Health Tourism in India

Posted by Avinash Balaji
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Health Tourism is one of the developing concepts in India. In this field India provide a good infrastructure and technology compared to other countries. That is the main reason why  people visit India for their medical needs. India provides a good medical care and treatment packages for the patients. As compared to other countries the cost of health tourism is negligible and provides an advance health care.

Kerala is one of the best and popular health destination because of the famous Ayurveda packages. Medical tourism is well suited in Kerala.

Advantages of health tourism in India are :

  •     High standards in patient handling.
  •     Affordable price.
  •     Fluent English speaking hospital staff.
  •     Waiting time for surgeries is low compared to other countries.
  •     Good medical facilities and serving doctors.
  •     Availability of traditional systems like Ayurveda, Unani,Yoga, Siddha, Ayush  etc.
  •     Many tourist attractions that offer healing environment.

High standards in patient handling environment

Many hospitals and health care centers are available in India. India provides world class medical facilities in the areas of Cosmetic Surgery, Dental care, Heart Surgeries, Coronary Bypass, Heart Check up, Valve replacements, Knee Replacements etc and this is done by best qualified professionals.

Affordable price

Compared to other countries the cost for the treatment is very low. Medical treatments are conducted by qualified professionals with world class Medical Facilities at low costs.

Fluent English speaking hospital staff

All doctors, nurses and most paramedical staff will speak to you in English. Now you don’t have to worry about not being understood.

Low waiting time

There is no need to wait for a long time for the surgeries in India compared to other countries.

Good medical facilities and serving doctors

India provides good medical facilities for the Indian and patients from other countries. The medical treatments are conducted professional doctors and provides  the best care for the patients.

Availability of traditional systems

There are a number of Ayurvedic resorts in Kerala. India offers traditional and highly recommended treatments like Ayurveda, Unani, yoga etc

 Many tourist attractions that offer healing environment

The low cost health care treatments and the chance to experience some of the world’s beautiful cultures in India attract people for medical tourism.

The medical treatments that are done in India are considered as a part of medical tourism advantages.

These treatments include:

  • Eye surgery
  • Spine surgery
  • All types of bone and joints treatments
  • Cosmetic surgeries
  • Blood vessel treatments
  • Stomach related treatments
  • Heat related treatments and surgeries
  • Ayurveda treatments and therapies
  • Dental treatments
  • Ear, nose and throat (ENT)
  • Laser hair removal treatments
  • Hair implants and treatments
  • Spa and beauty treatments

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