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Medical Tourism Report

‘Medical Tourism: A Bangalore Perspective’ is an informative document for health travelers going to Bangalore.

The report, structured like a survival guide, includes the advantages of medical tourism, the basics about Bangalore, Frequently Asked Questions about services, facilities and procedures, prominent doctors and contact details of some of the lead hospitals in Bangalore as well as testimonials of some patients who have undergone treatment.

All information about hospitals is real time and has been directly sourced from the hospital administration.

 

 

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Medical Tourism: The next big wave

Were you hit with a 5000-dollar bill for a cosmetic dental procedure? Do you desperately covet that rhinoplasty but can’t have it because your insurance does not cover it? Are you shocked that your out-of-pocket expenses estimate for that heart valve surgery runs into thousands of dollars?

If you are willing to travel to India to obtain healthcare, you might be pleasantly surprised at the low cost options. You would get high quality healthcare at a reasonable cost.

Today medical tourists do not have to worry about being guinea pigs either. They would be going down a road hundreds of people have taken already in the past few years.

According to industry reports, Medical Tourism in India is expected to earn revenue of $ 1-2 billion by 2012. The sector is gearing up to compete with other countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Greece, Jordan and South Africa.

India promises to be the perfect destination for any medical tourist. The range and diversity the country offers is unmatched. Medical tourism in India is now a fast growing industry. The government, the medical fraternity and the tour operators are all preparing for this new revolution.

India offers health travelers several benefits:

Cost Benefit: The prime advantage is the cost savings with respect to medical consultancy or surgeries. Many of the Indian hospitals, serving international patients, have state-of-the-art infrastructure, highly educated doctors and top-notch services but the figure on that price tag is a fraction of what it would be in developed countries. Even if your insurance does not cover the costs of treatment in India, the final bill in an Indian hospital would most probably be lower than your out-of-pocket expenses.

Timeliness: Another advantage is the possibility of getting immediate medical attention. There are no waiting lists or delays to contend with, due to insurance issues or unavailability of doctors etc.

Quality Health Care: Indian doctors and paramedics are well trained and are one of the best in the world. Many professionals, at most of the lead hospitals in the country, have been trained abroad prior to working in India.

Personalized Care: It is relatively easy to find quality personalized care for critically ill or aged patients.

Technological Sophistication: State-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure is the order of the day at most of the top corporate hospitals.

Facilitation by Government: The Government of India has recognized the economic potential of medical tourism. It has facilitated travel by introducing a special visa category known as ‘medical visa’ for patients as well as introduced tax incentives for hospitals.

Ease of Travel & Communication: Travel in India has become easier and much faster due to introduction of private airlines. Access to Internet in India is considered to be one of the cheapest in the world and communication facilities are well established. Travel agencies have a great online presence and can offer you package deals that include travel costs, boarding as well as treatment costs.

Easy availability of medicine & drugs: Certified drugs and medicines are easily available in India, at comparatively lesser prices.

Modern & Traditional: This is India’s USP. Modern medical aid as well as traditional therapy, such as ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy etc, is available at different locations across the country including Bangalore.

Tourism Potential: People who come for relatively simple, but important procedures, can consider packing in some travel too, with their doctor’s permission! This is an added advantage. Every part of the country is rich in history and diverse in geography.

Destination Bangalore

Bangalore is one of the top medical tourism destinations in India, with professional experts, technological sophistication and health care services that easily match the best in the world. Its reputation as the global technology hub and cosmopolitan city has made it a prominent health care destination for foreigners from developed as well as developing countries. Bangalore has a pleasant weather all through the year.

Some of the lead institutes and private hospitals in Bangalore with regular patients from abroad include: Hosmat, Recoup, Soukya, Manipal, Narayana Hrudalaya, NIMHANS, Wockhardt, Advanced fertility centre, Sagar Apollo, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology, St. John’s Hospital, St. Martha’s, Victoria Hospital and Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Mallya Hospital, Manipal Hospital and The Bangalore Hospital.

Bangalore has few of the world’s best doctors and medical practitioners, who have been trained by the rigorous Indian medical education system as well as in countries like UK and USA. The practitioners are registered with the Indian Medical Association and other Indian and international professional bodies. Many hospitals now have international accreditation to dispel any concerns of patients coming for treatment. Most big hospitals have eminent doctors from abroad as consultants. Also, most hospitals that have foreign patients have facilities and services customized for the comfort and convenience of the patients.

Popular specializations for medical consultation, treatments and surgeries in Bangalore include Cardiology, Orthopedics, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Dentistry, Oncology, Infertility, Gynecology, Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Naturopathy etc.

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