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India offers world-class healthcare that costs substantially less than those in developed countries, using the same technology delivered by competent Specialists attaining similar success rates. For example, if a liver transplants costs in the range of Rs 60 lakhs-70 lakhs in Europe and double that in the US , a few Indian hospitals, such as Global in Hyderabad , have the wherewithal to do it in around Rs 15 lakh-20 lakhs. Similarly, if a heart surgery in the US costs about Rs 20 lakhs, the Chennai-headquartered Apollo Hospitals Group does it in roughly Rs:2 lakhs. |
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A comparitive study on Procedure Charges in India & US (IN US $):
Procedure |
Cost (US$) |
United States |
India |
Bone Marrow Transplant |
2,50,000 |
69,000 |
Liver Transplant |
3,00,000 |
69,000 |
Heart Surgery |
30,000 |
8,000 |
Orthopedic Surgery |
20,000 |
6,000 |
Cataract Surgery |
2,000 |
1,250 |
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In India , the medical sector alone has so far treated over a million international patients, many of whom are of Indian origin. Apollo has been a forerunner in medical tourism in India and attracts patients from Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Middle East . |
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