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Total Knee Replacement
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
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27, 1st avenue, Besant nagar
Chennai 600090, India
Mobile: 91 9176640002 & 92821 65002
My USA number- +1 402 201 2140
 
Chettinad Hospital
Tamil Nadu 603 103, India
T.+91 44  47411000
F. +91  44 4741 1011
 
Email:drvenkat@kneeindia.com
 
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About the City
Chennai is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu and is India's fourth largest metropolitan city. Popularly known as "Gateway to South India"...
Hotels in Chennai

There are lots of hotels in and around Chennai city for visitors to stay ranging from Five Star ..

 
 
 
 
 

Are you seeking a knee replacement abroad?

International patients at MJRC

We have performed total and partial knee joint replacements for Indian & international  patients. In comparison to the US you will get up to 90 % savings on a knee joint replacement at our center.

You can get a free opinion or a quote. E mail us -drvenkat@kneeindia.com.

Formalities- Overseas patients traveling to India will need a visa which is issued by the Indian embassy or High commission in your country. A tourist or medical visa is easy to obtain for which a letter from your doctor may be needed. Just ask and we shall e mail or FAX one to you at the earliest. To obtain an Indian visa see www.travisa.com

Arrival                                                                                                                                  

We give international patients special consideration. Free airport pickup & drop facility is provided. A dedicated concierge ( for a small fee) will arrange airport reception, hotel and hospital transfers, local and regional sight seeing and currency exchange. After your arrival, you will be taken either to the hospital or a hotel according to your plan. On arrival in the hospital, you will be admitted under the consultant you have chosen. A customer service representative in the hospital will coordinate all your doctors appointments & travel requirements.

Hospital facilities & expertise at your service

The hospital has the latest diagnostic facilities permitting a rapid diagnosis. There is no waiting time for surgery after your arrival in India.

World class facilities

The most cost conscious overseas patient will find excellent value for money. A choice of rooms is available. Each air- conditioned private room has a wash area, LCD television, room service, laundry, attendant's couch & bed. You can see a video of the hospital here.

Our surgeon has pioneered several orthopedic procedures like

 
Painless joint replacement surgery
Flexible Knee replacement (Hi flex TKR)
Woman knee replacement

Ceramic Oxinium knee replacement with Genesis & Journey prostheses.

Oxford knee replacement
Proxima hip replacement
Oxinium knee
Minimally invasive surgery

Cost includes

 
Internal transfer by car to and from the hospital from Chennai international airport on arrival/departure
Initial consultation for a straight forward case without co morbidities
Stay in a single room for 6-7 nights. One person can stay in the same room at no extra cost.
Cost of standard implant. If you want any special requirements or extra components are required during your surgery, the actual costs will be charged.
Fees of surgeon, anesthesiologist and assistants.
Duty doctor's & nursing charges.
  Theatre charges
  Standard medication for regional anesthesia
  Physiotherapy
  Consumables & routine medications related to the surgery
  Post op Procedure related investigation like x ray and blood test
  A guest relation & international patients officer will work closely with you to facilitate your stay.
  A dietitian will advice and provide your dietary requirements daily from a range of Indian & international menus.
  A comprehensive discharge summary given prior to discharge.
  Follow up consultation with your surgeon by e mail.
  A video recording of your procedure can be provided on request at extra cost.
  Travel & tourism advice and coordination for extended stay.

Cost excludes

 
Pre Op consultation with other specialist for patient with co morbidities or illnesses.
Pre op investigations
Blood transfusions post op
Prolonged pain control management
Stay in excess of 7 nights
Medications and treatment for pre- existing or non- procedure related conditions
  Guest meals, phone calls, in room soft drinks, extra food, room services
  Laundry services
 Your eligibility to be accommodated in any package can be determined only after a pre op assessment by the surgeon and the anesthetist. The package price estimate is based on a routine case proceeding without complications.
If any complication occurs, you will have to pay actual costs. You will be informed in advance to procure more funds. Individual conditions can make the procedure more complicated and costly. GA if administered will be charged extra.
Doctor's fees, hospital bills, implant costs are to be settled separately.

If the patient desires up gradation of accommodation or extended stay, services rendered will be billed additionally. Professional fees will rise commensurately.

The above prices apply to patients settling their bill in Indian rupees at the hospital directly. Prices in foreign currency depend on exchange rates.

We ensure that no stone remains unturned to ensure a speedy recovery after your surgery.

Payment options

We accept all major credit cards, local check or cash.
In case your trip has been arranged through our Health tourism affiliate in your country, you can make an advance payment to them with our consent.
You will receive an itemized bill for the services provided to you.
Holiday see video
During your stay in Chennai, we can arrange a short holiday at a destination of your choice. Local sight seeing and shopping trips are also organized at short notice.
Departure
The hospital can make arrangements to drop you off at the airport after your treatment and holiday.
We at the knee surgery centre believe in providing utmost patient comfort and care.
Contact us- E mail drvenkat@kneeindia.com
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