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A lung transplant in India typically costs from _op_34_price_from_ to _op_34_price_to_. The final price depends on whether the patient requires a single or double lung replacement. Costs also vary between major medical hubs like Chennai, Gurgaon, and Bengaluru. In the US, this procedure costs _price_compare_US_average_ on average. Fees generally cover the surgical team, anesthesia, intensive care monitoring, and an initial hospital stay of several weeks.

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Bookimed Expert Insight. Global Hospital Chennai is a standout for thoracic care. Dr. Sandeep Attawar has performed over 10,000 heart and lung surgeries there. The clinic reports an 85–90% success rate for thoracic organ transplants. It was also the first in India to perform minimally invasive lung transplants. Choosing a facility with such high volumes often ensures better access to specialized intensive care protocols.

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According to Bookimed, India is a top destination for lung transplant due to its highly specialized doctors and successful surgeries.

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India is a popular destination for medical tourism, with 500,000 medical tourists in 2017, and this number is expected to double by 2020. Patients come from the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

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Patients' reviews show that the quality of services and the professionalism of doctors are highly valued, and modern equipment is available in Indian clinics. Additionally, treatments are affordable, making India an attractive option for lung transplant.

"},{"q":"How long does it take to get Lung transplant in India?","a":"The total time for a lung transplant trip to India would depend on various factors such as the patient's condition and availability of donor lungs. It is difficult to estimate the total time in 30 words or less."},{"q":"Which hospital is best for Lung transplant in India?","a":"

Bookimed's rating has revealed the top 5 hospitals in India for Lung transplant:

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  1. Artemis Hospitals
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  2. Medanta Hospital
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  3. Manipal Hospitals
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  4. Aster CMI Hospital
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  5. Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre
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Bookimed has identified the top doctors in India who excel in performing Lung transplant:

  1. Sandeep Attawar, Transplantology, 25 years experience
  2. Sunil Prakash, Transplantology, 28 years experience
  3. Navaneethan Subramanian, Transplantology
  4. Jitendra Goswami, Transplantology
  5. Vivek Vij, Transplantology, 22 years experience
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