ABOUT MEDICAL TOURISM

Medical tourism began as a way for people, especially celebrities, to have cosmetic surgery or potentially embarrassing procedures and recover in a remote location. They could then return from their holiday fully healed, and nobody would be much the wiser.

These days medical tourism is not just for the rich and famous, and many people are now discovering the rewarding benefits of having surgery abroad in a country like India. Medical tourism could be the best option for you for a variety of reasons.

Health Insurance and the Cost of Medical Care
If you find that you need to have a major surgery in the near future, but your insurance will not cover it, then you might be an ideal candidate to have surgery abroad. The major influencing factor in most peoples' decisions to have surgery in India is of course the price difference. Savings of between 50% to as much as 80% are common on most major surgeries. This is a result of a combination of exchange rate factors and different malpractice insurance laws, and is in no way a reflection of the quality of healthcare available.

For example, a complicated hip replacement surgery could cost as much as $70,000, but if your health insurance believes the surgery to not be necessary for the next few years, you would have to pay the full amount yourself or live with the pain of a bad hip. A conservative estimate for this procedure in any hospital in India would be around $17,000. Including flights, transport and accommodation (which are all organized by us) you are still looking at barely over $20,000 for your entire trip!

Superior Quality Health Care
Many overseas patients are concerned about the state of healthcare in a "Third World" country. Patients in the USA and Europe will be glad to know that we at MD In India have sent our representatives in India to investigate hundreds of medical facilities, and have come up with the four finest to offer to our clients.

Perhaps your health insurance will pay for your surgery at your local state hospital. Even so, the quality of care, accommodation and medical treatment you will receive in one of our hospitals is some of the finest in the world. The quality of care and treatment you will receive rival that found at the world's most exclusive private hospitals, so there is no need to be concerned with the quality of the facilities, equipment or the medical professionals at any of our hospitals.

A Memorable Holiday
Of course, one of the main reasons people choose to have their surgeries in India is that it is a fantastic place to enjoy a relaxing holiday! If you are having major surgery and will need to rest and recuperate, then you can do so on relaxing river barges, chauffeured rides and cultural events that have been specially picked out by your tour co-ordinator.

Having surgery in India does not need to be a last resort. India is a great place to come and have minor cosmetic surgery or cosmetic dentistry because it is so much more affordable. Procedures that are prohibitively expensive in the US and Europe like Rhinoplasty, Breast Augmentation Surgery and Dental Capping can all be done in India for a fraction of the price. With the savings you make you can still go on an exciting holiday because your recovery will not need to be very strictly regimented.