Care beyond geographical boundaries

PROCESS

The International Patients Department at Indogulf Hospital was established to assist patients in planning and preparing their travel itinerary to the hospital. At Indogulf Hospital, we take the effort to not only provide you with world-class medical treatment and procedures but ensure you feel most at home and comfortable throughout your care with us.

You can refer to the information below to plan your visit to Indogulf Hospital. Should you prefer to have a representative personally help you prepare, please use the contact form on the right-hand side to communicate with our International Representative.

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Learn About Indogulf Hospital

Throughout our website, we try our best to provide you with information about our procedures, specialties, doctors, and hospital. Should you plan on considering Indogulf Hospital as one of your destination of choice for medical care, take the time to discover our technologies, competencies, services, and facilities we offer. In case you are interested in a certain speciality, but you are unsure of your choice, you can get in touch with a representative for more guidance.

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Selecting Your Doctor

Once you have chosen Indogulf Hospital, get in touch with our International Representative and send over your query including reports and medical histories. Indogulf Hospital is made up of a large group of internationally qualified doctors and health professionals, ensuring each and every patient receive the best care and treatment possible. With our medical fraternity representing over 55 medical specialties and a vast pool of doctors, we provide our patients with the Find a Doctor section. The section allows you to perform searches and comfortably browse through each medical practitioner’s profile.

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48 Hour Response Time

We aim to respond to every query within 48 hours. Please kindly note that depending on the nature of the question, we may ask further questions to clarify to provide the most accurate response. It is also the case that the doctor may ask for your medical records to be able to communicate on available treatment options.

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Arranging Your Travel Plans

For patients travelling abroad (first time) for medical care , below are useful pointers to help you plan your journey. In any case, should you want someone to help guide you through, please feel free to get in touch with our International Representative (use the contact form on the right-hand side).

• Check with your current doctor or receive free online consultation from our doctor to determine if you are fit to travel overseas in your current health and medical condition.

• Once you decide to continue your treatment abroad, make sure to keep your local doctor informed to continue your follow ups in your home country.

• Learn more about the procedure including; what are your expectations and what is achievable from the surgery. Check with your doctor what can be expected during your recovery and if any physical therapy is required.

• New patients must send over a copy of their passport (including attendants) to receive a Visa invitation letter from the hospital. Once the patient receives the hospital’s invitation letter, it is imperative to share their flight itinerary with our International Representatives.

• Bring along important documents with you including Visas, immunization records, MRI scans, and other medical documents.

• At the airport, the hospital staff will arrange an airport pick up service for the patient with added hotel assistance.

 

Your Stay in India

If you prefer to stay at a hotel near the hospital during your treatment, the International Patients Division can help you with room arrangements, according to your preferred budget. Contact our International Representative before your travel period for more details.

 

Arriving at Indogulf Hospital

Upon arriving at the hospital, kindly take note that you are required to show your passport at the registration counter to complete your patient registration with the hospital. The hospital will keep a copy of your passport (the photo and Visa page) for the record. Please take note that this is a mandatory step according to directives from the Government of India.

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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

When planning on travelling abroad, it is imperative to prepare and bring along the necessary documents required to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience.

Here is a list of documents you need to bring before your departure to India:

• Your health/medical history report(s) or any statements relating to the past or ongoing treatment sessions.

• Copies of Vaccination Certificates (Yellow Fever, Polio, etc.), X-Rays, MRI’s, immunisation records, prescriptions, and relevant medical documents including records of previous surgeries. Make sure you have these medical reports and associated medication with you at all times in your bag or carry-on luggage.

• Passports and Visas are a must.

• Bring along local currency, traveller’s checks, and/or credit and debit cards.

• Bring along your driver’s license or any other forms of identification, even if you may not plan on using them. The additional identification ensures your proof of identity when requested.

For any specific inquiries or you require further assistance with organising documents or travel plans, use our contact form on the right-hand side to get in touch with an Indogulf Hospital.

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VISA

Foreign patients can refer to India’s Bureau of Immigration website to learn more about India’s Visa requirements and regulations here Click here.

Note: Patients from Pakistan and Bangladesh are required to complete their registration within the first 24 hours at the nearest Police Station/Commissioner’s Office. Visa and Transit documents and instructions are further provided by an Indogulf Hospital International Patients Care Representative. For specific questions and assistance with preparing your travel documents, simply fill in the form on the right-hand side to talk with our International Representative.

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INSURANCE

The insurance coverage for companies in our list is valid only for in-patient procedures (48 hours hospitalisation) and approval from the insurance provider is required. A deposit is required during admission at the in-patient billing department. The deposit amount will be refunded once your insurance provider authorises the treatment payment. In the case insurance coverage is not provided within 48 hours of admission, you must settle the hospital bill and claim reimbursement from your insurance provider at a later date.

For specific inquiries and concerns, please feel free to use the contact form on the right to get in touch with any of our International Representative.

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