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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.
Stroke rehabilitation outcomes in India's top centres now match Western standards at a fraction of the cost. Complete guide for African stroke patients on rehabilitation options.
Comprehensive guide to Parkinson's disease treatment in India - DBS surgery from ₹8 lakh, levodopa access, AIIMS movement disorders programme, and international patient support.
Comprehensive guide to penile implant (IPP) surgery in India for erectile dysfunction - inflatable vs malleable implants, diabetes and post-prostatectomy ED, costs from USD 5,000.
Guide to bone cancer treatment in India - osteosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma, limb-salvage surgery versus amputation, costs, and survival rates for international patients.
India offers sofosbuvir-based Hepatitis C cure at USD 200 versus USD 85,000 in the USA. Complete guide to HBV and HCV treatment, DAA costs, and success rates for international patients.
India achieves 95%+ cure rates for seminoma testicular cancer. This guide covers orchiectomy, BEP chemotherapy, RPLND, staging, costs, and what international patients should expect.
Lymphoma treatment in India - RCHOP, ICE, ABVD protocols, CAR-T eligibility, PET-CT monitoring, and costs vs USA for African international patients.
How AI-assisted radiology and digital pathology in Indian hospitals change what African patients get out of a scan or biopsy.
India is pioneering 3D-printed titanium and PEEK custom implants for complex orthopaedic cases. Learn about availability, costs, and how African patients benefit from this technology in 2026.
India now has proton therapy centres treating paediatric tumours and prostate cancer. What a course costs, where it is available and who qualifies.
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.
Neurointerventional radiology in India - expert treatment for aneurysm, stroke, and AVM at 60% lower cost. JCI-accredited. Free case review.
Anaesthesia in Indian hospitals: ASA monitoring standards, the same drug protocols used in the West, and what pain management costs.
