Medical Tourism
Q1 |
What exactly is Medical Tourism or Health Tourism? |
Ans. |
Medical tourism or health tourism is the combination of travel and the pursuit of health. Patients, particularly those from developed nations travel to other countries with cheaper healthcare facilities so that they can be cured of diseases and explore the nation thereafter. It is also known as health or wellness tourism.. |
| Q2 | About Dr Ramayya’s Urology Nephrology Institute and Pramila Hospitals Pvt Ltd. |
| Ans. | We are one of the leading Hospitals in the country specializing in Urology, Nephrology, Andrology as ”DR RAMAYYA’S UROLOGY NEPHROLOGY INSTITUTE AND PRAMILA HOSPITALS PVT LTD.” Situated at one of the prime localities in the city of HYDERABAD. At present we are 50 beds, superspecialised, spread over 20000 sq ft with Nightangle, Sharing, Private and Deluxe Rooms along with ICU and 24 hrs Ambulance facilities. X Ray, USG, OT AND Laboratory facilities are available round the clock. Dr Ramayya’s Urology and Nephrology Services ensures that the expertise offered is according to international guidelines and standards. It is one of the few HealthCare services in the world which offers its services on an electronic platform Excelicare so that the treatment offered can be audited. This ensures standardized care leading to a better patient outcome. This organization has the right blend of medical, technical, managerial and administrative experience to effectively handle all its activities. |
| Q3 | About our services. |
| Ans. | > Endourology / Lithotripsy > Laparoscopic Urology > Urodynamics / Neurourology > Female Urology > Uro Oncology > Reconstructive Urology > Male Infertility and Andrology > Pediatric Urology HIFU { HIGH INTENSITY FOCUSED ULTRASOUND } The Only Robotic Technology Center In South Asia. High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, or HIFU, is a therapy that destroys tissue with rapid heat elevation, which essentially "cooks" the tissue. Ultrasound energy, or sound waves, is focused at a specific location and at that "focal point" the temperature raises to 90 degrees Celsius in a matter of seconds. What is HIFU? HIFU, which is short for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, is a state-of-the-art technology acoustic ablation technique that utilizes the power of ultrasound to destroy deep-seated tissue with pinpoint accuracy for treatment of prostate cancer. HIFU focuses sound waves in a targeted area which rapidly increases the temperature in the focal zone causing tissue destruction. In most cases, HIFU is a 1-4 hour, one-time procedure performed on an out-patient basis under spinal anesthesia. Unlike radiation, HIFU is non ionizing; this means that HIFU may also be used as a salvage technique if other prostate cancer treatments fail.Sonablate 500 HIFU, a non operative and non-radiation mode of treating prostate cancer through robotic High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) was introduced at a city hospital. This is the first such facility in the country. Among cancers affecting men, the incidence of prostate cancer is the second highest and those above 50 years are most likely to be affected. |
| Q4 | Can I speak to the doctor in India before going on my trip? |
| Ans. | Of course you can. You can click the following link to speak to a doctor. You can also have your doctor consult with our doctors in India. Contact |
| Q5 | What about communication? Will the people in the country that I travel to be able to communicate with me? |
| Ans. | Country like India has highly competent Health Care professionals who are able to converse in fluent English. Most doctors would have spent many years studying or practicing in prestigious medical institutions abroad. Of course you will most likely have to factor in the accent, but that is simply a matter of getting used to. |
| Q6 | After reaching India, how do I go about with my trip? |
| Ans. | Our Relationship Manager will be with you every step of the way; from meeting you at the airport when you land in India, to the moment you leave to fly back home. Their sole function is to provide you with any assistance that you may need. They will ensure that transportation is arranged to and from your accommodation to the hospital for all of your appointments. In addition, you will also be given a pre-paid cellular phone during your stay, so that you can contact your Relationship Manager or anyone else that you may want. |
| Q7 | How do I make payments and how is it handled? |
| Ans. | You will be required to make payment per hospital policy. Usually, this involves paying a deposit prior to undergoing any diagnostic tests and/or procedures. A final bill will be presented to you prior to discharge from the hospital. The travel and accommodation charges will be collected as actual. |
| Q8 | Is there really as much a cost saving as I seem to hear? |
| Ans. | The answer is a resounding yes for a majority of medical procedures. How much you’re able to save depends on a number of factors such as the cost of surgery in your country and whether your insurance covers that, you travel and accommodation costs and the cost of vacation. Medical tourism is most advantageous if the insurance does not cover your entire treatment cost and you would like to have a vacation while you are being treated. |
| Q9 | What can I do if there are complications after the treatment? |
| Ans. | No matter where in the world you are treated, whether you are in the US, UK or a medical tourism destination, the possibility of complications cannot be excluded. We have consultant cardiologists to take care of associated illness. Sufficient care would be taken to prevent medical complications in the first place. But in the likelihood that complications do occur, you will be given full tertiary care being a superspeciality hospital with advanced facilities and tertiary care. |
| Q10 | How would I manage the post surgery follow-up? |
| Ans. | First of all you should not travel back immediately after the surgery. Spend the required amount of time recovering in the hospital or even on the beach if you so fancy, and which is one of the benefits of traveling to a medical tourism destination. It is important to have accessibility to the Physician who has treated you during the recuperating period. More often than not you would be advised to spend some time in your hotel after the hospital discharge. By the time that you are cleared to return home any risk of post surgery complications would have been greatly reduced. Once you get back home frequent post surgery follow-up is required. The exact frequency varies on a case to case basis. Keep in touch with the physician in your locality and keep him abreast of your medical developments as well. |
| Q11 | Do the hospital staff and representatives of Indian Holiday speak English? |
| Ans. | Yes, the staff, nurses and doctors at the hospital are proficient in speaking English. |
| Q12 | What are the accommodation options for my companion while I get treated? |
| Ans. | Your companion can choose from a variety of accommodation options while you recover. There are several hotels and guesthouses where we can arrange a stay for your companion where you may join him or her after treatment. A lot of hotels are located only a stone’s throw away from the hospitals. |
| Q13 | Can follow-up be arranged after I go back home? |
| Ans. | You are given copies of all your medical documents. Reports and documents pertaining to observations and prescriptions can be conveyed to any doctor of your choice. We encourage you to keep your local physician updated about the proceedings of your medical trip. |
| Q14 | What kind of help can I expect in case I don’t have a companion to take care of me? |
| Ans. | We provide knowledgeable representatives to take care of all your needs and requirements. They are constantly with you while you interact with the doctors, undergo diagnostic tests and surgeries, and during convalescence as well. We can also make arrangements for nursing services at your hotel once you leave the hospital. |