⚡ No Waiting Lists — Same-Week Appointments Available

CMC Vellore Waiting List
Too Long? Come to Indira.

Indira Super Speciality Hospital is located in the same city as CMC Vellore. We offer equivalent NABH-accredited quaternary care — with same-week appointments, dedicated international support, and lower costs.

NABH Accredited
Appointments in Days
4.1★ Google Rated
24/7 Intl Desk
15,000+
Surgeries Done
NABH
Accredited
Same Week
Appointments
24/7
Emergency Care
50+
Specialties

Waiting Time Comparison — Indira vs CMC Vellore

Approximate waiting times for elective procedures. Emergencies seen same day at Indira.

Specialty / Procedure❌ CMC Vellore Wait✅ Indira Hospital
Cardiology 2–4 months 2–5 days
Orthopaedics (Knee/Hip) 3–6 months Same week
Neurosurgery 3–5 months 1–2 weeks
Oncology 4–8 weeks Same week
Urology / Kidney 6–10 weeks 3–5 days
Gastroenterology 4–8 weeks 1 week
General Surgery 4–6 weeks Next day
Laparoscopic Surgery 4–6 weeks 2–3 days

Full Comparison — CMC Vellore vs Indira Hospital

FactorCMC VelloreIndira Hospital ✅
Appointment Wait Time3–6 months typicalSame week — often next day
International DeskLimited supportDedicated 24/7 coordinator
CostModerateLower (NABH accredited)
Quaternary Care✓ Available✓ Available
NABH Accreditation✓ Accredited✓ Accredited
Private Room AvailabilityVery limited — long queueAvailable immediately
Attendant AccommodationSeparate, scarceIn-room + hotel partners
Language / TranslatorGeneral staffDedicated multilingual staff
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Why Choose Indira Hospital Instead of Waiting at CMC?

Zero Waiting Lists

Appointments within 1–7 days. No 3–6 month queues. Emergencies seen same day.

NABH Accredited

Same accreditation standards as CMC. Equivalent quaternary care quality — not a compromise.

Dedicated International Desk

24/7 coordinator for visa letters, airport pickup, accommodation, and translation.

Lower Costs

NABH-accredited care at 10–30% lower cost than CMC Vellore for most procedures.

Private Rooms Available

No scrambling for accommodation. International suites and attendant facilities always available.

Same City — Near CMC

Located in Vellore, the same medical hub. You don't need to travel to another city.

From CMC Rejection to Indira Treatment — How It Works

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Share Medical Records

Send your reports, scans, and history via WhatsApp (919842324425) or email. We respond within 4 hours.

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Free Online Consultation

Our specialist reviews your case and gives a detailed opinion via video call — completely free.

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Treatment Plan & Cost Estimate

You receive a complete itemised treatment plan with transparent, all-inclusive pricing.

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Travel & Visa Assistance

We send the hospital invitation letter within 24 hours to help you secure your medical visa.

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Welcome to India

Our team picks you up from Chennai Airport and settles you into your room at Indira Hospital.

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Treatment & Recovery

Receive world-class care with daily updates sent to your family back home.

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Return Home Well

We arrange your discharge summary, medicines for the journey, and tele-follow up schedule.

Questions from CMC Patients About Indira Hospital

Is Indira Hospital as good as CMC Vellore?˅
Indira Super Speciality Hospital is NABH accredited — the same gold standard accreditation as CMC Vellore. Our surgeons are trained at India's top institutions and have performed 15,000+ successful procedures. While CMC is a world-renowned institution, Indira provides equivalent quaternary care for the vast majority of procedures, with the key advantage of immediate availability.
How much shorter is the waiting period at Indira vs CMC?˅
CMC Vellore is known for waiting lists of 3–6 months for elective procedures and 4–8 weeks even for urgent cases. At Indira Hospital, we provide appointments within days for most specialties and same-day care for emergencies.
Do you treat international patients like CMC Vellore does?˅
Yes — we have a dedicated International Patient Desk that provides visa invitation letters (within 24 hours), airport pickup, multi-lingual staff (Arabic, French, English, Hindi), dietary arrangements (Halal, vegetarian), and a 24/7 personal coordinator.
Is the cost similar to CMC?˅
Indira Hospital's treatment costs are comparable to or lower than CMC Vellore for most procedures, with the added benefit of immediate availability and more personalized attention for international patients.
Can I get a second opinion at Indira if I've already consulted at CMC?˅
Absolutely. Send us your CMC diagnosis and reports via WhatsApp. Our specialist will review and provide a free second opinion within hours. Many patients use this to confirm their treatment plan before proceeding.

We're in the Same City as CMC Vellore

Indira Super Speciality Hospital is located in Gandhi Nagar, Vellore — in the same medical hub as CMC. You don't need to travel to Chennai or Bangalore. Same city. Better availability.

Address: 54, Katpadi Road, Suthanthira Ponvizha Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, Vellore — 632006

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Our Specialists

Dr. P. Shankar

Dr. P. Shankar

General Surgery

30+ Yrs

Chairman & HOD - General Surgery | Top Proctologist in India & Tamil Nadu

General Surgery, Proctology, Laparoscopic Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology, Diabetic Foot Care

Dr. Karan Shankar

Dr. Karan Shankar

General Surgery

12+ Yrs

Clinical/Speciality Lead - Indira Laser & Laparoscopy Centre | Executive Director

General Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Minimal Access Surgery, Abdominal Wall Reconstructive Surgery, Proctology

Dr. Soniya Shankar

Dr. Soniya Shankar

Administration

12+ Yrs

Chief Executive Officer

Healthcare Administration, Strategic Planning, Quality Assurance

Dr. Gayathri

Dr. Gayathri

ENT

8+ Yrs

Consultant – ENT, Head & Neck Surgery

Dr. Praharshitha Sagiraju

Dr. Praharshitha Sagiraju

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

5+ Yrs

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Dr. Srinivasan Karbar

Dr. Srinivasan Karbar

Emergency Medicine

10+ Yrs

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Emergency Medicine, Resuscitation, Trauma Care

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