MEDICAL TOURISM FACILITATORS
How to choose a medical tourism facilitator
A medical tourism facilitator, sometimes called a medical tourism agency or company, connects you with hospitals and organises the practical side of treatment abroad. A good one saves you time and stress; a poor one can cost you money. Here is how to tell the difference.
Medical recommendations come from your qualified treating clinicians.
What a facilitator does
A facilitator should make the process simpler, not replace your doctor:
- Shares your reports with suitable hospitals and specialists
- Sends you their opinions, treatment plans and written estimates
- Arranges your hospital invitation letter for the medical visa
- Organises airport pickup, accommodation help and interpreters
- Supports you during treatment and follow-up from home
How facilitators are paid
Most facilitators in India, including Orvica, are paid a referral fee by the hospital, so the service is free for patients. Ask any facilitator how it is paid. You should pay the hospital directly for treatment, against the hospital’s own estimate and bills.
Red flags
Be cautious if a facilitator:
- Asks you to pay treatment money to them instead of the hospital
- Quotes a fixed price before any doctor has seen your reports
- Promises results or guarantees a cure
- Offers services that are illegal in India, such as paid organ donation or surrogacy for foreigners
- Will not tell you which hospital or doctor will treat you
Questions to ask
Before you commit, ask:
- Which hospitals do you work with, and why these for me?
- How are you paid?
- Will I get the hospital’s own written estimate?
- Who will be my contact in India, and what languages do you speak?
- What happens if there is a complication?
Medical tourism packages
Some agencies sell all-inclusive medical tourism packages. Packages can be convenient, but check exactly what is included, and remember the hospital confirms the final treatment cost after examining you.
How Orvica works
Orvica Global is a medical tourism company based in Gurugram. Our case review, hospital estimates, visa letter, airport pickup and drop and interpreters are free. Hospitals pay us a referral fee, and you pay the hospital directly for treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Is a medical tourism facilitator free?⌄
Most are free for patients because hospitals pay them a referral fee. Always ask.
What is the best medical tourism company in India?⌄
Choose one that is transparent about fees, shares hospitals’ written estimates and stays in touch after treatment.
Do I pay Orvica for treatment?⌄
No. You pay the hospital directly. Orvica’s services to you are free.
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