Medical tourism in India: 2026 cost & quality guide
Cardiac, orthopaedic, IVF, cosmetic and dental procedures cost 60-80% less in India than the US/UK — without compromising on quality. Here is the complete 2026 guide.
India has become one of the world's leading destinations for affordable, high-quality medical tourism. Kerala is especially renowned for ayurveda, wellness tourism and holistic healing retreats.
Why medical tourists choose India
Affordable healthcare
Medical procedures in India often cost 60-80% less than equivalent treatment in the US, UK or Western Europe — without compromising on quality.
World-class hospitals
India offers JCI and NABH internationally accredited hospitals with US/UK-trained specialists and the latest equipment. No waiting lists.
Wellness + recovery tourism
Patients combine treatment with a recovery stay at a luxury resort or ayurvedic retreat in Kerala — a combination unique to India.
Top treatment areas
- Cardiac surgery (CABG, valve, angioplasty)
- Orthopaedic (knee, hip replacement, spine)
- Oncology (chemo, radiation, targeted therapy)
- IVF & fertility
- Cosmetic & reconstructive surgery
- Dental implants & full smile makeovers
- Ophthalmology (LASIK, cataract)
- Ayurveda — Panchakarma, rejuvenation, weight management
Indicative cost comparison (USD)
| Procedure | USA | UK | India |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart bypass (CABG) | $144,000 | $32,000 | $7,500 |
| Knee replacement | $50,000 | $16,000 | $6,500 |
| IVF cycle | $15,000 | $8,000 | $3,000 |
| Dental implant | $3,800 | $2,200 | $700 |
| Cosmetic rhinoplasty | $8,000 | $6,500 | $2,200 |
Indicative figures. Final cost depends on hospital, surgeon, room category and length of stay.
Our partner hospitals
Amrita Hospital · Aster Medcity · Apollo · Fortis · Medanta · Manipal · KIMS · Lakeshore — all JCI / NABH accredited.
What we handle for you
- Pre-arrival teleconsultation with shortlisted surgeons
- Cost comparison across 3-4 hospitals
- Medical visa invitation letters
- Airport pickup with wheelchair-friendly vehicles
- Hospital accommodation + attendant lodging
- Interpreter services (Arabic, Russian, French, German, Swahili)
- Post-op recovery at Kerala wellness resorts
- Insurance claim & medical-records coordination
Start your medical tourism enquiry
Explore Kerala medical tourism packages or request a free teleconsult with our medical tourism coordinator.