With prices at a fraction (less than 10% for example in the treatment of gall stone $600 US ) of those in the US or EU, the concept has broad consumer appeal. Indian private facilities offer advanced technology and high-quality treatment at par with hospitals in western countries.

India is promoting “medical outsourcing” where subcontractors aim to provide services to the overburdened medical care systems in western countries. Medical tourism to India is growing by 20% a year. Most non-urgent Western patients usually get a package deal that includes flights, transfers, hotels, treatment and often a post-operative vacation. There are many brokers specialized on the Indian market.

I would personally recommend that you get an independent break up on the costs and decide for yourself what you want and what you don’t want. For example one patient may want an air conditioned taxi which is far more expensive than a coach while traveling to Agra to see the Taj Mahal. Similarly the hospitals too have deluxe rooms and economy wards costing differently ( a gall bladder surgery would cost $1200 and $600 respectively ).