Healthcare in Mumbai
Mumbai is a growing site for medical tourism and consequently there are top notch healthcare options available to expats. Hospitals in Mumbai are either private or public, though expats will only want to receive care at private facilities.
Public hospitals and clinics vary widely but are not consistently aligned with international standards. Private clinics are excellent, and many are part of international business groups or are linked to overseas Universities, such as Harvard Medical School at Wockard.
Pharmacies, many of which operate 24 hours, are numerous and sell most over-the-counter drugs. Many prescription medications are available without prescription.
In the way of medical tourism operations can be done cheaply and most hospital staff speaks English. Despite the relatively cheap price of medical care, it is still important to have medical insurance as an expat.
Bombay Hospital
Tel: (022) 2067 676
http://www.bombayhospital.com
Wockhardt Heart Hospital
Tel: (022) 6680 4444
www.wockhardthospitals.com
Public hospitals and clinics vary widely but are not consistently aligned with international standards. Private clinics are excellent, and many are part of international business groups or are linked to overseas Universities, such as Harvard Medical School at Wockard.
Pharmacies, many of which operate 24 hours, are numerous and sell most over-the-counter drugs. Many prescription medications are available without prescription.
In the way of medical tourism operations can be done cheaply and most hospital staff speaks English. Despite the relatively cheap price of medical care, it is still important to have medical insurance as an expat.
Recommended hospitals in Mumbai
Bombay Hospital
Tel: (022) 2067 676
http://www.bombayhospital.com
Wockhardt Heart Hospital
Tel: (022) 6680 4444
www.wockhardthospitals.com
