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Surgical Specialties & Women's Health Writer
About
Ananya Krishnan is a health and lifestyle writer with a focus on surgical specialties, women's health, paediatric care, and reconstructive medicine. Based in Kochi, she has built a reputation for thorough, compassionate writing that treats international patients as informed adults capable of making complex healthcare decisions. Ananya works closely with hospital international patient desks and patient families to verify the accuracy of her procedural guides. Her articles on orthopaedic surgery, spine surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and paediatric care are widely read by patients from the Gulf and African countries planning treatment in India.
Total ankle replacement in India for international patients — costs, implant types, recovery timeline, and top orthopaedic centres. Free case review.
Current legal status of surrogacy in India under the Surrogacy Regulation Act 2021 — who is eligible, why foreign couples are not permitted, common misconceptions, and alternative fertility options like IVF and donor eggs available to international patients.
A comprehensive guide to cosmetic and plastic surgery in India for international patients — rhinoplasty, facelift, liposuction, breast augmentation, and reconstructive procedures; costs, safety, hospital selection, and recovery.
A comprehensive guide to thyroid surgery in India for international patients — total and partial thyroidectomy costs, minimally invasive options, cancer staging, hospital selection, and recovery.
A practical guide to ACL and PCL knee ligament reconstruction surgery in India for international patients — arthroscopic techniques, graft options, costs, recovery, physiotherapy, and return-to-sport timeline.
A practical guide to knee arthroscopy surgery in India for international patients — meniscus repair, ACL reconstruction, chondroplasty costs, same-day surgery, recovery timeline, and physiotherapy.
A comprehensive guide to cataract surgery in India for elderly international patients — phacoemulsification costs, lens types (monofocal, multifocal, toric), hospital selection, and what to expect before and after surgery.
Complete guide to scoliosis surgery in India for international patients — spinal fusion, growing rod surgery for children, costs, Cobb angle thresholds, hospital selection, and recovery timeline.
A complete guide for African families considering cleft lip and palate repair in India — covering procedure details, hospital costs, recovery, and how to plan the trip.
Cochlear implant surgery in India costs $12,000–$20,000 — 65–75% less than the USA. Complete 2026 guide to brands, hospitals, candidacy, and what to expect.
Everything international patients need to know about laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) in India — costs, procedure, recovery, top hospitals, and how to plan your trip.
Complete cost guide for dental implants in India for foreign patients — single implant $500–$900, All-on-4 from $3,000 per arch, implant brands, top clinics, and full treatment timeline for 2026.
Complete guide to shoulder replacement surgery in India for international patients — costs, hospitals, recovery, and why India is a top destination.
Complete guide to cornea transplant surgery in India for international patients — procedure types, cost breakdown, success rates, top hospitals, and step-by-step planning for African patients in 2026.
Complete guide to hip replacement surgery costs in India for international patients in 2026 — what's included, top hospitals, recovery timeline, and how to plan your trip.
Paediatric heart surgery in India — expert congenital cardiac surgeons, 60% cost savings, high success rates. Free case review.
Paediatric medical care in India — expert children's hospitals, 60% cost savings, and specialised paediatric teams. Free case review.
Hip and knee replacement in India in 2026 — costs, hospital quality, recovery time, and top centres. 60% savings vs the USA. Free review.
Minimally invasive spine surgery in India in 2026 — costs, recovery, top centres, and when it's the right choice. Free case review.
IVF treatment in India in 2026 — success rates up to 55%, costs 60% lower than Western clinics. Compare top fertility centres. Free guidance.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery in India — expert surgeons, 60% cost savings. Covers burns, cleft, breast, and trauma reconstruction.
Orthopaedic surgery in India — joint replacement, spine surgery, and trauma care at 60% lower costs. Expert surgeons. Free case review.
Obstetrics and gynaecology in India — expert maternity care, high-risk pregnancy, and gynaecology surgery at affordable costs. Free review.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery in India — jaw surgery, facial reconstruction, and dental implants at affordable costs. Free consultation.
Orthodontics in India — braces, clear aligners, and dental correction at 60% lower cost. Expert orthodontists. Free consultation.
Expert ophthalmology in India — LASIK, cataract surgery, retinal treatment, and corneal transplants at 60% lower costs. Free consultation.
Metabolic surgery in India — bariatric and weight-loss surgery at 60% lower costs. Expert surgeons, high success rates. Free case review.
Top IVF centres in India — high success rates, affordable costs, and expert fertility specialists. 60% savings vs the West. Free consultation.
Minimal access surgery in India — laparoscopic and keyhole procedures by expert surgeons. 60% cost savings, faster recovery. Free case review.
General surgery in India — expert surgical care at 60% lower cost than Western hospitals. JCI-accredited centres. Free case review.
ENT treatment in India — ear, nose, and throat surgery by expert specialists at affordable costs. Cochlear implants, sinus surgery, and more.
Laparoscopic surgery in India — minimally invasive procedures by expert surgeons at 60% lower costs. Faster recovery. Free case review.
Endocrine surgery in India — expert thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal surgery at 60% lower costs. JCI-accredited hospitals. Free case review.
Breast and endocrine surgery in India — expert surgeons, JCI-accredited hospitals, 60% lower costs. Covers mastectomy, thyroidectomy, and more.
Dental treatment in India — implants, veneers, orthodontics, and oral surgery at 60–80% lower cost. Expert dentists. Free consultation.
Best skin hospitals in India — expert dermatology, advanced treatments for vitiligo, psoriasis, and skin cancer. Affordable costs. Free consultation.
Bowel transplant in India — world-class intestinal surgery at 60–80% lower cost than Western hospitals. JCI-accredited centres. Free case review.
