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Cardiac & Major Surgery Correspondent
About
Arjun Nair is a science and medical journalist based in Bangalore who has spent the past decade reporting on cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, and minimally invasive procedures at Indian tertiary-care centres. A science graduate turned writer, he brings analytical rigour to complex surgical topics, translating clinical language into accessible, actionable guides for international patients. He has visited surgical suites at Narayana Health, Medanta, and AIIMS to understand first-hand what patients face before, during, and after major procedures. His cost breakdowns and hospital comparisons are among the most cited resources for medical tourists considering cardiac care in India.
How Indian hospitals handle surgical complications for foreign patients — ICU protocols, patient rights, insurance, and crisis support from your medical facilitator.
Complete guide to deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in India for international patients — how DBS works, conditions treated, step-by-step procedure, costs compared to the USA, leading Indian DBS centres, and follow-up programming.
A guide for African families considering craniofacial surgery in India for children — covering craniosynostosis, Apert syndrome, surgical approaches, costs, and recovery planning.
A comprehensive guide to urological surgeries in India for international patients — kidney stone removal (RIRS, PCNL), prostate procedures (TURP, HoLEP, robotic prostatectomy), costs, recovery timelines, and JCI/NABH accredited urology centres.
A complete guide to congenital heart defect surgery in India for international patients — ASD, VSD, TOF, complex CHD repair costs, paediatric cardiac surgery centres, and outcomes for children from Africa.
A guide to multi-organ transplant capabilities in India for international patients — simultaneous liver-kidney, heart-kidney, and pancreas-kidney transplants, eligibility criteria, leading centres, and outcomes.
A practical guide to laparoscopic appendectomy and hernia repair in India for international patients — costs, procedure types, same-day surgery options, hospital selection, and recovery timeline.
Complete guide to aortic aneurysm repair surgery in India for international patients — EVAR, open repair, TEVAR costs, hospital selection, and recovery planning.
A comprehensive guide for international patients on spinal cord injury treatment and rehabilitation in India — costs, surgical options, rehabilitation centres, stem cell therapy, and trip planning.
Heart valve replacement surgery in India costs $7,000–$22,000 in 2026 — up to 88% less than the US. Compare aortic, mitral, and TAVR prices at top accredited cardiac hospitals.
Complete guide to brain tumour surgery in India for international patients — craniotomy, Gamma Knife, neuroendoscopy costs, top hospitals, outcomes, and step-by-step journey.
India legally mandates emergency care for all patients regardless of nationality. Over 40,000 foreign patients received emergency treatment in 2024 alone.
Follow a composite case study of a Nigerian patient who travelled to India for triple bypass heart surgery — from initial diagnosis to full recovery at home. Every step, cost, and timeline documented.
Liver transplant success rates in India — 85–90% one-year survival. Compare top centres, costs, and what affects outcomes. Free case review.
Benefits of robotic surgery in India — precision, faster recovery, and fewer complications at 60% lower cost than Western hospitals. Free review.
Top cardiac surgery hospitals in Delhi — compare costs, accreditation, and success rates for bypass, valve, and heart surgery. Free consultation.
Is robotic surgery in India worth the cost in 2026? Outcomes, savings, and when to choose robotic vs conventional surgery. Free consultation.
Complete cost breakdown for heart bypass surgery in India — surgeon fees, hospital stay, ICU, and recovery costs. 60% savings vs the West.
Robotic surgery in India — da Vinci and Versius robotic procedures at 60% lower costs. Expert surgeons, JCI-accredited. Free case review.
Vascular surgery in India — expert treatment for aortic, peripheral, and venous conditions at 60% lower costs. Free case review.
Neuro and spine surgery in India — expert neurosurgeons, robotic procedures, 60% cost savings. Covers brain and spinal conditions. Free review.
Neurosurgery in India — expert brain and spine surgery at 60% lower costs. JCI-accredited centres, high success rates. Free case review.
Neurointerventional radiology in India — expert treatment for aneurysm, stroke, and AVM at 60% lower cost. JCI-accredited. Free case review.
Expert neurology in India — diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, Parkinson's, MS, and stroke at 60% lower costs. Free case review.
Non-invasive cardiology in India. Cardiac imaging, stress testing, prevention. Verified hospitals, experienced cardiologists, transparent costs.
Lung transplant in India — expert thoracic surgeons, JCI-accredited centres, 65% cost savings. Covers single and double transplants. Free review.
Interventional pulmonology in India — advanced bronchoscopy, airway stenting, and lung procedures at 60% lower costs. Free case review.
Interventional cardiology in India. Coronary stents, angioplasty, structural heart. Verified hospitals, experienced cardiologists, transparent costs.
Heart transplant in India — JCI-accredited centres, expert cardiac surgeons, and 60% cost savings. High success rates. Free case review.
Heart bypass surgery in India costs $4,000–$7,000 — 70% less than the USA. Full 2026 price guide by hospital tier. Free case review.
Expert electrophysiology in India — catheter ablation, device implantation, and arrhythmia management for African patients at 70-85% cost savings.
Expert adult CTVS in India. Cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery including CABG, valve surgery, aortic surgery. Free case review.
World-class anaesthesia in India — expert anaesthetists, advanced monitoring, affordable pain management. Get a free case review.
