This is the first, and probably the most important question that comes to mind when talking about medical tourism.
Any medical surgery or procedure, no matter where it’s carried out, entails some risk. In order to reduce this risk, we work hard to research & provide our clients with information on various options for high quality medical facilities.
Track record of quality service, no waiting time, personal attention from doctors. Feedback that we get from previous patients enable us to obtain this information.
Medical staff with experience working in medical institutions in India, Turkey or other advanced countries is preferred.
Staff who speak English or have an English speaking interpreter available for international patients.
Excellent infrastructure (clean A/C rooms, TV, Internet connectivity)
Comfortable accommodation and facilities for any one accompanying the patient.
All the procedures available in the world can be done which includes treatment for any kind of cancer, brain, spine, heart, kidney, liver etc.
Savings can be from 30-90%, depending upon the procedure and the destination.
| Procedure / Treatment | India ($) | USA ($) | UK (GBP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Heart Surgery (CABG) | 7,000 | 100,000 | 20,000 |
| Total Knee Replacement | 7,000 | 48,000 | 15,000 |
| Hip Resurfacing | 8,000 | 55,000 | 15,000 |
| LA Hysterectomy | 4,000 | 22,000 | 6,000 |
| Lap Cholecystectomy | 3,500 | 18,000 | 4,000 |
| Spinal Decompression Fusion | 7,100 | 60,000 | 32,100 |
| Obesity Surgery (Gastric Bypass) | 9,800 | 65,000 | 12,000 |
| Bone Marrow Transplant | 30000 | 150,000 | 80,000 |
*Above mentioned are just few examples and prices are only indicative and may change due to currency fluctuations or other external cost factors.
The difference in cost is caused by labour and insurance costs, and not by a lack of quality. A good portion of health care costs in India and Turkey are tied up with administrative (labour cost) and insurance costs.
Many of the doctors from these institutions have been educated and have worked in India or internationally. Many of our partners have a strategic partnership with leading hospital chains.Also, unlike many other places, there are no waiting lines.
Yes, we provide you with the doctor’s professional credentials.
Yes we do recommend that you discuss your thoughts about having a medical procedure abroad with your general practitioner. We can facilitate correspondence call between your doctor and the treating surgeon/doctor so as to have more clarity on the line of treatment.
When you first tell your doctor about planning a medical trip abroad, the initial reaction of your doctor may be immediate approval, but, in some cases, it may be scepticism. What you can do is, provide your doctor with more details on the credentials of the medical facility that you are considering, the physician’s background & other trip associated information (we can help you with this). This should address your doctors concern.
In rare cases if your doctor is against medical tourism, encourage him to do a research on the medical care facility & physicians we deal with. He/she will be surprised to know that these are better equipped than many local facilities.
Yes, in most cases the doctors know English.
The companion can travel with you. He/she would need a valid passport & may need a visa as well(this depends on destination country and country of origin/citizenship). We can, again, help in this regards.
This is, again, where we come to your assistance. As an individual, not only finding the right medical centre, but also the right accommodation that meets your & your companion’s comfort could be disquieting. Before you leave for your trip, we work with you to make sure you are booked in an accommodation of your choice & liking.
We don’t give any medical advice. Your primary care physician or the physician you choose from our network can do it.
Follow-up, if needed, can be done by a doctor of your liking in your home country. We suggest that any follow-up, if needed, be arranged prior to your trip abroad.
Based on your medical history, we provide you a free cost estimate with details of medical facilities & physicians and arrange logistics.
We don’t mark up the medical or travel related expenses. Our service costs you nothing. Sometimes, you save due to the special airfare or hotel rates that we can arrange.
No. The hospital charges the same. The benefit you have when you go through us is that we help you with a lot of information that we have already researched. Plus, unlike going directly to an overseas hospital where you do your own trip planning, we provide a complete package support (pre trip planning & destination support) for free.
Track record of helping hundreds of people with a successful medical trip abroad. We understand African culture and mindset since we are based in Africa.
More you can learn about us in the on our website www.parishayafrica.com
We recognize the importance of confidentiality of your medical and health-related information. To serve your medical needs, we pass your information to our network of hospitals for. their assessment
Complete the online application form which will give us a good idea of your needs. We will get back to you.
We are based in Nairobi, Kenya. We also have a physical office in India. Also, we have people on grouns in other parts of the continent(Africa) where our network health providers are located.
Compared to the savings in the medical costs, travel cost is usually negligible.
Each quote details what is included. Please feel free to clarify, if you have any question on the quote, once received.
Yes, it may be possible. However, this will, depend on the doctor’s assessment of your case. This may be more cost beneficial.
Each patient is assigned to a case-manager (CM) who will take care of all details relating to their visit and successful return & recovery.
It is very possible that the procedure you are looking for is not listed in our application form or website, but there is a good chance we cover it. Send us a query on what you are looking for & we can provide you the information you need, if available, or request it from any of our network hospitals.
Ultimately, it’s a personal decision.
Yes, depending on your country of origin and/or citizenship & country of destination, you will need a valid passport and/or Visa (we can help you with this, as well).
You will not be left alone without help anywhere you decide to go, unless you choose to. Before your trip, you will be briefed on what to expect and the case manager dedicated to you will take you around and will be available for your assistance.
There is an inherent risk in every medical procedure. Our focus is to minimize the risks involved by working only with accredited hospitals, and certified medical professionals who deliver high quality of care.
Parishay healthcare Africa is an international medical travel company based in the Nairobi, Kenya. Our goal is to have satisfied and happy medical tourism.
