI-accredited facilities that combine technical expertise with affordability. Many top-tier hospitals, like those in the Apollo or Manipal networks, treat over 1,000,000 international patients annually. Choosing a multi-specialty center often provides access to robotic-assisted diagnostics. Global Hospital Chennai, for instance, was the first in India to perform minimally invasive lung transplants. This level of technical experience helps ensure diagnostic accuracy for complex thoracic cases.
| India | Turkey | Austria | |
| Lung biopsy | from $250 | from $600 | from $1,950 |
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Dr. Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in the molecular basis of lung cancer for targeted treatment.
Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed 50,000+ cancer surgeries. He leads surgical oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre and specializes in thoracic procedures including lung biopsy.
Dr. Yogesh Batra heads the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital. He is a recognized expert in treating viral hepatitis and complex liver conditions. Dr. Batra trained at AIIMS New Delhi, India’s top-ranked medical institute. He received the Young Investigator Award from the Indian Society of Gastroenterology.
Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh is a surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in oral cancer treatment with a focus on organ preservation. Dr. Shaikh completed fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology at the same center. He is proficient in performing major maxillofacial and head and neck surgeries.
Healthcare in India is based on cost-effective models. Most of the hospitals are private — 65% of annual GDP is out-of-pocket medical payments.
1.4 mln doctors provide excellent treatments in the country. 74% of the Indian medical care is private. The local healthcare centers have international and national certificates that confirm the high quality of services and patients' safety:
India has 39 JCI-accredited medical centers in contrast with 20 JCI-certified facilities in Germany and 10 hospitals in Israel.
In India, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5-star hotels. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied European and Asian food, a vast, well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have a water park available to guests. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.
International patients are required to receive an electronic visa (e-Visa). The maximum period of stay in the country with this visa type is 6 months. Read more about the visa terms for treatment in India here.
Visa for travel to India requires a number of documents. The necessary list of documents includes:
Currency | Indian Rupee (you also can pay for services in USD) |
Best period for the trip | October-March |
Language | Hindi (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
Visa | is required |
Time difference with Europe | 5 hours |
Time difference with the USA | 10 hours |
Capital | New Delhi |
Medical tourism center | Mumbai, New Delhi |
Popular resorts | Goa, Jaipur, Mumbai |