Knee Replacement in Chandigarh

Chandigarh is a Union Territory in North India, known as the 'City Beautiful.^[1] Want to know how you can plan your medical trip there? Read this article for more information!

Why Get Knee Replacement Surgery in Chandigarh, India?

Every year thousands of health tourists visit Chandigarh to avail quality medicare.^[2]

Affordability

• Low Treatment Cost - Knee replacement in the US can cost $30,000, compared to $12,000 in India.^[3]
• Lower Medications Cost - There is no import duty.^[4]
• Lower Non-medical Expense - Cost of living in Chandigarh is 72-79% less expensive than in the USA^[5] and Canada^[6]

Quality

• High-quality knee prosthesis^[7]
  Round-the-clock personal care and services
• State-of-the-art medical facilities and innovative healthcare technologies^[8]
• Highly trained, skilled, and qualified doctors from India and abroad^[9]

Availability

• Low-cost airlines and affordable air travel^[10]
• Medical Visa for the benefit of medical tourists
• Quick and immediate treatment with zero waiting time^[11]
• Easy and friendly access to healthcare professionals
• A large pool of English-speaking doctors and healthcare professionals

Moreover, it can be a perfect destination for a vacation also. Some of the reasons include:

So, you get a perfect holiday in a serene city and avail low-cost knee replacement surgery! Let's now have a detailed look at the price of surgery.

Cost of Knee-Replacement Surgery in Chandigarh

The cost of knee replacement ranges between $3,500 and $14,000 in Chandigarh. On average, the price in 2021 is $8,750 at a reputed orthopedic hospital.

It is an all-inclusive package that covers:

Here is a cost table to compare the cost of knee replacement in India with the U.S. and Canada.

*Prices are case-dependent.

According to the table, knee replacement surgery in India is 75% cheaper than in the U.S. Hence, by getting your knee replaced in Chandigarh, you can get the treatment for about 30% of the price quoted back home.

However, the cost depends on various factors, including:

• Whether you are uninsured or underinsured
• Type of knee replacement you need, partial or total knee replacement
• The doctor and hospital you choose for your surgery (average cost remains the same with MTC)

We provide you with all the assistance required to plan your knee replacement trip to Chandigarh.

Our prime focus is to provide you with the highest level of patient safety, aftercare, and stress-free medical trips.

What is Knee Replacement Surgery?

With wear and tear or due to arthritis, the knee joint can become damaged and painful. And the afflicted person fails to perform simple activities of daily life like walking.

When such a condition occurs, the knee joint has to be replaced with an implant. This process is known as knee replacement surgery or knee arthroplasty.

It is divided into two different categories: total knee replacement and partial knee replacement.

You may also come across the terms unilateral or bilateral knee surgery. These suggest if the patient is having one (Unilateral) or both (Bilateral) knees replaced.

Top Knee Surgeons in Chandigarh

There are many qualified and experienced orthopedic doctors in Chandigarh. Moreover, you can find such experts in neighboring cities like Zirakpur, Mohali, and Panchkula too.

Amongst the top surgeons there, our patients have had a great experience with the following:

Dr. Anil Arora

33+ years

DNB, MS

Expertise

Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon

Education

National Board of Examinations and Dr. SN Medical College, Jodhpur

• Performed 12000+ joint replacement surgeries
• President of Delhi Orthopaedic Association
• Commonwealth Fellow Joint Replacement Surgery (London, UK)
• Most Trusted Knee & Hip Replacement Surgeon of The Year” by Topnotch Foundation, March 2022.
• Member of Computer Assisted Navigated Total Knee Replacement and Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association

Dr. J. Maheswari

30+ years

M.B.B.S., MS Ortho

Expertise

Knee & Shoulder Replacement

Education

AIIMS, New Delhi

• Performed over 5000 knee replacements.
• Guest speaker to national and international conference
• Published text book 'Essential Orthopedics'
• Performed first reverse shoulder replacement in North India
• Fleeted President of Shoulder Society of India

Dr. H.N. Bajaj

25+ years

MS

Expertise

Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement

Education

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

• Member of Association of Spine Surgeons of India
• Member of Delhi Orthopaedic Association
• Awarded with Chairman Award for outstanding services - 2011
• Numerous articles published in National and International journals

Dr. Vikas Gupta

30+ years

M.B.B.S, MS

Expertise

Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement

Education

AIIMS, New Delhi

• Worked as a Research Officer in the Department of Science and technology project “Influence of load and motion on the pathophysiology of articular cartilage in relation to osteoarthritis” at I.I.T. Delhi

Best Orthopedic Hospital in Chandigarh

There are many knee replacement hospitals in Chandigarh & Punjab. MTC recommended hospitals behold the highest level of effectiveness and success rate. The most reputed hospital is:

Max Hospital, Mohali

4.3 (5173 Verified Reviews)

Chandigarh Rd, near Civil Hospital, Phase 6, Sector 56, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160055Punjab, India

Max Super Speciality Hospital in Mohali offers extensive medical services, including Neurosciences, Cardiac Sciences, Cancer Care, and Orthopaedics.

With 200+ beds, advanced facilities like MICU, SICU, CCU, and 8 high-end OTs, it provides top-notch care.

Guided by 80+ doctors and 350 nurses, it's NABH accredited with NABL labs, ensuring high standards in healthcare across 26 specialties.

• NABL Accredited
• NABH Accredited

• JCI Certified

Procedures Offered :

Bariatric, Orthopedic, Neuro & Spine, Cosmetic, & More

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• It is among the best orthopedic hospitals in Mohali & Chandigarh for low-cost knee replacement.
• It provides comprehensive and quality care to all patients.

Medical Tourism in Chandigarh, India

Visiting Chandigarh is like taking a plunge in nature's splendor in the city itself. Here there is much to explore and experience while you are on your medical trip.

Places to See

The city has a long list of tourist attractions. It includes the Museum of Evolution of Life, Capitol Complex, Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, International Doll Museum, and Mohali Cricket Stadium.

World-Class Architectures

The city is known to have some of the masterpieces in architecture. From roads and buildings to industries and landscaping, every structure has its distinctive beauty.

Green Space

Chandigarh is designed to promote personal care of the human body and spirit. It has many gardens and green spaces, including Rose Garden, Leisure Valley, Fitness Trail, and Garden of Fragrance.

Shopping

You can put your heart at ease with all the colorful and beautiful varieties of shopping objects. You can buy Phulkari, Pashmina shawls, handlooms, artifacts, Punjabi dupattas & juttis, and woolen garments.

How to Reach Chandigarh

• Chandigarh Airport (IXC) is a domestic airport well-connected to major Indian cities.
• It does not serve international flights from global destinations like the USA and Canada.
• The best way to reach Chandigarh is to travel to New Delhi.
• From New Delhi, you can get a flight, train, or bus to Chandigarh.

There are many non-stop flights connecting New Delhi to major international cities.

Major airlines serving these popular flying routes are Jet Airways, Air India, United Airlines, British Airways, and Delta Airlines.

Where to Stay in Chandigarh?

You could stay at CITCO Hotels (www.citcochandigarh.com) — they comprise a list of luxury hotels & lodges in and around Chandigarh.

CITCO, Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation Limited, is a government entity that promotes tourism in the region.

How to Get Around Chandigarh?

The city has an exceptional bus service for tourists, the double-decker tourist coach. You can use it to hop on & hop off wherever you want in the town.

It is run by Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU). However, the bus service works best before the surgery, not after.

Double-decker Tourist Coach

Post-surgery, you can use the cab services (Uber and Ola) to be safer for patients. Traveling short distances through cycle rickshaws and auto-rickshaws will also be a unique experience.

You can even try that during your medical trip to Chandigarh.

Chandigarh Knee Hospitals Payment Options

Wondering what the payment options in the orthopedic hospitals of Chandigarh are?

Multiple! Yes, you can make payments through various modes: Cash, Master & Visa Card, Money Orders, Debit Card, Cheques, Diners Club Card, and Travellers Check.

So, ease down and stay calm when visiting India for your surgery. Just place yourself faithfully in the hands of experienced, internationally-trained, and English-speaking surgeons.

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