India is ranked 10th out of the top 46 countries in the world in the Medical Tourism Index 2020-21. Persistent efforts have made India, one of the ideal destinations for medical tourism. India is favoured with advanced medical facilities, skilled dedicated doctors and low-cost or economical medical treatment. In this blog, we are mentioning the top 10 cancer hospitals in India.
With modern medical practices, India is also promoting traditional health practices like Yoga, Ayurveda to ensure overall wellbeing and health. New India is not lagging when it comes to giving world-class cancer treatment. The treatment offered in India are on par with western world. People from all over the world are witnessing India’s world-class economic medical treatments. Indian doctors are also trained in prestigious institutions across globe.
There are several hospitals in India that are treating of cancer out of which we have compiled the top few.
Top 10 cancer hospitals in India – An Overview
Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai–
This renowned cancer treatment and research hospital is based at Parel, Mumbai, India and working in tandem with Advance Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in cancer(ACTREC). This autonomous body administered, controlled and funded by Department of Atomic Energy, Government Of India.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi –
All India Institute of Medical Sciences also known as AIIMS based in New Delhi, India. The well-recognized and globally acclaimed medical research university and hospital governed by the ministry of health and family welfare, government of India.
The Cancer Institute, Adyar, Chennai–
A Chennai, Tamil Nadu based non-profit cancer treatment & research Centre established in year 1952. This dedicated cancer institute established by women’s India association (WIA), awarded as centre of excellence by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in year 1974.
Apollo Specialty Hospital, Chennai–
This 300 bedded private hospital, is based in Vanagaram,a suburb of Chennai, Tamil Nadu equipped with modern technology, health care professionals and expert doctors.
The Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute, Ahmedabad–
Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute (GCRI) founded in 1972. It is witnessing one of the exemplary cooperation between state government, central government and non-government organization. This institute is getting assistance under national cancer control program and jointly managed by Gujarat Cancer Society, Government of Gujarat and it is also a regional cancer centre of Government of India.
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi–
This is a project of Indraprastha cancer society and research centre, a non-profit medical and research institute founded in 1966. One of the largest medical center in Asia, this institute specializes in cancer research and treatment.
Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru–
This is an autonomous institution of Government of Karnataka and also got the status of regional cancer centre by Government of India in year 1980. This institute, funded by the Government of India and recognized by the Indian Council for Medical Research.
Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram–
This tertiary cancer care hospital and research centre founded in 1981 jointly by government of Kerala and India. The radiotherapy department of Medical College, Trivandrum, is serving the institution with utmost care and dedication. This centre specializes in hematology, lymph reticular, soft tissue, bone, head and neck, breast, CNS, gynecological, urinary, chest, gastro, pediatric oncology and thyroid.
HCG, Bengaluru–
A privately owned cancer treatment hospital having cutting edge diagnostics and world class treatments. This cancer treatment hospital providing services in diagnostic and clinical care assistance by its cancer specialists across the nation.
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh (PGIMER) –
This institute of national importance is a public medical university, based in Chandigarh, India. PGIMER is the leading tertiary care hospital in northern India region with facilities of medical research, super and sub specialties.
