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I had been postponing my hernia surgery for 2 years because of the cost in Oman. A colleague told me about Indira Hospital. From the moment I WhatsApp'd them, everything was arranged — visa letter, airport pickup, even a Halal meal plan. The surgery took 45 minutes. I was back in my hotel the same evening. The total cost including my flight was less than the surgery alone would have cost in Muscat. I have already referred 3 friends.

My father was diagnosed with triple-vessel coronary disease in Dhaka. CMC Vellore had a 3-month wait. Indira Hospital was recommended by a relative who had surgery there. Dr. Shankar's team reviewed his reports the same day and gave us a cost estimate by next morning. We flew in 5 days later. The surgery was done in 6 hours. My father walked on day 3 and we were discharged by day 10. The care was exceptional — the nurses even spoke Bengali. We will never forget what this hospital did for our family.

For 4 years I couldn't walk properly due to severe arthritis. I got quotes from hospitals in London — it was over £20,000. India had been recommended to me and I researched many hospitals. I chose Indira because they responded within hours, provided a detailed breakdown, and the coordinator called me personally. The knee replacement was done with US-made Stryker implants. I was walking with a frame in 24 hours. Amazing.

I had been diagnosed with uterine fibroids and was advised a hysterectomy. In Dubai the quote was AED 85,000. A friend had her gallbladder removed at Indira Hospital and strongly recommended them. The entire experience was managed so professionally — the international coordinator replied to all my queries quickly. The surgery was keyhole, very minimal pain, and I was discharged in 2 days. The cost including accommodation and flight was less than AED 20,000 total.

As a physician myself, I was cautious about where to have surgery. I evaluated multiple hospitals in India. Indira Hospital gave me direct access to the neurosurgeon to discuss the case before I even booked my flight. The facility is world-class — clean, NABH-certified, advanced imaging. The surgery was a complete success. I'm back to working full-time. I now refer my own patients here when they need surgery in India.

I had grade 3 haemorrhoids for years but was afraid of surgery after hearing horror stories. Indira Hospital explained the laser procedure in detail over WhatsApp — painless, stitchless, 15-20 minutes. I flew from Colombo, had the procedure the next morning, and flew back 2 days later. No pain, no stitches, completely healed in 10 days. I wish I had done this years ago. The team was warm and professional throughout.

Large kidney stones were causing me constant pain. I had tried treatment in Baghdad without success. My brother-in-law had come to Indira Hospital for his gallbladder and highly recommended it. The Urology team arranged everything. The RIRS procedure broke the stones without any cuts. I was walking the same day. The hospital provided an Arabic-speaking coordinator which made communication easy for my family. We are very grateful.

I had gallstones causing repeated painful attacks. I was recommended Indira Hospital through a Facebook group for Nigerians seeking treatment abroad. The cost was a fraction of what Lagos private hospitals quoted and the quality was far superior. Three tiny cuts, done in 45 minutes, home by day 2. My coordinator even helped me find good Nigerian food near the hospital. Truly a world-class experience.

Anal fistula is a very private and painful condition. I was ashamed to discuss it but the doctors here were incredibly professional and sensitive. The laser fistula treatment was done in 30 minutes with no anaesthesia side effects I feared. No stitches, minimal pain, went back to the hotel by evening. The medical visa process was also smooth — Indira Hospital provides the invitation letter quickly.

Being diagnosed with breast cancer was terrifying. Treatment in Nairobi would have depleted all our savings. Indira Hospital's oncology team reviewed my biopsy report and provided a full chemotherapy plan with cost estimate within 24 hours. Every cycle was managed with utmost care. The nurses were compassionate. I came for 6 cycles over 6 months. Today I am cancer-free. This hospital gave me my life back.

My high-risk pregnancy required specialist care. We flew from Malé to Vellore in week 34. The obstetrics team monitored me closely and explained everything. When my c-section was needed, it was performed perfectly. My baby and I both came home healthy. The hospital has a wonderful NICU team who were standing by. The cost was less than India's large city hospitals. We are so thankful.

At 58, my hip had deteriorated so badly I needed a walking stick. A London quote was £22,000. Indira Hospital's coordinator sent me a full treatment plan and cost in 12 hours. The hip replacement used a Stryker ceramic implant — same as you get in the UK. I walked with a frame on day 2. By day 10 I flew home. Accra airport was shocked to see me walking normally when I returned!