Organ Transplant at MGM Healthcare, Chennai, India
Liver, heart, lung, kidney, pancreas, and intestinal transplants for adults and children, 95% liver transplant success rate at a JCI-accredited centre in Chennai.
Why MGM Healthcare Is India's Most Trusted Centre for Organ Transplant Surgery
Performs more organ transplant types under one roof than any other centre in South India.
Performs more organ transplant types under one roof than any other centre in South India. MGM brings together hepatologists, transplant surgeons, intensivists, and paediatric specialists to manage the full complexity of your case. Your international coordinator arranges your pre-travel medical review, a cost estimate, and treatment itinerary before you travel.
- 40+ intestinal transplants completed, including 21 in 2025 alone, highest annual volume globally.
- 95% liver transplant success rate across 3,500+ procedures.
- 98% pancreas transplant success rate; 95% of patients are insulin-free at 5 years.
- Heart transplant programme ranked 3rd globally by volume, 102 procedures in 1 year.
- Highest paediatric heart transplant count in Asia, 110 total procedures performed.
- Patients from 100+ countries treated, with Russian & Arabic cultural support officers on site.
The Equipment Behind Every Transplant Decision
The technology directly affects whether complications are caught early, whether your surgery is completed safely, and whether your recovery stays on track.
- 3 Tesla MRI (Philips Ingenia Elition 3.0T S)
- Philips Ingenuity CT 128-Slice Scanner
- Philips Azurion 7 C12 Monoplane Cath Lab
- Getinge ROTAFLOW ECMO Machine
- Hybrid Transplant Operating Theatres
- Dedicated Transplant ICU Units
- LVAD, RVAD, and BIVAD Mechanical Circulatory Support
- Hypothermic Machine Perfusion (Liver Preservation)
Transplant Procedures for International Patients in India at MGM Healthcare
Every transplant decision is reached through a multidisciplinary evaluation involving transplant surgeons, hepatologists, intensivists, and specialist physicians.
Heart transplant
End-stage failing heart replaced with a donor heart for adults and children.
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Lung Transplant
Pancreas Transplant
For Type 1 diabetes patients with organ damage, achieving insulin freedom.
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Multi-Visceral Transplant
Liver Transplant
Performed for end-stage liver failure and liver cancer, with a 95% success rate across 3,500+ procedures.
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Small Intestine Transplant
Kidney Transplant
Insurances Accepted
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Looking for a specific insurance provider? Simply use our search function or contact us for assistance and our knowledgeable team will happily verify whether your provider is accepted at our facility.
Ask about your insuranceCare Journey for International Patients
Your cancer treatment journey made simple and stress-free in 5 easy steps
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Online inquiry & medical files upload Share your medical reports for review. It takes less than a minute.
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Doctor review & treatment plan Within 24hrs you will receive treatment options & a preliminary plan before travel.
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Travel coordination We arrange your visa, flights, and accommodation.
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Treatment phase Full care under a dedicated case manager.
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Start your treatment Begin treatment with full support from our care team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Our support team is here to guide you through each step of your treatment journey with personal care and attention.Can my scans and reports be reviewed before I travel to India?
Yes. The transplant team reviews your existing reports, scans, and blood tests before you travel. Share documents through the international patient team.
How do I contact the international patient support team for organ transplant at MGM Healthcare?
Available 24 hours a day. WhatsApp: +1 718 550 0880 | Telephone: +1 718 550 0880 | Email: [email protected]. Arranges pre-travel report review, video consultations, written cost estimates, visa assistance, airport transfers, and accommodation.
How long will I need to stay in India for organ transplant?
Liver: 7–12 weeks total. Heart: 4–6 weeks in hospital. Kidney: 2–3 weeks in hospital. Pancreas: 3–5 weeks. Intestinal/multi-visceral: 6–10 weeks. Follow-up via video consultation after returning home.
How much does organ transplant cost at MGM Healthcare?
Costs vary by transplant type, donor source, condition complexity, ICU stay, and additional procedures. A detailed cost estimate is provided before travel. Contact the international team via WhatsApp or email.
What organ transplants does MGM Healthcare perform?
Liver (3,500+ procedures; 95% success), heart (3rd globally; 102 in one year), lung (single, double, combined heart-lung), kidney (living and deceased donor), pancreas (98% success; 95% insulin-free at 5 years), intestinal (21 in 2025; highest annual volume globally), and paediatric transplants (110 paediatric heart transplants; highest in Asia).
What post-transplant support is available after I return home?
Online video consultations with transplant team, digital access to full medical records, and a dedicated international coordinator as your contact point after discharge. Five-year outcomes monitored for liver, pancreas, and intestinal transplant patients.
