Most patients researching the best hospitals in India for international patients arrive with the same assumption: that lower cost must mean lower quality somewhere.
Apollo Hospitals has performed 20,000+ organ transplants. Medanta's founder has completed 48,000+ cardiac surgeries.
Fortis has treated 200,000+ international patients from 175 countries, with a kidney transplant success rate of 95.4%.
India treats millions of international patients annually from Nigeria, Kenya, Bangladesh, UAE, UK, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Oman, Afghanistan, Sudan, Singapore and more
My 1Health is a global medical tourism company partnered with the Best Hospitals in India to help international patients access specialist treatment at no additional cost.
Our team coordinates hospital matching, treatment estimates, visa support, and travel logistics.
This guide covers the 10 best hospitals in India for international patients in 2026, what each genuinely does well, what the treatment costs, and the international patient experience.
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1. Medanta Hospital, Gurugram- cardiac, transplant, robotic surgery
2. Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai- liver transplant, cancer, neurology
3. Apollo Hospitals India- proton therapy, transplants, cardiac
4. Fortis Healthcare India- liver and kidney transplant, BMT
5. Max Healthcare, Delhi- CAR T-cell therapy, cancer, robotic cardiac
6. HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore- dedicated oncology, all cancer types
7. Kokilaben Hospital, Mumbai- neurology, robotic surgery, oncology
8. Artemis Hospital, Gurugram- orthopaedics, cardiac, BMT
9. Rainbow Children's Hospital and BirthRight, Hyderabad- paediatrics, IVF, fertility
10. Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai- cardiac, neuro, bariatric
How Much Do Hospitals in India Charge International Patients? (2026)
Treatment in India costs 60 to 80% less than in the UK or USA. These are 2026 figures.
| Procedure | India (from) | USA | Nigeria / Kenya | UK (private) |
| Cardiac bypass surgery (CABG) | $5,500 | $80,000 | $50,000+ | $18,000 |
| Liver transplant (LDLT) | $25,000 | $250,000+ | Limited availability | $28,000 |
| Bone marrow transplant (BMT) | $18,000 | $200,000 | Limited capacity | $25,000 |
| Cancer treatment (per chemo cycle) | $2,000 | $10,000 | $800 | $4,000 |
| Total knee replacement | $6,000 | $45,000 | $3,500 | $9,000 |
| Proton therapy (full course) | $20,000 | $100,000 | Not available | $28,000 |
| Kidney transplant | $14,000 | $150,000 | $4,000 | $20,000 |
| Hip replacement | $7,000 | $40,000 | $3,000 | $12,000 |
All figures are in USD. Costs cover the procedure and standard hospital stay.
Companion accommodation, visa fees, and flights are additional. My 1Health provides a complete cost breakdown including all items when you enquire.
Are India's Hospitals Good Enough for International Patients?
Yes. Unambiguously. India's top hospitals for international patients hold JCI accreditation, the same standard applied to leading hospitals in the USA and UK.
20,000+ organ transplants have been performed at Indian hospitals on patients from over 100 countries.
What separates India from the assumption that lower cost means lower quality:
- JCI accreditation: JCI audits clinical protocols, surgical outcomes, infection control, and surgeon credentials independently.
- Technology: Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai is one of fewer than 100 proton therapy centres globally. Medanta introduced robotic surgery across cardiac, urology, and gynaecology before most UK private hospitals.
- Surgeon credentials: Dr. A.S. Soin at Medanta is one of the world's most cited liver transplant surgeons. Dr. Naresh Trehan, Medanta's founder, has performed 48,000+ cardiac surgeries.
- International patient infrastructure: Every hospital in this guide has a dedicated department for international patients with English-speaking coordinators, visa support, multilingual interpreters, and airport transfer services.
- Volume: India's top transplant centres collectively perform more liver transplants per year than any equivalent number of European hospitals. Surgical volume is the strongest single predictor of outcomes.
- Our experience at My 1Health: We have coordinated hundreds of cases at these hospitals across Nigeria, Kenya, Bangladesh, UAE, UK, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nepal. The hospitals in this guide are the ones our patient team recommends because they deliver.
Top 10 Hospitals in India for International Patients at a Glance
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| Hospital (click to jump) | Top Specialties | Accreditation | International Reach | City |
| 1. Medanta | Cardiac, transplant, neuro, robotic | JCI, NABH | 100+ countries | Gurugram |
| 2. Gleneagles | Liver transplant, cancer, neuro | NABH, NABL | High intl volume | Chennai |
| 3. Apollo | Transplant, proton therapy, cardiac | JCI, NABH | 20,000+ intl/year | Delhi, Chennai |
| 4. Fortis | Liver and kidney transplant, BMT | JCI, NABH | 200,000+ from 175 countries | Delhi, Mumbai |
| 5. Max Healthcare | Cancer (CAR T-cell), cardiac, robotic | JCI, NABH | High intl volume | Delhi, Gurugram |
| 6. HCG Cancer Centre | Oncology only: all cancers, BMT, CAR-T | NABH | Africa, Gulf, UK | Bangalore |
| 7. Kokilaben | Neurology, robotic surgery, oncology | JCI, NABH, CAP | UAE, Africa, Bangladesh | Mumbai |
| 8. Artemis | Orthopaedics, cardiac, BMT | JCI (first in Gurgaon) | Bangladesh, East Africa | Gurugram |
| 9. Rainbow / BirthRight | Paediatrics, NICU, IVF | NABH | Africa, Gulf, Bangladesh | Hyderabad |
| 10. Wockhardt | Cardiac, neuro, bariatric, ortho | JCI, NABH | 51,000+ from 91 countries | Mumbai |
1. Medanta Hospital India for International Patients: Cardiac, Transplant and Robotic Surgery
Medanta- The Medicity in Gurugram is the most clinically diversified hospital in this guide. JCI- and NABH-accredited across 30+ specialties. Medanta has treated patients from more than 100 countries.
At My 1Health, it is one of our most requested hospitals for complex cases from East Africa and the Gulf.
Why international patients choose Medanta
- Cardiac surgery: Dr. Naresh Trehan has performed 48,000+ cardiac surgeries. Medanta was the first hospital in India to offer robotic surgery across cardiac, urology, and gynaecology simultaneously (2010).
- Liver transplant: Dr. A.S. Soin leads one of Asia's most cited liver transplant programmes. Thousands of living donor liver transplants (LDLT) performed, including complex cases other hospitals declined.
- Brain surgery: India's first Brain Suite, an operating theatre with intraoperative MRI, allows real-time imaging during neurosurgery for more precise tumour removal.
- Robotic surgery: da Vinci robotic-assisted procedures across urology, cardiac, and gynaecology.
- International patient division: Visa facilitation, airport transfers, multilingual interpreters, and a dedicated coordinator from first inquiry through to discharge.
What Medanta does not specialise in
Medanta is not the first choice for dedicated paediatric oncology or exclusive cancer-only treatment.
For specialist paediatric care, Rainbow Children's Hospital is stronger. For a pure oncology focus, HCG Cancer Centre treats only cancer.
Costs at Medanta (2026)
- Cardiac bypass surgery (CABG): from $5,500
- Liver transplant (LDLT): from $25,000
- Bone marrow transplant: from $18,000
- Brain tumour surgery: from $7,000
Compare Medanta with other hospitals for your condition and get a free cost estimate from our patient team.
2. Gleneagles Hospital India: Liver Transplants and Advanced Cancer Care
Gleneagles Global Health City in Chennai is India's leading centre for liver transplants. Part of IHH Healthcare Group, NABH and NABL-accredited.
More than 1,000 successful liver transplants have been performed, one of the highest volumes in Asia.
We have coordinated cases here from Nigeria, Kenya, and Bangladesh where patients had been told treatment was unavailable at home.
Why international patients choose Gleneagles
- Liver transplants: 1,000+ successful transplants. The team accepts complex cases, including re-transplants and paediatric liver transplants.
- Oncology: CAR-T cell therapy, PET-CT imaging, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), and image-guided radiotherapy. All major cancer types treated.
- Neurosciences: Dedicated neurology and neurosurgery for brain tumours and complex spine conditions.
- International patient services: Dedicated coordinators, visa and travel assistance, multilingual support, care managers from first inquiry through to discharge.
For a full comparison of liver transplant hospitals in India, read India's top liver transplant hospitals.
Costs at Gleneagles Chennai (2026)
- Liver transplant (LDLT): from $28,000
- Cancer treatment (chemotherapy cycle): from $2,000
- Neurosurgery: from $6,500
Researching liver transplant options in India? Speak to our team about Gleneagles and get a personalised cost estimate.
3. Apollo Hospitals India: Proton Therapy, Transplants and Robotic Surgery
Apollo Hospitals is India's largest private hospital network, with 70+ hospitals across Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, and more. JCI- and NABH-accredited.
Apollo treats 20,000+ international patients per year from more than 120 countries.
It is the most recognisable name in Indian healthcare among patients from Africa, the Gulf, and South Asia.
Why international patients choose Apollo
- Proton therapy: Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC) in Chennai is one of fewer than 100 proton therapy centres globally and the first in South Asia. It delivers radiation with greater precision and significantly fewer side effects than conventional radiotherapy.
- Organ transplants: 20,000+ organ transplants performed, including heart, liver, kidney, lung, and multi-organ procedures.
- Robotic surgery: CyberKnife Robotic Radio Surgery System, the most advanced in the Asia Pacific region, used for non-invasive tumour treatment.
- Cardiac: Apollo Heart Centre, Apollo Health City Hyderabad, and Indraprastha Apollo Delhi are recognised cardiac surgery destinations with established referral corridors from East Africa, the Gulf, and Bangladesh.
- Second opinions: International patients receive a specialist second opinion online before travelling. Dedicated international teams in Delhi, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
For a breakdown by cancer type and cost, read India's best cancer treatment hospitals.
Costs at Apollo (2026)
- Cardiac bypass surgery (CABG): from $6,000
- Liver transplant: from $28,000
- Proton therapy (full course): from $22,000
- Kidney transplant: from $14,000
Ask about treatment at Apollo Hospitals India and get your personalised cost estimate from our team.
4. Fortis Healthcare India: Liver and Kidney Transplant Specialists
Fortis Healthcare has treated 200,000+ international patients from 175 countries. JCI- and NABH-accredited across its network.
Fortis hospitals in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore are among the most requested destinations we see from East Africa, West Africa, and the Gulf for transplant surgery.
Why international patients choose Fortis
- Liver transplant: 2,500+ liver transplants with a success rate exceeding 90%. Fortis accepts complex cases including paediatric liver transplants and re-transplants.
- Kidney transplant: 2,500+ kidney transplants with a 95.4% success rate, among the highest published figures in Asia.
- Cardiac: Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in Delhi handles CABG, valve replacement, and paediatric cardiac surgery as a dedicated cardiac centre.
- CAR-T therapy: Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurugram offers CAR-T cell therapy for blood cancers via the BMT department.
- International patient services: Airport pickup, visa assistance, language interpreters, cultural and dietary support, and accommodation coordination.
Costs at Fortis (2026)
- Liver transplant: from $25,000
- Kidney transplant: from $14,000
- Cardiac bypass (CABG): from $5,500
- Bone marrow transplant: from $18,000
Find out whether Fortis is the right hospital for your transplant and speak to our patient team today.
5. Max Healthcare Delhi: CAR T-Cell Therapy and Advanced Cancer Surgery
Max Healthcare operates 20 hospitals across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Maharashtra. JCI-accredited.
Max is the strongest option in this guide for patients with blood cancers who need CAR-T cell therapy. In the USA or UK, this treatment costs $400,000 or more. At Max Healthcare, it starts from $45,000.
Why international patients choose Max Healthcare
- CAR-T cell therapy: Available for leukaemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Patients from Nigeria, Kenya, Bangladesh, and Uganda travel specifically for this treatment because it is either unavailable or unaffordable at home.
- Robotic cardiac surgery: Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket in Delhi performs robotic heart surgery, one of the few hospitals in India with this capability.
- Oncology: Dedicated cancer centres with PET-CT, robotic surgical oncology, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. Max employs 5,000+ doctors, many trained in the UK and USA.
- International patient support: Dedicated coordinator, free cost estimates upfront, visa assistance, and multilingual communication.
Costs at Max Healthcare (2026)
- CAR-T cell therapy: from $45,000 (vs $400,000+ in the USA)
- Cardiac bypass surgery: from $6,000
- Cancer treatment (chemotherapy cycle): from $2,200
- Robotic surgical oncology: from $8,000
Ask about CAR-T cell therapy availability and costs at Max Healthcare and get your free estimate from our patient team.
6. HCG Cancer Centre India: Dedicated Oncology for All Cancer Types
HCG Cancer Centre is India's largest dedicated oncology network, with 22+ cancer centres across Bangalore, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata.
Unlike multispecialty hospitals, HCG focuses exclusively on cancer. 450+ oncology specialists. Dedicated genomic labs. Cancer-specific protocols not diluted across other departments.
From our experience coordinating oncology cases across Africa and the Gulf, the dedicated cancer network model produces faster diagnosis and more focused treatment planning than a general hospital's cancer department.
Why international patients choose HCG
- Cancer-only focus: All cancer types treated, including rare and complex diagnoses. Patients told their cancer is inoperable elsewhere have found surgical options at HCG.
- Technology: da Vinci robotic system, CyberKnife, Versa HD and TrueBeam radiotherapy, PET-CT, in-house genomic and molecular labs for personalised treatment.
- CAR-T cell therapy: One of India's pioneers in CAR-T therapy for blood malignancies, including leukaemia and lymphoma.
- Bone marrow transplant: 1,600+ successful transplants with robust support systems for haematological cancers.
- International patient support: Visa and travel planning, airport transfers, accommodation, foreign exchange, multilingual interpreters, cultural and dietary assistance.
Costs at HCG Cancer Centre (2026)
- Cancer treatment (chemotherapy cycle): from $2,000
- Bone marrow transplant: from $18,000
- Radiation therapy (full course): from $5,000
- Robotic surgical oncology: from $7,500
Ask whether HCG has experience with your specific cancer type and get a personalised treatment plan.
7. Kokilaben Hospital Mumbai: Neurology, Robotic Surgery and Oncology
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai is JCI, NABH, and CAP accredited, with 750+ beds, 100+ specialty clinics, and Mumbai's only Full-Time Specialist System (FTSS).
That means a consultant is on-site 24 hours a day, not just on call. Patients from the UAE and East Africa with complex neurosurgical needs are among the most common cases we coordinate here.
Why international patients choose Kokilaben
- Neurosurgery: India's first 3-room intraoperative MRI suite (IMRIS) for real-time brain tumour removal. Surgeons verify tumour removal accuracy during the procedure itself .
- Robotic surgery: 3,000+ robotic surgeries performed. da Vinci system is used across urology, gynaecology, and oncology.
- Organ transplants: 2,000+ organ transplants with international-standard outcomes.
- Oncology: Nuclear medicine, radiotherapy, and robotic surgical oncology at a dedicated Centre for Cancer.
- Joint replacement: One of two hospitals in India with a confirmed strong revision hip and knee replacement programme.
Costs at Kokilaben (2026)
- Brain tumour surgery: from $8,000
- Robotic surgery (oncology or urology): from $7,000
- Organ transplant: from $16,000
- Joint replacement: from $7,000
Ask about neurosurgery or robotic surgery costs at Kokilaben Mumbai and get your personalised cost estimate.
8. Artemis Hospital Gurgaon: JCI-Accredited Orthopaedics and BMT
Artemis Hospital was the first JCI-accredited hospital in Gurgaon (2007) and has been awarded Best Bone Marrow Transplant Centre in North India.
Among the hospitals in this guide, Artemis is positioned at the lower end of the JCI-accredited cost range for Delhi NCR, relevant for patients from Bangladesh, Nepal, and East Africa who need quality assurance without the premium pricing of larger networks.
Why international patients choose Artemis
- Orthopaedics: Strong joint replacement and spine surgery programme. Robotic joint replacement available.
- BMT: Best Bone Marrow Transplant Centre in North India (awarded). Adult and paediatric BMT with high success rates.
- Cancer: Cancer care with dedicated MDT protocols and oncology technology.
- Cardiac: Established cardiac surgery programme handling CABG and valve procedures.
- International patient services: Teleconsultation before travel, airport pickup, bedside admission, language interpreters, and post-discharge follow-up.
Costs at Artemis (2026)
- Bone marrow transplant: from $18,000
- Cardiac surgery: from $5,500
- Orthopaedic surgery (joint replacement): from $6,000
- Cancer surgery: from $5,000
Compare Artemis with other JCI-accredited hospitals in India for your budget and speak to our patient team.
9. Rainbow Children's Hospital India: Paediatrics, IVF and Fertility
Rainbow Children's Hospital in Hyderabad is the largest paediatric hospital in India and South Asia. 19 hospitals, 700+ paediatricians, 20 years of specialist paediatric focus.
Rainbow has treated 15,000+ international patients from Bangladesh, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, the Maldives, and the Gulf. If you are travelling for a child's treatment, this is the hospital in India with the deepest and most specific paediatric expertise.
Why parents choose Rainbow
- Paediatric subspecialties: Neurosurgery, gastroenterology, liver and kidney transplants, cardiac surgery (1,450+ paediatric cardiac procedures in two years), orthopaedics, ENT, and cochlear implantation.
- NICU and PICU: Handles complex premature births, neonatal emergencies, and paediatric intensive care.
- BMT: 1,000+ bone marrow transplants in paediatric patients with leukaemia and blood disorders.
- Liver transplant: 90% success rate for paediatric liver transplants.
BirthRight by Rainbow: IVF and Fertility
BirthRight by Rainbow specialises in IVF, IUI, ICSI, high-risk pregnancy management, and advanced gynaecological surgery. Patients from East Africa and the Gulf travel specifically for fertility treatment that is either unavailable or unaffordable at home.
- IVF and fertility: Dedicated fertility specialists, personalised treatment plans, strong success rates.
- International coordination: Visa applications, airport transfers, cultural and dietary support.
Costs at Rainbow and BirthRight (2026)
- Paediatric cardiac surgery: from $7,000
- Paediatric bone marrow transplant: from $18,000
- IVF (one cycle): from $3,500
- High-risk pregnancy management: from $4,000
Ask about paediatric treatment or IVF options at Rainbow Hospital Hyderabad and speak to a patient specialist today.
10. Wockhardt Hospitals Mumbai: 30 Years Serving International Patients
Wockhardt Hospitals has treated 51,000+ international patients from 91 countries across 30+ years of operation. JCI- and NABH-accredited.
Wockhardt's medical team includes 1,400+ doctors, many with training or clinical experience in the USA, UK, and Europe.
The 51,000 international patients annually. It is 3 decades of real referrals from patients who came, were treated, and sent family members back.
Why international patients choose Wockhardt
- Cardiac and neurological surgery: Cardiac programme covering valve surgery, angioplasty, and pacemaker implantation. Neurology covering stroke, epilepsy, and brain tumours.
- Bariatric surgery: 1,000+ successful bariatric surgeries on international patients.
- Orthopaedics: First hospital in Mumbai to introduce robotic joint surgery. 3,200+ bone and joint patients treated.
- Cancer: 2,000+ cancer patients treated with specialised oncology protocols.
- Infection control: JCI accreditation requires international standards of infection control, clinical protocols, and patient privacy. This is independently verified, not self-reported.
Costs at Wockhardt (2026)
- Cardiac surgery: from $6,000
- Bariatric surgery: from $6,500
- Orthopaedic surgery: from $6,500
- Neurological surgery: from $7,000
Ask about treatment at Wockhardt Hospitals Mumbai and get a free cost estimate from our patient team.
How Do International Patients Access Hospitals in India? Step by Step
Hospitals in India accept international patients directly and through facilitators like My 1Health. The process from first contact to treatment:
- Share your diagnosis, scans, and medical reports via a secure WhatsApp link. You do not need to visit India first. This all happens from home.
- My 1Health forwards your case to the relevant hospital's multidisciplinary team (MDT) for review. The hospital's specialists review your reports and determine whether they can treat your condition.
- Within 48 to 72 hours, the hospital sends a tailored treatment plan and detailed cost estimate covering the procedure, hospital stay, and standard nursing care.
- My 1Health coordinates your visa invitation letter, travel itinerary, airport transfer, and accommodation near the hospital.
- You travel to India for treatment. A dedicated patient coordinator meets you at the hospital and is available throughout your stay.
- After returning home, My 1Health coordinates follow-up care and ensures your medical records are sent to your doctor at home.
This service is completely free for the patient. The hospital covers My 1Health's coordination fee.
For visa guidance specific to medical travel, read how to apply for a medical visa to India.
Why International Patients Use My 1Health for Treatment in India
- 54,000+ international patients coordinated from 95+ countries, including thousands at India's top hospitals for transplants, cancer, cardiac surgery, and bone marrow transplants.
- Same-price guarantee: you pay exactly what you would pay going directly to the hospital. No agency markup.
- Every hospital in this guide is a verified My 1Health partner. All hold JCI or NABH accreditation.
- My 1Health's international patient support team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from first inquiry through to post-treatment follow-up.
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