Medical Tourism

Medical tourism in India is gaining momentum as India has the largest pool of highly skilled English speaking medical professionals. Primary healthcare is mostly administered by central and state-government bodies while secondary healthcare is taken care of by private nursing homes and clinics. The challenge lies is developing, running and managing tertiary care hospitals that require billion dollar investments through the public private route.

What exactly is a medical tourism package?

In line with the increasing demand-pull for hair treatment in India, healthcare travel consultants along with online marketing consultants create customized packages for patients seeking a high quality of patient care in India. Huge demand exists in the middle-east and Europe along with Africa and America for economical, worldclass expertise being offered by dermatologists and trichologist cosmetologists in India. Since the number of patients being examined by Indian doctors on a per capita basis is much higher than that in the west, you can expect deep domain expertise from every doctor you visit in any of the best cities in India.

Why India and not any other country?

India’s education system places a heavy emphasis on excellence in higher education as India is a developing country, it needs the expertise of professionals. Only double-distilled products from medical schools who have gone through the rigours of medical school, internship, residency and fellow ship can make it to the top. Hands-on experience in handling complicated cases both in clinical and surgical environments is required to manage super-speciality hospitals that offer tertiary level care in India.

What is the cost differential in terms of treatment between India and other countries of the west?

The  best hair transplant clinics in India offer treatment packages that cost a quarter of what is being charged in the west. Healthcare is the number one priority of the state in the west and most hospitals offer certain surgeries that are covered in their social security packages. But the waiting list for surgeries is very long in the western countries. It forces patients to search for the best hair transplant surgeon in Delhi on Google. And they often come to India during winter vacations in December – January by booking online through the internet. Pre and post hospitalization consultation is offered through phone, email and using medical transcription technology in order to deliver a high quality of patient care. During the treatment phase, patients are kept in sun-facing rooms that will help patients to retain their circadian rhythms. Most hair loss patients also have skin and hormonal issues so the construction of the hospitals is such that these related departments are in close vicinity so that the patients need not have to travel fast.

I have insurance coverage. Will it help me pay for the treatment in India?

Most insurance providers are insured through reinsurers who have a global foot-print and tie-ups with hospital chains and super-speciality clinics across the globe. Check with your TPA to get more clarity on the amount of cashless cover you will get on your chosen treatment.