Best Hospitals for Phacoemulsification in India

• Fortis Hospital, Noida, is a NABH-accredited multi-speciality tertiary care hospital established in 2004, providing outstanding medical care spanning a broad range of specialties.
• It is part of Fortis Healthcare Limited, one of India's largest healthcare organisations, which is listed on the BSE Ltd and the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
• With the trust of 1.2 million patients, it has been ranked among the best private hospitals in Delhi NCR by the Week magazine survey 2019 along with some other recognitions such as:
  • Diamond Category Award for Brain Stroke management by World Stroke Organisation
  • Silver & Bronze Awards at Government of India National Energy Conservation Awards
  • Award of Merit received from American Heart Association for being an International Training Centre for ACLS & BLS
  • Best Super Speciality Hospital in North India at National Business Leadership and Service Excellence Awards
  • Gold Award at UP State Energy Conservation Awards in 2017
  • Patient Safety and Quality Award in 2017
  • Pharmacie De Qualite Gold Certification in 2017
• Fortis Noida exemplified its expertise by performing a life-saving treatment on a 2-month-old infant who had been diagnosed with the first reported case of Rhodotorula infection along with CMV Meningitis.
• International patient services: It provides airport pickup and drop by facilitating Fortis Kiosk at IGI, New Delhi airport, a SIM card to contact any of their relatives back home, VISA/FRRO assistance, language interpreters, foreign exchange conversion at the hospital and many other amenities for streamlined assistance.

• Jaslok Hospital Mumbai was established on 6th July 1973 by philanthropist Seth Lokoomal Chanrai and surgeon Shantilal Jamnadas Mehta. 
• The facility has been accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) and ISO Certifications.
• Jaslok Hospital Mumbai achieved several milestones, including;
  • 1973: Launched as the first private urology department in India and performed the first renal transplant.
  • 1974: Introduced an Artificial Kidney Department (AKD), a pioneering effort in the private sector for kidney treatments.
  • Late 1970s: Established the endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism unit and was the first to set up Radioimmunoassay (RIA) in the country.
  • 1977: Became the first in Mumbai to introduce 2D Echocardiography and performed various pioneering cardiac procedures.
  • 1984: Established the Imaging and Interventional Radiology department, known for its diagnostic and interventional radiology services.
  • 1988: Initiated a comprehensive Functional Neurosurgical program, providing specialised care for various neurological conditions.
  • 1990: Launched the Department of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, treating over 6000 couples and resulting in the birth of over 20,000 babies.
  • 1995: Introduced the first Headache Clinic in the country to cater to chronic headache patients.
  • 1997: Performed the first bladder pacemaker implantation in India.
  • 1998: Achieved several milestones, including the first successful living-related liver transplant in India and Western India.
  • 1999: Began offering Neuropsychiatry services, a pioneering effort in combining neurology and psychiatry.
  • 2000: Became the first to perform a successful bone marrow transplant in India and set up a specialised Bone Marrow Transplant department.
  • 2003: Performed the first endovenous Laser treatment for Varicose Veins in the country.
  • 2005: Achieved several firsts, including the world’s first Cumulus Aided Transfer (CAT) IVF procedure and introduced advanced imaging technologies.
  • 2010: Pioneered the first Intracranial Aneurysm Coil procedure in India and incorporated MRGFUS technology.
  • 2018: Launched a new ICU, a Heart Failure Clinic, and was recognised as a Centre of Excellence for Wilson’s Disease.
  • 2020: Restarted renal transplants post-COVID-19 pandemic and administered over 5 lakh vaccines during the pandemic.
  • 2021: Introduced TrueBeam Linear Accelerator for advanced radiation therapy and continued excellence in critical care services.
  • 2022: Built the Jaslok Annexe, a new facility with advanced healthcare services, and expanded the Renal Sciences Department.
  • 2023: Introduced several new services, including a state-of-the-art Mammography Department, the first Restorative and Regenerative Medicine department, and a Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery fellowship.
• It is one of India’s largest research centres, conducting various clinical trials and research projects in collaboration with institutions both in India and abroad.
• It plays a significant role in serving the less fortunate sections of society, with 20% of its beds allocated to disadvantaged and weaker sections of the community.
• International Patient Services;
  • Pre-Travel Support: The hospital offers virtual medical consultations, medical history assessments, and travel logistics support for international patients.
  • During Stay: It provides various room options, translator services, and assistance for a comfortable stay.
  • Post-Visit Support: It offers medical records and virtual consultation facilities for patients preparing to return home.
  • Special Facilities for international patients include:
    • Airport Pickup
    • Ambulance Services
    • Translator Services
    • Appointment Coordination
    • Locker Facilities
    • Health Insurance Coordination
    • Diet on Request
    • International Cuisine

• 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.

• Manipal Hospital Dwarka is a multi-super speciality tertiary care facility that delivers world-class healthcare at an optimum cost. 
• The facility is part of the renowned Manipal Education and Medical Group, which was established in 1953 as Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, Karnataka, making it the third-largest established player in India.
• It is accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) and the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).
• The India Healthcare Awards in 2021 recognised Manipal Hospital Dwarka as the Best Multi-Speciality Hospital in Delhi NCR.
• The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry awarded it the title of Best Hospital for Patient Safety in 2020.
• The hospital was honoured as the Best Hospital for Emergency and Critical Care in 2019.
• It was named the Best Hospital for Gastroenterology in 2018 by the Times of India.
• In 2017, it was awarded Best Hospital for Orthopaedics by the Indian Healthcare Awards.
• The hospital serves thousands of patients every year, ensuring each one returns home satisfied and leads a beautiful life post-treatment.

• Established in 1997
• Founded by group of NRI physicians and led by Dr. Purushotam Lal pioneer of Interventional Cardiology in India
• First Interventional Cardiologist in the country being awarded Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Dr. B C Roy National Award by the President of India
• Offers 5 Centers of Excellence Centre for Preventive Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, Cardiothoracic Suregery & Electrophysiology
• Clinical specialties are Internal Medicine, Endocrinology & Diabetes
• Metro Heart Institute, founded in 1997 with a vision to deliver the best Cardiology care
• Established impeccable proven record of performing more than one lakh procedures with excellent results
• Awarded as the Best Single Specialty Hospital of the Year 2014 by the Hon. Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare
• Operates as two separate units - one dedicated 110 bedded Metro Heart Institute and second 207 bedded Metro Multispecialty Hospital
• Located less-than 200 meters apart
• Metro Multispecialty Hospital was founded with a vision to provide comprehensive treatment in 30+ specialities
• NABH & NABL and certified by ISO

• Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad, is the group's flagship unit, dedicated to providing preventive and curative healthcare services to the people of Delhi-NCR. 
• The unit is accredited by NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers) and NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories).
• It offers modern healthcare solutions, a results-driven experience, and unparalleled personalised care, making it a preferred choice for patients.
• It has received several awards, including;
  • AHPI Award for Nursing Excellence (February 03, 2024)
  • Best Healthcare Brand 2022 by The Economic Times (June 29, 2022)
  • Best Clinical Case Award (April 30, 2022)
  • The Best Hospital Award from Zee Hindustan Aarogyam (December 27, 2021)
  • DUSCON Achiever & Award 2021 (December 20, 2021)
  • Appreciation for COVID Vaccination Drive (March 17, 2021)
  • Award for Excellence from Dainik Jagran (January 06, 2021)
  • NewsX Health Award (December 29, 2018)
  • Best Healthcare Service Award (March 27, 2018)
  • Best Super Specialty Hospital of Faridabad by "The Global Healthcare Awards" in 2014.
• International Patient Services;
• The hospital has a dedicated International Patient Care Department that ensures a comfortable and supportive experience for international patients and their attendants. Services include:
  • Advance treatment packages
  • Visa assistance
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off from New Delhi International Airport
  • Ambulance services, if needed
  • Language translators for major languages such as Arabic, Bangla, Pasto, and more
  • Hotel reservations, if required
  • Express check-in through a dedicated International Patient's Lounge
  • A dedicated International Executive for all medical and non-medical needs throughout the stay
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Attendant meal services with global cuisine options
  • Post-discharge teleconsultation, if needed after returning home
  • Follow-up assistance for future appointment scheduling
  • A comprehensive written medical report before discharge
  • Dietician services to ensure a healthy diet for the patient
  • Money changer/ATM facilities at the facility, and acceptance of US Dollars and International Master or Visa Credit Cards 

• Columbia Asia is an international healthcare group operating a chain of modern hospitals across Asia.
• Columbia Asia Hospitals Pvt. Ltd.is one of the first healthcare companies to enter India through 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) route. The Columbia Asia Group is owned by more than 150 private equity companies, fund management organizations and individual investors. 
• Columbia Asia hospitals are clean, efficient, customer care, affordable and accessible. The innovative design of the hospitals, from their manageable size to their advanced technology, is focused on creating positive experience for patients.
• The hospital has International standard infrastructure and follows globally benchmarked standards of medical, nursing and operating protocols making it the preferred healthcare destination for patients from around the world. 
• The centre has a high-end NICU and PICU facility available.
• The area of special expertise of this hospital include  Audiology, Andrology, Bariatric Surgery,Clinical Hematology,IVF, Internal Medicine, Intensive Care/Critical Care, Medical & Surgical Oncology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Nephrology, Neonatology, , Pulmonology, Rheumatology & Pediatric Rheumatology, Renal Transplant, Surgical GI, Urology and Vascular Surgery.

• Sharda Hospital is a popular hospital in Greater Noida, UP and is a part of Sharda Education and Healthcare Group.
• It is one of the largest super-specialty hospitals that offer medical care at par to the global excellence.
• Established in 2005, the dedicated team of doctors has done more than 100,000+ surgeries, 300,000+ IPD admissions so far.
• It’s a 900+ bedded hospital that includes causality, trauma, critical care units like ICCU, CTVS, ICU, MICU and SICU.
• It provides comprehensive healthcare in departments like cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, Neurosciences, Joint replacement, Spine surgery, orthopedics, urology, nephrology advanced ophthalmological and dental surgeries including maxillofacial and craniofacial surgeries and gastroenterology.
• Sharda hospital make use of some of the most advanced technologies in medicine like telemedicine, tele-radiology for the transmission of the radiological images like CT, MRI scans and  X-ray from one location to another  for the purpose of study, tele-pathology, tele-ICU
• With the growing demands and increasing popularity of Ayurveda, Sharda hospital has also established a ‘Panchakarma Centre ‘to provide massage therapies of high and positive prognostic value to the diseases that are considered to be medically unmanageable.

• 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.

• Established in 2005, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, is considered one of the best hospitals in the country. 
• The hospital is accredited with NABH and JCI and provides the highest quality of patient safety and care.
• It is a regional hub for complex procedures, including targeted cancer treatments, neurovascular intervention, heart surgeries, orthopaedic surgeries, liver & kidney transplants, and fertility treatments.
• Max Institute of Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgery, Saket is accredited as the First and Founder Center of Excellence in ‘Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery’ (2011 - 2014) by the Surgical Review Corporation, USA.
• Max Hospital has also received many awards, including:
  • Awarded for its initiatives towards customer experience improvement & for patient safety at FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards
  • Express Healthcare Awards for Excellence in Healthcare
  • Honoured with the First Global Green OT Accreditation
  • D L Shah National Award on 'Economics of Quality' by Quality Council of India
• International Patient Services - With highly experienced, internationally renowned doctors and advanced medical technology, the hospital provides tailored services to ensure a seamless experience for international patients. 

• Established in 2010, Asian Institute of Medical Sciences is a super specialty tertiary care hospital having most talented medical professionals in India.
• Accredited with NABH and NABL, it is equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
• It has been ranked:
  • Best Healthcare Brand for two consecutive years 2016 and 2017 by The Economic Times Survey
  • Rated among top 7 hospitals in Delhi NCR 4 years in a row by “The Week” magazine
  • Adjudged as the 4th best hospital of Delhi & NCR in the ‘The Week-Hansa Research Survey 2018
• It is the first hospital in North India to deploy Varian’s Rapid Arc on a Trilogy system along with several high-end equipments.
• It provides comprehensive treatment and palliative care through its 8 hospitals with 4500+ trained staff and 1100+ doctors.

• Batra Hospital is a renowned multispecialty hospital in Delhi.
• It was established in 1987 by Ch. Aishi Ram Batra Public Charitable Trust & is the first private multi-specialty hospital of Delhi.
• It was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India Late Shri Rajiv Gandhi.
• The skills of the Medical Professionals at Batra Hospital are enriched with international experience.
• Operation Theatre Complex has seven technologically advanced Operation Theatres for Neurology, Urology, Ophthalmology, Gastrointestinal, Orthopaedic and Pediatric Surgery.
• Hospital has 4 well-equipped state-of-the-art Cardiac Surgery Theatres with Trans Esophageal Echocardiography and other Intensive Monitoring equipment’s to provide high end care to all age groups starting from new born babies to patients of advanced age.
• A 64 Slice CT Scan machine has been installed for the evaluation of Heart, Kidneys, Lungs, Brain, Coronaries Peripheral Blood Vessels and all other organs of the body.
• Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre commits itself to provide efficient, effective, timely and user-friendly healthcare to its patients, through best Medicare practices in a clean, healthy and rejuvenating environment.