Medical Tourism to India - Breaking the myths

Myth #1: It will be riskier to get treatment in India.
Any medical treatment or surgical procedure entails risk. Many of the top hospitals in India are accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) ' which certifies through painstaking periodic inspections that procedures and practices meet international standards for delivering patient quality care. JCI is the sister organisation of Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the U.S. hospitals certifying body. Additionally, many of the facilities have management and staff training tie-ups with leading U.S. medical organisations such as Harvard Medical International.

Most of the super-specialty hospitals are equipped with the most advanced equipment for diagnosis and treatment. These hospitals employ highly-trained, experienced and specialised surgeons with impeccable credentials. Most of the specialists and surgeons have been either trained or have previously worked in the US, Europe or Australia.

English is main language in India and majority of the leading hospitals are aware of special care and treatment needed for overseas patients. In order to provide a highly specialized service, these hospitals offer seamless patient services of world-class quality. Most of the medical facilities provide special and discret International partients area providing you with five star luxuries and great standards at par or better compared to western hostpitals. Myth #2: Indian qualifications ar not as good as Australian qualifications. Top rated mediacl schools in India. What's more, most of India's leading doctors have also studied and worked in the best medical institutions, generally in U.K and U.S.A. Moreover, the doctors from the hospitals /specialty centers in our network keep abreast of the latest technologies accepted worldwide by attending refresher courses from time to time. Their global acceptance can be gauged from the fact that every year, hundreds of renowned Indian doctors visit Europe and USA to teach at leading hospitals and universities by invitation. New and innovative techniques are constantly being adapted and mastered by Indian surgeons who have success rates as good as those in the world's best hospitals.

Myth #3: Benefits are not substantial in going to India for medical treatment. There are significant benefits in traveling to India for your next major medical treatment or it may be incidental if you are planning a trip to India; those in this category are generally cosmetic & aesthetic procedures or minimally invasive procedures such as dermatology or dental procedures. Save around 50-80% on your medical costs. In addition to the treatment cost savings, you can get instant access to any medical treatment, bypassing any waiting lists in Australia. Most of the top corporate hospitals will have a separate section for international patients, offering the five star luxuries, in addition to the best of the healthcare excellence.

Myth #4: I know of people going to Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore.. I will be the first one to go to India for surgery. India has made entry into medical tourism in recent years. The combination of high quality, world class, affordable surgery costs and Healthcare Services is attracting a regular stream of foreign patients to India. Many people from UK, USA, Europe, and Canada go to India for medical treatment. Indian medical establishments helped around 150,000 overseas patients in 2004; Appolo group has already treated more than 96,000 overseas patients so far... The Indian government predicts that India's $17-billion-a-year health-care industry could grow 13 per cent in each of the next six years, boosted by medical tourism, which industry watchers say is growing at 30 per cent annually. According to a study by McKinsey and the Confederation of Indian Industry, medical tourism in India could become a $1 billion business by 2012.

It is understandable that for many people, travelling to unfamiliar country for medical treatment can sound daunting. Knowing someone who is experinced Indian doctor, understands the capabilities and limitations of the medical professionals in India and Australia is rare combination for your medical treatment requirements.


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Hemani Thukral is a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). Her medical background and consulting experience will help make the right decision for your overseas treatments needs. Having worked as a doctor in India, her priority is client's well being and thereby, has laid the foundation of company that is based on 'Quality Care' and 'Trusting Relationship'. For more information, visit: http://www.mymedicalchoices.com.au