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What are the benefits of having a medical procedure done in an offshore country that offers medical tourism?
Why the India?
How good are specialists and physicians in the India?
What are the benefits of choosing the Chettinad Hospital?
Why should I travel halfway across the globe for a healthcare procedure?
What procedures are Chettinad Hospital specialists known for?
What information do I need to make a medical appointment?
Do I need to bring my documents or records?
Can my HMO pay for my medical procedure?
How will I be billed?
How is Chettinad Hospital able to offer medical services at prices far lower than their corresponding costs in other countries?
What guarantee do I have that Chettinad Hospital specialists hold high qualifications?
Is Chettinad Hospital HIPAA-compliant?
Do Chettinad Hospital doctors have U.S. Board certifications?
Can Chettinad Hospital doctors give me the focused medical attention that my own family doctor can provide?
Will there be cultural differences that I will have to bridge at Chettinad Hospital?
Can Chettinad Hospital quickly and accurately access my electronic records?
How is Chettinad Hospital management particularly equipped to handle medical tourism?

 
 

What is Medical Tourism?

Medical tourism is also known as medical travel or health tourism and refers to a rapidly-growing practice of Americans, Europeans and other citizens of developed countries traveling to another country to obtain health care or services at far lower costs.

Some common medical procedures outsourced by Medical Tourists are complex specialized surgeries such as joint replacement (knee/hip), cardiac surgery, dental surgery, and cosmetic surgeries. Most often, such medical journeys include leisure and travel.


 

What are the benefits of having a medical procedure done in an offshore country that offers medical tourism?

Cost is clearly the most important reason that patients travel many miles for a medical procedure. Most of these outsourced procedures are done in Hospital at other countries at a fraction of what they will cost in U.S. or European Hospital.

   
         
       
 
     
 

Why India?

 

Simply, high quality care at low costs. The India has a huge pool of competent doctors, nurses, physical therapists and other medical health practitioners, with world-class skills. The country’s best Hospital are as well-equipped as Hospital in Western countries.

     
         
       
 
     
 

How good are specialists and physicians in the India?

 

On the whole, Indian doctors have skills that are at par, or that even exceed, those of their Western counterparts. The country’s medical school curricula are tougher than those of other Asian countries.

     
         
       
 
     
 

What are the benefits of choosing the Chettinad Hospital?


Chettinad Hospital in Chettinad Health City is a one-stop medical center that has over 600 beds and a growing number of centers of excellence. Our doctors and nurses count among the best in india & abroad, and many of them trained in prestigious Hospitals and medical schools in the U.S., Europe and other countries.

     
         
       
 
     
 

Why should I travel halfway across the globe for a healthcare procedure?

 

Because it is worth it. First, you will save a lot of money—procedures at Chettinad cost a fraction of what they cost in your country. Second, clinical results match international standards. Moreover, your overall healing experience is guaranteed in Chettinad whose people genuinely warm, caring and hospitable.

     
         
       
 
     
 

Chettinad specialists are known to be some of the world’s best. We are known for these specialties: Cardiology, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Diabetology, Endocrinology, In Virto Fertilisation, Knee and Hip replacement, Liver Transplant, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neuro surgery Pulmonology, Renal Transplantation, Robotic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Surgical Gastroentrology, Urology, Vascular Surgery, plastic & cosmetic surgery.

 
     
         
       
 
     
 

Prepare your personal information, such as your current address, phone number and employer. Also organize your health information—all matters pertaining to your condition, your medical records, the medications you are taking and information regarding your HMO and other medical insurance benefits. Plan your payment arrangements beforehand.

 
     
         
       
 
     

Yes, you need to bring all your documents and records. Just as you would when you take a vacation, you need to bring with you your passport and other personal identification. Also bring all your health information, all matters pertaining to your condition, your medical records, the medications you are taking and information regarding your health insurance.

         
       
 
     
 

You will need to check with your HMO regarding the medical organisations they tieup with.

     
         
       
 
     
 

Like in most Hospital, when you are admitted you are asked to pay a percentage of your room charges. You have to inform the Admitting department if you intend to use your HMO or other insurance, or if your employer will pay for your medical bills. We accept cash, bank transfers and payment through major credit cards.

     
         
       
 
     
 

Chettinad Hospital  is able to offer medical services at prices far lower than what they will cost in other country Hospital mainly because of the currency difference between the two countries, and the lower cost of living. That you pay much less than you would in the other country, does not mean that the quality of these procedures is compromised.

     
         
       
 
     
 

Training procedures at Chettinad Hospital are considered the standard in the country and in Asia. Training at this hospital is one of the most sought-after programs among medical school graduates, and not only those from the Indians. Even the interns and residents who may visit you as part of their training are licensed doctors. More, most of our specialists trained at prestigious medical institutions in the U.S., Europe or other parts of the world.

     
         
       
 
     
 

No. We will be soon HIPAA compliant.

     
         
       
 
     
 

Yes. Most of our doctors are certified with the boards of various specialties, not only in the U.S., but in Europe, Japan and Singapore as well.

     
         
       
 
     
 

Definitely yes, and more. At Chettinad Hospital, you get more than just a doctor to attend to you, but a team of highly qualified and experienced physicians. As soon as you are admitted, we assign this team to your care. This team is led by a “Primary Attending Physician” who is made responsible and in charge of your overall care.

     
         
       
 
     
 

Probably, but not very much. The Indians was once an British colony, so most Indians speak English and have adapted modern, Westernized dress, manners, figures of speech and ways of thinking. More importantly, expect the hospital to be ruled by Western standards of sanitation.

     
         
       
 
     
 

Yes. Chettinad Hospital electronic system is fully computerized. We have one of the best  comprehensive electronic health management system.

     
         
       
 
     
 

Chettinad Hospital  is now managed by a group that has founded some of the most successful companies in the India.

     
         
       
 
     
  To find out more write to us at medicaltravel@chettinadhealthcity.com      

         
       
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