For the last several years I had extreme pain in my knees and was getting worse every day. My local doctor advised me that I should undergo a total knee replacement. I did not have insurance coverage and found out that the out of pocket costs of bilateral knee surgery in USA was way beyond our budget... A family friend suggested me to discuss with her neighbor who had traveled out of the country for her treatment. After searching for any information regarding overseas hospitals, I came across the website of SurgeryPlanet.�
I contacted Surgery Planet by email and within a few hours itself Mr. Tim from Surgery Planet called me with complete details of all the hospitals that can provide me the service along with comparative costs from different locations and the details of surgeons that were available for my surgery. My case manager from SurgeryPlanet, Ms. Vivette spoke to me over phone and was very informative, helpful and kind. After a thorough research of the materials provided to me by SurgeryPlanet, I discussed my medical issues with a three surgeons in hospitals in India. Vivette arranged the calls and connected me to the surgeons. The entire process was arranged by SurgeryPlanet Free of cost. The doctors and surgeons I spoke with had excellent qualifications, and experience. Once I decided on the surgeon of my choice SurgeryPlanet arranged the entire Medical Travel package with complete attention to the smallest detail, including the hospital bookings and travel tickets, at a very low cost. They also assisted me to arrange for passports and Visa.
I didn’t realize that there were so many arrangements to be made for this trip, but, with SurgeryPlanet's guidance and help, within a month I was off to India. I was received at the airport and was taken to the hospital. The hospital room itself was a pleasant surprise. It was better than any hotel room I have seen, an automated reclining bed, cable TV, Internet and a full bathroom and Kitchenette.
I consulted with the surgeon and basic medical test the very next day. The facility was quite impressive, very clean and patient friendly. I met the surgeon with whom I had discussed and consulted with him in detail and reviewed my reports. He explained the process in detail and was very informative and friendly and the surgery date was finalized.
My surgery went of great. The doctors and nurses were extremely helpful and made sure I always had someone for any assistance at all time. The treatment and care that I got was beyond expectations.
After a week I was checked into an excellent Guest house facility near the hospital, Surgery Planet had made arrangements for a medical nurse who could assist me while I was in my rehab and to accompany me to the hospital to get my stitches removed. The doctors examined me a few times after surgery and certified that I was fit to travel within a week. All arrangements were done so well, that I never felt as if I was in a distant land. After my surgery, within two weeks I was able to get back normal daily life activities with little or no pain.
It is almost a month after my return and I am quite independent and pain free. I was advised by my surgeon not to drive for another 4 to six weeks. My experience with SurgeryPlanet and the hospital was a blessing. I am ever grateful for their wonderful service and kindness. Thank you for the excellent services and helping me save myself from medical bill bankruptcy.
