Patient guides
Clear answers for a big decision.
Plain, sourced guides for people considering medical treatment in India: waiting times, costs, travel, visas and recovery. Written for patients and families, not for doctors.
Heart surgery
Mending the engine of life: a guide to heart bypass surgery (CABG) in India
Waits and private costs at home, surgical options in India, what the evidence says, and planning a safe recovery and flight home.
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Cancer careBeyond the waitlist: a guide to cancer treatment in India for international patients
Waiting times at home, cancer care in India, typical costs, and how to explore options without pausing the care you have.
Eye surgeryRestoring the light: a guide to cataract surgery in India
Waits and private costs at home, choosing a lens, what laser surgery offers, and when the trip is worth it.
OrthopaedicsEscaping the waitlist: the complete guide to total knee replacement in India
What the wait really costs, what private surgery at home costs, how the trip works, and the questions to ask before you decide.
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How we write these guides
- Sourced, not guessedWaiting times and prices come from published sources, listed at the end of every article.
- Honest about the trade-offsWe cover the risks and the cases where treatment abroad isn't the right choice.
- Not medical adviceOur guides explain options. Your own doctor and the treating surgeon advise on your care.
- Kept up to dateEach article shows when it was last reviewed, and we update figures as new data is published.