Why patients from the United Kingdom choose India for treatment
For most British patients, the decision is about time before it is about money. An elective operation that means a long wait on an NHS list, or a private quote that runs into five figures, becomes a scheduled date a few weeks away and a fraction of the cost.
It also covers the treatments the NHS was never going to fund: most cosmetic surgery, dental implants and full-mouth work, IVF cycles beyond what your area provides, and bariatric surgery for patients who fall outside the local threshold.
India runs these procedures at high volume, in accredited hospitals, using the same implant brands and drug protocols as private hospitals in the UK. Arodya coordinates the journey: we review your reports, present verified surgeon and hospital options, obtain hospital-confirmed costs before you commit to travelling, and give you one named coordinator throughout. The service is free for patients. Hospitals pay us, you never do.
8-9h
Direct London flights to Delhi and Mumbai
60-80%
Below typical UK private fees
2-3 weeks
Typical wait for a scheduled surgery date
What British patients travel for
Hip and knee replacement
The most common enquiry we receive from the UK. Same implant brands used in British private hospitals, with a date measured in weeks.
Dental implants and full-mouth restoration
Access to NHS dentistry has become difficult in much of the country, and implants were never covered. A full arch in India costs a fraction of a UK private quote.
Cosmetic and plastic surgery
Self-funded at home in almost every case. Rhinoplasty, breast surgery, body contouring and hair restoration.
IVF and bariatric surgery
For patients beyond their funded IVF cycles, or outside the local threshold for weight-loss surgery.
What treatment costs in India
Each figure is an indicative package range covering the surgery, the surgeon, anaesthesia, the hospital stay and medications. Your quote is confirmed by the hospital in writing once a surgeon has reviewed your reports, and it does not move afterwards.
| Treatment | Indicative cost in India (USD) |
|---|---|
| Total knee replacement | 5,500 - 8,000 |
| Total hip replacement | 6,000 - 9,000 |
| Rhinoplasty | 2,300 - 3,000 |
| Dental implant, per tooth | 400 - 900 |
| Bariatric surgery | 5,500 - 8,500 |
| IVF cycle | 2,200 - 4,400 |
Flights, accommodation and the visa fee sit outside these figures. We tell you what to budget for those before you book anything.
Your medical visa, step by step
Send your reports
Upload your scans, letters or X-rays. A specialist reviews them and tells you what is realistic before you spend anything.
Get surgeon options
We come back with named surgeons, their hospitals and credentials, and hospital-confirmed costs for each.
Receive the hospital invitation letter
Once you have chosen, the hospital issues the invitation letter your visa application needs.
Apply for the e-Medical Visa
British passport holders apply online. The medical visa also covers accompanying attendants.
Travel and treatment
We meet you at the airport, arrange accommodation near the hospital, and stay with you through surgery, recovery and the flight home.
What happens when you get home
The question British patients ask most, and rightly. Your surgeon sets the date you are cleared to fly, confirmed at your final check rather than guessed in advance. You return with operative notes, imaging and a discharge summary written so your GP or an NHS consultant can act on them, and your surgeon stays reachable for video follow-up. If you have private cover, those records are the ones your insurer will ask for.
Start with a free case review
Send your reports and tell us what you are considering. You will get surgeon options and confirmed costs, with no obligation to travel.
