Medical Tourism - Hospitals in India - What is Health Tourism? How It Works?

What is Health Tourism?

When the cost of curing your illness skyrockets in your own country, you can treat yourself in another country with world-class facilities, for a fraction of cost that you would pay otherwise in your homeland. You pay less, get cured and also take a holiday once you are up and running.

Why Health Tourism?

Health Tourism can be undertaken for various reasons not only to cure illnesses but also to undertake cosmetic surgeries, dental care, and holistic wellbeing.

Some of the reasons for health tourism are:

To avoid paying for costly treatments in your own country, which are not covered by insurance for being 'pre-existing conditions'
To avoid out-of-pocket expenses which your insurance plan doesn’t cover in your homeland and are cheaper in other countrie
To avail world-class facilities and a state of the art infrastructure that will facilitate speedy recovery
To take a holiday after you cure yourself in that country, which you would have otherwise not planned, had you been in your own countrySo get cured in a highly professional hospital, recover in a technologically superior environment and have fun in the sun and sand of this hospitable country.

Medical travel dos and don'ts

Medical travel has the potential to become one of your most cherished memories, only if you follow the guidelines properly. Being healthy and enjoying a holiday becomes easy if all the instructions required are followed.

Some of them are given below

Be enthusiastic and prepared to travel on a long journey. Treat all the flight delays and travel hassles as an adventure. Sleep well before you start
Prepare a realistic estimate of the treatment and travel money that will be required. Being prepared for the bills in advance saves a lot of consternation later
Photocopy all your important documents and keep one set with one of your family member
Scan your passport, visa, important phone numbers, and medical records and store them in an email based account that is accessible easily
Do not share your credit card and ATM card number and password to unknown people
Find out about the weather conditions of the country and state you will visit. Knowing about the topography will enable you to be prepared on higher altitudes or extreme climates
Do not keep all your valuables and important documents in one bag. Split them amongst different bags
Do not keep all your clean clothes in one bag. Split amongst different bags. In case a baggage is lost or arrives late, you will still have your own clothes to wear
Keep your necessary medicines, passport and one set of change of clothes in your cabin luggage. This will help if the luggage is displaced or delayed
Check the medical equipments or other gadgets that you will carry to ensure that they work well and can be adapted in another country
Carry the destination map, directions and itinerary in your handbag. In case you happen to be lost these things will come in handy
Drink plenty of water and ensure that it is bottled
Avoid road-side food that is raw or partially cooked

Some of the Popular Procedures facilitated by MED E-Lines

Coronary heart bypass surgery (CABG)
Heart valve replacement
Hip resurfacing
Hip replacement
Total knee replacement
Partial knee replacement
Spinal cervical disc replacement
Spinal cervical disc fusion

Some of the cosmetic surgeries that Med E Lines facilitates are

Lap-Band (Gastric Banding surgery)
Gastric Bypass surgery
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
Breast implants
Breast lift, breast reduction
LASIK
Liposuction
Face lift
Arm lift
Botox
Hair transplants

If you do not find the relevant treatment listed above, contact MED E-Lines.

Cost comparisons

Procedure / Treatment	India ($)	USA ($)	UK (GBP)
Open Heart Surgery (CABG)	8,500	100,000	20,000
Total Knee Replacement	7,000	48,000	15,000
Hip Resurfacing	8,500	55,000	15,000
LA Hysterectomy	4,500	22,000	6,000
Lap Cholcystectomy	4,500	18,000	4,000
Spinal Decompression Fusion	8,500	60,000	32,100
Obesity Surgery (Gastric Bypass)	9,800	65,000	12,000

How It Works

At MED E-Lines we are committed to helping you make the best decision regarding your medical needs. To eliminate the guesswork, we provide a detailed description of the process you will follow when you accept our assistance in your medical tourism journey to wellness! Our commitment to servicing and supporting you is what makes us shine as a top medical travel company.

BEFORE MAKING A DECISION - "Register yourself with MED E-Lines"

Introduction to MED E-Lines

Once we receive your information you will be assigned a designated point of contact who will be available to assist you over the phone, fax, Instant Message, or, via email – your choice and convenience. He or she will answer any questions about our services and assist you in preparing your medical journey.

Review your medical procedure requirements

After we receive your information know the medical procedure that you are seeking, we will begin the process of designing the best available treatment options for your specific procedure. We will send you the detailed information about the hospitals and doctors.

Provide transcripts, MRI, x-rays, etc.

For many medical procedures, the doctor will need to see your transcripts, MRI’s, x-rays, photos, etc. We have the technology to send the documents/images over to the doctors - the process is completely secure and private.

Medical Questionnaire submission

We will ask you to complete a questionnaire to best inform your surgeon of your medical history.

Pricing and Accommodation

During this process, you will receive a price quotation for the procedure(s) and accommodations. Also, you'll be provided with a host of information about the medical tourism procedure(s), hospital, doctors, etc.

DECIDED TO TRAVEL

Review the price quotation, financing options and discuss potential dates to travel

At this point, you have decided to pursue medical tourism in India, or another qualified country and details around the procedure(s) you are seeking, and your accommodations will need to be discussed and planned. Also, we'll talk about any special accommodations necessary to your specific situation.

If the pricing is acceptable to you, we will move along to other aspects of the journey. We will coordinate the communication process between you and the hospitals and chosen surgeons. Teleconference facilities are available for you and/or your primary physician in the US to talk to the attending doctor and surgeon in India. You will also receive pricing for the travel and other concierge services you may require for the itinerary that best meets your needs.

• Receive a price quotation for air travel, travel insurance and any special services you may require
•You will be directed to speak with our specialists to develop a travel itinerary that best suits your needs.

BEFORE LEAVING

Passport/Visa acquisition

If you need a passport or a visa, MED E-Lines will assist you in acquiring these documents.

Itinerary to confirm procedure(s), flight, hospital, doctor and hotel

Once all the reservations are completed, we will send you an itinerary for your review and final confirmation. We are dedicated to make your trip as pleasant and stress free as possible. Your travel information will be customized to your procedure and destination and will guide you through the journey.

Pre-travel information

Before traveling, we will provide you with a host of information about the destination you'll be traveling to.

Departure from your local airport

MED E-Lines will go over the checklist to ensure you have everything you need to board your plane to begin your journey.

MED E-Lines again, will be waiting at the other end to greet you and take you to your hospital or hotel.

AT DESTINATION

MED E-Lines representative greets you upon arrival

MED E-Lines will assist and support you throughout your stay. We will be there for you every step of the way. MED E-Lines representative will accompany you to all your doctor’s appointments and medical treatments.

Transport to Hotel

A private, air conditioned car will take from the airport to your destination.

Pre-Surgery consultation with medical team

Within 24 hours of your arrival, you will visit your physician’s office for the pre-surgery consultation. Here, the doctor will review your medical transcripts and conduct additional tests to ensure that you are ready for your procedure.

Surgical procedure

Your procedure will be performed by the best available surgeon, at a world-class medical facility, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment. When you use MED E-Lines as your medical travel company, you can rest assured that you are only being treated by only accredited and highly skilled medical professionals. Medical tourism in India means getting quality medical care at an affordable price.

POST PROCEDURE

Post Treatment Recuperation

When the doctor is satisfied with your condition, you will be released from the hospital and driven back to your hotel to begin the recuperation process. During this time your main focus will be on recuperation.

Post Treatment Rejuvenation

After recuperating and the surgeon are satisfied with your progress, you will be given the go-ahead to enjoy some of the interesting attractions your medical and health tourism destination offers. MED E-Lines will be available to assist you with any arrangements.

RETURN HOME

MED E-Lines will assist you in transferring all your medical records to your home country and your local physician there.

We will be in regular touch with you to check on your health and treatment recovery. MED E-Lines would assist you in every possible manner if in case you need to correspond back to your surgeon in your chosen destination country.