Medical Tourism in Kerala
Medical Tourism in Kerala
Well connected by Air from major medical tourism markets in the Middle East
European markets and South Asia
Moderate weather throughout the year
Advanced and sophisticated hospitals of International standards located in
Kerala.
Renowned doctors specialized in almost all major disciplines.
Trained paramedical staff and technicians available in Kerala
Easier communication with majority English speaking public
The higher hygienic standards of Kerala
The developed tourism industry in Kerala with its array of high quality resorts
and hotels.
Ideal setting for an excellent recuperative holiday
Medical tourism packages offered and marketed by tour operators joining
hands with excellent hospitals
Incredibly competitive cost for packages of medical treatment and surgery
compared to other countries
Honoring of medical insurance by hospitals in Kerala
Marketed efficiently in source markets
The package …
While a hip replacement surgery costs upto US $ 12,000 outside India, the
procedure would be completed in less than one third of the cost here in Kerala. On a
more common level, a regular dental filling which would cost around € 400 in
Austria would cost a mere €10 in Kerala. Generally, estimates show that most
surgeries in India cost just 1/ 10 of the costs in Western countries. And across
different categories, tourists are discovering that there is an alluring cost difference
of around 60-70% on medical treatments in most premium institutions here. With
increasing queues at National Health Services and other Government Health Service
departments and Insurance Services across Europe, it is no surprise that thousands
are finding the perfect remedy in God ’ s Own Country.
Health-care Infrastructure
Tour Packages
Kerala is one of the paradise for all kind of people. Kerala's beauty has highly
fascinated families with its
scenic beauty of nature, picturesque hills stations, breathtaking backwaters,
romantic beaches, exotic flora and fauna, amiable cool climate.
AYURVEDA
The earliest practices of Ayurveda were believed to be found in India about 5000
years ago. Since then a number of scholars had been engaged in developing the
practices and offered best treatment therapies and solutions to human being
Kerala possesses an unbroken tradition of Ayurveda that has surpassed the many
invasions and intrusions both foreign and native. For hundreds of years the
Ayurveda Vaidyas (traditional practitioners of Ayurveda) were almost the only
access for people seeking healing from every kind of disease in Kerala. The
legendary eight families of Vaidyas (Ashta vaidyas) and their successors treated the
entire state for centuries. Unlike the other Indian states the status of Ayurveda in
Kerala is not alternative but mainstream. In fact, today, Kerala is the only State in
India which practices this system of medicine with absolute dedication.
Being the only resort of treatment for the people, the Vaidyars of Kerala were
challenged to interpret the theories of Ayurveda and adapt them actively into
effective healing systems in everyday life. Thus almost all the contemporary
procedures and protocols of Ayurveda have evolved in and around Kerala.
Apart from helping our customers in choosing the best treatment options, we also
offer following services to them:
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Medical Visa
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AL HAKKIM MEDICAL TOURISM is associated with the leading JCI & NABH and NABL
accredited hospitals across India which are well furnished with state-of-the-art
technology and are well equipped to give complete support to patients and their
families. These include KIMS KERALA,Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Healthcare, Max
Healthcare, Medanta Medicity, Primus, Artemis and many more.
About KIMS
Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), one of Asia's leading tertiary care
hospitals, is a landmark healthcare destination in Kerala initiated by KIMS
Healthcare Management Ltd. The 600 bed multi disciplinary super speciality
hospital was started with the objective of providing world class healthcare services
and specialized medical facilities at affordable costs.
At KIMS, our strength is the team of highly qualified, well experienced senior
consultants who are ably supported by high calibre nursing professionals and
paramedical staff. With the focus on delivering most modern healthcare services,
KIMS healthcare professionals are provided with advanced technologies in medicine
and management.
KIMS has to its credit the unique achievement of National (National Accreditation
Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers - NABH), and International (Australian
Council on Healthcare Standards International - ACHSI) accreditations for its
dedicated healthcare of uncompromising quality. We are empanelled with
Government & Semi-Government Institutions in India, Republic of Maldives,
Sultanate of Oman, Bahrain, UAE, US and UK. KIMS is an empanelled centre for
Australian/ Canadian Visa Medicals.
International patient Services
KIMS International Patient Relations offers its patients from overseas, world-class
treatment, personalized attention and a comfortable stay. Understanding the
importance of cultural differences and the uncertainties that go with them, KIMS
International Patient Care center ensures that the foreign nationals can sit
comfortably, away from the main reception crowds and they are assisted and
directed through KIMS for doctor's consults, lab, radiology, reports and even follow-
ups and appointments, etc to enable hassle-free procedures.
KIMS is equipped with all communication facilities, like telephone, fax, Internet and
telemedicine that afford easy access to patients across the globe. It puts at ease
the patient's anxiety relating to his/her travel and stay. A special team meets the
patient, the moment he/she lands at Thiruvananthapuram airport and ensures that
he/she reaches KIMS comfortably.
Air-conditioned Deluxe rooms or Suites are available with telephone, television, and
other essential amenities. Ultra modern, sophisticated, well-furnished designer
rooms on the Executive floor offer 5-star comfort and luxury to add to the exclusive
KIMS care and experience. The ambience in the rooms, hospitality of the staff and
the wonderful view all contribute to a fast recovery. All major credit cards are
accepted. We also have a currency exchange desk to convert foreign currency to
Indian rupees. Visa formalities, ticket booking and reconfirmation are handled. Once
the treatment phase gets completed and the patient's condition stabilizes, guided
tours in and around the city are arranged for the patients as well as those
accompanying them.
The foreign patient traffic is increasing very steadily for the past 5 years: from 752
foreign patients in 2003 to 2426 patients in 2004, 4649 patients in 2005, 19,275
international patients in 2006 and 27,734 foreign patients in 2007. The reasons
being, KIMS has:
World-class health care system and practices
Reliable reports
Proper maintenance of patient records
Five star facilities
Clean and serene atmosphere
Excellent treatment
Competitive rates
To prove its excellence, KIMS has been awarded the Health Tourism Award 2004-
2005 from the Government of Kerala, for earning maximum foreign exchange and
for attracting most number of patients from overseas. Most foreign patients hail
from our neighboring country, Maldives. But we do have a significant number of
patients from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Sultanate of Oman, Canada, USA, United Kingdom,
Germany, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Bahrain, Italy, Netherlands, Philippines,
Qatar, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland and Zambia
PATIENT CARE(2nd PIc)
Patients from countries the world over, make their way to KIMS KERALA seeking
world class, cost-effective healthcare. To offer vital services to patients far away
from their homes, friends and families, we set up an office for International Patient
Care.
Modern Medicine has opened its doors to the latest in technology. The traditional
skills of doctors and surgeons are enhanced with next generation equipment – from
diagnostic scans to scopes, miniaturised instruments to computer navigation.
KIMS KERALA has round the clock facilities for the following, all of which are
imperative for attending to emergency patients. Once within the campus, there is
absolutely no need to stir out for any of the essential medical assistance that
accompanies emergency treatment.
ICU/SURGERY/OT-4th pic
All these make ICU’s at KIMS KERALA the best in the world creating an
impressive track record of 0% post operative wound infection rate.
Operating Theatre
Patients from countries the world over, make their way to MIOT seeking world class, cost-effective
healthcare. To offer vital services to patients far away from their homes, friends and families, we set up an
office for International Patient Care.
While expert medical care is provided by our physicians, MIOT’s International Patient Care staffs provide
personalized attention and make international patients and their families feel comfortable during their stay
at MIOT. Our Manager and Coordinators speak many languages and assist patients with a variety of details
such as scheduling the appointments with our physician, receiving the patients from the airport, escorting
patients during the consultation with doctors and to procedures, requesting second medical opinions,
providing information about stay and other medical / non-medical services.
To register as a patient
The first step to becoming a patient at MIOT Hospitals is to contact our International Patient Care Services
Office. Our International Coordinators are fluent in many languages and can assist you in all aspects of your
care. It would be helpful if you could email us your needs along with your medical records
to or submit the same in theenquiry page for a second opinion with our physicians.
Once we know about you and your needs it will help us to expedite the process.
Food
An exclusive kitchen for International Patients – serves up meals that are tailored to their palate, as well as
suitable for their dietary requirements.
Guided Tours
By popular demand, the office also organizes guided tours around the city for patients and their attendants.
Prayer Room
Patients from the Middle East can make use of the Prayer Room, specially constructed for their use.
Post Treatment
MIOT Retreat is a deluxe nursing facility provided for patients at MIOT. The Retreat provides a peaceful,
soothing and infection free environment for “Patients to Recover after Surgery”. MIOT Retreat provides
the patients an ideal place to recuperate themselves during the post-op period. The lush green environment
surrounding the campus provides a healing environment for the patients and rejuvenates them.
AL HAKKIM SERVICES
• Foreign Exchange
Appointment Scheduling
Ayurveda
Cancer Care
Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Asia’s leading tertiary care hospital, is establishing a state-
of-the art cancer care facility – KIMS PinnacleComprehensive Cancer Center in association with a
reputed health care organization based in the United States. The facility aims to provide high-quality
cancer care including preventive, medical, surgical and radiation oncology by using latest technology and
treatment protocols. The key areas of cancer care will include:
Centre for Cancer Prevention
Early Cancer Detection Centre
Medical Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Surgical Oncology
Gynaec Oncology
Paediatric Oncology
Breast Centre
Cancer Education & Research
The medical oncology unit is already functional under the leadership of Dr. Jayaprakash Madhavan and
facilitates chemotherapy treatment.
The Oncology Center will be providing treatment with the State of the Art Radiation Oncology equipment,
Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy as per the latest developments and protocols in the United States.
Medical Oncology will be using the latest treatment according to national and international protocols.
In Radiation Oncology KIMS will have two Linear Accelerators with Image Guided External Irradiation,
Brachytherapy, Steriotactic Radiosurgery and Hypertherma. Breast Centre will provide screening for
early diagnosis using mammogram and ultrasound and will conduct programme for both medical
personnel as well as public awareness. The Gynaecological Oncology will focus on pap smears for
prevention and early diagnosis of cervical cancer as well as combined modality approach for the
treatment of cancer cervix, uterus and ovary.
These types of equipment are yet to be installed in any of the centers in Kerala. In addition, there will be
constant exchange and training programme of technology and medical personnel between KIMS Pinnacle
Comprehensive Cancer Centre and major Cancer Centers in USA.
Cardiac Surgery
KIMS Heart Care is the specialized centre that deals with diagnosis and treatment of congenital
heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiological
abnormalities. KIMS Heart Care has one of the largest, most experienced team of renowned cardiac
surgeons of international repute to deliver best surgical results to both adult and pediatric heart patients in
the country.
The centre is a leader in performing complicated heart surgeries. It is one of the leading centre to offer
Beating Heart Bypass Surgery with excellent results and long term follow up. The centre is well known
for heart valve repair procedures. Over the years, KIMS has emerged as the centre of excellence in
cardiac surgery.
Facilities Available
Cardiology
KIMS HEART CARE
KIMS Heart Care is the specialized centre that deals with diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart
defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiologic
abnormalities. KIMS Heart Care has one of the largest, most experienced team of cardiologists and
cardiac surgeons in the country. Over the years, KIMS has emerged as the centre of excellence in
cardiology and cardiac surgery.
Facilities Available
8 Senior Cardiologists
12 bedded intensive Cardiac Care Unit
2 modern Cath Labs
Emergency Angiogram and intervention within 15 minutes for heart attack patients
Invasive and Noninvasive Diagnostic Evaluation and Testing
Hassle-free packages for Angiogram and Angioplasty
Preventive Health Checkups
Follow up for discharged in-patients
Patient and Family Counselling
Diagnostic Services Offered
Non Invasive Cardiology
2D and 4D Echocardiography
TTE (Trans Thoracic Echocardiography)
TEE (Trans Esophageal Echocardiography)
Dobutamine Stress Echo
Holter Monitoring
TMT (Tread Mill Test)
24 hour ambulatory BP monitoring
24 hour mobile Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) equipment
Interventional Cardiology
Angiography – Coronary, Carotid, Peripheral, Renal
Angioplasty – Coronary (PTCA with or without stents), Carotid Peripheral, Renal
Pacemaker Implantation – Temporary/ Permanent
Treatment of Septal defects – ASD, VSD, PDA Device Closure, PDA Coil Closure
AICD (Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
CRT (Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy)
DSA (Digital Subtraction Angiography)
Electro Physiology Study (EPS)
Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA)
BMV (Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty)
BPV (Balloon Pulmonary Valvuloplasty)
Electro and cryo surgeries for warts, skin tags and other benign lesions
Microbermabrasion for acne scars and skin rejuvenation treatments
Chemical peeling for pigmentation
Advanced camuflage systems for cosmetically unacceptable patches
Ear piercing using caflon gun (virtually painless)
Iontophoresis for excessive sweating
Laser assisted hair removal
Pairing of corns
Comedone extraction for acne
Intralesional steroid injection for Alopecia Areta and others
Chemical cautery for warts and molluscum contagiosum
Emergency Medical Service
Major services
Management of acute medical, surgical, cardiac, paediatric, neonatal emergencies.
Care to all trauma victims including poly trauma following RTA's, fall or assault.
Acute burns& poisoning management
Disaster management
Well trained clinicians & nurses.
Ambulance service for patients
Family Medicine
Major services offered:
Executive preventive health check ups
School Health programs
Immunization Clinics
Travel Guidance
Camps
Pre employment check up for all new staff
Annual health check ups for all KIMS staff
Fertility Clinic
Special Features of KIMS FertilityCenter
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Major Services
Upper GI endoscopy
Diagnostic
Therapeutic
-ELV
-EST
-Glue injection
-Stenting
--Dialation
--Pneumatic
O.G Dialation
Lower GI endoscopy
Diagnostic
Therapeutic
-Polypectomy
-Stenting
ERCP
Diagnostic
Therapeutic
PEG
Laparoscopic surgical procedures
Major GI Resections
Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Liver Transplant Surgery
General Surgery
Major Services Offered
All head and neck surgeries particularly cancers of thyroid and parotid
Breast clinic with ultrasound and mammogram facilities to detect early breast cancer and surgery
including breast conservation and reconstruction
Painless surgical procedure for piles, fistulas, fissure and prolapse, including Stapler Haemorrhoidectomy
and Banding
Peripheral Vascular disease including Diabetic foot infections managed by Doppler, Angioplasty and
conservative surgery avoiding major Amputation
Varicose vein clinic and treatment including laser treatment
Repair of all Abdominal Hernias including Abdominoplasty
Pancreatitis
Pancreatic pseudocyst
Malignant neoplasms of the pancreas
Cystic neoplasms of the pancreas
Pancreatic islet cell tumors
Liver
Hepatic trauma
Metastatic neoplasms of the liver
Benign tumors and cysts of the liver
Portal hypertension (portasystemic shunts)
Holistic Medicine
The department offers
Psychotherapy
Behaviour Therapy
Counseling - Pre marital, marital, adolescent, family
Conflict resolution and emotional problem management of suicide attempters
Pre surgery anxiety management
Psychometric assessments - IQ, personality, memory, stress
Parental guidance on behvaviour modification, skill development, and personal growth of children with
behavioural problems or cognitive deficits.
Stress management
Holistic approach to stress disorders
Lifestyle corrections
Corporate training for personal growth, stress, management and time management
Internal Medicine
The department offers
Medical Intensive Care unit (15 bedded) with all modern facilities, open system run by internists with
excellent coordination of specialists.
Comprehensive diabetic care facilities with dietician and podiatric input.
Rheumatology Clinic.
Executive medical check ups (comprehensive assessment of health risks, preventive and promotive
health care).
Haematology Clinic.
Anticoagulation Clinic
Histopathology
Fetal pathology
Nephropathology
Hematopathology
Automated tissue processing and tissue tech-1 embedding system
Fluid cytology and FNAC
Biochemistry
Neurology
Major services offered:
16 channel Digital EEG machine
4-channel EMG machine for
a. Nerve Conduction Study
b. Electromyography
c. Visual evoked Potential (VEP) study
d. Brainstem auditory evoked potential (AEP) study
e. Somato-Sensory Evoked Potential (SSEP) study
f. Repetitive Nerve Stimulation (RNS) study for myasthenia gravis and other neuro muscular junction
disorders
* Video EEG
* Sleep lab-Polysomnography / CPAP titration
* Neuro-Intensive Care Unit (12 beds) , stroke unit
* Comprehensive neuro-rehabilitation for stroke and other paralysed patients
a. Physiotherapy
b. Occupational therapy
c. Rehabilitation
d. Swallowing therapy
Nephrology
Major Services Offered
State-of the -art Dialysis unit, with all modern facilities
Dialysis for patients with acute and chronic kidney disease and also for various drug toxicities
CRRT or critically ill patients in ICU
Active kidney transplant program (only living related)
Plasmapheresis using most modern equipments
Peritoneal dialysis
Nephrology OP on all week days.
Neurosurgery
Major Services Offered
Micro Neurosurgery for all intracranial and spinal tumours
Trans sphenoidal excision of pituitory tumours
Microvasular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia.
Surgery for intracranial aneurysms and AVMs.
Excision of acoustic neuromas and other CP angle meningiomas.
Surgery for congenital malformation including craniosynostosis, Chiari malformations, syringomyedia,
myelo meningocoeles, atlanto axial dislocation, basilar invagination.
Surgery for peripheral nerve entrapment.
Surgery for spinal canal stenosis, spondylolisthesis and intervertebral disc prolapse (including
microlumbar discectomy)
Cervical micro discectomy and instrumentation
Surgery for Neurotrauma (Head injury and spine injury).
Facilities for cerebral angiography and interventional neuro radiology, 1.5 tesla MRI and 3D CT Scan.
Operation Theatre, equipped with state of the art operating microscope, C arm image intensifier and
Midas Rex Pneumatic drill
The Department is staffed with efficient and dedicated dieticians in the areas of clinical nutrition,
nutritional assessment, nutrition education, nutrition counseling, and management of many nutrition-
related diseases and problems. The therapeutic diet is supplied to the inpatients according to their
requirements and this is done under the supervision of the dieticians. The Nutrition and Dietetics
Department at KIMS plays a pivotal role in making sure that nutritional care is an integral component of
patient care and offers the following services.
Obesity Clinic
The department runs an OBESITY CLINIC in association with Endocrinology & Holistic Departments.
Here the patients' BMI (Body Mass Index) is calculated and Body Fat mass of the patient is assessed by
bioimpedence. These findings will reveal the facts about whether a patient is normal or obese. Based on
the findings, obesity control measures are advised
Obesity Clinic
The department of Nutrition and Dietetics of KIMS, runs an OBESITY CLINIC in association with
Endocrinology & Holistic Departments. Here the patients' BMI (Body Mass Index) is calculated and Body
Fat mass of the patient is assessed by bioimpedence. These findings will reveal the facts about whether a
patient is normal or obese. Based on the findings our experts advice obesity regulation measures.
Opthalmology
Major Services
Fully equipped chair unit with slit lamps, auto- refractometer,
IOL Services with
-Conventional ECCE with IOL
-SICS with IOL
-Phaco emulsification with foldable & multifocal IOLs
Squini & Oculoplasty
Glaucoma services with Humphry’s Automated Perimetry
Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
-ROP screening & Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
Contact lenses clinic
Paediatric Surgery
Major Services Offered
Neonatal Surgery
Minimal Access Surgery – Paediatric laparoscopy
Paediatric Urology - Paediatric thoracoscopy
Thoracic surgery
Repair of cleft lip palate
Antenatal diagnosis & foetal therapy, upper & lower endoscopy.
Bronchoscopy, Oesophagoscopy
Fully supported by ventilatory facilities, blood bank with component separation, laboratory and imaging
services
Paediatrics
Paediatrics
Major Services Offered
Quality care from primary to tertiary level
Well equipped paediatric intensive care unit (12 beds)
Systematic and modern vaccination programme with perfect cold chain maintenance
Well baby check up including assessment of nutrition status and mental development
Management of short stature growth failure and endocrinology problems of children
Paediatric respiratory clinic and long term management of childhood asthma.
Paediatric gastroenterology services.
Paediatric cardiology services.
Paediatric Gastroenterology Service
All diagnostic and interventional procedures for children with diseases of the liver and gastrointestinal
system are available.
Paediatric gastroenterology clinics are conducted on all Fridays from 10 am - 4 pm.
Round the clock availability of consultation
In-house paediatric resident for all children attending emergency room.
Paediatric Nutrition Service
Physiotherapy
Functional training and treatment for the following conditions are offered:
Musculoskeletal / Orthopaedics
Neurological disorders
Cardio respiratory disorders
Critical care physiotherapy
Sports and fitness
Paediatrics
Geriatrics
Burns
Obstetrics and gynaecology
Physiotherapy is a health care profession that rehabilitates the patients by evaluating, planning and
implementing treatment to promote optimal health. Physiotherapists aim to relieve pain, improve the body
movement and function, maintain cardiopulmonary function, and limit disabilities resulting from injury or
disease and offers pre and post surgical care. Physiotherapists are also concerned with health promotion,
illness prevention and psychological and social well being of the individual starting from newborn to the
very aged. Various services include prescribing and implementing exercises, use of various electrical
modalities such as electrical stimulator, ultra sound and by using the physiological effects of heat and
cold, functional training, manual therapy and training of daily living activities. The department is equipped
with most modern diagnostic and treatment equipments and qualified physiotherapists from different
specialties.
Behaviour Medicine
Treatment offered for
Psychosomatic Disorders
Women's mental Health
Stress disorders
Anxiety & depressive disorders
Relationship disorders
Substance Abuse Psychiatry
Computerized Radiography
High resolution ultra-sound scanners for examination of all body regions.
Ultrasound scanners with provision for Colour Doppler imaging, ultrasound guided procedures and foetal
care.
Mammography
Mobile C-Arm & Mobile X-ray
Spiral CT scan offering whole body imaging with unique facilities for CT Angiogram, virtual bronchoscopy
and colonoscopy, high resolution CT of chest and temporal bone,3D reconstruction.
MRI (1.5 Tesla) - Modern high field - strength MRI system capable of whole body imaging, MR
angiography and MR spectroscopy.
Image- intensifier fluoroscopy for barium studies and guided procedures.
Cath lab with DSA facility for angiography and interventions.
Rheumatology
Major Services Offered
Complete clinical evaluation including antibody workup, tissue diagnosis and imaging
Initiation and follow up of patients with both non biologic and biologic disease modifying medications
Diagnostic and therapeutic joint aspiration and intra-articular injections.
Individualized physiotherapy
Surgical Gastroenterology
Thoracic Surgery
Major Services
Dedicated operation theatres
Well equipped and manned Intensive Care Unit
Pre-operative/Post-operative Counselling
Early mobilization
Urology
Major Services Offered
Laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures
Supported by well-equipped surgical intensive care unit(SICU)
Management of congenital problems like PUJ obstruction, obstructed megaureter and posterior urethral
valves etc
Early mobilization
Treatment for malignancies for kidney, ureter, bladder & prostrate
Treatment for Stone disease endoscopically by ureteroscopy, PCNL
Urethral stricture
Benign enlargement of postate and TURP
Open urology procedures
Urethroplasty
Diagnosis and treatment of electile dysfunction
Treatment for male infertility
Renal transplantation