Artemis Hospitals
Surgery in India typically costs from $2,400 to $5,500. Prices depend on the specific procedure, hospital tier, chosen city, and surgeon experience. Patients save around 85% compared to the US, where similar care costs $27,500 on average. Surgery packages usually include surgeon fees, hospital stay, and standard diagnostic tests before the procedure.
Bookimed Expert Insight: India offers world-class surgical care at a fraction of Western costs. Clinics like Apollo Hospital Indraprastha and Manipal Hospitals are accredited by JCI and NABH. These facilities serve over 1,000,000 international patients annually with high success rates. For maximum value, look for multi-specialty hubs. Global Hospital Chennai even leads in complex, minimally invasive lung transplants. Choosing these high-volume centers ensures access to specialized surgeons and modern technology.
| India | Turkey | Austria | |
| Surgery | from $2,400 | from $2,000 | from $12,000 |
| Umbilical hernia repair | from $2,350 | from $1,500 | from $3,500 |
| Stomach resection | from $4,800 | from $16,470 | from $22,000 |
| Rectal Prolapse Surgery | from $3,200 | from $3,500 | from $10,000 |
| Rectal Bleeding Surgery | from $1,500 | from $1,500 | from $5,000 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Surgery upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.
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Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-operation
Day 3 - Surgery
Day 4 - Post-operation
Day 5 to Day 7 - Hospitalization
Week 1 to Week 2 - Rehabilitation
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Week 6
Each individual"s recovery process and timeline may vary. Always follow your doctor"s advice.
Dr. Prakash Pandit specializes in advanced radiation oncology techniques at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.
The doctor is a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in heart and lung transplants, with a remarkable success rate of 85-90%. With over 10,000 open and closed heart surgeries performed on both adults and children, the doctor has extensive experience in the field.
Currently, the doctor serves as the Director and Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Organ Transplantation & MCS Program at Gleneagles Global Health City in Chennai. Previous roles include leading cardiac surgery departments at Fortis Gurgaon and Global Hospitals Group in Chennai.
The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
The doctor is a dynamic Urologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in minimally invasive treatments for kidney and ureteral stones, as well as prostate and bladder surgeries.
He is UK board-certified (CCT) and has completed two visiting fellowships in the USA. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU).
The doctor has been the Head of Liver Transplant and Hepato-Biliary Surgery at Gleneagles Global Hospitals Mumbai since 2014, with over 20 years of experience in transplantation from both living and cadaver donors.
Specializing in liver, pancreas, intestinal, and multivisceral transplants for adults and children, the doctor has performed over 1,300 transplants with a patient survival rate of 88%. They utilize advanced techniques such as laparoscopic and robotic surgeries.
The doctor has published 35 scientific articles and 5 book chapters and has worked in leading hospitals across the USA, India, France, and Italy.
When considering Surgery, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:
The procedure involves surgically excising benign fatty tumors, known as lipomas, from the body to prevent discomfort or for cosmetic reasons.
This procedure involves repairing a hernia in the groin area by pushing the protruding tissue back into the abdomen and strengthening the abdominal wall.
This surgical procedure corrects an umbilical hernia by closing the defect in the abdominal wall near the navel.
This surgical intervention corrects a hiatal hernia by repositioning the stomach and reinforcing the diaphragm.
This surgical procedure involves removing the appendix, typically due to inflammation or infection.
This procedure involves using an endoscope to diagnose and treat conditions of the bile and pancreatic ducts.
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 |