Best Hospitals in India

• Medica Hospitals, a leading healthcare chain in eastern India, has built and managed numerous multispecialty and superspecialty healthcare facilities across the region.
• Its journey began in 2008 with Medica North Bengal Clinic (MSNBC) in Siliguri.
• In 2010, it launched its flagship facility, Medica Superspecialty Hospital (MSH), in Kolkata.
• The hospital is NABH and NABL accredited.
• In February 2022, Medica Superspecialty Hospital, Kolkata, installed the 4th Gen Da Vinci Robot, becoming the first official Training Center for Robotic Surgery in Eastern India.
• It received the "Green Operation Theatre Certificate" from Bureau Veritas Certification (India) Private Ltd, making it the first hospital in Eastern India with a Certified Green Operation Theatre.
• The facility was awarded the Times Bengal Award in 2023.
• The Medical Dialysis Center at Medica Superspecialty Hospital, Kolkata, was accredited in 2020 under the Dialysis Centres (DC) Accreditation Programme.
• It was named "Healthcare CSR of the Year 2017" and received "Special Jury Recognition" at the FICCI Health Excellence Award 2014 for its CSR initiative "KARMA."
• It won the AHPI award in 2017 for excellence in community engagement.
• The unit was recognised as the "Best Dialysis Service Provider" by the National Awards for Excellence in Healthcare.
• Its "KARMA" initiative received the "SAFETY AWARD" by MERCEDES.

• SIMS Hospital in Chennai is a leading multi-specialty hospital that offers 360-degree advanced tertiary healthcare services.
• It is accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) and the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH), ensuring high standards of patient safety and quality care.
• SIMS Hospital has received numerous awards, including the Hon’ble Minister for Health & Family Welfare Thiru. Ma. Subramanian awarded it the Best Multi-Speciality Hospital in Chennai, the Best Hospital for Neuro Care in Chennai, and top rankings by the Times Health Survey for Neurosciences.
• It is also recognized with the AHPI Nursing Excellence Award, highlighting the outstanding performance of its nursing staff.
• The facility will soon include a state-of-the-art multi-organ transplant service.
• Designed to meet the high standards of both domestic and international patients, the facility offers patient-friendly amenities and rooms equipped with modern conveniences.
• International Patient Services;
  • The International Patient Services at SIMS Hospital ensure comprehensive care from the moment patients make contact until they are discharged. 
  • Services include customised cuisine, language translators, dedicated relationship managers, concierge services, and accommodation options to suit all budgets.

• Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore, was established in 2007 and is a premier multi-specialty hospital offering world-class healthcare services.
• It is accredited by the Joint Commission International(JCI) and NABH, ensuring the highest standard of patient safety and medical excellence.
• The various key achievements and recognitions of Apollo Hospital are:
  • First in India to introduce Thallium Laser for precise medical procedures.
  • First in South India to use Holmium Laser in surgical treatments.
  • First in Karnataka to install the Digital X-Ray system for superior diagnostic imaging.
  • The largest series of airway stents has been performed in this hospital in India.
  • Performed rare surgeries such as spinal angiolipoma excision and tibial tuberosity shift with MPFL reconstruction.
  • This is the first hospital in the region to use a Y-shaped stent for treating tracheoesophageal fistula. It has also performed rare surgeries such as spinal angiolipoma excision and tibial tuberosity shift with MPFL reconstruction.
• International Patient Services: 
• Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta, provides comprehensive medical services for international patients, ensuring a smooth and comfortable healthcare experience.
  • Online Consultation: Patients can consult doctors remotely before traveling to India.
  • Visa Assistance: Support with medical visa documentation and invitation letters.
  • Airport Transfers: Pick-up and drop-off from the airport.
  • Personalised Care Coordinators: Multilingual staff to assist international patients.
  • Accommodation Assistance: Arrangements for hotels and guest houses near the hospital.
  • Medical Records Assistance: Help in documentation and digital records for easy accessibility.

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• Established in 1954 by Shri Dharam Vira, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital is a private, for-profit hospital in Rajendra Nagar, Delhi, providing comprehensive medical services to patients across Southeast Asia.
• The hospital is accredited by ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:1999, ISO 15189:2007, NABH and NABL.
• The facility has received numerous awards, including the Six Sigma Healthcare Excellence Award, Best Hospital of the Year, and various individual accolades for its doctors and staff.
• Its Minimal Access Surgery department was the first of its kind in South Asia.
• The hospital offers the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) program, which started in 1984 and is now the largest in the country.
• Sir Ganga Ram Hospital has the distinction of having India's first bone bank.
• The facility also pioneers the CAPD program.
• On March 29, 2019, it became the first large hospital in Delhi to join the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
• Every year, the hospital provides healthcare services to more than one million patients. 
• Sir Ganga Ram Hospital allocates 20% of its bed capacity for financially disadvantaged individuals, providing comprehensive services free of charge.
• The hospital integrates Ayurveda, Homeopathy, and Yoga with modern medical treatments.
• It is committed to quality, safety, and innovation, delivering exceptional healthcare services locally and globally.
• International Patient Services;
  • It offers high-quality medical care at affordable prices, attracting patients from India and around the world.
  • Most doctors and nurses speak fluent English, making communication easy for international patients.

• HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore, is a multi-specialty hospital accredited with NABH, NABL, DSIR, FDA, CAP, and ISO 9001. 
• It serves over 200,000 patients annually for their cancer care needs.
• It has 21 cancer treatment centres across India, with four centres in Bangalore: Koramangala, Double Road, Kalinga Rao Road, and MSR Nagar.
• The centre won several awards and recognitions, including;
  • It was named the Best Health Care Group of the Year by BMA.
  • It was the first hospital in India to win the Golden Peacock Award for Innovation Management.
  • It received the Limca Awards for forming the largest human ribbon and creating the largest to-scale model of the lung.
  • It was recognised as the Oncology Leader of the Year by Frost & Sullivan two times in a row.
  • Harvard Business Review conducted a case study on HCG's innovative treatment approaches and high survival rates for breast cancer patients.
• HCG, Bangalore, performed Asia's first bloodless Bone Marrow Transplant.
• It introduced India's first Computer Assisted Tumor Navigation Surgery (CATS).
• It was the first in Asia to treat a patient with 3D radio-guided surgery.
• It introduced the Flattening Free Filter (FFF) mode technology in India.
• It was the first in India to use CyberKnife to remove a tumour in the left ventricle of the heart.
• It saved a patient's vocal cord through advanced laser technology for the first time in India.
• The hospital introduced Hyperthermia as a treatment method in India.
• It was the first in India to use TomoTherapy.
• It performed the quickest Radio Surgery to treat Trigeminal Neuralgia in the world.
• It conducted the largest number of Breast Conservation Surgeries in India.
• It was the first cancer hospital in India to house cyclotron and PET-CT technology.
• It digitised the histopathology workflow for primary diagnosis, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
• The centre introduced Karnataka's first digital PET CT scanner for cancer diagnosis.
• It established the first Extended Reality Lab in India using Microsoft HoloLens 2.
• It adopted the Ethos Adaptive Radiation Therapy Platform early on.
• International Patient Services;
  • The International Patient Care Wing assists patients with obtaining medical visas and arranging accommodations.
  • It provides comprehensive care throughout the cancer journey, ensuring a seamless and comfortable experience.
  • It prioritises patients' well-being and offers support from arrival to follow-up appointments.

• BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, established in 1959 by Dr. B. L. Kapur and inaugurated by the then-Prime Minister of India, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru is one of the biggest and most prestigious private tertiary care hospitals in Delhi NCR.
• Internationally accredited by JCI and nationally by NABH and NABL, BLK-Max is a benchmark for clinical excellence, patient safety, and innovation. 
• The hospital has been honoured with numerous awards, including:
  • ET Healthworld Award for Best Multi-Speciality Hospital.
  • AHPI Award for "Quality Beyond Accreditation" (2017-2018).
  • CNBC-TV18 Award for Best Multi-Speciality Hospital (Metro) in 2017.
  • India Today recognised it as a "Trusted Hospital" in 2018.
• The hospital has achieved many pioneering milestones and holds an extensive record of clinical excellence:
  • Home to North India's Largest Bone Marrow Transplant Centre, one of the biggest in Asia, performing 100+ transplants annually.
  • Performed the First MUD (Matched Unrelated Donor) Transplant in Delhi.
  • Pioneered the use of advanced radiosurgery, becoming the first in Asia (and 7th globally) to install the CyberKnife VSI.
  • Among the First private centres in India to successfully perform Liver and Heart Transplants.
  • One of the first hospitals in NCR to introduce the TomoTherapy system for precision radiotherapy.

International Patient Services

BLK-Max caters to over 20,000 international patients annually from 80+ countries, offering a seamless and supportive healthcare journey:

• Pre-arrival Consultation & Case Review: Patients can consult with specialists online to receive a detailed treatment plan and cost estimate before travelling.
• Visa & Travel Assistance: The dedicated international team provides medical visa invitation letters and assists with travel arrangements.
• Airport Pick-up/Drop-off: Complimentary transportation is arranged to and from the airport for a hassle-free arrival and departure.
• Multilingual Interpreters: Professional interpreters are available to ensure clear communication between patients, families, and the medical team.
• Express Check-in, Dedicated Lounge & Personal Coordinators: A dedicated international lounge and personal care coordinators provide expedited services and personalised assistance.
• Assistance with Accommodation and Local Services: The team helps arrange nearby hotels, guesthouses, currency exchange, and customised meal plans.

• Commenced in 1982, Fortis Escorts Hospital is an NABH accredited multi-specialty hospital.
• The hospital is part of Fortis healthcare providing world-class healthcare in India.
• It is a reliable healthcare provider with more than 30 years of clinical excellence.
• It also provides around the clock and emergency services.

• Shalby Hospital, Jaipur, is a multispeciality hospital founded in 2018 as a part of the Shalby Hospitals Group.
• It holds NABH and NABL accreditations and is the largest centre for joint replacement in the state of Rajasthan.
• It is the first hospital in Jaipur to use a varian trilogy radiotherapy machine with FFF technology in its in-house radiotherapy centre. 
• It has received multiple awards, including:
  • Economic Times Healthcare Awards, 2024
  • Rajasthan Health Icons for Neurosciences by Times of India in 2023
  • Excellence in Internal Medicine and Critical Care by First India News at Health First Conclave and Awards in 2023
  • Featured in the List of Top Leading Hospitals of India by Medgate Today Magazine for Orthopaedic Category in 2022
  • Best Multispeciality Hospitals Chain by Eminent Research in 2022
  • Runner-up, ASSOCHAM Best Hospital for Patient Safety and Care- Group of Hospitals in 2022
  • Best Brand Evolution Award by The Indian Express in 2019

• International Patient Services:
  • The Shalby Group of Hospitals has been treating international patients for 25 years from Africa, Middle East, USA, UK, and SAARC nations.
  • It provides online consultations, estimated treatment plan, visa assistance, accommodation services, airport transfers, ambulance or ICU on wheels for exigencies, food arrangements, interpreters, mobile registration, and forex services.
  • A dedicated relationship manager is appointed by the hospital to look after every need of the patients.
  • The hospital provides assistance for post-treatment stays, recreational travel, and online follow-ups.
  • The hospital partners with prominent insurance companies such as Cigna, April International, BUPA, Allianz, etc.

• Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, a multi-speciality hospital, commenced operations in Bangalore in 2006. 
• Accredited with NABH and JCI, USA, the hospital has established itself as a premier medical facility in the field of healthcare.
• It is the only Indian Hospital to be featured by the Medical Travel Quality Alliance (MTQUA) among the world’s top five destinations for medical tourism.
• The hospital has won many awards, including the following:
  • Ranked no. 2 in the ‘Best Multi-Specialty Hospital in Bangalore’ by The Week in AC Nielsen survey
  • Ranked as the ‘Best Hospital in Bengaluru for Cardiac Care’ by the 8th Outlook Hospital Survey, 2002
  • International Medical Tourism Accreditations for Excellence in Care
  • National Energy Conservation Award 2014 
  • Healthcare and Social Care Support Award
  • Global Marketing Excellence Award
  • Breastfeeding Promotion Network India Award
  • Excellence in Facility Management Award
  • AHPI Award and Asian Patient Safety Award 
• International Patient Services - Fortis Hospital offers assistance to patients from over 175 countries through its international patient services.

• HCG Cancer Center, Jaipur, is one of the best and most dedicated comprehensive oncology centers, established in 1989.
• The center uses a multidisciplinary approach as a diagnostic and treatment strategy that allows specialists to accurately evaluate patient information, standardize the treatment approach, and create efficiencies.
• It offers more than 20 oncology services, including radiation oncology, hematology, bone marrow transplant, surgical oncology, gastrointestinal oncology, and thoracic and breast oncology.
• It also provides comprehensive cancer care solutions, including screening, second opinion, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, follow-up, and palliative care.

• Nova IVF Fertility Center, Gurgaon, is one of Haryana's best IVF and fertility centers.
• It is the 3rd center Nova IVF Fertility (NIF) opened in the Delhi NCR region.
• It offers services like Intrauterine Insemination, Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection, Pre-genetic Testing, Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration, and Laparoscopic Surgeries.
• The center boasts advanced Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) that has helped thousands of couples.
• It has a remarkable success rate in terms of fertilization and pregnancies. 
• It also provides state-of-the-art technologies and procedures like vitrification (for preserving embryos and eggs) and Endometrial Receptor Array (to find the timing of the uterus's capacity to accept embryos).

• Shalby Hospital in Surat is a reputed medical facility established in 2017 as part of the Shalby Hospital Group.
• The hospital holds NABH and NABL accreditations.
• The hospital prides itself on being South Gujarat’s largest spine care centre and among the top mother and child care providers.
• It houses the first radiology centre in Gujarat with a VABB Machine for scar-free treatment of non-cancerous breast tumours.
• The hospital has won many titles, including:
  • Economic Times Healthcare Awards 2024
  • Best Medical Tourism Centre of Gujarat in 2020 & 2024
  • AHPI Patient Centric Hospital Award in 2022 & 2023
  • Best Orthopaedic Hospital by The Economic Times in 2022
  • Gujarat Healthcare Leadership Awards in 2019
  • The Acclaimed Centre for Joint Replacements Worldwide by the Times Health Icons in 2018
  • Best Dentistry by Times Health Icon Awards in 2018
• International Patient Services:
  • It provides online consultations, approximate treatment costs, help with medical visa and other documents, airport pick up and drop, ambulance and on-wheel ICU, interpreters, and local mobile registration.
  • The hospital also provides accommodation and food arrangements based on the patient's preferences.
  • A relationship manager is appointed to look after every patient's needs.
  • The hospital also looks after post-treatment needs of the patients by providing recommendations for longer stay, sightseeing, and regular follow ups.
• The hospital partners with several renowned insurance companies such as Aditya Birla, National Insurance, Bajaj Allianz, Reliance Foundation, and many more to ensure financial support for the patients.