What questions should you ask your medical tourism provider?

The right questions, asked before you commit, can protect you more than almost anything else in the medical tourism process. Use this as a working checklist. You do not need to ask everything in one conversation, but you should expect clear answers before making a decision.

About the Hospital and Doctor

1. Which specific hospital and doctor will treat me, by name?
2. Can you confirm this in writing?
3. Is the hospital NABH and/or JCI accredited?
4. Can you share the doctor’s registration number so I can verify it independently?
5. How many procedures like mine has this doctor performed?
6. Is the doctor being quoted the same doctor who will actually perform my procedure?

About Cost

1. What could cause the price to change after I arrive?
2. Is there a cancellation or refund policy if I change my mind before travelling?

About Logistics

1. What visa support do you provide?
2. What happens if there is an issue with my visa application?
3. What is included in the package, such as accommodation, airport pickup, interpreter or local support?
4. What is not included?
5. Do you provide language support in my language?
6. Will this be handled by a professional interpreter or a staff member with basic fluency?

About Risk and Contingency

1. What happens if the treatment plan changes after I arrive?
2. Who decides if the procedure needs to change?
3. How will I or my family be informed?
4. What is the protocol if there is a complication?
5. Will emergency care happen at the same hospital, or would I be transferred elsewhere?
6. Can I get a second opinion before committing to this treatment plan?

About Aftercare

1. What follow-up care is included after I return home?
2. How long will follow-up support continue?
3. If something comes up after I leave India, how do I reach the treating doctor?
4. Do you help coordinate with my local doctor for continuity of care?

How AmanSehat handles this

These are the same questions AmanSehat answers during the first consultation. We share the hospital and doctor by name, provide itemized costs, explain contingency planning and discuss aftercare before you commit.

A Note on How to Use This List

You do not need to ask every question at once. But if a provider answers most of these clearly and specifically, that tells you something important. If they are vague about cost, credentials, contingency planning or aftercare, take that seriously before moving ahead.

The Bottom Line

Good questions do the work that trust alone cannot. Write these down. Ask them directly. Expect specific answers, not reassurance in place of information.

Have a question that's not on this list? Ask AmanSehat directly We will answer before you decide, not after.