Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I consider having my surgery outside the US?
Is cost the most important factor that I should consider?
How can I afford to have my medical procedure abroad?
Why is medical care so much cheaper in India?
Can I trust the foreign doctors and surgeons with my life?
How can I contact the doctor I wish to take my case?
How do I know the hospitals are safe?
Can you help me chose a surgeon or hospital to visit?
What if I don't find the procedure that I need on your website?
How will I know how much my medical procedure would cost me in India? Will there be unexpected costs?
How will I afford air travel to India?
Will I need any travel documents?
Why should I consider having my surgery outside the US? top
Medical procedures and surgeries in India could save you 60% to 80% of the cost of a similar surgery in the US. The substantial savings allow you to buy the international return ticket and make the required travel arrangements to make the trip to India. If your surgeon and speed of recovery allows you, you will be able to afford a short, restful vacation at any one of India's famous tourist destinations!
Is cost the most important factor that I should consider? top
The cost should not be the most important reason to consider going to India for your surgery. In matters concerning your health and well-being, your decision should be based on sound knowledge of the expertise and facilities the hospital has to offer and on the credentials of the surgeons. Our associate-hospitals and their surgeons are all of world-class standards. Most of the surgeons have either trained in the US, UK or other parts of Europe or have practiced for several years at some of the most renowned institutions around the world. Axiom's intention is to provide you with all possible information on the hospitals and surgeons for you to make an informed decision, and at the same time, save money.
How can I afford to have my medical procedure abroad? top
The cost difference of having your medical procedure in India could vary from 60 to 80%, making the procedure and return air tickets affordable, even allowing you to make holiday plans at a beautiful Indian resort within the budget and save money!
Why is medical care so much cheaper in India? top
In the US legal system doctors are required to pay very high medical malpractice insurance premiums, usually more than $100,000 per year. Doctors in India too, pay medical malpractice insurance but their costs are very low compared to the US. Besides, doctor's fees and salaries of healthcare support workers are substantially lower than in the US. This allows the hospitals to offer advanced, world-class healthcare technologies and institutions at much lower costs than hospitals in North America.
Can I trust the foreign doctors and surgeons with my life? top
Axiom's associate hospitals all have surgeons who have trained, taught or practiced in the US, Europe, UK or Australia. Some surgeons are well-known experts in their fields and are associated with many international teaching hospitals and cutting-edge research foundations.
Axiom will provide you with surgeon resumes, set up telephone interactions and even video conferencing, to help you make the most educated decision on your choice of hospital and surgeon for your medical procedure.
How can I contact the doctor I wish to take my case? top
Axiom will facilitate the initial consultation between you and the doctor. After this consultation, if you wish to contact the doctor again, you can phone, email, and/or video-conference, if desired. All reports and tests will be e-mailed to the doctor. In addition for cosmetic surgery, the doctors will want to see images of the designated areas for surgery. These images can easily be sent via email through the use of a privacy number that will be assigned to you to protect your anonymity.
How do I know the hospitals are safe? top
Axiom has personally visited each of the associate hospitals before tying up with them. They maintain high standards of hygiene and many are geared specifically to treat international patients.
Some hospitals have received JCI accreditation and/or ISO registration. Some are in the process of getting these in place. The hospitals are some of the best in the world and have highly trained surgeons and doctors and professional caring staff. Huge investments have been made by each hospital group to have the modern facilities and equipment available.
Due to the highly advanced medical procedures carried out by these hospitals, in most cases, the success rates often exceed those of U.S. hospitals
You can find out more from the Hospitals and Surgeons section of this website. From there you are able to link to the web site for each of our partner hospitals. Many of these sites have virtual tours.
Can you help me chose a surgeon or hospital to visit? top
Axiom can and will provide you with all possible information on each hospital, the medical procedures they offer and on the various surgeons and doctors attached to each. This is in order for you to make an informed choice. Some hospitals have super-specialty wings with plenty of success stories and path-breaking procedures they have undertaken. Information about our partner hospitals is available on this website.
What if I don't find the procedure that I need on your website? top
If you do not find the procedure you are looking for under any of the hospitals, please contact us so that we can research that for you.
How will I know how much my medical procedure would cost me in India? Will there be unexpected costs? top
As soon as we determine the exact medical procedure you need and gather all relevant details on your case, we will provide you with an estimate of costs. The cost would include the cost of the procedure, physician fees, nursing fees, meals and room. However, any additional procedures that you wish to have would not be covered in the same estimate. Certain medication and aids may not be covered in the estimate but you will always be informed in advance of incurring the expenditure.
How will I afford air travel to India? top
India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and almost every major airline is flying to India giving you a large choice in airfare that suits your budget. We could provide you assistance for making travel arrangements.
Will I need any travel documents? top
Yes, you need a passport and an Indian visa. If you do not have a passport, we can provide you with the request form. We would also be able to provide assistance in getting your Indian visa. For more visa information, click here.
