Que.: Is India really a better place to get medical treatment ?
Ans.: Yes, Currently India receives patients from over 50 countries across the world. Here are some reasons behind its emergence as the preferred healthcare destination:

The cost of medical care in India is very low when compared to that in many western countries. Click * here for an instant comparison of average rates for surgeries done by hospitals in India and in the US or UK.

India has a vast reservoir of skilled doctors. Many of them have proved their mettle in the US and UK and returned to India to work in hospitals here. The caliber of other doctors practicing in India is also of a very high order.

Que.: I always thought India was a poor nation of snake charmers and rope tricks. How then can it offer world-class health care, that too at minimal costs ?
Ans.: India has all along been a knowledge-oriented nation. However, it never had a chance to showcase its expertise. The revolution in Information Technology changed the rules of the game. And India made complete use of the knowledge base built by its English - speaking engineers to come out and display its immense capabilities.

And now for the costs. India is a diverse economy where a family of four can live comfortably, without debt, on a monthly income of just $300. As a result, the costs of services and products too have stayed at extremely low levels.

Now, thanks to the world becoming inter-connected and people being more willing to explore other nations, India has emerged as a preferred source of low cost healthcare. An extremely welcome alternative to the prohibitive costs prevalent in the western countries.

Que.: I don't know anyone in India. I'm already ill. Then how am I to cope with travel, stay and surgery in India ?
Ans.: It's ok if you don't know anybody in India. After all, Mediescapes India brings you comprehensive, custom-built schemes for healthcare. This includes:

++ Getting second opinions from well-known board certified doctors in India
     Offering all support information on
++ Your ailment
++ Recommended mode of surgery
++ The hospital that will perform the surgery
++ Costs involved
++ Mediescapes India has entered into exclusive affiliate arrangements with a
     leading hospital in India. This means that you can count on special and
     personalized attention when you come to India for medical treatment through
     Mediescapes India.

Que: I just need a second opinion. I don't intend to come to India. Is it possible to get an opinion alone from one of your affiliated hospitals?
Ans.: Yes, of course. Just pay $ 50 and get a second opinion from one of our affiliate hospitals. You are not obligated to have your surgery in India through Mediescapes India just because you have asked for a second opinion.

Que.: Do I have to pay any fees or commissions for your services ?
Ans.: We do not charge any fees or commissions from people who want to use the services of our healthcare partners.

Que.: How do I pay the costs of surgery ?
Ans.: You pay the costs of surgery directly to the hospital. The benefits of such a payment are:

Your money is paid directly to the service provider, i.e., the hospital and not to any intermediary

Our health care partner have been rich expertise in treating patients from almost all parts of the world. Hence, the Payment systems are well in place in the partner hospital to accept payments from almost any part of the world.

Que.: What are the surgeries offered by your partner hospital and what are the rates ?
Ans.: Click here to find the spectrum of hospitals as well as surgeries / treatments our partner hospitals / clinics offer.

*- Costs exclude travel, visa and any other incidental costs. Cost only include cost of surgery, boarding and lodging for the package period for the patient and the boarding and lodging expenses of ONE accompanying person.

Que.: I want to get my surgery / medical treatment done in India. How should I go about it?
Ans.: Here's suggested step-by-step process:

Ist. step - With your initial medical enquiry sent to us, submit your name, e-mail address, postal address and contact phone numbers.

IInd. step - Complete the second opinion questionnaire (Medical Quote Request Form) that we send to you by email. Basically this Medical Quote Request Form covers current nature of your ailment / your need for second medical opinion / various types of Diagnostic reports available with you and other medical records such as CT Scan / MRI Scans / back home hospital or clinic or your personal doctor's conducted test reports / X-Rays etc. All these past or current medical history of a patients' information's helps our board certified medical specialists in answering your medical query with full details.

IIIrd. step - If further asked by our attending medical specialists / doctors for better understanding your medical conditions then send scanned copies of all your diagnostic reports / pathological reports / MRI / CT-Scans / OPG Images / Dental Moulds / X-Rays / Angiograms etc. to facilitate out specialists second opinion. You can also use our postal address to send CD's or Xerox copies of all reports or use our Telefax or can also use postal mail or courier to send these.

IVth. step - Based on all above receive full information from our board certified attending specialist doctor’s / medical consultants advice on your medical treatment approximate cost for rough planning purposes and total duration of your stay required at the hospital with pre -operative and post operative extra stay requirement etc. based on your posted surgery / medical treatment in India medical enquiry.

Vth. step - Also receive full details about cost of your stay at respective treatment city using a hotel or service apartment or guest house from us. Also receive full details about your treating institution / hospital in India with profile of attending doctor's / specialist and respective department at the Hospital where your medical treatment is suggested for your approval / consent and for planning purposes.

VIth. step - Acquire consent of your local physician to fly down to India. Inform us about consent / medical trip making condition.

VIth. step - Enter into the required agreements (Pre -Registration / Indemnity or Consent Bond or Agreement) with the hospital in India for your firm medical treatment with them.

VIIIth. step - Enter into similar agreements (Indemnity Bond) with chosen hotel / service apartment / guest house in India for pre-operative and post-operative stay duration.

IXth. step - Pay the surgery / medical treatment full cost / full fees to the hospital directly via us to book OT / doctors' appointment / ward or room category chosen by you booking etc.

Xth. step - Receive details of your date of surgery / medical treatment via email support form us.

XIth. step - Proceed for India Medical Visa (given for special medical emergencies). Here you have to carry confirm appointment with your Indian medical specialist / India hospital booking etc. papers given by us for speedy India Visa clearance (we can issue you medial visa recommendation letter)

XIIth. step - Book tickets to fly to India. Inform us about your international arrival / departure flight timings and flight number etc.

XIIIth. step - Fly down to India. receive by our representative. Orientation of your treatment city / hotel or service apartment or guest house stay etc. are undertaken by us for your familiarization.

XIVth. step - Meet the attending specialist / treating doctor at the hospital / treating Institution where you will undergo surgery / your medical treatment and proceed on your specific treatment / medical surgery there.

XVth. step - On completion of treatment / medical procedure / discharge from the hospital with final medical bill clearance and as per post - operative stay requirement suggested by your attending Indian medical specialist / doctor stay at the pre-booked hotel or service apartment or guest house and ones full clearance received from attending medical specialist / doctor is received either fly back home or enjoy a recuperative holidays in India for few weeks or as per opted choice.

XVIth. Step - Carry medications or prescriptions for generic medicines / drugs recommended by your attending medical specialist / doctor to carry home. Afterwards continue your post treatment follow - up if any, through email with attending medical specialist / doctor.