• In recent times, medical sciences have evolved a lot.
• Simultaneously, the cost for said treatments has also increased exponentially.
• In some countries, even life-saving procedures are not affordable to patients.
• For these patients, medical tourism is a boon.
• Medical tourism is the act of traveling outside one’s home country to a foreign location for the primary purpose of getting a medical treatment.
• A lot of countries such as India, Egypt, Turkey, etc. have world class hospitals that provide the same level of care but at much lower prices.
• All procedures, life-saving or elective, are provided in these hospitals, by expert and trained physicians with the same care as those in developed countries.

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• India is one of the largest economies in the world.
• Of this, the medical tourism industry is one of the largest contributors.
• Chennai has been dubbed as the ‘Medical Tourism Capital of India’ owing to the fact that its multi and super-specialty hospitals bring over 150 medical tourists to it every day.
• Around 45% of the medical tourists coming to India are headed towards Chennai.
• Hence, Chennai is responsible for a large part of the total revenue generated from medical tourism in India.
• Aside from this, Chennai is also one of the biggest tourist destinations in India.
• These factors make it the most important medical tourism destination within India. 

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• Patients can avail a lot of benefits if they come to Chennai for medical treatment.
• Chennai is a hub for world class hospitals with expertly trained physicians, surgeons and medical practitioners.
• The hospitals are well equipped with all the latest technologies to help deal with all kinds of medical needs of the patients.
• One of the biggest advantages of medical treatment in Chennai is its affordability.
• Treatment in India, especially Chennai is very cost-effective.
• As there are many multispecialty hospitals, the patient can receive full body treatment at the same center and they do not need to visit multiple facilities.
• There is almost no waiting period for appointments in these hospitals and patients do not need to plan too much before deciding to travel.
• Especially through Mespoir, you can avail treatment in Chennai without any hassle.
• The hospital will provide a translator, driver, accommodation, etc. to fulfill any needs the patient or their relatives may have.
• Along with this, Chennai is a great destination for holiday.
• Patients can travel for treatment, rest and relaxation at the same time.

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Some of the best hospitals in Chennai are:-

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road 

• Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road Chennai is the flagship of Apollo Hospital and it was established in 1983.
• It revolutionized and has kept at it since then, the healthcare sector at its inception.
• All the departments at Apollo Hospital are spearheaded by internationally trained and acclaimed doctors, state of the art facilities for various health disorders and cutting-edge medical procedures, making it the mecca for medical tourism destinations for patients from across India and around the globe.
• Apollo Hospital, Chennai is a center of excellence capable of providing the very best healthcare to all of its patients.
• It is a multi-specialty center with over 60 specialized departments along with a fully-equipped ambulance capable of handling all emergencies, a toll free emergency number 1066 to help patients contact the hospital in case of emergencies, a telemedicine department to help patients with remote consultation, an on-site Telemedicine facility in areas where medical consultation is not available and an Occupational Health Center with an On-site Doctor.
• The hospital is equipped with the latest medical technology advancement, being operated by expert and experienced professionals capable of dealing with any medical emergency or complex medical issue.
• The center is maintained well, i.e. its design, equipment and manpower are updated according to the latest trends whenever deemed necessary.
• The staff is trained continuously to ensure that they are keeping up with the innovative developments in the medical world.
• The hospital also conducts Screening Camps, Awareness Lectures, and Open Session with doctors, Health and Wellness Workshops and Support Groups to increase community awareness regarding healthcare.

Gleneagles Global Health City 

• Since its inception in 1999, Gleneagles has been a beacon of healthcare in India.
• It is widely recognized as the first multi-organ transplant center and as an advanced care facility for Gastroenterology in the capital city of Hyderabad.
• Since then it has expanded its operation into other major metro cities of Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai.
• The chain has now been acquired by the IHH Healthcare as a means to leverage Parkway’s International expertise in managing excellent hospitals with world class standards. 
• It has a global network of over 16 hospitals in over 5 countries.
• Within India alone, the infrastructure of Gleneagles Global Hospitals includes a chain of tertiary and quaternary healthcare centers with over 2,000 beds and state-of-the-art, world-class technology.
• It is a pioneer in the field of organ transplantation for its comprehensive expertise in kidney, liver, heart and lung transplants. 
• It aims to provide quality healthcare accessible to all the people coming to it.
• The hospital has a cohort of expert consultants and surgeons that are regarded as iconic figures in the medical fraternity.
• It is a distinguished medical facility with high commitments to excellent patient- centric care and health service. In recent years, it has made comprehensive and tangible changes in its healthcare policy to improve the experience of patients and their relatives across all its facilities.
• Its compassionate healthcare system sets it apart from all the other facilities in the country.

Billroth Hospital

• Set up under the expert and eminent guidance of the Late Dr. V. Jeganathan, Billroth began as a small medical facility with just 30 beds in 1990.
• Its first notable landmark was its acquisition of Kaliappa Hospitals, a 100 bedded multi-specialty hospital in 2003.
• Then in 2007, it established itself as a super- specialty medical facility with just over 350 beds. 
• After the passing of Dr. V. Jeganathan, the hospital was taken over by his son Dr. Rajesh Jegannathan.
• With him at the helm, the hospital has reached new heights and exceeded his father’s dreams. 
• Billroth is now synonymous with being the most expert and reliable healthcare institution in the country.
• It is recognized as a pioneer in the medical industry as the first dual CT scan in Tamil Nadu was introduced by Dr. Rajesh.
• He also introduced several other departments to the hospital to convert it from a Multi-Specialty to a Super Specialty Hospital.
• The hospital also introduced RapidArc Treatment for Cancer and a NICU with a sophisticated labor ward.
• The hospital aims to be a center of quality and efficiency by providing medical treatment in the most professional and effective manner to enhance the patient experience at the hospital. 
• It values excellence, innovation, integrity and teamwork in its staff.
• Every person is continuously working to improve themselves so as to provide the best quality of care.
• They leave no stone unturned to ensure the maximum level of patient safety.
• The hospital also performs several community service programs in a bid to provide free health care services for the poor.
• These philanthropic projects have contributed greatly towards the legacy of the Billroth Hospital.

Sri Ramachandra Medical Center, Chennai

• SRMC, Chennai is a quaternary care multi-specialty hospital.
• It was established in the form of a teaching hospital as Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute in 1985 under the guidance of Late Shri NPV Ramasway Udayar in partnership with the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu - Bharat Ratna Dr. M.G. Ramachandran.
• It was the first privately owned medical college in TamilNadu.
• What started out as a small two storey college has now evolved into a large multi-specialty teaching hospital.
• It aims to enhance the patient experience and provide affordable and excellent healthcare to all.
• After his passing the leadership of the hospital was undertaken by Shri VR Venkatachalam.
• SRMC is a leading healthcare delivery institution in South India as it provides cutting-edge state-of-art medical care to all the patients it receives.
• It is filled with physicians, surgeons, and health care providers that excel in their respective medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties.
• Each patient that walks through its doors is given the guarantee of excellent healthcare.
• It is the first and only hospital in India that is affiliated with a medical university that has the privilege of acquiring JCI, NABH, NABL, and AABB accreditations.
• This is not but one of the many highlights of its journey in becoming the best healthcare institution in the country.
• The hospital stretches over a large area of lush greenery to increase the quality of patient experience.
• The hospital facility is enormous with 800 beds and 200 Intensive care units, providing healthcare treatment for over 35,000 inpatients and 2,50,000 outpatients every year.

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• The Mespoir team is in constant contact with some of the best hospitals in Chennai.
• When a patient approaches Mespoir for treatment in Chennai, the team gets in touch with the hospital, gets a probable treatment plan.
• Once a patient has made up their mind, Mespoir reaches out to the hospital to arrange their arrival and pickup from the airport.
• A representative from Mespoir is constantly by the patient’s side, managing any problems that may arise.
• Mespoir ensures that every patient’s entire journey and treatment are managed successfully without any problems.

In case you want to start your healthcare journey in Chennai, connect with us at Mespoir for a seamless and wonderful experience. Contact at: care@mespoir.com or +91 8882202803

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