• Why should I use MedWorld India as my healthcare facilitator rather that contacting the hospital directly?   
  
  Great question-the answer is simple: so that you get the best treatments at the best cost and have a family who will look after you in a foreign country. We will assist you at every stage by assigning a personal doctor to you, and will take care of the smallest details such as arranging your passport/visa, flight schedule, airport pick-up, lodging arrangement, appointment with specialist without waiting. We are highly experienced in enabling people to access Global Health Care and you will benefit from that experience. We employ medically trained staff. You are not dealing with a travel agency, you are dealing with medical professionals that are able to leverage their years of medical training to help you. We will get you answers that you can rely on .Your health is our primary concern. We make sure that the surgeon we help you select is best suited for your treatment. We are there for you for the minutest of problems that you may face( e.g if you run out of money we are there to assist you till you can make appropriate arrangements-we will never let you feel stranded).
  
  
• Will I spend more if I use MedWorld India than contacting the hospital directly?  
  
  Definitely Not! If you get a quotation from the same hospital that we recommend that is less than our quote we shall make all your arrangements free of cost. We assure you that even after paying our fees you will end up paying less than if you go to the hospital directly. In addition, you will have the advantage of having a personal family doctor who ensures that all is take care of smoothly including priority attention at the treating hospitals.
  
  
• When should I consider having my Medical treatment in India?    
  
  When the treatment or expertise for managing your illness is not available in your own country or the cost in your home country is higher than what it is in India. Medical procedures and surgeries in India could save you 60% to 80% of the cost of a similar surgery compared to other countries that also have world class medical care. The substantial savings allow you to buy the international return ticket and make the required travel arrangements to make the trip to India. If your surgeon and speed of recovery allows you, you will also be able to afford a short, restful vacation at any one of India's famous tourist destinations, and still save money.
  
  
• Is cost the most important factor that I should consider?   
  
  NOT AT ALL. The cost should not be the most important reason to consider going to India for your surgery. In matters concerning your health and well-being, your decision should be based on sound knowledge of the expertise and facilities the hospital has to offer and on the credentials of the surgeons. Our associate-hospitals and their surgeons are all of world-class standards. All our surgeons have practiced for several years at some of the most renowned institutions around the world. Our purpose is to provide you with all possible information on the hospitals and surgeons for you to make an informed decision, and at the same time, save money. We ensure that you are in the best hands.
  
  
• Why is medical care so much cheaper in India?   
  
  It is not cheap-it is relatively cheap.
  In other countries, doctors are required to pay very high medical practice tax premiums. Doctors in India too, pay medical taxes but their costs are very low compared to those in UK/USA. Besides, doctor's fees and the salaries of healthcare support workers are substantially lower than other countries. This allows the hospitals to offer advanced, world-class healthcare technology and institutions at much lower costs than hospitals in other developed countries. In addition, India being a major producer of pharmaceuticals, medicines are very cheap here.
  
  
• Can I trust the foreign doctors and surgeons?
     
  MedWorld India’s carefully selected doctors in our associate hospitals have trained, taught or practiced in the top hospitals of India, USA, Europe, UK or Australia. Some surgeons are world renowned and pioneer in different surgical procedures being associated with many international teaching hospitals and cutting-edge research foundations.
  MedWorld India will provide you with surgeon’s resumes, set up telephone interactions and even video conferencing, to help you make the most educated decision on your choice of hospital and surgeon for your medical procedure.
  
  
• How do I know the hospitals are safe?   
  
  MedWorld India has personally visited each of the associate hospitals before tying up with them. They maintain high standards of hygiene and many are geared specifically to treat international patients.
  Some hospitals have received JCI accreditation and/or ISO registration. Some are in the process of getting these in place. The hospitals are some of the best in the world and have highly trained surgeons and doctors and professional caring staff. Huge investments have been made by each hospital group to have the modern facilities and equipment available.
  
  Due to the highly advanced medical procedures carried out by these hospitals, in most cases, the success rates often exceed those of other countries hospitals.
  
  You can find out more from the Doctors and Hospitals section of this website. From there you are able to link to the web site for each of our partner hospitals. Many of these sites have virtual tours.
  

• Can you help me chose a surgeon or hospital to visit?   
  
  MedWorld India can and will provide you with all possible information on each hospital, the medical procedures they offer and on the various surgeons and doctors attached to each. This is in order for you to make an informed choice. Some hospitals have super-specialty wings with plenty of success stories and path-breaking procedures they have undertaken. Information about our Partner Hospitals is available on this website.
  
  
• How will I be able to review the qualifications of my treating physician?
  
  One of MedWorld India’s main services is to provide you with information on the physician that you selected. This information will include a profile of your physician’s education, training, certification and experience.
  
  
• What if I don't find the procedure that I need on your website?   
  
  If you do not find the procedure you are looking for under any of the hospitals, please contact us so that we can research that for you.
  
  
• How will I know how much my medical procedure would cost me in India? Will there be unexpected costs?
  
  As soon as we determine the exact medical procedure you need and gather all relevant details on your case, we will provide you with an estimate of the total cost. A detailed breakdown of the procedure cost, in-city travel, food, post-op lodging etc will be provided. Un-expected costs can occur on rare occasions, e.g. if ICU care is required.
  
  
• What is the best route to reach India?    
  
  India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and almost every major airline is flying to India giving you a large choice in airfare that suits your budget. We could provide you assistance for making travel arrangements.
  
  
• How and when I need to pay?
  
  MedWorld India would send you the detailed itinerary and the estimated cost of procedure and stay in India. You would require to pay the cost after you arrive to India and see all the arrangements. You can pay in cash, credit card or through debit card.
  
  
• What if I must postpone my trip due to personal reasons?
  
  If the patient must postpone the trip due to personal reasons, he or she may ask for a reschedule. MedWorld India will stick to the original price for 3 months but once that period elapses, the package's price could change.
  
  
• How would I follow up with my surgeon in India after I come back home?
  
  We ensure that your personal doctor or Hospital Consultant has a full record of the discharge notes including details of the surgical procedure undertaken, X-rays, MRI scans etc. from the Indian hospital to ensure the follow up care and any physiotherapy is swiftly integrated. Our doctors in India can liaise with your local family doctor or specialist to ensure that everything is fine even after you go back.
  


• What are the risks?
  
  Honest and open communications are very important to us, so we would never claim that there are no risks when undergoing a medical procedure. What we do say is that by working with only very high quality institutions and doctors we strive to ensure the level of risk is no greater than if you were treated in other developed countries. It still is important for you to do your own research based on the options that we present to you so that you can make an informed final decision.
  
  
• What if there are complications?
  
  The doctors that we work with cannot exclude complications in the same way that the other countries doctors cannot. However, you will be provided with excellent care to prevent these complications in the first place. Should any complications occur while you are abroad, you already are in a full tertiary care hospital, where all medical areas are represented and you will get the highest care.
  
  
• What if in the pre-surgical consultation the physician resolves that I cannot undergo the treatment?
  
  MedWorld India recommends asking all your questions before the trip, especially if you suffer from any diseases such as diabetes, cardiopathies or high blood pressure that can call for special cares in order to carry out the procedure. If the procedure is cancelled by decision of the physician, we will abide by the cancellation policy. You will be refunded the procedure amount in full.
  
  
• What if I decide to leave earlier?
  
  The treating doctor/ surgeon decide the minimum time that the patient will need to stay in India in order to recover favorably. We advise you to go according to the treating doctor's recommendation. However, if you decide to leave earlier, then neither MedWorld India nor the treating doctor or institution can be held responsible.
  
  
• What if I decide to stay longer in India?
  
  If you wish to stay longer, MedWorld India can provide you with various options of rejuvenation, accommodation, sightseeing trips etc.
  
  
• Should I bring someone with me?
  
  Yes, we recommend that you do bring someone with you.