We have treated patients from the US, UK, Greece, Middle East, Bangladesh, Kenya, Nigeria to name a few countries.

You can get a free opinion from our doctor or ask for a quote. Just drop an e mail to akvenkat15@hotmail.com or FAX to 00 91 44 22530855. We also have a telemedicine & video conference facility through which you can speak to your doctor.

Formalities- Overseas patients traveling to India will need a visa which is issued by the Indian embassy or High commission in your country. A tourist or medical visa is easy to obtain for which a letter from your doctor may be needed. Just ask and we shall e mail or FAX one to you at the earliest. For an Indian visa see  www.india-visa.com

In your correspondence to the specialist, please fill up the health form which will give him an idea of your condition.

Arrival                                                                                                                                  

We give international patients special consideration. A dedicated concierge is available to arrange airport reception, hotel and hospital transfers, local and regional sight seeing and currency exchange. After your arrival, you will be taken either to the hospital or a hotel according to your plan. For a small fee, a concierge service is available. This person will coordinate all your travel requirements and doctors appointments. On arrival in the hospital, you will be admitted under the consultant you have chosen.

Hospital expertise at your service

We have the latest diagnostic facilities at our disposal permitting a rapid diagnosis. There are no waiting times for your surgery after your arrival.

Our surgeon has pioneered several orthopedic procedures like

•  Painless joint replacements

• High flexion Knee replacement

• Gender specific high flex TKR

• Oxford unicondylar knee replacement

• Proxima hip replacement

• Hip resurfacing

Cost includes

1. Stay in single room for number of nights as specified against the procedure.
2. Cost of prosthesis
3. Fees of surgeon, anesthesiologist and assistants.
4. Duty doctor's fees.
5. Theatre charges
6. Standard medication for regional anesthesia
7. Physiotherapy
8. Consumables & routine medications related to the surgery and post op treatment.
9. Procedure related investigation like x ray and blood test after admission.

  Cost excludes

1. Pre Op consultation with surgeon
2. Pre op investigations
3. Blood transfusions post op
4. Prolonged pain control management
5. Post op consultations
6. Take home medications
7. Stay in excess of 7 nights
8. Medications and treatment for pre- existing or non- procedure related conditions
9. Guest meals, phone calls, in room soft drinks, extra food, room services.

The above prices are for planning purposes only. Your eligibility to be accommodated in any package can be determined only after a pre op assessment by the surgeon and the anesthetist. The package price estimate is based on a routine case without complications. Patients should prepare additional funds to cover contingencies, since individual medical conditions can make the procedure more complicated and costly.

           GA if administered will be charged extra.

           Variations in cost are due to implant choice, type of accommodation, complexity of procedure.

            If the patient desires up gradation of accommodation or extended stay, actual plus services will be billed extra.

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We ensure that no stone remains unturned to ensure a speedy recovery after your surgery. If you are returning to the US, through our tie up with a team of nurses, you will receive continued care if you chose this option in advance.

Payment options

We will accept all major credit cards, cheque, Cash payment options.

In case your trip has been arranged through our health tourism affiliate in your country, you can make an advance payment to them with our consent.

You will receive an itemized bill for the services provided to you.

Holiday

During your stay in Chennai, we can arrange a short holiday at a destination of your choice. Local sight seeing and shopping trips are also organized at short notice.

Departure

The hospital can make arrangements to drop you off at the airport after your treatment and holiday.

We at the knee surgery centre believe in providing utmost patient comfort and care.

Contact details

E mail akvenkat15@hotmail.com

Telephone- 00 91 44 22530855

00 91 9282165002

FAX 00 91 44 22530855

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