Top hospital chains in India · where NRIs go.
Last verified: May 2026
JCI-accredited multi-speciality. Apollo, Fortis, Medanta, Manipal, Max. Cardiac, cancer, ortho — at 30-50% US cost with international patient desks.
🏆 Largest network — international patient desk
Apollo Hospitals
India's largest private network — 70+ hospitals, JCI-accredited at flagship sites (Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad). Dedicated international patient services: visa, accommodation, multi-language interpreters, coordinator.
70+ hospitalsJCI-accreditedNRI desk
Fortis Healthcare
36 hospitals across India. Specialised in cardiac sciences, neurosciences, orthopaedics. International patient services available at Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore flagships. Strong cardiac surgery reputation.
36 hospitalsJCI-accreditedCardiac specialty
Medanta
Founded by Dr Naresh Trehan (cardiac surgery legend). Gurgaon flagship is one of India's most advanced multi-speciality facilities. Lucknow + Patna campuses now. Premium positioning, world-class cardiac + oncology.
Gurgaon flagshipPremiumDr Trehan cardiac
Manipal Hospitals
29 hospitals across South and West India. Strong in oncology, transplant medicine, cardiac sciences. Bangalore Old Airport Rd flagship handles complex referrals. Tata-acquired in 2024.
29 hospitalsTransplant medicineTata-acquired
Max Healthcare
17 hospitals, mostly North India. Particularly strong in oncology (Max Saket, Delhi), neurosciences. Recently acquired Sahara Hospital Lucknow + Care Hospitals Hyderabad — expanding south.
17 hospitalsMax Saket oncologyNorth India
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