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Medical Value Travel

  • 01 Feb 2023
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The Medical Value Travel department of U. N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre, Ahmedabad is committed to provide the World Class Quality Cardiac care at affordable cost to all our patients. We strive to ensure that all our patients feel at home during their course of treatment and return home with a healthy heart. 

 

Why you should choose U. N. Mehta Hospital?

  • The U. N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre (UNMICRC) (Emergency related tertiary cardiac care super specialty teaching hospital) is one of the:
    • Biggest Single Super-Speciality Cardiac Teaching hospital in the Country
    • One of the biggest Single Super-Speciality Cardiac Teaching hospital in the World
  • Equipped with ‘state of art’ infrastructure and highly technical highly sophisticated medical equipment.
  • U. N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat the western part of India - a Unique world class cardiac tertiary care teaching hospital with a compassionate team where the motto is to ensure that people of all spectrum can access the quality cardiac care.

Few of The Salient Features the institute:

  • Dedicated wing for International patients.
  • NABH accredited & Certified for Nursing Excellence.
  • Technological Advances for patient cantered Care:
    • 1251 Beds
    • 15 CARDIAC OPERATION THEATERS
    • 06 CARDIAC CATH LAB
    • 546 Cardiac ICU Beds
    • Tele- Cardiology
    • Heart & Lung transplant
    • Advanced Heart Failure Management
    • Facility of robotic cardiac Surgery
    • CT Scan, 3- Tesla Cardiac MRI and other high-end diagnostic facilities.
    • Cardiac Rehabilitation.
    • High Standards of Infection Prevention & Control.

Available Facilities for international patients:

  • Appointment Scheduling:
    • For OPD and Health check-up appointment, co-ordination will be done by Medical Value Travel Department.
  • Tele Consultation: Consultation by video conference on request  
  • Visa – Assistance
    • Medical Value Travel Department team helps in arranging visa by writing a letter to Indian High Commission in the patient’s country. This helps to obtain medical visa not only for patient but also for the accompanying attendant.
    • Foreign patients can refer to the Indian Immigration Bureau website.

NOTES: Patients from Pakistan/Bangladesh/Nepal are required to complete their registration within the first 24 hours in Nearest Police/Commissioner Station.

  • Accommodation for relatives and attendants:
    • We provide assistance to book a guest house/hotel as per your preferred budget.
  • Language Interpreter:
    • To avoid language barrier, we have outsource service provider on request.
  • Online Consultation
  • Foreign exchange support
  • Payment: We accept International visa card / Credit card and wire transfer for payment and we also have in-house Bank ATM services(VISA/MASTRO).
  • Single point of contact (SPOC) will be provided to International patient for better coordination. He/she will be supporting throughout their stay in hospital for all non-medical assistance like registration, admission and discharge formalities, sim card (if required), interpreter, FRRO Formalities, visa extension, accommodation outside hospital.
  • Prayer Room.

Travelling

  • Location: U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Reseach Centre, Ahmedabad, Civil Hospital Campus (Medicity), Asarwa Ahmedabad - 380016 Gujarat.
  • How to Reach U. N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre, Ahmedabad?
    • By Air: Ahmedabad International Airport has both national and international flights. It is 3 kms to reach U. N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre. Airport is linked with UK, USA, Middle East, Singapore, Malaysia and also with all major cities and towns like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Goa and Chennai etc.
    • By Rail: Ahmedabad is well connected by trains with Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and other parts of India. It is 3 kms from the institute.
    • By Road: Ahmedabad has a good road network. By road, it is well linked with Udaipur, Jaipur, Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Vadodara, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Surat etc. The central Bus station and nationl highway both are approximately 5 kms from the institute.

Required Documents

When planning to travel abroad, it is important to prepare and bring the necessary documents for ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience.

Here is a list of documents that you need to bring before your departure to India:
  • Report your medical/medical history or any statements relating to past or ongoing treatment sessions.
  • Photocopy of Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever, Polio, etc.), X-ray, MRI, immunization records, prescription, and relevant medical documents including records of previous operations. Make sure you have this medical report and
    related drugs with you at all times in your bag or carry-on baggage.
  • Passport and Visa are a must; check with our International Travel Desk regarding Visa requirements, depending on the country you are traveling to.
  • Bring local currency, travelers checks, and/or credit and debit cards.

For any specific questions or you need further assistance in organizing paperwork or travel plans, contact Medical Value Travel Department of our institute.

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