Mumbai has some of India’s longest-established private hospitals alongside newer multi-specialty centres in the city and Navi Mumbai. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has direct flights to the Gulf and East Africa. Travel across the city can be slow. So families usually stay close to the hospital.
| International airport | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM) |
| Known strengths | Oncology · Cardiac care · Orthopaedics · Fertility · Neurosciences |
| Where families stay | Hotels and serviced apartments near hospitals; travel times across the city can be long, so stay close to your hospital. |
| Climate and timing | Monsoon (Jun–Sep) brings heavy rain; Nov–Feb is the most comfortable. |
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Treatments often sought in Mumbai
Cardiac Care
Bypass, valve repair and replacement, angioplasty and paediatric heart surgery at accredited cardiac centres.
Bones & JointsOrthopaedics & Joint Replacement
Knee and hip replacement, spine surgery, sports injuries and the physiotherapy that makes them work.
OncologyCancer Care
Surgical, medical and radiation oncology, including proton therapy and bone marrow transplant at specialist centres.
FertilityFertility & IVF
IVF, ICSI and fertility preservation at regulated clinics — with the legal limits stated up front.
Brain & SpineNeurosciences
Brain tumour surgery, epilepsy surgery, deep brain stimulation and stroke care at specialist neuro centres.
Weight & MetabolismBariatric & Metabolic Surgery
Sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass with the dietetic follow-up that long-term results depend on.
Plastic SurgeryCosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
Reconstructive and aesthetic procedures by qualified plastic surgeons, with realistic expectations set first.
DentalDental Care
Implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, crowns and root canal treatment, planned around your travel dates.
OphthalmologyEye Care
Cataract surgery, refractive surgery, retina and cornea care at specialist eye hospitals.
Conditions treated in Mumbai
Questions about Mumbai
Which airport serves Mumbai for medical travel?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM).
Where do families stay during treatment in Mumbai?
Hotels and serviced apartments near hospitals; travel times across the city can be long, so stay close to your hospital.
When is the best time to travel to Mumbai for treatment?
Monsoon (Jun–Sep) brings heavy rain; Nov–Feb is the most comfortable. Your treatment date matters more than the season, so plan around your specialist’s advice.
Which treatments do international patients seek in Mumbai?
Patients come to Mumbai for oncology, cardiac care, orthopaedics, fertility, neurosciences among others. We suggest a city based on your case and the specialists available.
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