Visit India - Medical Tourism - Chennai

Chennai

Medical tourism in India is a growing sector within the country's economy. In 2022, India's medical tourism sector was estimated to be worth US$9 billion. Approximately 2 million patients visit India each year from 78 countries for medical, wellness and IVF treatments, generating $6 billion for the industry which is expected to reach $13 billion by 2026 and is backed by the Indian government's Heal in India initiative. 

The city of Chennai has come to be known as the healthcare capital of India. According to the Medical Tourism Index, India ranks among the top five countries in the world for medical tourism, with thousands of people from various countries seeking medical care in its hospitals and clinics. From affordable treatment, highly advanced medical technology, shorter waiting times to medical visa for international tourist patients, the reasons for India’s success in this field are numerous.