International Patient Care

Travel to Goa is often sought after for two major reasons: the holiday experience and increasingly, medical tourism. The state offers a unique combination of cost-effective, quality healthcare coupled with a highly desirable recovery environment.

Here is a breakdown of the key reasons to choose Goa for both a holiday and medical treatment:

The Holiday and Recovery Advantage

Goa’s serene and beautiful environment is a major draw that significantly aids the recovery process after medical treatment.

  • Ideal Recovery Environment:The state is famous for its tranquil beaches, lush scenery, and relaxed atmosphere, which provide a less stressful setting for post-procedure healing compared to a typical clinical environment. The pleasant climate is also cited as favorable for faster recovery.
  • Combining Health and Relaxation:Goa allows you to seamlessly blend necessary medical treatment with a rejuvenating vacation. After your procedure, you can enjoy a beach holiday or a wellness retreat as part of your recuperation.
  • Wellness and Alternative Medicine:Goa is a growing hub for holistic wellness, offering world-renowned Ayurvedic treatments, yoga retreats, and meditation centers that complement modern medical procedures for overall well-being.
  • Cultural and Recreational Appeal:Besides the beaches, you can enjoy vibrant nightlife, rich Portuguese-Indian heritage, local cuisine, and adventurous activities like water sports and exploring nature reserves.

The Medical Tourism Advantage

The decision to travel to Goa for treatment is often financially and practically motivated, offering a strong alternative to high-cost healthcare systems in Western countries.

Cost-Effectiveness

The most significant advantage is the low cost of medical treatments, surgeries, hospital services, and medicines compared to the US, UK, Australia, and many European nations.

  • Major Savings:Procedures can often be performed for a fraction of the cost, even when factoring in travel and accommodation expenses. For example, some heart or orthopedic surgeries that cost tens of thousands of dollars in the US can be done for significantly less in India.
  • Affordable Medicines:The cost of over-the-counter and prescription medicines is generally low and fixed by Maximum Retail Price (MRP).

Quality and Expertise

Goa’s medical infrastructure is Very Good , with a focus on catering to international patients.

  • Highly Trained Professionals:Many medical practitioners in Goa are highly experienced and have been trained and educated in top institutions, including those in the US and UK.
  • Modern Facilities:Hospitals and clinics often utilize modern medical equipment and maintain international standards of hygiene and quality.
  • Wide Range of Treatments:Goa offers a variety of specialized procedures, including complex surgeries like knee/hip replacements, heart surgery, cosmetic surgery, dental treatments, IVF, ophthalmology, and advanced treatments in fields like gastroenterology and neurosurgery.

Short Wait Times: Unlike some countries with long waiting lists for elective procedures, medical tourists in Goa often receive prompt and immediate treatment.

No Language Barrier: English is widely spoken by medical staff, eliminating communication hurdles for a large number of international patients and ensuring clarity about the procedure and aftercare.

Dedicated Service: Foreign patients often receive prompt, preferential, and highly individualized service from the hospital staff.

 

In summary, Goa offers the opportunity to receive a high-quality, cost-effective medical procedure and recover in a peaceful, world-class holiday destination, effectively turning a medical necessity into a recuperative vacation.

Would you like to know more about the types of medical treatments most popular for tourists in Goa or get an idea of the cost comparison for a specific procedure?

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The Elective Surgical Procedures. Orthopedic Surgeries

Approximate Hospital Stay is of 3 days .

Orthopedic surgeries enhance quality of life by reducing pain, restoring movement, improving independence, and promoting both physical and mental well-being.

 

  • Pain Relief
  • Restored Mobility and Function
  • Improved Independence
  • Return to Work and Sports
  • Enhanced Mental and Emotional Health
  • Improved Long-Term Health Outcomes
  • World-class medical facilities
  • Trained Professionals
  • Top Quality Infrastructure

Knee Arthroscopy

In arthroscopic knee surgery, your surgeon inserts a tiny camera through a small incision in your knee. The camera sends the images to a screen, so your surgeon can see exactly what’s wrong. Then, using the camera’s images as a guide, the surgeon can correct problems like:

  • Damaged ACL
  • Meniscus Tears

After knee arthroscopy, you might be able to go home the same day. Recovery time varies according to what your surgeon repaired. But, most people can put at least some weight on their leg within a few days.

Shoulder Arthroscopy

In shoulder arthroscopy, your surgeon also uses a tiny camera to look inside your shoulder. The camera allows them to thoroughly inspect all of your shoulder’s parts.

Once the surgeon can see everything, they can make repairs including:

  • Rotator cuff repair
  • Impingement syndrome
  • Shoulder instability

Recovery time for shoulder arthroscopy varies from a few weeks to several months or more, depending on what your surgeon repaired. But most people can begin resuming gentle movement within a few days or weeks.

Knee Replacement.

When your knees are damaged by injury or arthritis, even sitting down and standing up hurts. A knee replacement can get you back on your feet, pain-free.

Surgeons replace over 200  making this one of the most common types of orthopedic surgery.

In a knee replacement, your surgeon removes some (partial knee replacement) or all (total knee replacement) of the bones that make up your knee joint. Then replaces them with plastic and metal parts.

The recovery time varies. Most people can go back to most of their normal activities within about six weeks after surgery. However, fully recovering can take six months or more.

Hip Replacement.

Whether from an awkward fall, congenital deformation, or arthritis, hip replacements are relatively common.

Most hip replacement surgeries completely replace the ball and socket with metal or plastic parts. It’s efficient, works well, and lasts 15 to 20 years.

A second type of hip replacement is the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing approach. Your surgeon will only replace the damaged portions. This option lasts longer than a traditional hip replacement and is perfect if you are an active person.

Shoulder Joint Replacement

Your shoulder is a ball and socket joint, like the hip. If your shoulder joint is too damaged to function normally, even with surgery, replacing it may be the best option.

There are four types of shoulder replacement, which one your surgeon recommends will depend on your needs:

  • In total shoulder replacement, your surgeon removes the entire joint and replaces it.
  • Total reverse shoulder replacement only used when your rotator cuff has too much damage.
  • Partial shoulder replacement is an option when only the ball portion needs to be replaced.
  • Shoulder resurfacing is terrific if only part of your joint is damaged.

No matter which type of shoulder replacement surgery you undergo, your surgeon will replace it with plastic and metal prosthetics.

Ankle Repair Surgery

The ankle joint is complex and made up of several bones. Fractures and other injuries can throw them out of alignment and make the joint unstable.

During the procedure, your surgeon will realign the bones and use implants to hold them in place. To fully recover, you’ll wear a cast or boot for several weeks. Once it’s healed, you’ll need to do specific rehabilitation exercises to regain most or all of your range of motion.

Joint Fusion

Sometimes, joints are too damaged by arthritis to repair. If that’s the case, your doctor may recommend fusing two or more bones. It can relieve pain and make the joint more stable.

Joint fusions take several weeks or more to heal. They’re not usually a good choice for people with:

  • Bone density/quality issues
  • Neurological problems
  • Infections
  • Other issues that prevent healing.

Carpal Tunnel

The carpal tunnel is on the inside of your wrist where the nerves and tendons pass through into the hand. Small bones on either side form the walls, while a connective tissue band (the transverse carpal ligament) covers them.

If your tendons swell it puts pressure on the nerve, which creates carpal tunnel syndrome. It causes pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness. If your symptoms are severe enough, your doctor may recommend surgery.

In carpal tunnel surgery, the surgeon cuts the transverse carpal ligament to create more space for the nerve and tendons. For this surgery, you may be awake with local anesthetic, or asleep under general anesthesia. Most people go home on the same day of their surgery.

Back Surgery

Our spine is a marvel of nature that supports the skeletal system and protects the spinal cord. This thick bundle of nerve tissue branches sends signals to and from the brain.

Different types of back surgery include discectomy, laminectomy, and spinal fusion. Back or spinal surgery is delicate and most spinal surgeries are in the back’s lumbar (lower) region.

Trigger Finger Release

Tendons make moving your fingers possible. They’re protected by a sheath that can swell when injured, and that swelling can keep you from extending your fingers.

Trigger finger, or stenosing tenosynovitis, can heal on its own, but if it doesn’t, needs surgery to correct it. But if you need trigger finger release surgery, don’t worry. All three types of trigger finger surgery only require local anesthetic, and you can go home the same day.

Surgery Is a Last Resort

These 12 orthopedic surgeries are some of the most common, but before you go under the knife, look at all other options. If you’ve tried everything and your doctor recommends surgery, then it’s probably time to consider it.

Being On Pain killers and antacids is very dangerous as it has severe adverse effects on Kidneys

Chikitsa + Plus  Cardiac Care

Holistically, Peacefully & Non Invasive treatment for Your Heart. A treatment devised from the latest methods in Allopathy, Homeopathy & Ayurveda Massages. We offer a 15 & 30 day healing course to a, Health Mind, Healthy Heart & a Healthy Gut. A complete treatment in a non-hospital environment in a resort by the beach in the quite peacefully location of South Goa.

 

Part -1

 

Mind over Matter.

“Your mind acts like an enemy for those who do not know how to control it “

It is very important to have a relaxed mind. Ancient Indian techniques of Meditation & Yoga are very effective in keeping your mind healthy. Homoeopathy is an alternate source of medicine that is very in dealing with stress. Besides Yoga and Meditation an consultation with renowned Homoeopathic treatment will commence our treatment.

 

Part – 2

The Rise of Heart Disease and its Treatment

We shall have one session of EECP per day for a minimum of 20 days . A regular course is of 30 days.

Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP) is performed as a non-invasive treatment to lower the number and intensity of angina episodes. Treatment is administered through three pairs of external inflatable cuffs that are applied around the lower legs, upper legs and buttocks. These cuffs continuously inflate and deflate between the resting period of the heartbeat and increase blood returned to the heart. The basic principle of EECP treatment involves increasing the amount of blood returning to the heart, which helps supply more oxygen to its starved areas. With more oxygen available, the heart can function much more efficiently.

 

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation

Comprehensive Preventive Care from a Team of Cardiovascular Experts

If you have heart or vascular issues – or are at risk for either – the prevention and rehabilitation services at chikitsa +, can improve your quality of life and give you a better rate of survival. We provide unique and comprehensive approaches to maximize cardiovascular health.

While prevention and rehabilitation programs are common at hospitals around the country, having such a comprehensive program is not so common. From stress management specialists and exercise physiologists to dietitians our multidisciplinary team of experts for help modifying any aspect of your lifestyle to improve your health.

 

Key advantages of EECP treatment

Effective Cardiac Care – rigorously researched, clinically proven and FDA approved regimen that enhances heart functionality by boosting blood flow to the coronary arteries.

 

Gentle Approach – compared to traditional surgeries as it uses inflatable cuffs wrapped around the legs, synchronized inflation and deflation in rhythm with the heartbeat.

 

Addressing Cardiac Blockages Naturally – by increasing the heart muscle’s access to essential blood supply.

Increased Vitality – right after 1 session resulting in elevated energy levels and an overall sense of well-being.

Refined Blood Circulation – leads to higher oxygen and nutrient delivery to tissues.

 

 

Part -3

Ayurveda Massages for Joint Pains & Muscle Strengthening.

Ayurvedic oil massage, known as” Abhyanga”, is an integral part of panchakarma therapy. Ayurveda treats you according to your dosha predominance. So, your Ayurveda Practitioner can perform abhyanga with appropriate medicated oil after thoroughly accessing your health condition and dosha.

In treating joint health conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, abhyanga is essential. This procedure is also one of the best Ayurvedic remedies for joint mobility.

Abhyanga is an external therapy categorised as an oleation therapy in Ayurveda. “Oleation therapy” includes externally or internally administering any oil, ghee or fat substances. Abhyanga is the external application of oils, etc.

Abhyanga gives you better joint health through the following mechanisms:

  • Practicing Abhyanga increases blood circulation to your joints.
  • Further, it reduces the stiffness and discomfort of your joints.
  • Massaging the joints helps inproper lubrication of the joint spaces.
  • Abhyanga reduces and supports the management of inflammation and pain in joints.
  • Abhyanga helps with therelaxation of muscles and tissues around the joints.
  • It also promotes overall relaxation and well-beingwhich further helps proprioception (the body’s ability to sense movement, action and location).

 

Our Diet Plans

Indian & Continental Diets will be Served in line with the treatment.

 

Our Accommodation Facilities

You can choose between a Single room with double king size bed or a an service apartment with One Bedroom, living Room and Kitchen.

The Accommodation Cost vary, The treatment Cost is fixed depending upon the duration of 15 days to 30 days package.

 

General Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure with Minimal Invasive and short stay at the Hospital.

(Approximate Hospital stay is of 3 to 4  days )

 

  1. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy:

Removal of the gallbladder, typically due to gallstones or inflammation (cholecystitis). This is considered a standard and common procedure.

 

  1. Laparoscopic Appendectomy:
    Removal of the appendix, usually as an emergency procedure for appendicitis.

 

  1. Laparoscopic Hernia Repair:

Repair of various types of hernias (inguinal, umbilical, hiatal, ventral) where an organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the muscle.

  1. .Laparoscopic Colectomy (Bowel Resection):Removal of part or all of the colon, commonly performed for conditions like colon cancer, diverticulitis, or inflammatory bowel disease.

 

  1. Laparoscopic Fundoplication:

Anti-reflux surgery to treat severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by strengthening the lower esophageal sphincter.

 

  1. Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery:

Weight loss surgeries such as gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.

 

  1. Laparoscopic Splenectomy:

Removal of the spleen, often for certain blood disorders or injury.

 

  1. Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy:

Removal of one or both adrenal glands, typically due to tumors.

 

 

General Surgical Laparoscopic Gynecological Procedures.

  1. Diagnostic Laparoscopy:Used to diagnose conditions causing chronic pelvic pain, unexplained infertility, ovarian cysts, or endometriosis.
  2. Laparoscopic Hysterectomy:

Removal of the uterus, often for conditions like fibroids, excessive bleeding, or uterine cancer.

 

  1. Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy:

Removal of ovarian cysts while preserving the ovary.

  1. Laparoscopic Endometriosis Surgery:

Treatment and removal of endometrial tissue growing outside the uterus.

  1. Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation:A permanent form of contraception involving the sealing or cutting of the fallopian tubes.

 

  1. Laparoscopic Adhesiolysis:

Removal and freeing of scar tissue (adhesions) that can cause pain or blockages.

  1. Biopsies:

Taking small tissue samples for testing.

The minimally invasive nature of these procedures generally leads to less pain, smaller scars, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery times compared to traditional open surgery.

Why Choose Us ?

  • Affordable and inexpensive costs of medical care services, approximately 30 % to 70 % lower than the costs in the United States, make Health Tourism to India highly appealing to an overseas patient.
  • Vastly skilled, experienced and trained doctors, physicians and surgeons, of international fame and repute, perform the most complicated surgeries and procedures. Further, the doctors are supported by a strong, comprehensive and well trained paramedical force comprising of nurses, technicians, attendants, clinical coordinators, and nutritionists.
  • The amenities offered by the hospitals are all state of the art, and the technological expertise utilized by the doctors is world-class and latest.
  • The hospitals use first-rate and safe implants and consumables.
  • There is virtually zero wait time involved.
  • The hospital staff speaks English very easily and fluently, thus eradicating any communication gaps or slip-ups.

Whatever the problem, we are here