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Top 5 Hospitals in Chennai

Chennai is the city in Tamilnadu state in India, is one of the largest cities, by area and population with around 4.4 million as of 2001 census. There are thousands of Hospitals in Chennai in different departments and specialized in various cases. The Best Hospitals listed below are top in quality, services, equipped with modern facilities, some of the notable Hospitals located in the city with world-class facilities, experienced doctors, and staff. Some of the hospitals are founded many decades ago and have a historical background, many of the hospitals based in Chennai with own origin and administration.

1. Global Hospital, Chennai

  • Established in 1999, Global Hospitals are accredited by NABH, NABL, and HALAL. 
  • It is associated with and part of Parkway Pantai Ltd which is one of the region’s largest integrated private healthcare groups.
  • With a network of more than 22 hospitals, Parkway Pantai offers more than 4,000 beds throughout Asia including Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, India, China, and Vietnam.
  • Global  Hospitals has ranked as India’s fourth-largest healthcare chain.
  • Holds expertise in Multi-Organ Transplants (kidneys, liver, heart, and lungs), Hepatic, Cardiac, Neuro, Gastro, Orthopaedic and Urology amongst others.
  • Its Lung Transplantation Program is considered to be the best in India.
  • Global Team of doctors perform 18,000 surgeries, treat 30,000 out-patients and 50,000 in-patients every year.
  • The first hospital in South India to perform 5 organ transplant surgeries successfully in a day.
  • It is also the first hospital to perform Split Liver Transplant in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
  • First Hospital to introduce the Two Wheeler Ambulance Service (GART- Global Accident Rescue Team).
  • First Hospital in South Asia to perform the Nucleus Replacement in Spine.
  • Performed India’s first Single Lung Transplant and first Minimal Invasive Lung Transplant.
  • For the first time in India, Global Health City successfully implants an Implantable Artificial Lung.
  • Only Indian Hospital to be associated with King’s College Hospital, London, the United Kingdom for Liver transplantations.
  • The first hospital to be recognized for Research and Development by the Government of India. 

 TEAM AND SPECIALITIES

  • The team of highly qualified physicians on board is supported by skilled & qualified nursing and paramedical staff and the administration team.
  • Has performed 8 Heart Transplants, 20 Lung Transplants, and 1 combined Heart & Lung Transplant and over 500 liver transplants and delivered advanced care for complex hepatology cases.
  • Best urology specialists are equipped with top-class kidney stones and prostate cancer treatment technology.

2. Apollo Hospital, Chennai

  • Established in 1983.
  • One of the best hospitals for heart care in India.
  • First Indian hospital to introduce techniques in coronary angioplasty, stereotactic radiotherapy and radio-surgery (for brain tumors).
  • Major specialties include Heart, Cancer, Bones, Joints & Spine, Organ Transplants, Neurology, Gastro & Colorectal, Bariatric Surgery, Gynaecology & Infertility, and Ophthalmology.
  • First Indian hospital to be awarded the IS0 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.
  • The first hospital in South India to be accredited by the Joint Commission International USA and subsequently reaccredited 4 times.
  • Declared as the ‘Centre of Excellence’ by the Government of India.
  • Voted several times as the “Best Private Sector Hospital in India” by The Week magazine.
  • Bagged the top 2 positions in the All India Multispecialty Hospital Survey 2016 conducted by Times Health.
  • NABH and JCI Accredited

 TEAM AND SPECIALITIES

  • The hospital houses 60 departments spearheaded by internationally trained and skillful medical experts.
  • For the first time in India, ‘Only Pancreas’ transplant was successfully performed in Apollo Hospital.
  • The hospital has also successfully performed Asia’s first en-bloc combined heart & liver transplant attaining a remarkable achievement in the global healthcare space.
  • Receives over 10,000 pharmacy walk-ins, 2200 admissions, and over 3000 emergency cases daily.
  • Doctors and staff perform numerous services including 800 CT scans, 400 MRIs, 40 Cardiac Surgeries, 700 Dialysis procedures, and 3-4 organ transplants per day.

3. Chennai Fertility Center

  • Chennai Fertility Centre (CFC) is a state-of-the-art fertility center having a reputation for excellence.
  • It is a one-stop center that offers comprehensive infertility treatment options for both male and female infertility problems.
  • Chennai fertility team has established many centers world-wide like in Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Bangladesh and other African Countries.
  • They have a highly experienced and result oriented team of doctors and Scientists, who have joined together to bring this New technology to Chennai to help the subfertile patients.
  • The doctors and the Scientist at CFC are well- known and popular worldwide, especially around ASIA and Africa. 
  • They have helped to deliver more than 12,000 IVF, ICSI and frozen Embryo babies in India as well as abroad.
  • They have been able to create a world record by delivering more than 18,000 IVF & ICSI pregnancies.

 TEAM AND SPECIALITIES

  • Their state-of-the-art technology assists their team of the highly reputed endocrinologists, physicians, embryologists and geneticists in delivering excellent supportive reproductive services. Complete fertility services from basic evaluation and testing to the very latest in Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) and counseling are offered.

4. Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai

  • Fortis healthcare is a leading integrated healthcare delivery service provider in India.
  • The healthcare verticals of this organization primarily compromise of a hospital, diagnostics and day care specialty facilities.
  • Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai offers comprehensive medical care in more than 40 specialties such as cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, nephrology, gynecology, urology, pediatrics and diabetes among few.
  • Fortis Malar specializes in cutting edge medical technology and dedicated patient care service.
  • The hospital has more than 160 consultants and 650 employees to manage over 11,000in-patients.

 TEAM AND SPECIALITIES

  • Fortis Malar Hospital has a vast pool of talented and experienced team of doctors, who are further supported by a team of highly qualified, experienced & dedicated support staff & cutting edge technology.

5. Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Center, Chennai

  • Founded by renowned liver transplant surgeon Dr. Mohamed Rela, Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre is a quaternary care hospital dedicated to foster the needs of a diverse set of patients.
  • The founder of the hospital Dr. Rela made a world-record by performing Liver Transplantation on 5-day old baby and made his name in the Guinness Book of Records.
  • With the close proximity of airport, rail, and road, the hospital provides the facility of 450 beds including 130 critical care beds, 14 operating rooms, radiology services, and contemporary reference laboratories.

 TEAM AND SPECIALITIES

  • Dr. Mohamed Rela, who has performed more than 4000 liver transplant surgeries, is a Chairman and Director of Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre.
  • Hospital has a trained a team of staff and nurses, who are available 24*7 hours for patients.

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Top 5 Private Hospitals In Thailand

Top Hospitals in Thailand

Finding yourself in need of medical care while visiting a new place or when you are just beginning to explore a city that you’ve recently moved to can be a scary experience. But if that new place is Bangkok you’re in luck, because the city is home to a number of world-renowned hospitals and medical centers. Check out these five reputable private hospitals located in and around the city.

1. Bumrungrad International Hospital

One of the largest hospitals and outpatient facilities in Southeast Asia, Bumrungrad International Hospital is also one of the best. Their diagnostic, therapeutic, and intensive care facilities are all state-of-the-art. They are one of the most popular hospital destinations in the world for medical tourism, and their staff and doctors represent a vast number of ethnicities and backgrounds, which can be a comfort if you are a foreigner.

2. Bangkok Hospital

Bangkok Hospital is part of a network of hospitals located across Thailand. Like Bumrungrad, they specialized in medical tourism, though they do treat a lower percentage of international patients than some other hospitals. Bangkok Hospital is considered to be the leader in cutting-edge technology and equipment in the city.

3. Samitivej Hospital

With several satellite locations in Thailand, Samitivej Hospital is the main branch for the Samitivej Aukhumvit network. High-tech equipment and specialties that include performing advanced, complex surgeries make this one of the leading hospitals in the country of Thailand.

4. Bangkok Nursing Home Hospital

Located on Convert Road, Silom, Bangkok, BNH Hospital is a modern hospital that operates accordingly to international standards. With the availability of over 100 beds, the hospital provides both inpatient and outpatient treatment services and its physicians are experienced in deserved fields and medicine.

With some of the latest and most sophisticated medical equipment in Thailand. BNH is able to provide medical care to patients from more than 70 countries.

5. Phyathai 2 Hospital

Part of another chain of Thai hospitals, Phyathai 2 Hospital offers a wide range of services in this moderately sized facility. The hospital is also a leader in sustainable operations and claims to be one of the greenest hospitals in the city.

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Documents required for Medical Visa to India

  • Passport, in original, with a minimum validity of six months as on the date of submission of application for a visa. The passport should have at least two blank pages. Copy of the passport (first four pages and endorsement of extension of validity if any) should be attached. All old passports must be submitted with the application form.
  • One recent (not less than 3 months old) passport-size color photograph depicting full face;
  • Proof of Residence: A copy of National ID Card and Utility Bill such as electricity, telephone, gas or water bill (not less than 6-month-old)
  • Proof of Profession: Certificate from the employer. In the case of students, a copy of Identity cards from the educational institution is to be attached.
  • Proof of Financial soundness: Endorsement of foreign currency equivalent to US$150/- per applicant and/or copy of international credit card and/or updated bank statement, as the case may be, showing sufficient balance to finance travel.”
  • Online Visa Application form which has both BGD Registration No. and date of appointment with time
    • Applicants would be required to scan and upload their photographs in the designated space provided in the online application form.
    • Applicants must make sure that their date of birth & place of birth in the current passport matches with the one in the old passport, NID card and / or birth certificate.
    • All old passport must be submitted on the date of appointment, without all old passport application will be treat as incomplete.
    • Bangladeshi passport holder all categories of Indian visas, except Tourist (T) visas, are accepted on a walk-in basis without an online appointment date / E-token.

Medical Visa specific requirements

Remarks: Persons visiting India to get medical treatment.

Documents required : General documents and (i) Medical certificate, in original, from recognized hospitals/ doctors indicating in detail the medical condition of the patient; (ii) Recommendation from the attending doctor for availing treatment abroad in case of first visit; (iii) recommendation from the attending doctor in India in case of continued treatment in India; (iv) In case of hospitalization or long term treatment, proof of financial resources, as indicated below, may be sought: (a) Bank statements for last 6 months. (b) Solvency certificate from Bank.

APPLICATION FORM

Please click on the link http://indianvisa-bangladesh.nic.in/visa/ to fill up the visa application form.

1. Digital photograph and one colored photograph (both photos should be the same and less than three months old) should be pasted (Not pinned or stapled) at the top right corner of the visa application.

2. Please fill in all mandatory columns carefully. Incorrect information shall lead to outright rejection of visa application.

3. Kindly note the web file number for future references.

4. Please sign at the box on the top right corner of the visa application as well as on the last page of the visa application.

5. YOUR IP ADDRESS WILL BE LOGGED. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE FICTITIOUS ENTRIES.

Special Attention:

(a) Column marked * is mandatory.

(b) Column-A-Personal Particulars: Name, Surname and other details should be the same as mentioned in the Passport.

(c) Column-B:-Passport Details: Passport No., Place of Issue, Date of Issue and Date of Expiry should be the same as mentioned in your existing valid passport.

(d) Column-C-Applicant’s Contact Details: The present address should be the same as mentioned in your utility bills and also provide a correct email address and mobile numbers.

(e) Column-D-Family Details: Should not be left blank. Filling in the column on the previous nationality is mandatory.

(f) Column-E-Details of Visa Sought: Mandatory.

(g) Column-F-Previous Visit: Should not be left blank (details of previous visa number and date of issue should be mentioned).

(h) Column-I-Details of Two Reference: Please provide genuine contact details.

Notes

With effect from 1 February 2017, the scheme for walk-in Tourist visas for Bangladesh travelers with confirmed journey tickets (air/bus/rail) to India is being extended to the remaining 8 Indian Visa Application Centers (IVACs) in Bangladesh. All Bangladesh travelers who have confirmed journey tickets can avail of this facility of walk-in Tourist visa without appointment dates at IVACs in Rajshahi, Rangpur, Sylhet, Chittagong, Khulna, Jessore, Mymensingh, and Barisal. Applicants in Dhaka with confirmed journey tickets may continue to submit their Tourist visa applications on a walk-in basis at IVAC Mirpur.

2. Bangladesh travelers wishing to avail of a walk-in Tourist visa should have a confirmed air, train or bus ticket (issued by authorized operators) to India. The date of the journey should be within one month of the date of submission of the visa application at IVAC. Further details are available at http://www.ivacbd.com/important_notices.php

3. This initiative is part of the ongoing efforts to streamline, liberalize and ease the process of securing Indian visas. The walk-in Tourist visa scheme was launched first in October 2016 for women travelers and their family members and thereafter extended to all Bangladesh travelers from 1 January 2017. The scheme has eased access to Indian visas for Bangladesh nationals. No Bangladesh national with a confirmed ticket to India (by air, bus or train) requires an e-token/online appointment date to apply for a Tourist visa. This measure is aimed at strengthening people-to-people contacts between India and Bangladesh.

Security Notice for Applicants visiting All Indian Visa Application Centers

As per the security requirement, the following items will not be permitted or stored inside the Visa Application Centers.

  • All battery-operated or electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, cameras, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3’s, floppies, laptops, or portable music players.
  • All bags such as travel bags, backpacks, briefcases, suitcases, leather/jute/ cloth bags, and zip folders. Only a plastic bag containing your application related papers would be permitted.
  • Sealed envelopes or packages.
  • Any inflammable item such as matchboxes/ lighters/ fuel etc.
  • Any sharp objects such as scissors, pen knives or nail filers.
  • Weapon or weapon-like objects or explosive material of any kind.

The list provided above is not finite. Other items may be prohibited based on the security staff’s discretion. The security staff is authorized to check the applicant’s bags at any time during the visa application process.

Due to security concerns, we do not permit interested parties such as friends, relatives or business contacts to accompany visa applicants. However, interpreters are allowed to accompany hearing-impaired applicants at the Visa Application Centre. Physically challenged applicants will be accompanied by our staff.

Please Note: There is no facility to store the above-prohibited items at the Visa Application Centre. Applicants are requested to make alternate arrangements to keep the same before entry into the center.