Manipal Hospitals
| India | Turkey | The USA | |
| Stomach stapling | from $4,500 | from $3,100 | from $18,000 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Stomach stapling upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.
Bookimed is committed to your safety. We only work with medical institutions that maintain high international standards in Stomach stapling and have the necessary licenses to serve international patients worldwide.
Bookimed offers free expert assistance. A personal medical coordinator supports you before, during, and after your treatment, solving any issues. You're never alone on your Stomach stapling journey.
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - Operation Day
Day 4-7 - Post-Operation
Week 1-2 - Rehabilitation
Week 3-4
Week 5-8
After 8 Weeks
Please note, each patient is unique, recovery times may vary.
25 years of experience specializing in weight loss surgeries, Dr. Palep was among the first in India trained in Banded Bypass and Banded Sleeve Gastrectomy at Los Angeles.
The doctor is a highly skilled surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery. With extensive experience in performing complex weight loss procedures, the doctor has contributed significantly to advancements in minimally invasive surgical techniques. The doctor has been involved in numerous clinical trials and research studies aimed at improving patient outcomes in bariatric surgery. Additionally, the doctor is recognized for their commitment to patient education and post-operative care, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the surgical journey.
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 |