What is Medical Tourism
Medical Tourism or Health tourism is an old practice that goes back to the 16th century. In those days, lack of proper healthcare resources led people to cross borders to avail better treatment. However, today medical tourism is a common phenomenon due to globalization. Today, the focus of medical tourism is on affordable high quality healthcare. Health tourists from countries across the world like the USA, the United Kingdom, Canada, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives and various other countries visit India, Singapore and Thailand for medical treatment. India is known for its expertise in coronary bypass, heart surgery, dental care and cosmetic surgery as well as the Indian treatments such as Ayurvedic therapies. The combination of traditional Indian therapies with modern treatments at an affordable price has made India a popular destination amongst health tourists.
Why Medical Tourism
- High quality treatment
- Latest medical technology accessibility.
- Numerous options for hospitals, doctors and locations.
- Affordable Healthcare solution.
- Immediate access to the medical services.
- A complete package coupled with a vacation, wellness and rejuvenation.
Value for Money
| Treatment |
USA* |
Cosat Rica |
India |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) |
$60,000-100,000 |
$8,600- $19,500 |
$8,800 |
| Bypass & Single Valve Replacement |
$130,000 |
$24,100 |
$8,500-$12,000 |
| Bypass & Double Valve Replacement |
$250,000 |
$9,000-$10,500 |
$8,500-$14,000 |
| Pacemaker |
|
$7,700- $10,700 |
$6,500-$9,000 |
| Total Hip Replacement |
$43,000 |
$11,400- $19,800 |
$9,500 |
| Total Knee Replacement |
$48,000 |
$10,650- $19,800 |
$8,400 |
| Breast Augmentation |
$5,000-8,000 |
$3,000-$3,400 |
$3,300-$5,050 |
| Breast Lift/ Reduction |
$5,500 |
$3,000-$3,400 |
$3,300-$5,050 |
| Facelift |
$7,000-9,000 |
$2,800-$3,200 |
$5,700 |
| Liposuction |
$2,500-10,000 |
$1,800-$2,500 |
$1,000-$2,650 |
| Tummy Tuck |
$6,000-8,000 |
$4,200 |
$2300-$4600 |