Medical Tourism in Mumbai

chillibreeze writer — Mridula Diwakar

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Introduction

India’s picture in the eyes of the world has transitioned over time from temples, colorful villagers, elephants and bullock carts to one of IT, outsourcing, call centers and talented English speaking professionals. India has entered the global age. The new portrait emerging now is that of high tech-hospitals, state-of-the art healthcare facilities, and highly competent doctors, surgeons and support staff treating people from all corners of the world.

India as a Medical Destination

Over the past few years India has been attracting “Medical Tourists” from countries like US, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. What makes this country an attractive medical destination is the fact that the health care industry here has undergone an amazing transformation. World class hospitals touting top of the line diagnostic and treatment facilities have come up in all major cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Calcutta, Chandigarh, and Chennai. The doctors and surgeons hold work experience from top academic institutions in the US and UK. To top it all, the cost is a fraction of what the individual would be paying in their own country for the same service.

Knowing Mumbai

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Bangalore: A Guide for
Medical Tourists

Mumbai (or Bombay), the financial capital of India, is a coastal city in the state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is one of the major players in the field of Medical Tourism, and the state has taken immense steps to promote healthcare and tourism in a major way.

Advantage Mumbai

Mumbai’s geographic location makes it a very accessible hub for people coming from overseas. It has one of the busiest international airports in the world.
Mumbai has a number of excellent hospitals and specialty centers like Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Center, Asian Heart Institute, Wockhardt Hospital, P D Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Center, Breach Candy Hospital and Tata Memorial Centre, which have seen an increased influx of patients from abroad.
These hospitals have excellent facilities, and the areas of expertise include Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Gastroenterology, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Obesity Surgery, Oncology and other fields of Medicine.
A good number of these hospitals have collaborations with reputed medical schools in the US and UK, and access to international expertise and technology.

More information can be availed at the hospital websites

Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Center: www.bombayhospital.com
Asian Heart Institute: www.ahirc.com
Wockhardt Hospital: www.wockhardthospitals.net
P D Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Center: www.hindujahospital.com
Breach Candy Hospital: www.breachcandyhospital.org
Tata Memorial Centre: www.tatamemorialcentre.com

The State of Maharashtra and the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has collaborated to form the Medical Tourism Council of Maharashtra (MTCM). Their mission is “To deliver ‘value for money’ health care with a human touch.”

For more information, visit www.ficci-mtcm.com.

Hospitals are also teaming up with hotels and travel agencies to offer treatment and tourism packages to interested patients and their families.

Future Prospects for Medical Tourism in Mumbai

Mumbai has seen a rush of health care providers setting up super specialty hospitals with facilities like air ambulance and shopping plazas. Hospitals are seeking recognition from insurance companies abroad, so that the patients can avail health insurance, as they would in their own country. Hospitals are also focused on receiving accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI), USA, to ensure global standards in patient care, safety and quality of service.

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—About our writer:

"Mridula has had a career teaching Microbiology to Medical Undergraduates in India, and worked as a Programmer in Michigan. After spending 10 years in Detroit and Chicago, she is now settled in Bangalore. She believes it is easier to forgive when you remember that everyone is human and bound to make mistakes."