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Herniated disc surgery in India typically costs from _op_538_price_from_ to _op_538_price_to_. The final price depends on the surgical technique, hospital tier, and the specific city. In the US, this procedure costs _price_compare_US_average_ on average. Most medical packages in India include the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, hospital stay, and standard post-operative diagnostics.

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Bookimed Expert Insight. India offers a rare combination of high-volume expertise and advanced technology. Specialist centers like Apollo Hospital Indraprastha perform over 900 transplants annually with high success. Leading surgeons like Dr. Sajan K Hedge have introduced modern instrumentation systems to the region. Many clinics, including Fortis Escorts and Wockhardt, provide dedicated international departments. These departments offer free interpreters and airport pickups to simplify the process for foreign patients.

","faq":[{"q":"Is India a good place for Herniated disc surgery procedure?","a":"

According to Bookimed, India is a great destination for herniated disc surgery. Patients from all over the world, including Uzbekistan and Russia, have received treatment in India for various medical conditions, including hepatitis C and interventricular septum.

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Bookimed reports that patients are satisfied with the services and quality of treatment in Indian hospitals. They appreciate the support they receive from the hospital staff, interpreters, and coordinators, who make the process of getting treatment smoother. The cost of treatment in India is also affordable compared to other countries. For instance, the patient who was treated for hepatitis C at Artemis Hospital paid 900 rupees for the doctor's appointment and around 4,000 rupees for four blood tests. The cost of Sofosbuvir + Velpatosvir was 53,000 rupees per course. Similarly, the patient who was treated at BLK Hospital appreciated the professionalism of the doctors, medical staff, and coordinators. The hospital is equipped with modern equipment, and the doctors are highly qualified.

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To sum up, India is a great destination for herniated disc surgery due to its world-class hospitals, modern equipment, highly qualified doctors, affordable cost of treatment, and positive patient reviews. Patients from all over the world have received treatment in India and have been satisfied with the quality of service they received.

"},{"q":"How long does it take to get Herniated disc surgery in India?","a":"The estimated total time for a herniated disc surgery trip to India is approximately 2-4 weeks, including pre-operative consultations, surgery, and post-operative recovery time."},{"q":"Which hospital is best for Herniated disc surgery in India?","a":"

Bookimed's rating has revealed the top 5 hospitals in India for Herniated disc surgery:

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  1. Medanta Hospital
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  2. Manipal Hospitals
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  3. Global Hospital Chennai
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  4. BLK Super Speciality Hospital
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  5. Global Hospital Mumbai
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"},{"q":"Who is the best Herniated disc surgery doctors in India?","a":"

Bookimed has identified the top doctors in India who excel in performing Herniated disc surgery:

  1. Sajan K Hedge, Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery, 38 years experience
  2. Anil Kumar Kansal, Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery, 27 years experience
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