There could be a variety of reasons for someone to choose to travel to India for medical tourism. The lower costs, the infrastructure and the support systems available here are par to none.

Medical tourism in India has been gaining immense popularity in the last few years. In fact, it has been estimated that medical tourism in India would reach unestimated heights by the year 2020.

The Government of India has taken a lot of steps to attract medical tourists from around the world. But there are several other reasons why India has fast evolved to become one of the most popular medical tourism destinations in the entire world.

The inflow of medical tourists to India has increased by 23%, with Chennai continuing to be the favourite destination.  The city receives up to 200 foreign patients every day owing to the quality of healthcare, and it’s cost-effectiveness.  

The state Tamil Nadu produces the maximum number of doctors and paramedics in the country, and it has been estimated that an average patient from a Western nation saves almost as much as 60 to 70 per cent of their money by travelling to India for treatment. 

Government support and accreditation of both hospitals and alternative medical practices are what are influencing India to become the most sought-after destination for health tourism.

Here are some of the top reasons why patients are opting for medical tourism in India :

1) The much lower cost: The cost of medical treatment in India is probably one of the lowest in the world. This is one of the biggest contributing factors that has led to a sudden boom in the medical tourism industry. 

It has been estimated that an average patient from a Western nation saves almost as much as 60 to 70 per cent of their money by travelling to India for treatment. 

2) Availability of top doctors and internationally accredited hospitals: India has been known to produce top doctors in all fields with exceptional experience and skills. 

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