Kerala Medical Tourism

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Medical Tourism is the synergy between hospitals and the Tourism industry. The state is all set for a leap in medical tourism. More and more hospitals are joining hands with the tourism industry to benefit their services. The high priority for health in Kerala is bound to make this relatively new aspect of tourism into a multi crore industry in future.

Kerala is already being marketed as a popular health destination for its famous ayurveda health packages. Medical tourism is marketed along with ayurveda and other health packages. Major hospitals are joining hands with the Government in promoting medical tourism. Health insurance companies are beginning to play a major role in medical tourism. Globalization and economic liberalization have given a boost to the medical service sector, especially in Kerala. The medical treatment for various packages form part of recuperative leisure packages at world class tourist resorts. Airport pickup, hotel accommodation, transportation, food etc are offered along with medical treatment at the best hospitals.

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Huge potential of Medical Tourism in Kerala

Kerala is ideally suited for medical tourism because of its moderate weather throughout the year, advanced hospitals with world-class facilities, renowned doctors specialized in major disciplines, trained para-medical staff and technicians and international connectivity. Besides, Kerala also enjoys definite advantages such as the high standard of hygiene that is maintained, the already well developed tourism industry with its high quality resorts and hotels, competitive costs for packages of medical treatment, and ideal locations for a relaxing holiday.

The industry offers attractive medical tourism packages at reasonable rates. They are marketed efficiently and are brought to the customers by the tourism industry through tour operators who sell them as holiday packages according to the convenience of the patients. The tourism department has played a pioneering role in promoting Kerala as a major destination in medical tourism in the international market

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Medical Tourism Packages

A typical medical tourism package includes various services that come in competent prices. The medical history of the patient is emailed and discussed ,the patient is received at the airport, he is escorted to the hospital for treatment and following discharge, is offered a recuperative holiday at a resort after which a post treatment check up is ensured before final departure. This is an all inclusive package for the patient and the accompanying person.

The demand for medical treatment and surgery in Kerala is increasing especially in the gulf and Europe. The NRIs who prefer treatment in their home country, are playing a significant role in this regard. Several MNCs offer medical treatment options to employees and families at cost effective rates. What with soaring health care costs and long waits for medical procedures in the West, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find quality, affordable treatment there. India and especially Kerala is emerging as a major medical tourism destination

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Dental Tour Packages

Kerala is increasingly becoming known for the quality of its Dental Care services. Dental Care in Kerala is a cost-effective alternative for residents of western countries and nations in the Middle East. The extremely high cost of dental care in these nations has prompted many Indians and residents of these countries to travel to Kerala in search of a better solution. Dental Care in Kerala draws upon the large manpower of trained dentists and nurses who provide international quality services at very reasonable prices. 

Tourists can avail of world-class treatments including specialized periodontal treatment, orthodontic and prosthodontic treatments at dental care centers, dental clinics and hospitals in Kerala. From routine dental procedures such as root canal treatment and surgical extraction of impacted wisdom teeth to cosmetic dentistry procedures such as tooth realignment and smile designing, dental care in India offers a complete range of medical solutions to medical tourists from around the world.

With well-equipped clinics and hospitals, Dental Care in Kerala has proved to be one of the most popular forms of medical tourism in Kerala. With modern equipment, a completely sterile environment, the use of disposable syringes and gloves, and international standards of treatment, dental care in Kerala now draws large numbers of medical tourists every year. Eager to receive personalized treatment of an international standard at an affordable price, medical tourists have been increasingly exploring the options offered by dental care in Kerala.

All major hospitals in Kerala offer dental care. There are also a large number of privately run dental clinics across Kerala. Dental tour packages need to be planned as per the duration of treatment, type of holiday chosen and the number of days required for the holiday. Following an online consultation with the dentist, you can decide on the days suitable to you for touring while you take treatment. Normally, tour sites and hotels/resorts near the treatment facility or clinic are chosen for the sake of convenience.

Customized plans of dental treatment cum tours, complete with treatment schedule, airport pick up and drop, stay with food, ticket reservation and all other aspects, are available with the tour operators who provide all assistance to plan out and execute a dental tour.

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General Surgery 

General Surgery is another branch of medical treatment in Kerala that has attracted patients from around the world. General Surgery in Kerala is the preferred choice of patients because of the excellent hospitals with well-trained doctors and nurses. The quality of pre- and post-operative care and the very reasonable cost of general surgery in Kerala are other positive factors leading to the growth of this branch of medical tourism in Kerala.

Routine thoracic, abdominal and pelvic surgery, as well as surgery to correct musculo-skeletal conditions and the removal of abnormal growths etc, are some of the general surgical options offered at hospitals in Kerala.The hospitals are equipped to deal with critical care and trauma victims as well as victims of chronic conditions that require surgical intervention. General Surgery in Kerala has found its place on the medical tourism map of not only India but also the world.

With well-equipped operation theatres, trained trauma and critical care teams and the back-up support of labs and blood banks, hospitals in Kerala focus on providing complete medical care solutions. General surgery in Kerala is one of the specialized branches of medicine that has become a sought after medical tourism option.

Hospitals like Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Ernakulam, Attingal Multispeciality Hospital,Trivandrum,andCarewell Hospital & Research Centre Pvt. Ltd, Kasargod offer services in general surgery.

Cardiac Care in Kerala 

Cardiac Care in Kerala is a branch of medicine that attracts many patients from around the world. Patients from the Gulf countries, Sri Lanka and from many other countries are coming to India to experience the excellence of Cardiac care in Kerala.With specialty hospitals, extremely well-trained doctors and nursing staff, and the quick scheduling of surgery, cardiac care in Kerala has proved to be an attractive medical tourism option for many patients.

Some of the hospitals that offer world-class cardiac care in Kerala are the Trichur Heart Hospital, and the Sree Sudihindra Medical Mission Hospital in Cochin. The Sri Chitra Thirunal Institute in Thiruvananthapuram is another renowned research and treatment facility.

With hospitals equipped with the latest equipment including Color Doppler Echocardiography and Nuclear Scanning, hospitals in Kerala offer advanced cardiac care procedures such as minimally invasive surgery, angioplasty, bypass surgery and interventional cardiac catheterisation. With well-trained teams of cardiologists, cardio-thoracic surgeons and anesthesiologists, speciality hospitals in Kerala are the preferred choice of cardiac patients, worldwide. 

Cardiac surgery is also very reasonable in Kerala compared to international rates. The complete cost of airfare to India, hospitalization, pre and post operative care, doctors’ fees and recuperation put together is between 1/3 to ½ the cost of a similar surgery in most western nations, where a long waiting list of cases also has a negative impact on the health of the patient.

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