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Why International Patients Trust MIOT

MIOT International is one of the India’s best medical tourism destinations for International patients seeking wellness and world class treatment at an affordable cost.

MIOT International is a 1000-bedded super specialty hospital that has patients coming in from over 130 countries. Founded 4 decades ago, MIOT offers 63 specialities, which are led by highly trained full-time medical specialists and supported by world-class diagnostic and treatment facilities.

Recognized both nationally and internationally, the hospital offers end to end care – diagnosis to treatment to rehabilitation, including emergency and critical care – all under one roof.

MIOT is the only Indian Hospital where all 3500 staff are full time. This means all your specialist doctors are in the hospital all day every day. They work together as a team.

MIOT is the only corporate entity where the owners stay on site. They take personal interest in your health care and usually either visit or monitor your progress on a daily basis.

The infection rate at MIOT Hospitals is 0.02% which is the lowest in India.

MIOT is a 6-time winner of the Govt. of India’s ‘Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) Award’ for maintaining quality care and global tourism, resulting in enhanced medical tourism.

Planning Your Visit

It is natural for anyone to have anxiety issues about going to a new country for medical treatment. But when it comes to MIOT which is the best hospital for international patients in India you can rest assured that you will feel at home. That’s because our patient coordinators, international patients services and medical tourism team have mastered the art of hospitality by reaching out to patients for the last 30 years. So they plan everything for you, right from your airport pickup to your stay and your treatment at the hospital.

But firstly, you’ll have to let us know your medical condition, and send supporting medical reports, if any, so our experts can evaluate them. Please don’t forget to share your contact details, so we can reach back to you with the opinion / diagnosis.

Next, if you are medically fit to travel and undergo the procedure / treatment, our representative will provide you with the estimated cost of the treatment. However, in case your treatment plan changes due to unavoidable circumstances, we will provide you with an updated estimate.

We can assure you that your journey will be seamless and hassle-free. We are here to assist you every step of the way.

Visa & Travel Assistance

After evaluating your medical condition, which if treatable / curable, our coordinators will contact you with the proposed treatment and its estimated cost, and advise you to proceed with your travel arrangements.

Once you have decided to undergo your treatment at MIOT International, please send us your confirmation along with your passport details (both yours and the attendant’s). We will then email you the ‘Visa Letter’, which you’ll have to submit at the Indian Embassy in your country or apply online, as per your convenience. MIOT Hospitals will help you facilitate the paperwork necessary for the Visa. However, the final grant of visa rests upon the embassy and its officials

The Indian Embassy in your country may ask you for documentation, such as proof of address, source of income to pay for medical expenditure, insurance papers, prescription and treatment plan, among others as part of your visa application. The visa fee levied will have to be borne by the individual. If the patient is travelling with a caregiver, the same procedure must be followed to secure a visa for the caregiver as well

Once your visa is cleared and the tickets are booked, please share your itinerary with us. We will arrange for our MIOT representative to receive you at the Chennai International Airport

Leave all your worries behind. You can be rest assured that we will be there to assist you with everything, including transportation, money exchange and obtaining a local sim card.

Upon landing in Chennai, be rest assured that we are there to assist you with everything, including transportation, money exchange and obtaining a local sim card.

Also, before you plan your trip, please check with your local GP regarding the required vaccination. Residents from certain endemic areas may require a Yellow Fever Certificate with a minimum 14-day prior validity.

Admission Procedure

At MIOT International, we provide end-to-end patient care services for international patients. Our dedicated patient coordinators will keep in touch with you throughout and help you with securing the admission procedure and planning your stay in MIOT.

Our International Patient Care services / Medical Tourism desk will notify you of the admission date, so you can plan your travel and hospitalization accordingly

For the best diagnosis, the specialists at MIOT may recommend you to take medical tests (such as laboratory studies, X-rays, CT, MRI, etc.) at the hospital

The team from our International Patients Care services provides language interpreters 24/7 to make you feel at ease and at home.

Accommodation & Facilities

At MIOT International, the patient’s visit and stay has been organized in such a manner that they are part of the healing process.

Airport pickup and drop will be taken care of by our international patients care patient coordinator, so that you don’t have to worry about travelling alone in a new city

Foreign exchange and sim card will be arranged to make your arrival hassle-free

The hospital rooms are designed to be spacious and welcome a lot of natural light and air. 24×7 Wi-Fi access will be provided

MIOT’s serene campus has a prayer room, which is filled with abundant peace and hope

There are two restaurants serving international cuisine. Tasty, yet healthy delicacies can be relished here

The hospital also houses an in-house salon

Hospital Stay

The whole MIOT family (including the doctors, nurses and medical staff) is committed to making your stay comfortable, safe and memorable. You will notice that the positivity-rich ambience and the compassion of our staff members play as much a vital role in your recovery, as the expertise of our specialists. Halal food is served. We will be able to provide any and all kind of international cuisine as per attendant’s choice at additional cost.

Discharge & Beyond

During your rehabilitation stage at MIOT, post your treatment procedure, our team of specialists will evaluate your health condition and decide if you are good to be discharged. If you are, then our medical staff will take you through the discharge instructions, which include the things you are permitted to do / restricted from doing, based on your treatment.

At MIOT, our doctors keep in touch with our patients through WhatsApp and Skype to check on their progress post-treatment. It also saves them from flying down to Chennai for regular check-ups. This just goes to show that we are committed to providing further assistance even after you have returned home.

Awards & Recognition

A hospital of many ‘firsts’

1st Hip Joint replacement surgery
40,000 successful joint replacements, a Landmark achievement by an Indian hospital through its “Joint For Life” programme
1st Kidney Transplant across blood groups
1st T- Replete Haplo Identical Bone Marrow Transplant(only needs a 50% matching donor)
1st to install True Beam STx (revolutionary Radiotherapy machine) in Asia Pacific

Most trusted hospital serving humanity in India

MIOT international is awarded as “Most trusted hospital serving humanity in India” by “The Global Hues” world meets media. The award is a reflection of our commitment in “Putting Patients First” over three decades. From being recognized for the “Quality of care” to being awarded for the “Trust we have built in serving mankind”. MIOT International has always been a pioneer in bringing world class technologies and adapting new innovations in the field of medicine.

FIEO Southern Region Export Excellence Award

MIOT International is a 7 time winner of FIEO Southern Region Export Excellence Award establishing the gold standard in excellence, reflecting the trust of people from 130 countries worldwide. FIEO Southern Region Export Excellence Awards is a widely recognised event, with an illustrious selection committee including senior officials from financial institutions, customs, state governments, the office of the DGFT, and the GST council.

Ranked as No 1 Orthopaedic Hospital in India

Ever since our inception, we have been on our toes, creating several innovations in orthopaedics and helping our patients enjoy a healthy and active life. Our efforts have been crowned with a prestigious ranking by Outlook Health! The survey was conducted by NEB Research across 1,650 hospitals in 12 cities that are major healthcare hubs.

Exemplary contribution in various specialties

Times Healthcare Achievers 2020 - MIOT International received awards for the exemplary contribution in Cardiology, Haematology, Haemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant and and Endocrinology specialties. This prestigious awards ceremony is held annually to recognise, highlight and celebrate the success stories of many pioneers and innovators in the state’s healthcare sector.

Exemplary contribution in various specialities.

Times Healthcare Achievers 2018 - MIOT International received awards for the exemplary contribution in Legends – Orthopaedics, Best Multispecialty Hospital Chennai, Best Hospital for Orthopaedics, Best Hospital for Gastro and Gastro surgery and Best Hospital for Nephrology.

Patient Testimonials

Mr. Rahul Nand

Fiji

I would like to thank the entire team of MIOT Hospital. The excellent care I received from the lovely staff. I deeply appreciate the fact that I had access to such a high-quality organization of professionals and facilities. Thank you all for the beautiful care you took of me from cancer treatment, chemo’s to discharge. You made my stay so comfortable with your kind and caring attention, I felt quite pampered! I appreciate the attention you gave me. It’s so hard to just sit and wait! Your conversations helped immensely.

Ms. Dienise Antha

Seychelles

They were very kind and treated us as your motto says “putting patients first “. I thank all of you. May God bless them all in their work. I thank the doctors,sisters,nurses and the other staff, they were very caring and understanding and showed devotion for their excellent work. They were very kind and treated us as your motto says “putting patients first “. I thank all of you. May God bless them all in their work.

Mr. Shaamil Floris

United Kingdom

I express my extreme gratitude for the most wonderful care I have ever experienced in my life.
I would also like to extend my thanks and gratitude to the wonderful staff. Became very fond of everyone. I have been praising and recommending MIOT International to family, friends and colleagues and will continue to do so well into the future. Once again, my extreme thanks, warmest regards.

Ms. Mili Lisiata

Tuvalu

One of the best hospital so far with varieties of specialised doctors who are supported by good and kind nurses with the best overall administrative management. The condition of the rooms are by far the best compared to some hotels I know, with good hygiene diet provided. The treatments and medications are extremely monitored and correctly diagnosed as compared to the hospitals we have by far visited. Everybody is always willing to lend a helping hand with smiling and happy faces. Overall, I would recommend that this is by far the best international hospital for all kinds of treatments.

Mrs. Carleen Jane Dahya

New Zealand

Thank you so much for giving me this wonderful experience and chance to live life as a skinny person. Everyone is so friendly and accommodating. Staff have all been wonderful and couldn’t have done more from specialists right down to the cleaning staff. I have enjoyed my experience here and have already recommended your services to people.

Mr. Maruthay Munusamy

Malaysia

We are very happy with Doctors, Nurses and and Management Staff. The services are excellent and we wish to become your representative in our country promoting MIOT in order more patients from our country get the benefits.

Mr. Santino Akot Abiem Aken

South Sudan

The hospital management, the doctors, nurses and all the people at the hospital who were involved in my treatment has done a tremendous job and I really applaud their professionalism and dedication. I want to thank you all for the way you have carried out my treatment procedures. I would highly appreciate if your management can consider opening MIOT Hospital in South Sudan. By the way, the hospital is clean and I am pleased with the overall treatment.

Mr. Mohan Babu

UAE

I thank MIOT Hospital for their kindness and support extended to our family. I hereby thank the management, PRO’s, Doctors, Nurses, Nannies and support staff for their tremendous effort and support to the Patient (Mother in law) who met with an accident. You have a great team of doctors and staff who are the pillars of the MIOT Hospital. Now she is recovering from the incident that had 4 surgeries due to the accident.

Mr. Wazedul Islam P

Bangladesh

My stay here is very enjoyable; I did not feel that I was ill. Best service to be continued like this and I desire so. Thank you. Best wishes to MIOT administrations. Joy Bangla! I am a freedom fighter of Bangladesh. It is a great honour to me that I took part in the struggle of independence with the help of the great India especially Mrs. Indira Gandhi in 1971.

Mr. Mohamed Hashim Elwagie

Sudan

We cannot thank you enough for the excellent care you have provided from the moment me and my father arrived to MIOT International. Doctors, nurses, and staff for your personal attention and professional services have played a vital role in my recovery. Words cannot describe how grateful I am for you. Thanks for all your support medical and emotional. Thank you for taking such great care of me and my father. Once again I would like to express my gratefulness towards your kindness and generosity.

Ms. Mary Abinala

Tanzania

Saying "thank you" seems so insufficient but I can find no words that truly express my feelings appropriately. I would like to take this opportunity to express to you my most heartfelt appreciation for your skills in addition to your compassion throughout this process. My appreciation also goes to Dr. Prithvi Mohandas, Director, Mrs. Mallika Mohandas, Chairman, Neurosurgeon Team and all Staff of MIOT Hospital for taking such good care of me.

Mr. Sangay Penjor

Bhutan

Thank you very much for changing my life and making our stay here at MIOT a very memorable one. My past 11 years of lower back pain is cured. I salute the Doctor with my full heart and thank him very much. I also want to thank each and every staffs of MIOT HOSPITAL.

Mr. Anthony Rodrigues

Australia

Keep up the good work, Care, attention and a kind word to a sick patient is like another form of medication. I would like to thank all the staff for all the good work and attention that was given to my sister Patricia Celine Rodrigues in the month of August. A special thanks to the Ward Sisters, Junior Nursing Staff and the support staff for the excellent care and attention rendered to my sister. Care, attention and a kind word to a sick patient is like another form of medication that help patients recover, as it is known in the hospitals over here a bit of TLC (Tender Loving Care).

Mr. Vollrath Von Randow

Germany

I am amazed that how big the hospital is and how clean and hygienic it is. I am amazed that how big the hospital is and how clean and hygienic it is. Since I know Prof Dr. P.V.A. Mohandas very well, I know that I will be in good and safe hands and I was surprised about all the investigations they did and found quickly the reason for my problem – kidney stones. Over and above, they also found that I have severe heart problem, which I was unaware. I can only praise this hospital not only for Indians and in particular, for us – foreigners. Today, I feel happy and I am being discharged. I once again give sincere thanks to the Doctor’s, Surgeons, Nurses and other staffs of MIOT.

Ms. Bayartsetseg Battulga

Mongolia

The doctors are very professional, honest, helpful and extremely knowledgeable. Thanks to all at MIOT for making our experience a memorable one. The doctors are very professional, honest, helpful and extremely knowledgeable. The nurses are so nice and understanding. They went out of their way to make us feel at home. The chef personally came to ask if we liked the food which was very nice. We will definitely be back if the need arises again. We will also refer our friends here. Thanks again to all the staff!

Mr. Philip Malel

Kenya

I would like to thank the entire fraternity of MIOT International Hospital for giving me another “LIFE”
My Son had a Brain Malformation surgery and care in 2013 and 2014. He is doing well. I also thank Prof. PVA Mohandas who had time to discuss with me and provided a lot of assistance.

Mr. Mitondo Djamba Loick

Congo

I appreciate the MD and I am very happy and thankful for the same. We were here earlier and we received the same excellent treatment. All the doctors, nurses, cleaning staff were on time, did their jobs well and their work seem to be coming from their hearts. They are passionate about their work. The treatment in MIOT is excellent.

FAQ

How to get treatment opinion and the estimated cost?

We will need to assess the patient’s case history / current medical reports / scans and details of previous treatment and existing treatment for our team of doctors to evaluate. Upon finalising the right treatment plan, we’ll share the estimated treatment cost with the patient.
Do you provide a visa invitation letter?

Yes, our overseas executives will assist you with providing the visa assistance letter. To initiate the process, we would request the patient and attendant(s) passport details. Once we receive the same, we will send you the visa invitation letter, addressing it to your embassy.
What are the modes of payments?

Cash or debit / credit card. Payment can be made at the time of admission. It can also be transferred to the hospital account via net banking
Do you assist with travel (Airport Pick up)?

Yes, we provide complementary airport pick up / drop service for international patients. We organize the pick up upon receiving the patient’s travel itinerary.
Do you also help with planning the stay?

We have a tie-up with hotels / guest houses / service apartments in the vicinity of the hospital for our international patients. We share the list of the same with our patients well in advance. They can book the guest house / hotel room / service apartment directly or let us know, so that we could do the same on their behalf.
Please Note:

Appointments are fixed as per the availability of the doctors
We advise you to get a confirmation of your appointment on call, email or message from our international patient coordinators (Medical tourism team) and then plan your visit to India
OPD is open from Monday to Saturday, between 9:00 am & 5:00 pm (Indian Standard Time)
OPD is closed on Sundays

International Patient Care