ABOUT RARE BRAINS

Rare Brains medical tours is part of Rare Brains Healthcare Division and is part of Rare Brains Group of Companies.

Rare Brains has fully dedicated operational staff which is recognized by people. Rare Brains has well trained and professional staff, who are specialized in different fields viz. hospitality, air ticket bookings, hotels bookings, tour planning and customer care to take care personally for all clients. Our staff is always attentive and active for requirements from the clients and do the best to solve their problems at earliest possible.

 

What is medical tourism ?

 

India offers World Class Medical Facilities, comparable with any of the western countries. India has state of the art Hospitals and the best qualified doctors. With the best infrastructure, the best possible Medical facilities, accompanied with the most competitive prices, you can get the treatment done in India at the lowest charges.

Medical tourism is today a common form of mixing leisure, fun and relaxation together with wellness and recuperation. The idea of a health holiday offers you an opportunity to get away from your daily routine and come to a different relaxing ambience as you undergo treatment. In India, you can enjoy being close to nature as you receive rejuvenation and clean up process on all levels - physical, mental and emotional - to improve your general well being. Some of the frequenty asked questions ( FAQ ).

 

Que- I don’t have much money. Can I get free treatment or concession?

Ans –You can get so from Rare Brains charity division if your case fall under our eligibility criteria. Please contact us to know the eligibility criteria with your medical reports and treatment seeking for. Under this scheme only necessary medication included which is required to save the life or to get relief from body problems, e.g. beauty treatment does not fall under this category as that is not necessary for good health.

Que -Why India is better place  to get medical treatment ?

Ans- Currently India receives patients from over 50 countries across the world. The cost of medical care in India is very low when compared to that in many highly developed countries. The caliber of other doctors practicing in India  is also of a very high order.

Que.- I don't know anybody in India. Then how am I to cope with travel, stay and surgery in India ?

Ans- No problem. Rare Brains India brings you comprehensive, custom-built schemes for healthcare.This includes getting second opinions from well-known board certified doctors in India Offering all support information on your ailment,  recommended mode of surgery from the hospital that will perform the surgery. Rare Brains India has entered into exclusive affiliate arrangements with leading hospitals in India. Hence you can get special and & personalized attention when you come to India for medical treatment through  Rare Brains India.

Que – Do you practice telemedicine or teleadvise ?

Ans – Yes we do that through experienced team of doctors / professionals/hospitals who have license to do so.

Que - How do I pay the bill of medical treatment ?

Ans - You pay the money for the bill to the hospital.

Que - What are the medicine / treatment / surgeries offered by your partner hospital and what are the rates ?

Ans - Send us your enquiry to get the quotation from us..

Que – Do you own any hospitals or employed any doctors?

Ans – NO. We do tieups with doctors / hospitals case to case in order to provide best value for money.

 

Why India ?

 

India has one of the best qualified professionals in each and every field, and this fact has now been realized the world over. Regarding Medical Facilities India has the most competent doctors and world class Medical Facilities.

Significant cost differences exists between highly developed countries and India when it comes to medical / beauty treatment. India is not only cheaper but the waiting time is much less, sometimes nil. India will with no doubt become the global health destination. The reality is that Indian private facilities offer advanced technology and high-quality procedures on par with hospitals in highly developed countries. India is the leading country promoting medical tourism in the world. It is even moving into a new area of  medical outsourcing  where subcontractors aim to provide services to the overburdened  medical care systems in western countries.Medical tourism to India  is growing every year and the Indian education system is producing big workforce of doctors and medical/hospital professionals each year. India benefits from a large staff of world class experts and competitive cost advantage it offers.

First, let us introduce you to the concept of medical tourism and explain in short what you could expect from becoming an international  patient or medical tourist to India.

Due to high medical charges in highly developed countries more and more people are temporarily leaving their home country - where the costs of cardiac surgery, cosmetic surgery, dentistry, eye surgery, etc. have become too expensive   - to be cured in  developing countries such   as India, with high-level medical teams, with lower prices as compared to western or highly developed nations health care.  Healthcare has become a global concern. In a competitive global  market where information is shared instantly, consumers have all  the knowledge and choices to make best choice. For many people all over the world, medical tourism is still a totally new concept, and for the others, they were used, until recently, to prepare themselves for their medical care trip and find themselves their doctor and hospital outside their country of residence. For  most patients, initial worry about unknown place, language difficulties and the problems of traveling overseas are resolved by linking up with a   medical service providing company experienced in putting health  trips together, that is where Rare Brains India comes in picture and it closely works as a bridge in between specialists doctors, hospitals and international patient  wishing to come to India for thier medical treatment.

Rare Brains India is pioneer of wide variety of medical tourism under one roof. Rare Brains is registered Medical Tourism service provider for medical treatment under one roof, which offers world class medical procedures with high class holiday packages to create a truly unique and affordable health package and memorable trip experience, complete with medical trip planning and tour planning. While medical surgeons, hospitals and hotels are chosen as per expertise, reputation and quality of services, Each medical patient's needs are different, so Rare Brains India adopt a completely personalized approach while handling to each medical enquiry received by Rare Brains India. We work friendly with each individual client, providing  tailor-made packages to address their unique concept and, at the same time, we guarantee personal safety, comfort and privacy of international patient. Indian doctors are among the best in the world.International patients thus usually get a package deal that includes flights, transfers, hotels, treatment and often a post-operative vacation.

Our unique medical tourism portal website, aims to be an extensive resource for International patients seeking affordable medical care in India at the same level one could expect from a first-world, country service but with an third  world prices. This website is regularly updated and contains most of the information that you need to start as an international patient. Now, it is your time to benefit from this unique concept.

The three main steps to complete successfully a treatment abroad are -

Your medical insurance (private or governmental) or if  any other, and be sure of having sufficient funds.

Your medical travel itinerary.

Your treatment procedure well explained itself. These are the three aspects that will be reviewed all along the to and fro communication with patient representative cell of Rare Brains  India.

 

India  is best choice for the following treatments for international patient /tourist –

 

Yoga and Meditation, Ayurvedic treatment, Naturopathy Treatment, Herbalism, Homeopathy, Pranic Healing, Sleep disorders, Good way of living, Art of living.

CARDIAC SURGERY AND CARDIOLOGY

Angiographies, Angioplasties,Pediatric cardiac surgery.

ORTHOPEDICS

Total knee replacement, Total hip replacement / Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, Bilateral knee replacement,

OPHTHALMOLOGY

 Surgery for correction of Refraction (Lasik Laser), Squint correction,

 Phaco emulsification foldable lens (Cataract), Glaucoma

COSMETIC PACKAGES

 Breast Augmentation, Liposuction,  Nose Surgery.

DENTISTRY

Tooth extraction, Root canal filling, Periodontics, Prosthetics.

GYNAECOLOGY

Laparoscopy assisted vaginal hysterectomy, In Vitro Fertilization.

ONCOLOGY

Chemotherapy,  Radiotherapy.

 

How to get fast Medical  Opinion from Rare Brains India ?

 

Write to us your  problems for which you are seeking our medical opinion with your full contact details. Send by email or courier copy of complete observations / diagnosis / medical report (translated in English all reports / history). Send  X-Ray's / CT  Scan / MRI Scan's / Echocardiogram / Angiogram / Pathological  Reports or a summery of observations on them.

We will discuss your case with our partner doctors team and we will get back to you with the doctors best possible opinion / advise.

 

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WHY RARE BRAINS INDIA FOR YOUR MEDICAL TREATMENTS ?

 

Unique concept pioneered by Rare Brains Healthcare is keep natural as possible.  With our professional team we discuss and start with minimum option where the patient can get cured. We put our efforts to make only necessary treatments to patients. We will choose natural methods first if patient is comfortable with to avoid any side effects from medicine. We also try to avoid surgery if not necessary which can be cured with simple medicine. We advise surgery in worst case if it is a must. Human body is not like a machine where you can change the parts or repair to get original looks. We have  large varieties of treatments to offer at very economical cost. 

Traveling from another country for medical treatment is  difficult enough without the added uncertainty that comes with facing new places and people. Rare Brains India   understands the cultural and linguistic needs of patients  from other countries, and has created the Rare Brains  India International Patient Representative Cell to meet these needs. Our specially trained staff  will work with you to meet your health care needs and make  your stay at our partner hospitals as comfortable as  possible cases. The medical tourism company serves as a one-stop window for high quality personalized attention and complete medical services  with an assurance of a comfortable stay for all patients and their families. Not to forget, Rare Brains India's does not do money extracting business from patients as many consider medical as money earning source. We believe in giving good medical services and get paid only for that.

We cannot give  medical advice but we know which doctors specialize in the treatments that you are looking for and we ensure that they have responded with   their best possible price with regards to the procedure.    

Rare Brains India is India's most economical tourism company fully owned by Rare Brains Group supported by  Doctors / Medical Specialists in India, Clinics / India Health Care System  to world - wide patients.

Rare Brains India  is a medical treatment packaging company in India that offers full compliment  of surgical as well as non - surgical medical treatment services in India to International Patients  combined with attractive  holiday packages.  The medical  treatments offered by Rare Brains are vast and varied; ranging from Cardiology to Cardio Thoracic surgery, Total Knee / Hip  Joint Replacements to  Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, Dissectomy / Laminectomy,  Cervical Decompression  Anterior / Posterior Spinal Fusion, Autologous / Allogenic Bone Marrow Transplants  Breast Cancer, Cadaveric Kidney Transplants Dialysis as well as Kidney Biopsy, Hysterectomy (Vaginal / Abdominal)   to Ovarian Cystectomy, Hernia repair Cholecystectomy / Bariatric surgery, Cataract Lasik Eye care procedures, Breast Lift / Tummy Tuck, Face Lift Rhinoplasty Cosmetic  Surgeries, Acne, Psoriasis to  Mole removal Laser procedures, Dental Implants, Dentures, Crowns to Aesthetic Dentistry, MRI / X-Ray's to CT Scan diagnostic services, traditional medicine like Ayurvedic, homeopathy, naturopathy, pranic healing etc.

Rare Brins India, took birth to help global patients who are suffering because of sky rocking medical prices. We do our best to see that the patient requirement is fulfilled economically and make medical affordable as far as possible to every patients through different options. We treat our patients as our own family member with great humanity and care. We ensure your waiting time is reduced to nil as far as possible for most of the medical treatment procedures in India due to our special relation with  hospitals and doctors in India.

As a Medical Tourism Service Industry Operator Company, we at Rare Brains India embrace a completely personalized approach to each and every medical enquiry received by us, ensuring that each  and every International patient enquiry, receives comprehensive  medical travel package opinion with procedure explanations,  submission of relevant pictures of procedures, case attending medical consultants profile explained to the patient, suggested hospitals accreditation and treating institutions details are given to the patient, treating city profile explained to the patient and suggestion for service apartment stay near to the treating hospital are also given along with recuperative resort holiday suggestion in consultation with treating doctor and as such complete  travel advise or other relevant medical advices are given before embarking on  the medical treatment journey to a  International patient. International Patients approaching  Rare Brains India are able to draw on the pool of expertise and skills of board certified doctors / consultants /  surgeons who work as a team for the best of care and treatment. In   addition to the access to specialist skills, the patients also have   the quality assurance that the medical services are peer reviewed and  medically audited.

With one phone call or email from a referring physician or patient,  a patient care coordinator is assigned to organize all aspects of a  patient's visit, including appointments, scheduling, medical care, financial clearance, translation, transportation and lodging. A  patient care coordinator personally assists each patient throughout thier stay in the suggested treatment city. Upon request, the  patient coordinator will also help with cultural and religious  preferences. We are respectful to each patient's cultural backgrounds and to concerns about living far from home.

What are the other benefits choosing Rare Brains  India for your Medical Treatments ?

Rare Brains through its different options will ensure the patient gets package for better price, hence value for money.  Rare Brains India as a complete and vast medical service provider here in India will facilitate  your pre-consultation and all the doctor / patient interactions needed  via email, telephone and videoconferencing.

Rare Brains India has a clear understanding of your medical  and travel needs. We will provide all information which are necessary for patients to feel confident and comfortable. We at Rare Brains India are always in lookout for efficient health treatment centres either meet or exceed the high standards of quality care, technological innovation.

 The added value of  Rare Brains India as medical service provider resides not only in the selection of the best hospitals and accommodations but mostly from the assistance we provide to you all along of your stay, from the arrival at the airport to the very end of your stay. You won’t be left alone in India.  A personal assistant will accompany you to all of your medical appointments. After the procedure, we arrange the transfer to your hotel or resort for convalescence and recuperation holidays based on suggestions given by your allotted medical consultant treating you. The assistance  is available at all times during your stay in a particular treating  institution city / hospital / clinic while in India.

We will also make sure that your physician will follow you until you leave the country and will communicate, if required, with your doctor at home to communicate him the information related to your  after - treatment plan.

When you compaire the  prices of those of highly developed countries in the  world, concept of medical tours saves a lot of money who come to India thorugh Rare Brains.

 

 

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PLAN A TOUR

 

Following point by point explains how to get surgery / medical treatment done in India.     

1-With your initial medical enquiry sent to us, submit your name, e-mail address, postal address and contact phone numbers.

2 - Complete the Medical  Quotation Request Form that we send to you by email. 

3- Provide all history file & present condition.

4 - You will receive full details about cost of your stay, treatment city and hospital, staying hotel or service apartment or  guest house, attending doctor's / specialist name and credits for your approval.     

5 - Acquire consent of your local doctor to fly down to India. Inform us about consent / medical trip making condition.

6- Enter into the required agreements (Pre -Registration / Indemnity or Consent Bond or Agreement) with the hospital in India for your firm medical treatment with them.

7 - Enter into similar agreements (Indemnity Bond) with chosen hotel / service apartment / guest house in India for pre-operative and post-operative stay duration.

8 - Pay the surgery / medical treatment full cost / full fees to the hospital directly to book OT / doctors' appointment / ward or room category chosen by you booking etc.

9- Receive details of your date of surgery / medical treatment via email.    

10- Proceed for India Medical Visa (given for special medical emergencies). Here you have  to carry confirm appointment with your Indian medical specialist / India hospital booking etc. papers given by us for speedy India Visa clearance (we can issue you medial visa recommendation letter)

11- Make sure all your travel documents and medical records are  in order, including;  A Passport, India Medical  travel Visa and other photo identification. Book tickets to fly to India. Inform us about your   international arrival / departure flight timings and flight number etc.

12 - Our representative will receive you at airport and Meet the attending specialist / treating doctor at the hospital / treating Institution where you will undergo surgery / your medical treatment and proceed on your specific treatment  / medical surgery there.

13 - On completion of  treatment / medical procedure / discharge from the hospital with  final medical bill clearance and as per post - operative stay  requirement suggested by your attending Indian medical specialist / doctor stay at the pre-booked hotel or service apartment or guest house.

14- Once full clearance received from attending medical specialist / doctor is received either fly back home or enjoy a recuperative holidays in India for few weeks depending on your conditions.

15- Afterwards continue your post treatment follow - up if any, through email or by phone incase of urgency with attending medical specialist / doctor.

International Patient Care service

With one phone call from a referring physician or  patient, a patient care coordinator is assigned to organize all aspects of a patient's visit, including appointments, scheduling,  medical care, financial clearances, translation, transportation and  hotel or service apartment booking. A patient care coordinator  personally assists each patient throughout his or her stay in the treatment hospital city or place.

  

 

 

HEALTH & BEAUTY

 

Rare Brains India has packages for health and beauty enhancement as per individuals needs through their partner expertise. Consult us with your specific needs.

 

Ayurvedic, Naturopathy, Homeopathy

Many beauty and health treatments packages are available under this types to look younger than age or enhance the beauty.

 

Laser Treatments             

New Look Laser Clinic is popularly known as Clinic of the Bollywood Stars  Because of large no. of film stars & TV personalities who have   taken advantages of New Look Laser Clinic.  We believe that knowledge can be empowering. The more we understand  our bodies and the mechanisms that cause injuries, the more committed we become to getting better. New Look Laser Clinic is devoted to  educating you about your body, how it works and how to heal it. We believe in working with our patients as partners, to learn from each other in our journey together to maximize health.Clinical Services offered here are -

Laser hair removal, laser acne scar removal , laser chicken pox scar removal, laser mole removal, laser warts removal, laser freckles removal, wrinkles removal, pigmentation removal, birth marks removal, strech marks removal, teeth whitening.

 

Cosmetic Treatment Packages

A new dimension of the medical field taking off in India is cosmetic surgery, which utilises some of the latest techniques in corrective procedures. Some disfigurations corrected include hair restoration (hair implants, hair flaps, and scalp reductions), rhinoplasties (reshaping or recontouring of the nose) staling of the aging process (face lift, cosmetic eyelid surgery, brow lifts, sub-metal lipectomy for double chin), dermabrasions (sanding of the face), otoplasty for protruding ears, chin and cheek enlargement, lip reductions, various types of breast surgery and reconstruction and liposuction.

Non-invasive surgical procedures like streotactic radiosurgery and radiotherapy for brain tumours are also practised successfully.

 

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TYPES OF TREATMENTS

 

Heart Surgery Packages

We offer a complete package of surgical treatment in India for specialized healthcare sectors. This is a Surgical package ,which includes domiciliary hospitalization and stay in India, in patient care, post operative medical consultancy with complete healthcare advice.

We shall offer surgical treatment package in following areas:

Cardiac Surgery And Cardiology
Open Heart Surgery
Angiographies
Angioplasties
Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
Paediatric Intervention
Cardiology Robotic Surgery

 

Dental Care Packages

Millions of people every year fly from USA, and Europe to tourist places in India for a grand holiday and DENTAL TREATMENT. Yes, its true. The cost of dental treatment is the western countries is approximately 7-10 times more than that in India. With these high costs people have started to club their tours with dental treatments into one, ending up by having a grand holiday almost FREE.

Some of the procedures the  Dental Centres offer are:

Preventive Care – Involves providing regular  checkups, cleaning and maintaining healthy gums and teeth. Our  Dental affiliates offer the following services:     

Assessment and diagnosis ,Scaling and polishing,Dental fillings, Fluoride treatment , Sealant resin protection,oral hygiene instruction,    

Oral Surgery – After assessment and diagnosis of  your dental problem's) the Dentist will discuss whether surgery is  needed. Our Dental affiliates offer the following services:

Laser Whitening of Teeth, Veneers, Crowns, Bridges, Inlays and Onlays

,Bonding, Tooth Extraction, Wisdom Teeth Removal, Implant Surgery, Bone Graft Surgery, Pre-prosthetic surgery,Orthognatic Surgery (treatment of malposition of the bones in the jaw)

Prosthetic Dental Care – Replacing missing teeth, provides cosmetic comfort for an individual and also prevents, further damage caused by the shifting of healthy teeth. The following are some of the prosthetic dental work offered.

Root canal treatment.

 

Eye Lasik ( Refractive ) Care Packages

Refractive surgery is gaining popularity in India both among the public as well as among ophthalmologists. Till a few years ago only a few centres performed high volume radial keratotomy.

Today, the highest international quality of eye care for cornea, cataract, squint and glaucoma is available in over 40 centres all over India. When it comes to reliability, India has the best ophthalmic surgeons with clinico-academic expertise honed to perfection in the best possible institutions.

Heart Care Packages

Cardiac care has become a speciality in India with names such as the Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, All India Institute of Medical Science and Apollo Hospital becoming names to reckon with. They combine the latest innovations in medical electronics with unmatched expertise in leading cardiologists and cardio-tho-racic surgeons. These centres have the distinction of providing comprehensive cardiac care spanning from basic facilities in preventive cardiology to the most sophisticated curative technology. The technology is contemporary and world class and the volumes handled match global benchmarks. They also specialise in offering surgery to high risk patients with the introduction of innovative techniques of minimally invasive and robotic surgery.

Leading heart centres like The Escorts Heart Institute have Cardiac Care Units with sophisticated equipment and investigative facilities like Echocardiography with coloured Doppler, Nuclear Scanning and Coronary Angiographies.

Abdominal or Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Surgery

          ASD (Atrial Septal Defect) Closure

          Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Open Heart Surgery

           Heart Transplant

Heart/Lung Transplant PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus) Ligation

          TOF (Total Correction; four abnormality correction

          Valve Replacement Surgery

          VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect) Closure

 

 

Nephrology

Clinical Nephrology
 Angiographic, genetic and HLA studies
 Immunoflorescence and immuno-histo-chemistry

Dialysis

Vascular Access for Haemodialysis

Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
 SCUF (Slow Continuous Ultrafiltration)
 CVVH (Continuous Veno-Venous hemofiltration)
 CVVHD (Continuous Veno-Venous haemodialysis)
 CVVHDF (Continuous Veno-Venous hemodiafiltration)
 Plasmapheresis

Psychiatry
 Consult Psychiatrist for any psychiatric illness
 Depression
 Anxiety
 Obsessive Compulsions
 Unusual Stresses
 Psychosomatic Problems
 Sleep Problems
 Drug Addiction
 Alcoholism
 Sexual Disorders
 Marital Problems
 Counselling for positive mental health


Clinical Neurophysiologic Services (Electrodiagnosis)
 Electromyography (NCV/EMG)
 Evoked potentials (EP)
 Electroencephalography (EEG)
 Sleep studies (polysomnography

      

 

Urology (Genito Urinary Surgery)

Common diseases like diabetes, hypertension and chronic glomerulo-nephritis can lead to permanent loss of renal functions - with dialysis and renal transplantation being the frequent outcome. The emergence of new therapeutic interventions has created    opportunities in India to manage the progression of renal diseases.  ISO certified major hospitals in India like Manipal Hospital and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital have departments of urology.

 

Joint Replacement Surgery

Shoulder, hip replacement, hip esurfacing and knee replacement surgery using the most advanced computer navigated joint    replacement surgery as well as advanced keyhole or Endoscopic.Surgery and arthroscopy is done at several hospitals in India such     therapies fail to provide relief from the pain of a damaged hip, hip replacement may be the answer. Hip replacement — called total hip    arthroplasty — can relieve pain and give you back the range of motion  you need to go about your daily tasks.. Hip replacement is also used in people with hip  injuries, rheumatoid arthritis and other medical conditions, such as a bone tumor or bone loss due to insufficient blood supply (avascular  necrosis procedure can also  be done on the Shoulder).

                        

 

Child Health

Adolescent Health Care
Age 10-18 years,  Complete physical and mental health check-up, Check-up including Dentist, Skin, Endocrinologist, ENT, Gynaecologist, Orthopaedic, Eye Specialist etc.

Antenatal Care (Pre Delivery)
Diagnosis and Treatment of Disease in atenatal period,  Treatment of Congenitial Abnormalities, All Childhood related acute and chronic illnesses, Jaundice in the newborn, Biliary atresia, Growth Failure, Chronic Diarrhea, Celiac disease, Adominal Pain, Recurrent vomiting, Blood in the stools with or without diarrhea, Constipation, Anorexia / Poor Appetite, Jaundice, Chronic Lever Disease, Pancreatitis

 

Paediatric Surgery
Common Operations,  only one day stay hernia, hydrocele, undescended testis., Counselling, Your Fatty Child, Speech Therapy,
Behavioural Therapy, Immunisation Programme

 

Ear, Nose, Throat Care

Complete ENT Care

Cochlear Implant
 For severely deaf children and adults

Sinus Endoscopy
Nasal and sinus endoscopy diseases in the pituitary, naso-pharynx and orbit for endoscopic procedures.

Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Early detection of deafness management of sub-glottic and tracheal stenosis.

Diagnostic Facilities
 Complete audiometric set-up
 Electronystagmography testing
 Brain Stem Evoked Response Audiometry (B.S.E.R.A.) and Oto-Aciostic Emission (OAE)
 Facial nerve monitoring
 Speech therapy facilities
Acoustic Immitance Studies including Tympanogram, Stapedial reflex,Reflex decay,Eustachain tube function test (ETF & ETF2).
Special Tests of Hearing
SISI, Tine Decay Threshold, STAT, DLI, DLF, ABLB, MLB, MLD, MCL, UCL Loudness Scaling.

Minimal Access Surgeries in ENT (Endoscopic)
Ear Surgery for chronic and acute diseases

Surgeries
 Reconstructive middle ear surgery.
 Surgery of the facial nerve.
 Congenital ear anomalies.
 Microlaryngeal surgery.
 Surgery for snoring and sleep apnoea.
 Thyroplasty.
 Septoplasty and septorhinoplasty.
 Functional endoscopic sinus surgery.
 Head and neck cancer surgeries.
 Revision ear surgeries.
 Laser surgeries for several head and neck lesions.
 Phonosurgery

 

 

Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology & Hepatology
 Upper GI Endoscopy Colorectal Neoplasia
 Colonoscopy
 ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography)
 Sclerotherapy and band ligation of varices
 Oesophageal dilations
 Ballon treatment for Achalasia cardia.
 Prosthesis olacement
 Extraction of stone from CBD.
 Stenting of CBD and pancreatic ducts
 Per-cutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
 Colorectal Nepoplasia
 Liver Transplant Clinic

Surgical Gastroenterology & Minimally Invasive Surgery
Surgery for benign and malignant conditions of
Oesophagus, Stomach, Intestines, livers and pancreas.

Minimally invasive surgeries
Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Splenectomy, Intestinal Resections, Surgery for Hiatus Hernia.
Benign and malignant diseases of the food pipe (oesophagus).
Diseases of stomach including tests for H. Pylori for peptic ulcer.
Diseases of small bowel including Malabsorption Syndrome.
Benign and Malignant disorders of the biliary tract.
Acute and chronic Pancreatic diseases.
Diseases of large bowel
Liver Diseases including tests for Viral Profile in Hepatitis and Alcohol related problems.

Liver Diseases
 Medical
 Pediatric

Surgical
Control of Variecal Bleeding
Oesophageal Protheses for Malignancy
ERCP
Endoscopic removal of Bile Duct Stones
Stent Placement in Bile Duct & Pancreatic Duct.
Early Detection of Gastric & Colonic Malignancies
Polypectomies

 

Neuro Surgery

The Gamma Knife
 parkinsons,  trigeminal neuralgia,  arterioveous malformation,  essential tremors,  benign tumors,  malignant tumors,  epilepsy

Brain Tumour Surgery
 All type of brain tumours are removed microscopically. Examples of brain tumours operated are meningiomas, pituitary tumours, craniopharyngioma, glioma, hemangioblastomaependymoma, acoustic tumours, Trigeminal neuromas, base of skull tumours, skull tumours, orbital tumours, intraventricular tumours etc.

Vascular Surgery
 Clipping of all type of aneurysms of both anterior and posterior circulation,small to giant aneurysms, surgery of arterio-venous malformations, carotid endarterectomy,arterial bypass surgery,

Spinal Surgery
 Spinal tumours viz. bony, extra dural tumours, intra dural tumours, intarmedullary tumour. Spinal fixation.
 Microsurgery for cervical and lumbar disc surgery.
 Endoscopic lumbar disc surgery.

Paediatric Neurosurgery
 All type of congenital, neoplastic, traumatic, vascular problems. Hydrocephalus, craniostenosis, spinal dysraphism, Chiari malformations .
 All type of paediatric brain tumours like craniopharyngioma, gliomas, ependymoma, medulloblastoma, etc

Endoscopic Brain Surgery
Endoscopic transnasal surgery for Pituitary tumours.
Endoscopic third ventriculostomy for hydrocephalus.
Intraventricular tumours -colloid cyst, cysticercus.

Endoscopic Disc Surgery
Lumbar disc surgery(Band-Aid surgery)

Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
 Stereotaxy
 Deep brain stimulation
 Pallidotomy and thalamotomy.
 Epilepsy surgery-vagal nerve stimulation.

Peripheral Nerve Surgery
 Surgery of brachial plexus and other peripheral nerves.
 All type of traumatic, neoplastic, entrapment disorders of nerves.
 Carpal tunnel syndrome.

Interventional Neuroradiology
 Coiling of aneurysms, embolisation of intracranial and spinal AVMs, AV fistulas, embolisation of tumours, stenting of intra or extracranial vessels e.g. carotid angioplasty, cerebral and spinal angiography

Pain & Spasticity Surgery
 Radiofrequency ablation for trigeminal neuralgia
 Facet joint ablation
 Microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia & glossopharyngeal neuralgia
 Intra-thecal baclofen pump implantation for spasticity.

Interventional Neuroradiology
 Head and Spine injuries
 Strokes
 Aneurysm
 AV malformations
 Congenital Disorders like Hydrocephalus
 Spinal Dysraphisms
 Spinal Tumours
 Disc Disorders
 Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgias
 Parkinson's Disease
 Aneurysm coiling
 Carotid Stenting
 Angioplasty
 Neuroendoscopic System
 Stereotactic system, operating microscopes, ultrasonic aspirator etc.

 

 

 

Oncology

Medical Oncology
 Chemotherapy of solid tumours
 Chemotherapy of haematological malignancies
 Immunotherapy and targeted therapy of solid tumour and haematological malignancies including Interleukin, herceptin, Avastin & Mabthera
 Diagnostic tests
 Day care chemotherapy
 Chemoport insertion
 Bone marrow & stem cell transplantation

Radiation Oncology
 Imtensity Mdodulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
 3D conformal Radiation therapy (3D-CRT)
 Linear Accelerator (LINAC)
 Cobalt Unit
 Brachytherapy
 Simulator

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

Surgical Oncology

Brain Tumour Surgery
 All type of brain tumours are removed microscopically. Examples of brain tumours operated are meningiomas, pituitary tumours, craniopharyngioma, glioma, hemangioblastomaependymoma, acoustic tumours, Trigeminal neuromas, base of skull tumours, skull tumours, orbital tumours, intraventricular tumours etc.

Reconstruction Post Cancer Surgery
 Head and neck reconstruction after cancer surgery
 Breast and nipple reconstruction after cancer surgery
 Skull base cancer surgery and reconstruction

 

Ophthalmology

Cataract:
 Microincision sutureless catarat surgery
 "Cold Phaco" - Less Tissue Damage

Glaucoma
 Retinal Nerve Fibre Layer Analysis with GDxVCC & Optical Coherence Tomography(OCT)
 Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)

Lasik
Epi Lasik (for thinner corneas & higher spectacle powers)

Retinal Disorder
Advanced Vitreo-Retinal Surgery (for Macular holes, severe Diabetic Retinopathy, Complex Retinal

Detachments & eye injuries
 Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) - for Aging Macular Degeneration
 Advanced Diagnostic Modalities
 OCT & Ocular Electrophysolocy

Low Vision Aids, Macular Degeneration, Orbit & Oculoplasty, Corneal Disorders, Contact Lens, Diabetic Retinopathy, Strabismus,
Uveitis, Strabismus, Neuro Ophthalmology, Ocular Electrophysiology.

 

Bone Marrow Transplantation In India

 

Sleep disorders

 

Nuclear medicine

 

IVF (In - Virto Fertilization) treatment  in India

    

Gynocology

Leading Indian hospitals with gynecology departments and women's hospitals have facilities for the prevention and early detection of gynecological disorders. Many hospitals have women  check-up programs designed to detect the earliest signs of disorders  of the breast and the organs of reproduction as well as catering  to the contraceptive needs of women. A mammogram, an ultrasound of the pelvis and a pap-smear of the cervix are an integral part of any good medical check-up for women. Specialist medical as well as surgical care is available for all types of gynecological problems like menstrual abnormalities, prolapsed, fibroids and other tumors of the uterus and ovaries, tubal recanalization by microsurgery and care of the infertile couple. State-of-the-art gynecological surgery is available with world class equipments and operating professionals

  

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TRADITIONAL  MEDICINE /  TREATMENTS

 

Ayurvedic Medicine / Treatment

 

Homeopathy Medicine / Treatment

Autistic Child

Autistic child now can be successfully treated by our homeopathic medicine and training school. Diabetes, blood presuure can be kept under control only with homeopathy. Early stage hernia can be disolved without surgery. Treatment of Dandruff, hairfall and premature graying. All ages Migrane headache can curred.

 

Siddha Medicine

Naturopathy Treatment

Some popular Naturopathy Treatments offered in India are

Stress Management Program, Treatment Chronic Disease, weight loss in natural way beauty program, Vitality Program, Height Increasing Program, Peaceful Living, Treatment For Respiratory System, Treatment For Diabetes,  Treatment For Jaundice, Treatment For Digestive System,  Beauty enhance Program, Stress Management Yoga, meditaion and  Executive Health Workshop for international patients

Unani Medicine

Pranic Healing

Yoga and Meditation

Accupressure & Accupuncture

Tibetian Medicine

Herbalism

Traditional Chinese and or Thai Treatment / Medicine

 

TOUR PACKAGES

Tour Packages

Our options for patient's recuperative holidays are  aimed at complete recuperation of mind, body and soul and  these holidays are suggested to patient's in consultation with  patient's  medical consultants. Suggested recuperative holidays are mostly set in breath taking locations such as a lazy beach resort, back waters of  Karavali or up in cool  hill resorts  just to suggest a few. Rare Brains India is not the only player in the medical tourism field in India, but it is; the good player in India Tourism also.

 

About India and Travel Tips

India Facts

Whenever we look at India at a glance, the first thing we notice is its rich culture and unique diversity.

India is a mix of various traditions, cultures, rituals, religions, casts, etc. a comprehensive of all these is what we call India. Read on further to explore other facts and information on India-Name: India, also known as Bharat or Hindustan. Area: 3.3 million sq. km, Population: 1027 million (as per 2001 Census), Capital: New Delhi, Religion: India is a secular country where many religions co-exist. The major religions practiced are-Hindu, Muslim , Christian,  Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Zoroastrian and others

Location: Between latitudes 8 ° 4' and 37 ° 6 ' north and longitudes 68 ° 7 ' and 97 ° 25' east., Coastline length: 7,600 km , Languages: 17 Major languages, 844 dialects. Hindi and English are most Popular ,Climate: India experiences three major seasons - winters, summers and Monsoon, States and Union Territories: India has 28 states and 7 Union Territories, Government: Democratic form of Government, Prime Minister: Mr. Manmohan Singh, President: Mr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalaam

Currency: Rupees, National anthem: Jan Gana Mana,  National emblem: Replica of the Lion Capital of Sarnath ,National flag: Horizontal tricolor in equal proportion of deep saffron on the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom. In the center of the white band is a wheel in navy blue colour, National animal: Tiger , National bird: Peacock , National flower: Lotus, National tree: Banyan, National fruit: Mango

Time Zone: The Indian time zone, Indian Standard Time (IST) is 5.5 hours (5 hours and 30 minutes) ahead of the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Indian Money

Indian currency is known as rupee. The Indian money (rupee) is available in denominations of Re 1, Rs 2, Rs 5, Rs 10, Rs 20, Rs 50, Rs 100, Rs 500 and Rs 1000. 1 rupee = 100 paise. Paise are in denominations of 10p, 25p and 50p. However, these paise are rarely used. Coins are available for Rs 1, Rs 2 and Rs 5.

Exchanging Money in India:
Changing money in India can be a tedious and cumbersome process. So, it is advisable for you to change a substantial amount at one time. Travelers’ cheques are not accepted at each and every bank. It is even difficult to change currency other than dollars or pound sterling. However, make sure to change the money at accredited bureaus only, changing at any other place is illegal and also runs the risk of being counterfeit.

There are no restrictions on the amount of foreign currency or travelers’ cheques. A tourist may import any amount, provided he/she has filled a declaration form on arrival. This will help in exchanging your currency at the time of arrival as well as the taking back your unspent currency at the time of leaving.

You can get your currency exchanged at the airport itself also. The moneychangers at airports are open 24 hours. Also, moneychangers are available in some hotels too. In big cities, you will find several branches of International foreign exchange providers. However, in small towns however, only minor banks will be providing the service. You should save all exchange receipts (encashment certificates). You may require them for visa extensions and other formalities and at the time of going back, when you want to convert the rupees

Indian Weather

You will experience a range of variations in the Indian climatic conditions. India has three major seasons – summers, winters and monsoon. The lines below will tell you about Indian weather in detail:

Summer
The summer season in India lasts from March to June. During summers, temperature can even go above average, causing unbearable heat. Another drawback of summers is the dust-laden air that can hamper views. Many Indians, themselves, head to "hill stations" to get a relief from the extreme heat of the lowlands.

Winters
The winter season lasts from October to February. It is the best time to visit India. The weather is pleasant throughout the country with minimal rainfall in most places. It is the ideal time to enjoy the beauty of India.

Monsoon
The monsoon season lasts from July to September. Rains sweep across the country with heavy downpours. The drawback of this season is a high possibility of flooding in some areas. This makes it difficult to travel around. Duration of monsoons may vary in different regions by several weeks.

What to Wear in India

If you are traveling to India, carry minimal clothing. We will suggest you to carry light luggage. The reason is that both clothing as well as laundry is quite cheap in India. “How to dress up in India” is not a very big problem. Read on to know about the clothes to wear in India.

Indian summers are too hot. So, if you are planning to come in the period of March to June, carry light clothes. Men can wear loose cotton shirts or T-shirts and baggy Pants. In the big cities and Metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Banglore, Pune, etc you can wear shorts also. However, women should dress conservatively. Short tops, short skirts / shorts, etc should be avoided. You can wear cotton shirts or T-shirts, with cotton trousers or ankle length skirts. Make sure that the clothes are not too tight or body revealing. These clothes can be easily purchased from the Indian markets at a reasonable price. If you want to try Indian clothing, then, men can wear “kurta pyjama” and women can try “salwar-kameez”.

Winters (October to February) in India are quite cold, especially North India. So, pack some woolen clothes with you. Also, pack some warm innerwear, especially if you are planning to roam around too much. During Monsoon (July to September), there is a high level of humidity in India. So don’t wear synthetic stuff. In this case also, cotton clothing is the best.

Last but not the least, while visiting places of worship (temples, gurudwara or mausoleum), you should be fully clothed. Also, don’t forget to remove your footwear before entering any religious place.

Business Hours: 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. (Monday to Friday)

Modes of Communication in India

Communicating while in India is no problem. There are various modes of communication in India. There is an availability of all the modern communication forms in India. Read on to know about communications in India.

Public Phone Booths (PCOs)
One of the main modes of communication in India are the Public phone booths. They are generally known as PCOs in India. They provide the facility for local (within the city) calls, STD (Inter - State) calls, ISD (International) calls. Even Fax facility is available. You will find these PCOs in every nook and corner.

Mobile (Cell) Phones
Another way to communicate in India is through Mobile or Cell phones. If you have a mobile phone with the tri-band technology, you can easily use it here. You don’t need to use the service provider of your own country. There are a number of service providers in India to keep you connected. You can buy a prepaid sim card from any service provider. You only need to make payment for it and give a photocopy of your any Identity proof (like your passport). Get it recharged and enjoy free mobility.

Cyber Cafes
Looking for an inexpensive and fast communication, you can use the services of cyber cafes in India. These cyber cafes provide all the Internet facilities like e-mail, chatting, voice chat, etc. You can easily locate them, as they are present in quite a large number.

Postal Services
Last, but not the least, you can even use postal services as a means of communication in India. You can make use of postcards, letters, etc. For faster communication, use telegrams, speed post and courier services

Indian Food

There is no single cuisine in India. Just like the culture of India, the Indian cuisine is also very diverse. From Punjabi to South Indian to Gujarati, Indian food consists of a number of different regional cuisines. Read further to know about the traditional food of India.

Most of the Indian cuisines have a liberal usage of spices. Also, there is a wide usage of a variety of vegetables. Within these basic similarities, there is also diversity in the local styles.

North and West:
North Indian meals consist of basically chapatis or rotis, along with dals (pulses), vegetables and Curd (yoghurt). Use of rice is there but not too much. There are also side dishes chutney (preserves) and achars (pickle). In the North and West, there are also Kashmiri and Mughlai cuisines, reflecting the strong influence of central Asia. There is a heavy consumption of Milk based sweets also.

South and East:
In South and East India, there is a heavy consumption of rice, along with dals and curries. The dishes are mostly rice-based. Coconut is a very important and widely used ingredient in most of the South and East Indian dishes. Fish also consists of a part of this diet.

Desert Area:
In the desert area of Rajasthan and Gujarat, there is a usage of a wide variety of dals and achars. A reason for this is the relative lack of fresh vegetables.

However, the staple diet of India consists of rice, atta (whole wheat flour), a variety of pulses and vegetables. Besides the main dishes, there are a number of snacks that are quite popular in India. Some of them are samosa, pakodas, vadas, chillas, etc. Regarding drinks, the most popular is tea. Coffee is more popular in South India. Nimbu pani (lemonade), lassi, and coconut milk are also popular. Traditionally, meals are eaten while sitting on the floor. But with the modernization of India, this practice has diminished to great extent. Also, most of the Indian food is eaten with the fingers only.

India Travel Documents

The most essential documents for Indian travel are passport and visa, along with their photocopies.

Passport
One of the two most important India Travel documents to carry with you is your Passport. Make sure to have this basic document with you all the time. Before the trip starts, check that your passport is in order and will be valid for the period of your stay. Otherwise, get it renewed. If, by any chance, your passport gets lost or stolen, immediately contact your country's embassy or consulate in Delhi. And don’t forget to inform the nearest police station at the same time.

Visa
The second essential document for an Indian visit is a visa. Only in case of Nepal, you don’t need any prior visa. The only requirement is of identification papers, and visa is issued at the airport itself. There are different types of visas for different travel purpose. Make sure to apply for the correct visa type, as per the purpose of your travel.

Photocopies
Don’t forget to keep photocopies of your important documents for travel to India. Keep them separate from the originals, in case the originals get lost or stolen.

Food Precautions for India

·    The food you eat, how it's cooked, stored and served is very important. Make it a rule to stick to freshly cooked food, made in clean and hygienic place. Places like food and mood restaurants are better place for eating which is clean and natural.  

Tips for Women Travelers to India

Even after the modern influence of western countries, India still remains a conservative country. Some western habits are perceived as inappropriate and degrading if practiced by women here. Here are some travel tips for women in India:

·    Don’t wear revealing clothes while in India. They do not appeal to Indian sensibilities. You will attract unwanted attraction and advances if you are wearing skimpy outfits.

·    Apart from the big cities, touching between people of the opposite sex in public is very unusual. Even married couples avoid any display of affection publicly. It will be better if you do not shake hands with a person of the opposite sex unless the other person extends his/her hand first. Among Hindus, the way to greet is by bring your palms together in front of your chest, or simply saying 'Namaste'. You can say Hello or Hi also. But some old people may not appreciate it.

·    Smoking by a woman is not acceptable anywhere in India, except for the metro cities. A woman who smokes/drinks is thought to be having a loose moral character, especially amongst the middle class.

·    Discos, dance clubs, pubs, 5-star hotels are areas with a modern touch. You can easily head there for some entertainment or for drinks. However, having a male companion or at least another female with you is quite a good idea.

·    Even at beaches, the people here are fully clothed. First find out what kind of attire is appropriate for the beach you are heading to. In some places like Goa, the visitors to beach mainly consist of foreigners. There, you may wear swimsuits on the beach. However, even there it is inappropriate to roam about dressed in swimwear away from the beach.

·    In local trains, some cars reserved only for women. It is advised for you to travel in those.

·    It is better not to venture outside in a street party. Street parties on holidays generally don’t consist of women. Inebriated men are seen partying at such occasions. Women, in these parties, can be subjected to groping and sexually aggressive behavior from the inebriated males. It is very unsafe for women to attend these festivities alone.

·    Avoid talking in a friendly manner with men you meet in buses, trains, restaurants, shopping places, etc. It may be viewed as a flirtation. It may also lead to unwanted and unexpected sexual advances. However, befriending Indian women can be a wonderful experience for female travelers. But, you may have to start the conversation.

·    A way to get more respect from Indians is to wear traditional Indian clothes, such as salwaar kameez or sari.

·    Do not venture in isolated places alone. It is also advised not to go outside alone after it is very late and dark.

Drinking Water Safety for Traveling in India

There is no big problem of clean drinking water in India. However, you need to take certain precautions to ensure that you are drinking clean and pure water. Some of these water precautions for India are listed below:

·    These days bottled (mineral) water is available almost everywhere. However, sometimes, cheap fake bottled water is also given. To avoid this, make sure to check that that the seal of the bottle is intact. Also, see if there is anything floating in it before buying.

·    Even when you are visiting restaurants or hotels, insist on bottled (mineral) water. You will not face much trouble as almost all the restaurants and hotels keep bottled water.

·    Never ever drink water from roadside vendors selling water pumped up from the vend’s tank. That water is not at all safe.

·    You may also come across water being sold in polythene bags. Don’t drink it at all. Even this water is not safe.

·    If you are staying at someone’s place, don’t drink the tap water. If they have aquagaurds or RO systems or other purifiers, then it’s ok. Otherwise, insist on either boiled or bottled (mineral) water.

Safety Guidelines for India

Some safety guidelines for India are suggested here, so that you don’t face any avoidable problem. Read on to know about the guidelines for traveling in India:

·    Find out about the infectious diseases endemic in India and countries to which you will be traveling, and get the appropriate shots and pills, and take the appropriate medications with you if your doctor thinks it's necessary.

·    You should be aware of the local laws and customs prevailing in India. This will help in making your trip hassle free.

·    It is better to keep your contacts at home and in India well informed of your whereabouts and activities. Also, keep copies of your important travel documents with them for any unforeseeable in the future.

·    Don’t keep your wallet in the rear pocket. Keep it in an inside jacket pocket or side trouser pocket.

·    All valuables and important papers (jewelry, passports, return tickets, etc) should be kept in your hotel's safe deposit box. Never leave them unattended in your room. Avoid carrying large sums of cash on your person.

·    If any unexpected or unknown person comes to your hotel room, exercise caution. It is better not to open the door to unsolicited room service or maintenance people. In case of any suspicion, call the reception or the front desk of the hotel.

·    Don’t hand over your luggage to any person other than a member of the hotel's bell staff. Make sure to collect a receipt for stored luggage. Never leave your luggage or other expensive items, unattended at airports, bus stands, taxi stands or railway stations.

·    Don’t take the advice of taxi drivers for the purpose of accommodation.

·    If you have a meeting with a potential client or any other unknown individual, it is better to meet in a public place, like a restaurant.

·    Don't use short cuts, narrow alleys or poorly lit streets. Avoid traveling alone at night.

·    Avoid conversing or arguing in loud tones. Never ever discuss your travel plans or any other personal matter with strangers.

Shopping in India

India is well known for its arts and crafts. For centuries, they have been the famous shopping items of India. A reason for this is that arts and crafts have been perfected in India over the centuries. Traditions and techniques have passed on from generation to generation making the techniques almost perfect. Each and every region, state, city and town in India has its own skills and thus, own specialties.

Shopping in India is a wonderful experience. Almost all the items of India are appreciated throughout the world. Some of them include silks, spices, jewelry, handicrafts, silverware, antiques, carpets, leatherwork and so on. India is a shopper’s paradise. You can easily bargain in India. To know about the reasonable or fair price, check the state-run emporia.

Now we will provide a quick look into the main Indian shopping attractions and the famous shopping centers in India:

Fabrics
India is quite famous for its fabrics. The most popular Indian fabrics include silks, cottons, and wools. They compete amongst the best fabrics in the world. For silk, the most famous places are Varanasi (brocade), Kanchipuram, Murshidabad, Patna and Surat. For cotton, the best place is Rajasthan, especially cotton with the ‘tie and dye’ in bright colors. Also popular is the Chennai cotton, known for its special ‘bleeding’ effect after a few washes. For wollens, especially shawls, Kashmir is the perfect place.

Carpets
One of the world’s largest carpet industries is India. Carpets have been famous in India since the time of the Maharajas. Each region in India has its own specialty. Quite popular are the brightly colored Tibetan rugs, available mainly in Darjeeling.

Clothes
In India, you can get quality as well as reasonable prices. Cloth includes silks, cottons, himroos, brocades, chiffons, chingnons, etc. also, most of the international brands are now available in India.

Jewelry
The traditional Indian jewelry is very heavy and elaborate. However, the new generation is going for more delicacy and sophistication in the designs. Also quite famous is the Indian silverwork. Gems include diamonds, lapis lazuli, Indian star rubies, star sapphires, moonstones, aquamarines and so on. For pearls, Hyderabad is perfect place.

Handicrafts and Leatherwork
There is no one best place for handicraft and leatherwork in India. Each area has its own specialty. The items cover the range from bronzes and brasswork (often inlaid with silver) to canework and pottery. Also the Kashmiri woven rugs and papier mache (some decorated in gold leaf) are very famous. Agra is known for its inlaid marble and alabaster. Rajasthan specialties include its colorful fabrics and silks. Leatherwork includes open Indian sandals and slippers.

Other Goods
Apart from the above-mentioned goods, the following items are also popular:

Spices, herbs, pickles, perfumes  etc

Electricity in India

Electricity in India is 240 Volts, alternating at 50 Hz (cycles per second). You will require a voltage converter if you are carrying a device that does not accept 240 Volts at 50 Hertz. To adjust your device according to the power and voltage in India, the following three types of Voltage converters may be used:
Outlets in India generally accept the following types of plug:

·    Two round pins

·    Three round pins arranged in a triangle

If your appliances plug has any other shape, you will need a plug adapter. If you plan to travel a lot in the future, it is better to get a combination voltage converter and a plug adapter.

India Travel Advice

India travel advice will come quite handy to you if you are thinking of coming to India. Here are some common dos and Don’ts for Indian travel:

·    Getting some background information on India and the particular place that you are planning to visit is quite a good idea.

·    Staying in India is not a big problem. There are a number of 4-star and 5-star hotels in India, measuring up to the international standards. They will provide you the comfort and luxury comparable to any other in the world.

·    Foreigners are required to pay all their dues regarding the hotel bills in foreign currency only, in the form of cash, traveler’s checks or credit cards. Even concessional tickets like Youth fares, Discover India Fares and Air Fares are to be paid for in foreign exchange only.

·    Never ever purchase air/ rail/ bus tickets through strangers or unauthorized travel agents/ tour operators, also known as touts. They are not at all reliable. Buy tickets from the authorized centers only.

·    It is advisable not to hire any type of transportation from unlicensed operators.

·    In case of taxis and auto-rickshaws, try to hire them from the pre-paid booths, if possible. Otherwise, insist on going by the meter and check the readings regularly to ensure that the fare is correct. In case there are no meters or the meters are dysfunctional, set a fare in advance to avoid being fleeced later on.

·    Make travel arrangements well in advance, especially if you are traveling in the peak season (between October to March).

·    English is spoken at almost tourist destination in India these days. However, if you want, you may hire Government-trained and approved guides who also speak German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Italian or Russian.

·    Indian people are quite hospitable and friendly. Do not feel offended if they stare at you. It is just curiosity on their part. Most of the people will also go out of the way to help tourists and properly guide them.

·    It is advisable for you to carry your own medicines. Almost all medicines in India are locally manufactured and you may not find the same brand names. However, you may easily set substitute products here. But take the advice of reputed druggists or doctors for the purpose.

·    Make sure to remove your footwear when visiting a place of worship or mausoleum. Some temples in India will not even allow you to carry leather articles inside. You can deposit them in the temple cloakroom and collect it on your way out.

·    It is not entirely unsafe to travel in India. You just have to take some precautions like avoiding isolated places, not going out after its too late, etc.

·    The electric current in India is 230 volts and 50 Hz. It is AC practically everywhere. Carry converters if you have some electric equipment with you.

·    Don’t feel offended if Indians ask you some personal questions like how much do you earn, are you married, do you have kids, etc. They are just a little curious and mean no offence. It is just their way of getting friendly.

Just some general conventions to follow and then India is a wonderful place to be. You will enjoy the scenic beauty, rich culture, engrossing traditions and almost everything about India.

Indian Baggage Rules

Visit Indian embassy site to know more about baggage rule which changes time to time.

India Traffic Rules

There are some Indian traffic rules you need to follow while in India. Given below is a list of some guidelines for ensuring traffic safety in India:

·    Indian government recognizes the International Driver's License (IDL). However, renting a car without a driver is not quite common in India. And even the expenses of hiring a car without a driver are similar to those with a driver. Also, it is safer to rent a car with a professional driver.

·    If you are planning to stay in India for a long time and have a valid driver's license (not necessarily an IDL) issued by any competent authority in your country, then getting a driver license in India is no big problem. You can apply for a local license for driving a car or motorcycle. You will have to give a written examination for the same. However, the actual driving part of the test may be done away with (sometimes).

·    If your International Driver’s License (IDL) has expired, you can easily get a local driving license in India by submitting your expired license, along with a letter of introduction from your country’s Embassy.

·    If by any chance, you get involved in an automobile accident, wait until the police arrive and make a report. However, if a crowd gathers and appears hostile, immediately leave the place and go to the nearest police station to file an accident report.

·    If you are driving or riding pillion on a two-wheeler in India, don’t forget to wear a helmet.

·    Frequent use of horns is very common and in fact, customary in India.

·    Traffic in India moves on the left side. So, be extra cautious while crossing the road, especially if your country follows right side driving.

As far as the Indian road conditions go, apart from the big cities, the roads are poorly maintained. You will hardly find Indian roads free of traffic. Congestion on roads is a normal phenomenon. In the big cities, you may also encounter frequent traffic jams. You may also come across livestock roaming freely on the roads in small cities. So, don’t feel surprised. Let an Indian driver drive you around and you will enjoy roaming around in India.

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Information provided on this unique Medical Tourism India Website is for general medical education and to know what to expect during a opt -in medical procedures in India. These  information's are subject to change. The best method of treatment for you is to get our professional advise as per individual case.

 

Complications, side-effects and post-operative care are then the responsibility of the medical care system in the patients' home country. Though follow-up or after care by the treating institution have been the best but still you should consider returning back home care if needed or if it arise. People who travel across borders for surgery must be protected from negligence or malpractice or false advertising which concerns medical brokers as well insurance agents. So far, the industry of facilitating patients to other hospitals around the world, still very regulated at this time. This issue will probably be addressed in a near future.

 

Rare Brains India does not control or operate any Treating Institution, neither does it operate or control any facility or service provided  by the Treating Institution mentioned in the Package. Rare Brains India takes care in selecting all the ingredients in the Medical  Tourism Package and has no control whatsoever in running the Treating Institution and hence, Rare Brains  India can not be made liable/responsible for any delay, default, failure, improper services/deficiency in services provided by the Treating Institution and/or for any injury, sickness, accident, discomfort, death, loss or damage of any kind whatsoever which may arise due to any act of negligence, deficiency or default in services, of the management or employees of the Treating Institution.

 

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Any medical information not mentioned or withheld by the Participant / Patient or his / her relatives or not asked for due to the negligence of the Treating Institution and / or the treating Doctor will be the absolute responsibility of the Treating Institution and / or  the treating Doctor, as the case may be, and Rare Brains India shall not be responsible for the same.

 In case the Treating Institution and / or the treating Doctor is  not competent in handling a particular emergency or complication arising pre, during or post treatment of the Participant / Patient,  it shall be the absolute responsibility of the Treating Institution and / or the treating Doctor, as the case may be, to refer or call upon the competent medical authority, after taking the consent of the Participant / Patient or his / her family members / relatives / escorts / friends and Rare Brains India shall not be responsible for the same.

             

It shall be the absolute responsibility of the Treating Institution  and / or the treating Doctor, as the case may be, at the time of  the Participant / Patient’s admission to apprise him / her  or his / her family members / relatives / escorts / friends making the booking on behalf of the Participant / Patient of the possibility  of Contingency Expenses (howsoever rare) and secure his / her consent  or the consent his / her family members / relatives / escorts /  friends in writing to pay for or assist the Treating Institution to recover from the insurance company all the Contingency Expenses and Rare Brains India shall not be responsible for the same.

 

The Treating Institution shall be solely responsible for any extension / change of treatment dates by it and / or the treating Doctor, as the case may be, and Rare Brains India shall not be responsible  for the same.

 

The Participant / Patient or his / her family members / relatives  / escorts / friends making the booking on behalf of the Participant / Patient shall read carefully the terms and conditions mentioned  herein before filling and signing the registration form. The terms and conditions as set out in the registration form are also set  out in the Package brochure, a copy of which has been provided to the Participant / Patient or his / her family members / relatives / escorts / friends making the booking on behalf of the Participant / Patient. The Participant / Patient (and his / her family members / relatives / escorts / friends making the booking on behalf of the Participant / Patient) shall sign the registration form. The  signing of the registration form by the Participant/Patient (and his / her family members / relatives / escorts / friends making  the booking on behalf of the Participant / Patient) shall mean acceptance  in totality of the terms and conditions contained herein by the  Participant / Patient (and his / her family members / relatives / escorts / friends making the booking on behalf of the Participant / Patient). The registration form, payment receipt shall be binding on the Participant / Patient (and his / her family members / relatives / escorts / friends making the booking on behalf of the Participant  / Patient) and shall constitute a contract between Rare Brains India and the Participant / Patient (and his / her family / members / relatives / escorts / friends making the booking on behalf of the  Participant / Patient) on the Participant / Patient (and his / her  family members / relatives / escorts / friends making the booking  on behalf of the Participant / Patient) signing the registration  form and making payment towards the Package.

 

If the Participant / Patient (and his / her family members / relatives / escorts / friends making the booking on behalf of the Participant / Patient) has any complaint in respect of the services rendered  by the Treating Institution, he / they should forward such complaints directly to the Treating Institution without any recourse to Rare Brains India.

 

You signify your acceptance to our terms and  conditions, if you do not agree with these terms and conditions, please do not sign these agreements of Terms & Conditions documents.

 

Be aware of Legal Issues and Your Health  Care Risks

Healthcare has become a global concern. In  a competitive global market where information is shared instantly, consumers have all the knowledge and choices at their disposal.  The internet enables the patients to seek out the best service providers, to make comparisons by themselves or to find out brokers and specialists services provider in host country like India.We come from a culture of people expecting the government to provide health care, as we transition from a country where the private sector is playing such an important role. Thus, there is a risk that if we lose sight of the practice of  medicine as in part of a human discipline, a morally driven discipline, and if we look at the practice of medicine only as another market opportunity, then there will be values that will be lost. All of which is to say that medical tourism indeed, any surgery or other invasive medical procedure is not to be undertaken lightly. If you want or need a medical procedure that might be performed less expensively or more quickly overseas, do your homework especially when it comes to the accreditation and quality standards of hospitals you are considering and the training and certification of doctors who would treat you. Rare Brains India provides all relevant information to you when it sends your medical consultants medical opinion for your medical treatment enquiry. Before planning a trip, there are several things to keep in mind, Realize that you may not feel up to doing much after the procedure. Although some packages include activities, doctors say many patients should refrain from exercising or participating in other activities for days afterward: Forget sunbathing by the pool. After many plastic surgeries, you'll have to avoid the sun until your skin has healed. Find out when it's safe to fly home afterward. Many doctors discourage air travel after surgery for fear of health risks that include deep-vein thrombosis on long-haul flights. Have a plan for follow-up care. You may want to ask the surgeon  to for tele- medicine or video conferencing after care or ask your medical service provider how best to safeguard your interests.

Health Care Risks The medical treatment is carried out and after a usually brief period of recuperation the patient,  having recovered, travels home. This may be acceptable for cosmetic  surgery or basic dental treatment but not in the case of illnesses where recovery is dependent upon long term medical attention and extensive after-care. In many cases it is advisable for the after-care to be in the hands of doctors and assistants who have been well  acquainted with the patient’s history for some time.  Rare Brains India provides all relevant information to you when  it sends your medical consultants medical opinion for your medical treatment enquiry. The patient usually is in hospital for only a few days, and then  goes on the vacation portion of the trip or returns home..

There are large regulatory issues involved. Part of the problem  is the unwillingness of health insurance companies (and politicians) to take it seriously. Legal issues abound: what happens if there  are complications, what happens with extended stays in the hospitals, what happens if you die? If something goes wrong, can you sue? Many  countries don’t have the protective legal systems westerners are used to yet. There is no international regulation concerning   this area of international trade. What is the legal status is, we don’t really know?. Complications do arise in any potential operation that is undertaken. You can’t guarantee that health care and the sequels to operations  are always going to run smoothly, there will always be issues about  problems that arise. And how one deals with those on a patient who, let’s say, has made a contract with a company or a broker in Bangalore to travel to Mumbai (all these cities are in India)  for surgery, or to travel within India for recuperative holiday and such like, and something goes wrong in the operation itself?  Trying to resolve these legal issues really is going to become a quite fundamental issue over the next 10 or 15 years. And of course it’s going to differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.  It may even differ from where the patient comes from. You can have a hip replacement in Bangalore, or heart surgery in Mumbai, or dental work in Chennai (all these cities are in India), but you may find  it hard to get insurance, or a legal comeback.  Probably the answer lies in International  Accreditation.        

 

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