Frequently Asked QuestionsMedical Tourism
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Medical tourism is a term when people travel to other parts of the world, for obtaining medical/ surgical treatment; at the same time vacationing in host nation. People can obtain best of healthcare at the same time tour, enjoy and see the world famous attractions of the host country. Usually, the cost of healthcare + travel + tourism is less than what they would have spent for healthcare alone in their home country.
2. What is the need for medical tourism? The need for such tourism has arisen because of many factors like - exorbitant costs of healthcare in industrialized nations, ease and affordability of international travel, favorable currency exchange rates in the global economy, rapidly improving technology and standards of care in host countries, and most importantly proven safety of healthcare in selected nations. More and more people are traveling abroad as an affordable, enjoyable, and safe alternative to having medical, dental, and surgical procedures done in their home countries.
Medical tourists are the patients who seek cheaper, faster and equally standardized medical treatment at other countries. They are usually from countries where healthcare facility is either 'overburdened with months of waiting period' or 'deficient enough to provide the needed care'.
4. From where medical tourists come? Medical tourists are generally residents of more rich countries like the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Western Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. But more and more, people from other countries of the world have also started using medical tourism. Countries with deficient healthcare facilities also have a huge base of medical tourists.
5. Why India? Indian Medical Doctors and Surgeons are famous for their skills, higher and tough education system, and their ability to work hard. They form major part of almost all world health systems. For example, NHS system in UK has a vast presence of Indian Doctors. Many doctors have been trained in various western countries for developing special skills. Major cities of India offer multiple options of corporate hospitals and private clinics, where quality treatment can be obtained. India offers famous 'beaches & back waters', 'rivers & river sports', 'mighty Himalayas & trekking', 'big deserts & safari', 'dense forest & wild animals', 'rich history and walk in the past', and a 'rich cultural heritage & monuments'. India also has numerous options of self exploring, shopping, modern city life and traditional village life. There is huge international and domestic air network offering cheap flights and bottom priced rail network.
6. Why select “Saumya Orthocare: Center for Advanced Surgeries of the knee Joint”? Saumya Orthocare is a private clinic, having dedicated infrastructure for all types of knee surgeries. (Click here to see various facilities) This center offers three major advantages. This is a private clinic owned by our consultant himself. At this center, out consultant and staff, both are committed for a personalized care with human approach. Each case is under direct supervision of operating surgeon; before operation as well as after operation. This leads to benefits which are more human, away from usual less human but strict hospital protocols. E.g. in depth discussion of surgical procedure and its outcome, detailed counseling before surgery, frequent interaction between patient and operating surgeon, in house “knee club” for personalized pre-operative and post-operative physiotherapy etc. Second biggest advantage is cost. Corporate hospitals are burdened by huge infrastructure and staff. People travel from other countries, but may not get the huge cost benefit. Saumya Orthocare, being a private clinic offers treatment at much lesser rates, than available at corporate hospitals. Saumya Orthocare does not compromise at any step during whole treatment of our international guests. We use best quality brands for drugs and implants, use best equipments (like Storz Germany & Dyonics USA for Arthroscopy), personalized anesthetic care pre-operative and post-operative. Surgical assistant at our clinic is also a qualified Orthopedic Surgeon. This clinic is registered hospital with local authorities and follows strict guidelines for waste disposal etc. Saumya Orthocare is also a panel hospital for major national and international insurance companies, and some corporates. In all, Saumya Orthocare offers international quality healthcare at very economical rates; with personalized human care.
7. Why select Dr Deepak Goyal, Consultant Knee Joint Surgeon? Dr Deepak Goyal is a Consultant Knee Joint Surgeon, practicing Orthopedics for more than 13 years in Ahmedabad, India. He has dedicated his practice to exclusive Knee Joint care. Through out a ranker, he was third in merit list in the state of Gujarat in XIIth Std. He did his medical graduation in 1991 from NHL Medical College, Ahmedabad, India. He did Post-graduation Degree in Orthopedics (Master of Surgery- Orthopedics) from Sheth KM School of Postgraduate Medicine in 1995. He is also Diplomate of National Board of Examinations (Orthopedics), New Delhi; a prestigious post graduate medical qualification in India. Dr Deepak Goyal did 'Fellowships in Knee surgeries' at various world famous Knee Joint centers of the Europe; UK, Sweden and Hungary.
Dr Deepak Goyal was awarded a Scholarship by European Society of Sports Medicine, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy in 2005.
Dr Goyal has presented more than 50 lectures at local, national and international conferences. He is probably the First Surgeon in India to start a Comprehensive Cartilage Care Services, covering all methods for treatment of Cartilage defects and lesions of the Knee Joint. Dr Deepak Goyal presented his study on Treatment of various Cartilage lesions of the Knee Joint at Indian Orthopedic Association’s Annual Conference. This study won Dr K P Shrivastava Gold Medal by Indian Orthopedic Association.
Before deciding for any of the above option, please decide what are you looking for? If you are looking for a really good personalized treatment, but at the same time wants to cut cost drastically, choose Saumya Orthocare. If you are traveling to India for good tourism, expects corporate care and will not mind to pay extra, choose a corporate hospital in consultation with Dr Deepak Goyal.
9. I have medicare or other insurance cover. Am I entitled for cashless treatment at your hospital? "Saumya Orthocare: Center for Advanced Surgeries of the knee Joint" and Dr Deepak Goyal are in panel of major international insurance companies. Click here to send an email to us. Please write in detail about your insurance cover.
10. What is the procedure, I have to follow to get treatment at "Saumya Orthocare: Center for Advanced Surgeries of the knee Joint"? Please do not send one line inquires like "what is the cost of Total knee Replacement at your hospital", or "I am diagnosed of having Osteoarthritis knee, what will be the treatment" or "I have ligament injury in the knee, what will be the charges". We request our patients to understand that we treat patients. Unless we understand patient and his illness, as much as possible, the treatment and cost suggestion will be incomplete. Please follow following protocol.
11. Is Visa must for coming to India? What is the procedure for Visa in India?
Yes, Visa is compulsory. Please click here for more information.
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