2025 Cardiac Surgery Guide

Heart Bypass Cost for Kenyans in India— Packages, Stay & Visa

A practical CABG guide for Kenyan patients: package inclusions, total budget planning, hospital selection, visa & travel steps, and recovery timeline.

2–3 weeks
Typical stay
ICU + Ward
Complete care
Intl. Desk
Full support

India is a global hub for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), offering experienced surgical teams, advanced cardiac ICUs, and international patient services. This guide explains what Kenyan patients should expect in terms of package inclusions, total travel budget, hospital selection, visa steps, and recovery.

Package Scope

What’s typically included in CABG packages

  • Pre-op consultations & cardiac workup
  • Surgery: surgeon + assistant + OT charges
  • ICU + ward stay (standard room category)
  • Routine medicines, disposables, investigations
  • First post-op review & basic physiotherapy

Upgrades (private rooms, extra tests) and non-medical costs are usually excluded.

Plan Well

How to build your total budget

  • Medical package (depends on grafts, room, comorbidities)
  • Return flights (Nairobi ↔ Mumbai/Delhi) for patient & escort
  • Stay before admission and after discharge (guest house/serviced apartment)
  • Local transport (airport pickup, hospital visits)
  • Meals (Halal/vegetarian widely available) & incidentals
  • Buffer for doctor-recommended extension if needed
Timeline

Typical length of stay

1) Pre-op tests & optimisation

2–4 days

2) Surgery + ICU/ward recovery

~7–10 days

3) Follow-up & fitness to fly

3–5 days

Where to go

Recommended hospital hubs

1. Mumbai – Cardiac Centers

High-volume CABG programs, strong ICU, international desk.

On/Off-pump CABGAdvanced ImagingInfection Control

With Mediheal International: priority consults, clear packages, visa & travel coordination, and post-care guidance.

2. Delhi – Tertiary Cardiac Institutes

Comprehensive cardiac ICU, ECMO readiness, rehab guidance.

ICU & Step-downRedo CABGECMO Support

With Mediheal International: priority consults, clear packages, visa & travel coordination, and post-care guidance.

3. Chennai – Cardiac Surgery Hubs

Strong outcomes, transparent packages, airport pickup.

Volume OutcomesInternational DeskAirport Pickup

With Mediheal International: priority consults, clear packages, visa & travel coordination, and post-care guidance.

4. Bengaluru – Multispecialty Cardiac Units

Team-based care, diabetic & renal comorbid management.

MultidisciplinaryComorbids CareRehab

With Mediheal International: priority consults, clear packages, visa & travel coordination, and post-care guidance.

Kenya → India

Medical visa & travel support

  • Hospital invitation letter & appointment scheduling
  • Guidance on documents, application, timelines & fees
  • Airport pickup and local logistics for patient & escort
  • Dietary & prayer-friendly arrangements; translators on request
After surgery

Recovery & follow-up

You’ll receive wound-care guidance, medication schedules, and early physiotherapy plans. We coordinate post-return tele-follow-ups and can suggest cardiac rehab options in Nairobi/Mombasa/Kisumu.

Answers

FAQs on CABG in India

1. How much does CABG cost for Kenyan patients in India?

Packages vary by hospital tier, room type, number of grafts, and comorbidities. Share recent echo/angiography + physician notes to receive a tailored estimate.

2. How long should I plan to stay in India?

Many plan ~2–3 weeks including pre-op tests (2–4 days), surgery & ICU/ward (7–10 days), and follow-up (3–5 days), subject to your surgeon’s advice.

3. Can I bring a family escort?

Yes. We arrange accommodation close to the hospital, airport transfers, prayer-friendly options, and meal preferences (Halal/veg).

4. What support does Mediheal provide?

Appointment scheduling, hospital invitations for medical visa, airport pickup, translation, and coordinated post-return tele follow-ups.