Is Medical Tourism Safe? The 2026 Accreditation Guide
Understanding what JCI and NABH mean for your safety, and how to verify credentials.
Save up to 80% on medical procedures. International Support Group provides end-to-end coordination with the world's most accredited hospitals.
Direct Admission Partner
Pre-Negotiated Hospital Rates
Airport Pick-up
Care Coordinator
Zero Brokerage
50+
Accredited Hospitals
Strictly JCI & NABH Network
1,500+
Senior Faculty Specialists
Direct Clinical Consultations
60-80%
Avg. Savings
Compared to US & UK Private Rates
100%
Free Second Opinion
Zero Facilitation Markups
We eliminate the risks of medical tourism by strictly partnering with globally accredited institutions and providing dedicated on-the-ground support.
Every partner hospital adheres to rigorous JCI, NABH, or ISO standards with state-of-the-art robotic suites and dedicated international care wings.
Direct-to-hospital negotiated packages. Transparent pricing with zero hidden agency markups, including surgery, inpatient stay, and diagnostics.
Your assigned on-the-ground Care Specialist serves as your personal advocate, medical interpreter, and bedside guide throughout your hospital admission.
From medical visa invitation letters to private airport reception, verified hotel accommodation, and post-discharge telehealth follow-ups back home.
Explore accredited departments, senior faculty surgeons, and benchmark surgical procedures across India's premier hospital network.
We integrate directly with world-class medical institutions to give you priority admission, pre-negotiated rates, and guaranteed clinical excellence.
Established in 1996, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital is a premier multi-speciality tertiary care medical center in Sarita Vihar, New Delhi. Jointly commissioned by Apollo Hospitals and the Government of Delhi, it was the first hospital in India to achieve international JCI accreditation. Spread across a 15-acre campus with 710 beds, the hospital is globally acclaimed for organ transplants, robotic cardiac surgery, neurosciences, and comprehensive oncology care for international patients.
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital is one of North India's largest private tertiary care hospitals, located on Pusa Road in Central Delhi. With 650 beds and 17 state-of-the-art modular operation theatres, BLK-Max is renowned for having one of Asia's largest Bone Marrow Transplant centers, an advanced Heart Center, cutting-edge robotic surgical suites, and comprehensive cancer care for international patients.
Located in South Delhi, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket is the flagship quaternary healthcare facility of the Max Healthcare network. Housing 500 beds, the hospital features Asia's first BrainSUITE intraoperative MRI, Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical platforms, and leading centers of excellence in cardiac sciences, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, and organ transplantation.
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute (FEHI) on Okhla Road, New Delhi is an internationally recognized pioneer in cardiovascular medicine and cardiac surgery. With over three decades of clinical leadership, 310 beds, and world-class catheterization labs, FEHI is celebrated for landmark achievements in pediatric and adult cardiac surgery, TAVR/TAVI procedures, and heart failure management.
Founded by world-renowned cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Naresh Trehan, Medanta - The Medicity is a mammoth 1250-bed healthcare institute located in Sector 38, Gurugram. Spread across 43 acres, Medanta brings together top clinicians, 6 institutes of excellence, and cutting-edge medical technologies including Da Vinci robotic surgery and CyberKnife VSI.
Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI) in Sector 44, Gurugram is the flagship quaternary hospital of Fortis Healthcare. With 300 beds and international JCI accreditation, FMRI is recognized as the "Next Generation Hospital" featuring robotic surgery platforms, advanced bone marrow transplant suites, pediatric cardiac surgery, and comprehensive cancer care.
Compare average costs of top procedures. ISG quotes reflect surgery, hospital stay, VIP transfers, and care coordination.
| Procedure | USA Private | UK Private | India (ISG Partner Hospital) | Patient Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Knee Replacement (Total)
Bilateral or Single Implant
|
$40,000 | £15,500 (~$20,000) | $6,500 | Save ~84% |
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Heart Bypass (CABG)
Coronary Artery Bypass
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$120,000 | £28,000 (~$36,000) | $7,500 | Save ~94% |
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Hip Replacement (Total)
Minimally Invasive Joint Surgery
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$38,000 | £14,000 (~$18,000) | $6,800 | Save ~82% |
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IVF Cycle with ICSI
Fertility & Embryo Transfer
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$22,000 | £8,500 (~$11,000) | $3,500 | Save ~84% |
Track every step through our proprietary Patient Portal and your dedicated on-the-ground Care Coordinator.
Upload your scans and medical history via our HIPAA-compliant portal for a zero-cost senior specialist review.
Receive 2-3 formal treatment proposals from accredited hospitals with transparent cost estimates within 24-48 hours.
We handle medical visa invitation letters, personal airport reception, hotel bookings, and private room check-in.
Heal under doctor supervision, return home safely, and connect via scheduled remote telemedicine follow-ups.
Hear directly from patients from the UK, USA, Australia, and Middle East who received specialized care through ISG.
"ISG handled everything. The facility in Turkey was pristine, completely Western standard, and having a 24/7 coordinator made the entire process stress-free."
Sarah M.
From London, UK
"My insurance wouldn't cover the full cost back home. ISG got me into Apollo Hospitals within a week. The surgical team was phenomenal."
John D.
From Texas, USA
"Combined a vacation to Thailand with full mouth implants. ISG's pricing was exactly as quoted, no hidden fees, and the clinic was state-of-the-art."
Amanda L.
From Sydney, AUS
Doctor-reviewed guidance on procedure costs, hospital accreditation standards, and recovery timelines abroad.
Understanding what JCI and NABH mean for your safety, and how to verify credentials.
How to protect your medical journey, cover complications, and ensure peace of mind abroad.
For patients facing chronic joint pain, a total knee replacement can restore mobility and quality of life. However, for uninsured or underinsured patients in the United States and the UK, the financial burden is often overwhelming. This has led to a massive surge in medical tourism to India, where clinical excellence meets unprecedented affordability.
Everything you need to know about safety, communication, medical visas, and cost quotes.
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