Besides Ayurveda, Kerala’s internationally recognized medical institutions attract people from Europe, US, the Middle East and South Africa for treatment. If you are looking for plastic surgery, Heart surgery or beauty enhancing surgeries, kerala offers highly specialized experts to take care of your needs. Access to state-of-the-art techno specialized orthodontic clinics are also easier in Kerala. Generally, estimates show that medical cost is just 1/10 of the costs in western countries. Tourists are discovering that there is an alluring cost difference on medical treatments in Kerala. The Indian health care sector has made rapid strides over the past decade both domestically and in the global market. India spends 5.2 percent of its GDP on health care and employs around 9 million people. According to study by the Confederation of Indian Industry and McKinsey, medical tourism in India could become a US $ One billion business by 2012. There are hundreds of high quality private Hospitals and Clinics: skilled and advanced. Here is just a very short, not exhaustive example. Getting well - Specialty Hospital - Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) - Ananthapuri Hospitals - Dr. Rajkrishnan’s Dental Clinic, Kochi - Lakeshore Hospital & Research Centre Ltd., Kochi - Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences, Kozhikode - Medical Trust Hospital - Sree Uthradom Thirunal Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram - Cosmos Dental Implant Center, Thiruvananthapuram Want to book Hospital and Lodging? Contact us now! India has become a great healthcare hub with its state-of-the-art hospitals, quality healthcare delivery, cost effectiveness and competency along with the attractions of tourism. The slogan thus is ‘world-class treatment' at 'one­ – by - tenth prices'. Moreover, India is unique as it offers holistic medical service, yoga, meditation, ayurveda, allopathy - a gamut of services that would be difficult to match by other countries. Kerala, God's Own Country, has gained international attention for Health Tourism and is becoming a popular health tourism destination. Kerala and Ayurveda have virtually become synonymous with each other. However, though Kerala has strongly focused on Ayurveda and its wide array of treatments and medications, world-class facilities are also available in the other traditional forms of medicine as well as in modern medical treatment. Kerala has an excellent track record in the fields of tourism as well as healthcare, and it has been the express desire of tourism and health authorities to leverage this expertise into a viable health-tourism industry. Kerala is particularly well-suited to host this event since it is recognized for its excellent healthcare standards by world bodies such as the World Health Organization and is currently going through a boom in private medical services. Moreover, the liberal social environment and traditional hospitality of the Kerala people, coupled with the outstanding tourism infrastructure makes it an ideal holiday destination and a hub for health services in the region.

Getting Well in God’s Own

About a decade or two ago, when patients in India needed advanced medical treatment, they went abroad. Today, in a dramatic reversal of roles, foreigners are flocking to India for cardiac surgery, cancer treatment, knee replacement surgery etc. And the key factors that brought in this change in scenario are the exorbitant cost of healthcare in developed nations, ease and affordability of international travel, favorable currency exchange rates in the global economy and rapidly improving technology. All of which have opened up the medical tourism scenario in India, especially Kerala in a big way. Health and Kerala are synonymous with each other. The greenest and cleanest State in India, Kerala is also the most advanced in healthcare evident in its remarkable health indices including India's lowest infant mortality and highest life expectancy rates. Hygiene and cleanliness are way of life in God's Own Country, which boasts of India's highest physical quality of life index. Just the right environment for health tourism to thrive. Kerala's rich tradition of Ayurveda supplements its strength as a wellness destination. What adds more value to Kerala as a health tourism destination is the presence of highly qualified, well-experienced medical professionals, a world class infrastructure and above all, very competitive costs - just one – tenth – of what it would cost outside India. Kerala's very own science of life, Ayurveda, goes hand in hand with contemporary medicine by a sharing of knowledge in rejuvenating therapies. Perhaps the most attractive feature of Kerala as a health tourism destination is its balmy weather almost all through the year and its inspiring, natural settings. This green paradise which The New York Times described as the "land where India flows at a relaxed pace" is indeed the perfect place to recoup.

Specialty Hospitals in Kerala

1. Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), the super specialty hospital at Cochin, Kerala, is an Organization inspired by Her Holiness Mata Amritandamayi, is dedicated to establishing national & international leadership in the areas of Healthcare, Education and Research. Health and well being of the patients being our primary goal, comprehensive treatment and care is provided in calm, healing environment specially designed for patient comfort.   With a capacity of 1200 beds, 38 specialties and traffic of over 2500 patients per day, AIMS hospital is one of the busiest and finest hospitals in South Asia provide total and comprehensive healthcare solution comparable to the best hospitals in the world. AIMS’s extensive infrastructure comprises over 26 modern operating theatres, over 172 well-equipped intensive care beds, a reference diagnostic clinical laboratory including advanced molecular biology and cytogenetics labs and a state of the art diagnostic imaging center. The medical imaging centre at AIMS is the first film less facility in South East Asia. AIMS features one of the most advanced hospital computer networks that support every aspect of patient care including all patient information, lab testing and radiology imaging. This is a few hospitals that have a dedicated 24/7 telemedicine service. AIMS educational programs include a Medical college for under-graduate & post graduate medical training programs, a nursing college, a pharmacy school &  Research institute for Clinical and fundamental research.

2. Ananthapuri Hospitals & Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram

Ananthapuri Hospitals & Research Institute (AHRI) at Kazhakuttam – Kovalam By Pass road, about 3 km from Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station / Thampanoor Bus Stand, 2 km from Thiruvananthapuram Airport, is a 500 bedded Tertiary care Hospital with an investment of 1000 Million Indian Rupees. The first phase of the Hospital with all major Departments has become functional from 1st July 2005. All type of diagnostics services supported and facilitated by the most modern, periodically updated, electronic equipment and gadgets. Catering facilities, guest house/rooms for visitors, conference hall fully equipped with the latest electronic gadgets for meetings, continuing Medical education Programmes, training centers for Nurses, Para-medical Staff, research & Development facilities for advances Studies. Trauma-care unit, ambulance service etc.

3. Dr. Rajkrishnan’s Dental Clinic, Kochi

Dr.Rajkrishnan's Dental Clinic is a multi-specialty dental care centre, where six specialties of dental sciences work hand in hand. All the departments are headed by renowned professionals in the State. This multi disciplinary approach to dentistry, together with thoughtfully designed treatment schedule and state-of-the-art equipment, ensures specialized treatment for each and every patient. The Clinic has been catering to dental patients from outside India the last 7-8 years. The patients come from the US, the UK, most of other .Vest European countries, Australia and West Asian countries. At Dr. Rajkrishnan's Dental Clinic, an international patient gets the right travel assistance, suiting his tourism plans. The staff at the Clinic arranges for picking up the patient from the airport and help in providing accommodation. Located in the suburban town of Tripunithura, just out­side the city of, Kochi, the Clinic is a mere 25 kms from the Cochin Inter­national Airport.       ' Departments At Dr. Rajkrishnan's Dental Clinic, have highly qualified profession­als and well-equipped departments like Endodontics, Implantology, Orth­odontics, Periodontics, Pedodontics , Maxillofacial surgery, Prosthodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry to ensure world class treatment for your dental problems. Facilities Elegant operating rooms with all the modern gadgets available for the doctors to work on, and hold on, there is more. The operatory is equipped, with the state-of-art dental units with radiovisiography and intraoral cameras and television monitors for patients to watch, while lying on the dentist's chair. Another innovative concept worked out at the Clinic is outsourcing pathology laboratory service at the Clinic, wherein the pa­tient need not go out to get a blood test done. Blood draw is done at the Clinic, while the testing is taken up elsewhere. The patient gets his re­sult at the Clinic itself.

4. Lakeshore Hospital & Research Centre Ltd., Kochi

Lakeshore Hospital & Research Centre is a tertiary level multi super specialty hospital providing health care of international standards. Professional expertise, state-of-the-art technology, streamlined efficiency of service, meticulous cleanliness and courteous personal attention are highlights of this hospital. Departments Lakeshore Hospital, which started functioning in January 2003, has 30 clinical departments with nearly 100 specialized doctors and 500 paramedical & non - -medical staff. The major departments includes Gastroenterology, Gastro Intestinal Surgery, Medical & Pediatric Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Dental and Faciomaxillary Surgery, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, Orthopedics, Spine Surgery, Nephrology, Urology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics & Neonatology, Diabetes Centre, Fertility Centre, Psychiatry and De-addiction, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Paleontology, Rheumatology, Radiology and Pathology. Facilities Lakeshore Hospital has the unique distinction to have air, water and surface ambulance services. The helipad on top of the building will serve to bring patients in critical stages even from abroad. Water ambulance service is specially planned to cater to the small islands in and around Kochi where medical facilities are otherwise scarce. Medical Achievement Ø  The Digestive Diseases Centre is recognized as one of the leading centres in India for management, research and training in GI diseases, especially pancreatic diseases, inflammatory bowel disease and liver transplantation. It is also a training center for GI fellows from within and outside the country. Ø  The Oncology Department is the only center in the State offering peripheral stem cell Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) even in children on a regular basis. Ø  In July 2003, the Diabetology department installed Insulin pump for tight control of diabetes in a patient for the first time in South India. For diabetic treatment in children, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation has been started. Ø  The advanced Fertility Centre has been set up with a view to bringing world-class facilities in Assisted Reproduction to Kerala. The centre functions in collaboration with leading Fertility Centres in the United Kingdom (Northampton) and Malaysia. Ø  The Orthopedic Department offers joint replacement surgery and arthroscopic surgeries at very cost effective rates. Ø  The Nephro-Urology Department is a well known center for keyhole surgery and endourology. Ø  Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery department is excellent in procedures like Liposuction, Tummy tuck, Breast augmentation, Breast reduction, Rhinoplasty, Bat ear correction etc. Ø  The Dental Department is of international standard, which attracts large number of patients from abroad. Surgical removal of impacted teeth, Root canal treatment, Dental implantation, Ceramic crowns & bridges, Orthognathic surgery for jaw deformity are the specialized areas. Ø  An efficient spinal surgery unit corrects even complicated spine deformities. Foreign Patients Lakeshore Hospital attracts patients from all over the world. In 2003, Lakeshore, provided inpatient treatment to patients from 10 countries. In 2004 the number of foreign in-patients had doubled and patient flow was from 17 countries and in 2005 the patient flow was from 22 countries and the total patients’ showed an increase of 75% compared to 2004. Their foreign patient clientele is mainly from America, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kenya, Britain, Malaysia, Maldives, Australia, France, Italy, Sweden, Oman, Chile, Bahrain, Canada, Finland, Yemen, Tunisia, Bangladesh, Qatar, Libya and Nederland.

5. Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd., Kozhikode

The Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd (MIMS), one of the largest Corporate Hospitals in Kerala, was set up with a mission of providing international quality healthcare at affordable cost. It is a 300-bed multi­ discipline super-specialty hospital situated in Kozhikode. MIMS is the preferred destination of healthcare not only to the people of North Kerala but also to a number of Non Resident Indians and their families. The second phase of adding 200 more beds is underway. MIMS is an ISO certified hospital with more than 40 disciplines managed by more than 100 highly qualified consultants and trained nursed & support staff providing round the clock service. The major departments include Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Gastroenterology & Gastrointestinal Surgery, Orthopedics, Gynecology & infertility, Pediatrics & Pediatric Surgery, Rheumatology etc. The hospital has also excellent diagnostic facilities which include advanced radiology, nuclear medicine and fully automated laboratory. The radiology department is that this is the only center in Malabar to conduct interventional Radiology procedures. The hospital has one of the best Central Sterile Supplies Department and has one of the best infection control programs in the country. MIMS has 13 fully equipped operation theatres and has the facilities for conducting the super specialty procedures like Open Heart Surgeries, Beating heart Surgeries, Kidney Transplantation, Joint Replacement surgeries, Spine surgeries, Cochlear Implant surgery, Complex Neuro Surgery etc, . The hospital has excellent facility for providing emergency and trauma care. The treatment of Emergency and Trauma care is supported by Mobile ICU, blood bank with component separation facility etc. The Academy wing of the organization conducts a host of healthcare programs including postgraduate programs in six specialties. A modern Academy Campus is under construction in 33 acres in the outskirts of Kozhikode.

6. Medical Trust Hospital, Kochi

Medical Trust Hospital, Cochin, is the pioneer tertiary care multi-specialty hospital of South India. Established in 1973, this 700-bed medical facility has acquired the stature of the best equipped healthcare facility in the region. Employing over 1, 500 personnel including 150 full-time doctors, this institution has brought in the latest of treatment modalities in more than 40 clinical specialties. The support and ancillary facilities match very well with the clinical facilities. Critical care at its best is provided 24/7 in the most professional environment. Medical Trust Hospital today offers a full array of treatments like organ transplants - heart, liver, kidney - minimally invasive and keyhole procedures, endo­thalmic services, joint replacement, dental care, advanced ophthalmic treatment and much more. Three hospitals leads in post graduate medical education, nursing and Para­-medical training. 16 specialties of this hospital are accredited by the National Board of Examinations, Govt. of India, New Delhi, for DNB (Diplomate National Board) equivalent to MD / MS / OM / M.Ch. The College of Nursing admit 50 students annually for B.Sc Nursing. The School of Nursing has an in take of 50 students per year in General Nursing & Midwifery. College of Paramedical Sciences offers 4-year BPT programme. Diploma in Hearing, Language and Speech, recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India, is also conducted in this hospital. Centrally located in the heart of the city, the hospital is just 30 kms from Kochi International Airport and well-connected by rail, road and water -odes of transportation. The major tourism destinations of the state are very closely placed.

7. Sree Uthradom Thirunal Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram

Sree Uthradom Thirunal Hospital was started in 1987, with the specific intention of providing advanced treatments that were not readily available in this part of the world at that time. Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery were the two departments that were started initially; the hospital was developed in a phased manner. In addition, the Group has also started an exclusive hospital for Obstetrics and Neonatology. The Group is now in the process of establishing an Oncology Centre, with full facilities for Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy and Surgical Oncology. The Medical College sponsored by the Group is expected to admit the first batch of students in the academic year 2006 - 07. SUT started the first Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, in the private sec­tor in Kerala, way back in 1987. Mitral balloon valvuloplasty, bypass surgery on beating heart, bypass surgery without donor blood etc are some of the procedures which were started in SUT Hospital for the first time in Kerala.In addition; the Hospital has been maintaining an impressive record on safety for advanced cardiac treatments, with mortality rates similar to the internationally renowned centres in Europe and North America. Similar results are a so maintained in Angioplasty and Stenting. SUT also produce world class results in advanced Orthopedics, Interventional Radiology and Surgical Neurology. Perhaps, SUT is the only centre in Kerala, which could offer limb salvage surgery for bone cancer.

8. Cosmos Dental Implant Center, Thiruvananthapuram

Dental Implant & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) unit is one of the departments of the Cosmopolitan Hospital Pvt. Ltd, which is an eight hundred bedded multispeciality hospital, started in 1982. Our specialisation includes diagnosis and treatment of General dentistry, Impacted tooth, Oral pathology, Implantology, Facial bone deformities, Facial trauma, Cleft surgeries and TMJ disorders. Our services are provided to people from India as well as to those who are visiting Kerala from other countries like USA, Europe, Middle East and Maldives. Kerala also called as "God’s Own Country" is one of the destination in the world that should be visited according to National Geographic Society. As a visitor to Kerala, one can plan for state of art Dental treatment, especially Implant dentistry that is done in a very cost effective manner. We are following universal infection control protocol for the procedures. Regarding Dental Implants, one can select different implant systems like Zimmer, Oraltronics, Imtec and Nobel biocare either single stage or two stages.

When India today ranked Kerala as the state with the best healthcare infrastructure in the country, it came as no surprise because Kerala has been consistently topping the national literacy, health and quality of life indices. Quite evident in its highest life expectancy, lowest infant mortality and the highest beds per person ratio in the country.Today, world class specialty hospitals in the state offer advanced medical treatment at considerable lower costs and lesser waiting periods than other destination in India – GET WELL IN GOD’S OWN COUNTRY.        Submit site - web site promotion - Add Your URL Directory  Submit URL Directory - Suggest URL  Newsforweb free website directory  Two Spots  Travel Directory of India     Search Engine Optimization and SEO Tools