How we work

Evaluation and Pre-Departure

When you have come to our  MEDICAL VACATIONS web site, most likely you are looking to travel abroad for medical services. On this page we will give you detailed information on our process.

Step 1 - Fill out the Medial Questionnaire and Registration Form and e-mail it to us. We will get back to you within 24 hours for a first consultation in which we answer your questions and concerns.

Step 2 - A. Telephone consultation with the Doctor you have selected.  B. Sending your medial records and digitalized x-rays if required. (We can assist you with this).

Step 3 - Planning your travel which includes setting the treatment dates, making arrangements for your stay as per the package plan you have selected and making your airline reservation. You have the option to make your own arrangements, use frequent flyer miles or let us arrange for the most convenient flights.

Step 4 - A deposit of 10% of your medical cost estimate and a $350 deposit for your land package is due. You can pay this by check or credit card (Visa or MC). These two deposits are non-refundable.  In case you have to cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances we suggest trip cancellation insurance.  There are various policies including policies where you can cancel your trip for any reason and be reimbursed the non-refundable costs. We can assist you with this.

Step 5 - Departure - prior to departure you will get a detailed itinerary with doctor appointments, surgery schedules, names, telephone numbers, e-mail and address of where you will be staying.

Step 6 - Arrival in India - Airport Reception by your Support Consultant.  He/She will be your contact as long as you are in India and able to assist with whatever you require. The second day will be a day of rest to recuperate from jet lag and to indulge in a pre-treatment spa session to help prepare your body and mind for positive surgical results.

Step 7 - Consultation with your Doctor. You will be accompanied by you Support Consultant.

Step 8 -  Treatment/Surgery.

Step 9 - Post Operative Care and Recuperation. This will be an important and integral part of your treatment. Our specially designed packages will assure that you enjoy a speedy recovery.

Step 10 - Departure. 

TRAVEL INFORMATION AND QUESTIONS

1. You must be in the possession of a valid passport with an expiration date at least 6 months past departure.

2. You must obtain an Indian Visa - we will send you the visa application and instructions

3. When making your overseas flight you have to take your health condition in consideration. If you have difficulty sitting for a long time you may want to plan an overnight stop or two into your flight schedule, or if your finances allow it opt for business class. If you have accumulated miles on the airline you select, select a fare on which you can upgrade to business class. Those with heart problems or Asthma should consult their doctor at home about flying. The cabin pressure in an aircraft flying at 39,000 feet is about this of 6,500 to 7000 feet.

4 - Take out Travel Insurance, see above.

5. Financing - we can assist with financing for your medical treatments.

6. Language in India - India the most English speaking country in the world outside of the US and U.K. All educated adults and young people speak English.

7.  Inoculations - Malaria does exist in India, although it is not common in the large cities and major resort areas. It is up to you to decide whether or not you want to go ahead with Malaria shots. You may want to ask your Indian doctor about it when speak with  him.

8.  Medical problems after a patient returns home - although the possibility of this happening is very small since patients will be treated by outstanding physicians, if it does occur all of our doctors have affiliations with doctors in the US to whom they can refer you. We suggest you discuss this with the doctor you have chosen when you discuss your  procedure before going to India.