Medical Travel to India — Procedures, Savings & Hospitals

India offers some of the greatest cost savings in medical travel, with prices 60-90% lower than the US for comparable procedures. The country has one of the largest pools of English-speaking physicians in the world, many trained at top Western institutions. Cardiac surgery, orthopedics, and fertility treatments are particularly popular with international patients.

Top Procedures in India

International patients travel to India most frequently for the following procedures:

• Heart Bypass Surgery (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)) — US cost: $70,000–$200,000. In India, expect to save approximately 80% on this procedure including hospital, surgeon, and anesthesia fees.
• Hip Replacement (Total Hip Arthroplasty) — US cost: $30,000–$65,000. In India, expect to save approximately 80% on this procedure including hospital, surgeon, and anesthesia fees.
• Knee Replacement (Total Knee Arthroplasty) — US cost: $25,000–$60,000. In India, expect to save approximately 80% on this procedure including hospital, surgeon, and anesthesia fees.
• Bariatric Surgery (Bariatric Surgery (Gastric Bypass / Sleeve Gastrectomy)) — US cost: $15,000–$35,000. In India, expect to save approximately 80% on this procedure including hospital, surgeon, and anesthesia fees.
• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) (In Vitro Fertilization) — US cost: $12,000–$25,000. In India, expect to save approximately 80% on this procedure including hospital, surgeon, and anesthesia fees.

JCI-Accredited Hospitals

The following hospitals in India hold international accreditation and are popular with medical travelers:

• Apollo Hospitals
• Fortis Healthcare
• Max Super Speciality Hospital

JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation means these facilities meet the same quality and safety standards as top US hospitals. GProv verifies hospital credentials and helps you connect with patient coordinators at accredited facilities.

Planning Your Medical Trip

A successful medical travel experience requires careful planning. Key steps include obtaining a medical consultation and treatment quote, verifying hospital accreditation and surgeon credentials, arranging travel documents and medical visas if needed, coordinating pre-operative testing with your local doctor, and planning for recovery accommodations near the hospital. GProv's Travel for Health concierge handles these logistics, from initial consultation through post-treatment follow-up with your home physician.