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1. Lifeline mult- specialty hospital
   Rajiv Gandhi road, Kanchipuram district
   Chennai

T.+91 44 42454500

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27, 1st avenue
Besant nagar
Chennai 600090, India
Mobile: 91 9176640002

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International patients

 
  

Are you looking for a knee replacement surgery in India?
Search no further.
 

Save up to 80 % on a knee replacement surgery with us. Request a free quote. E mail drvenkat@kneeindia.com.
Formalities- Overseas patients traveling to India will need a visa which is issued by the Indian embassy or High commission in your country. A tourist or medical visa is easy to obtain for which a letter from your doctor may be needed. Just ask and we shall e mail or FAX one to you at the earliest. For visa assistance in the US, try www.travisa.com
 
Reception

International patients get special attention. A free airport shuttle service is provided. An international patient''s coordinator will work closely with you to ensure your total comfort in the hospital. 
   
Hospital facilities & expertise at your service
Guided air flow OR in super specialty hospital The hospital has the latest diagnostic facilities permitting a rapid diagnosis. There is no waiting time for surgery after your arrival in India. Clean air operating rooms ensure a safe outcome after a knee joint replacement. 
   
World class facilities
Deluxe room in super specialty hospital The most cost conscious overseas patient will find excellent value for money. A choice of rooms is available. Each air-conditioned private room has a wash area, LCD television, room service and attendant's couch.
   
Dr.Venkatachalam has pioneered the following procedures in Chennai, India. 
 
Painless knee replacement surgery
Flexible Knee replacement (Hi flex TKR)
Woman''s knee replacement
Custom fit knee replacement
Oxinium knee replacement 
Minimally invasive surgery

Cost includes

 
Airport transfers on arrival / departure
Initial consultation for a straight forward case without co morbidities
Stay for 5 nights. Attendant stays free and just pays for food! 
Cost of standard implant. 
Doctors' fees
Duty doctor's & nursing charges.
  OR charges
Standard medication for regional anesthesia
Physiotherapy
Consumables & routine medications related to the surgery
Post operative procedure related investigation like x ray and blood test
A guest relation & international patients officer will work closely with you to facilitate your stay.
Dietary advice on daily basis with choice of Indian & international menus.
A comprehensive discharge summary given prior to discharge.
Follow up consultation with your surgeon by e mail.
Travel & tourism advice and coordination for extended stay.

Cost Excludes
  Pre Op consultation with other specialist for patient with co morbidities or illnesses.
  Pre op investigations
  Blood transfusions 
  ICU stay & prolonged pain control
  Stay in excess of 5 nights & double occupancy during package
  Medications and treatment for pre- existing or non- procedure related conditions
  Guest meals, phone calls, in room soft drinks, extra food, room services
  Laundry services
 
Your eligibility to be accommodated in any package can be determined only after a pre op assessment by the surgeon and the anesthetist. The package price estimate is based on a routine case proceeding without complications.
 
If any complication occurs, you will have to pay actual costs. You will be informed in advance to procure more funds. Individual conditions can make the procedure more complicated and costly. GA if administered will be charged extra.
 
Doctor's fees, hospital bills, implant costs are to be settled separately.
 
If the patient desires up gradation of accommodation or extended stay, services rendered will be billed additionally. Professional fees will rise commensurately.
 
The above prices apply to patients settling their bill in Indian rupees at the hospital directly. Prices in foreign currency depend on exchange rates.

We ensure that no stone remains unturned to ensure a speedy recovery after your surgery.

Payment options
We accept all major credit cards, local check or cash. You will receive an itemized bill for the services provided to you.

Holiday see video
During your stay in Chennai, we can arrange a short holiday at a destination of your choice. Local sight seeing and shopping trips are also organized at short notice.
 Contact us- E mail drvenkat@kneeindia.com

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