Best Pulmonology & Chest Hospitals in India

• Established in 1996, Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj is a NABH-accredited multi-speciality tertiary care hospital, delivering top-tier medical services across a wide spectrum of specialties.
• It is part of one of India's leading healthcare organisations Fortis Healthcare Limited, listed on the BSE Ltd and National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India.
• Demonstrating its expertise, the hospital has garnered recognition through various awards, including:
  • Award for nursing excellence by AHPI in 2018
  • Silver Award for excellence in energy management by Confederation of Indian Industry in 2018
  • Best Medical Value Travel specialist Hospital for Kidney Transplant, 2018
  • Featured in Newsweek’s ‘World’s Best Hospital 2022
• International patients services: With patients from over 50 nations, it dedicates its services towards global healthcare. For international patients, it provides airport pickup and drop, 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.
• The Fortis Kiosk, available round-the-clock at the IGI, Delhi airport, facilitates seamless transportation of international patients.

• Established by Dr. G. Surender Rao in 1989 as a small clinic, Yashoda Hospitals is a multi-speciality hospital which is ISO certified and the laboratories and facilities are accredited by NABL and NABH.
• Yashoda Group has 3 independent multi-specialty hospitals located at Somajiguda, Secunderabad and Malakpet.

• All the three hospitals had more than 25, 00,000 patients admissions in the last 5 years and have performed 1, 00,000 major surgeries per year.

• One of the best cancer hospitals in India, which has been treating 16,000 new cancer patients every year. It was the first hospital to implement 4D gated RapidArc for the treatment of moving tumors. Treated the World’s largest number of cancer patients (10,000) with RapidArc Technology. Also, High Dose True Beams are available for cranial/ extracranial tumors.

• The hospital has many ‘firsts’ including first inter-state heart transplantation in the region, first in the world to use RapidArc based Stereotactic radio-surgery, treated world’s largest number of cancer patients with RapidArc Technology, first in India to implement 4D gated RapidArc for moving tumors and first in states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to successfully do half-matched bone-marrow transplantation.
• It has bagged many awards including national Health Care Award, National Award for excellence in DNB programs, Times Healthcare Achievers 2017 Awards and Asian Hospital Management Award (AHMA) 2012.
• The group of hospitals has more than 62 medical departments for various key specialties. 

• Apollo Hospitals, located in Jubilee Hills and established in 1988, is the flagship facility of Asia's pioneering Apollo Health City. It is a world-renowned institution that has consistently set new benchmarks in Indian healthcare, including introducing the country's first PET-CT scanner and being among the first in the world to receive certification for stroke care.
• Internationally accredited by JCI and nationally by NABH and NABL, Apollo Jubilee Hills is a leader in clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centric care. 
• The hospital has received numerous awards and recognitions, including:
  • Telangana Leadership Awards 2023: Recognised for Best Digital Healthcare, Multi-speciality, Customer Service & Quality Initiative.
  • FICCI Healthcare Excellence Award in 2012.
  • Recognised as a Premier Medical Tourism Hospital by the Government of India.
  • Golden Peacock Award in 2004 for its pioneering work in telemedicine.
• The hospital is a pioneer in advanced therapies, leading with robot-assisted cardiac surgery, Proton Therapy, and CAR T-cell therapy. The Apollo Group holds an exceptional record of performing:
  • Over 200,000+ Cardiac Surgeries (with a 99.6% success rate).
  • Over 43,000+ Organ Transplants (Heart, Liver, Kidney), making it one of the busiest transplant programmes in the world.

International Patient Services

Apollo Jubilee Hills is a preferred destination for international patients, offering comprehensive, end-to-end services to ensure a smooth and comfortable healthcare experience.

• Pre-arrival Consultation & Case Review: Patients can access online second opinions, video consultations, and receive a detailed treatment plan with cost estimates before travel.
• Visa & Travel Assistance: A dedicated team provides medical visa invitation letters and assists with travel arrangements and FRRO registration.
• Airport Pick-up/Drop-off: Complimentary airport transportation is arranged for patients and their attendants.
• Multilingual Interpreters: Professional interpreters are available to bridge any communication gap with the medical and administrative staff.
• Express Check-in, Dedicated Lounge & Personal Coordinators: A separate international lounge and dedicated relationship managers ensure fast-tracked admissions and personalised support throughout the stay.
• Assistance with Accommodation & Food Arrangements: The team helps with booking nearby hotels or serviced apartments and provides customised meal plans catering to international dietary preferences.

• Bombay Hospital is a tertiary care hospital with all specialties and super specialties under one roof performing the entire range of diagnostic, therapeutic and interventional procedures.
• The hospital was founded by Shri Rameshwardasji Birla for the purpose of serving humanity and was open to all.
• About 60% of the operations performed by surgeons are free or against very nominal charges.
• The hospital trust primarily encourages medical education and assist other private charitable hospitals preferably in rural areas.

• Fortis Healthcare Limited is a leading integrated healthcare delivery service provider in India. The healthcare verticals of the company primarily comprise hospitals, diagnostics and day care specialty facilities.
• Currently, the company operates its healthcare delivery services in India, Dubai, Mauritius and Sri Lanka with 45 healthcare facilities (including projects under development), approximately 10,000 potential beds and 314 diagnostic centres.
• Fortis Hospital, Kolkata is a multi-speciality hospital offering a wide-spectrum of advanced medical treatments to its patients.
• It offers a state-of-the-art infrastructure & facility that specialises in cardiology and cardiac surgery, urology, nephrology, neurosciences, orthopaedics, digestive care, emergency care and critical care.
• The intensive care unit (ICU) is well-equipped with over 70 beds that include a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Coronary Care Unit (CCU), and recovery and isolation beds, with separate high-dependency units.
• The hospital also has a nephrology department with over 28 advanced dialysis units.
• The hospital, governed by integrated Building Management System (IBMS), has a pneumatic chute system, for quick vertical and horizontal transportation between floors, facilitating speedy transfer of patient specimens, documents, reports, and medicines to the concerned departments. This saves time for rendering effective and efficient healthcare to the patients.

• Max Super Specialty Hospital, Patparganj, established in 2001, is a unit of Balaji Medical Diagnostic Research Centre and is East Delhi's first Multispecialty Tertiary Care Centre.
• The hospital is accredited by NABL and NABH, ensuring the highest standard of healthcare.
• The hospital is recognised as a leader in healthcare with multiple awards and industry accreditations for world-class infrastructure, advanced technology, and health and safety standards.
• It is India's first Super Speciality Hospital to receive AACI accreditation.
• It is North & West India's first and India's third QAI-accredited Advanced Brain Stroke Centre.
• The hospital received the Operational Excellence Award for Environment Conservation by FICCI in 2007.
• It is one of the five ISO 9001:2000 certified Max Healthcare Hospitals.
• The hospital is recognised by HIMSS as "Stage 6" for its advanced healthcare IT capabilities.
• It has performed over 30,000 primary and advanced surgeries since its inception.
• International Patient Services;
  • The hospital provides tailored services for international patients to ensure a seamless experience with highly experienced, internationally renowned doctors and a patient-centric approach.
  • It brings together patient-centric care and the latest innovations in medical technology.
  • Best-in-class facilities are available for international patients, including translators.

• 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

• 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.

• Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, is one of the most advanced multi-speciality tertiary care hospitals in Maharashtra. It offers comprehensive services under one roof. 
• It is the 66th hospital of the Apollo Group and is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH).
• The hospital provides state-of-the-art technology and facilities built to international standards and specifications.
• Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, has a team of renowned expert consultants who ensure easy access to advanced technologies for precise diagnosis and treatment. 
• The hospital has pioneered clinical excellence in India, with a focus on delivering clinical outcomes comparable to the best in the world.
• International Patient Services;
  • The hospital treats over 20,000 patients from around the globe each year, truly making it a powerhouse of healthcare in Mumbai.
  • The facility offers a dedicated International Patient Services team to assist patients from abroad.
  • It assists with medical visas, travel arrangements, and accommodations.
  • Multilingual staff and interpreters are available to help with communication.
  • The hospital offers personalised care and support throughout the treatment process.

• As part of the renowned Aster DM group, which is one of the largest and fastest-growing healthcare conglomerates, Aster CMI Hospital (Hebbel) Bangalore offers quaternary care services across many disciplines and features several centres of excellence.
• The facility is accredited by NABH and NABL, ensuring high standards of care.
• In the All India Multi-Specialty Hospital Survey 2023, it was ranked as the number one hospital in Bangalore and secured the third position among the top hospitals in South India. It is also listed among the top ten hospitals in India.
• According to the Times of India’s All India Critical Care Hospital Ranking Survey, Aster CMI Hospital (Hebbel) Bangalore is recognised as the best hospital in Bangalore for Neurosciences. It is one of the highest-ranked hospitals in South India for the same speciality.
• It is a leading hospital in India for Cardiology and has been consistently ranked among the best hospitals in Bangalore for Gastroenterology.
• The facility holds top positions in South India in obstetrics, gynaecology, and nephrology.
• Known for its excellent paediatric care, it is highly regarded in both Bangalore and South India.
• Aster CMI is considered the best hospital in Bangalore for Emergency and Trauma Care and is ranked among the top hospitals for these services in South India.
• ​International Patient Services;
  • It provides professional, transparent, and hassle-free services to international patients.
  • A dedicated team of international coordinators assists overseas patients with consultations, second opinions, or medical treatment.
  • Patient services provided include a 24/7 Emergency Room, ICU, ambulance, digitised patient records (HIS), home pickup for lab samples, online test report delivery, a physiotherapy and rehabilitation department, private insurance acceptance, a TPA desk, and an international outstation patient help desk.

• Associated and Part of the Parkway Pantai Ltd.
• Global  Hospitals, ranked as India’s fourth-largest healthcare chain
• Pioneer in Multi-Organ Transplants including kidneys, liver, heart, and lung.
• Lung Transplantation program considered to be the best lung transplant in India
• Global Team of doctors perform 18,000 surgeries every year
•  Global Healthcare Group treats 30,000 outpatients and 50,000 inpatients every year
• Pioneers as a multi-specialty and multi-organ transplant center
• Considered as one of the best heart transplant hospitals in India
• Offer Super Specialty Quaternary Care and comprehensive, integrated medical services

• 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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