Khar Medical Tourism Guide | Mediheal International
Khar is a centrally located, upscale neighborhood positioned between Bandra and Santacruz—offering quick access to top multi-speciality hospitals, seamless airport connectivity, metro and rail links, and abundant serviced apartments and hotels for convenient, comfortable treatment and recovery.
Why Choose Khar for Medical Treatment?
- Central west location: Minutes from Bandra, Santacruz, and BKC—dense clusters of multi/super-speciality hospitals and diagnostics.
- Airport proximity: Direct access to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport via Western Express Highway for fast transfers.
- Transport connectivity: Khar Road and Bandra stations on the Western Line; Bandra–Worli Sea Link, WEH, and metro corridors cut citywide travel times.
- Stay options: Abundant serviced apartments and hotels in Khar/Bandra with dining, pharmacies, and imaging labs nearby.
Key Specialties Available in Khar Hospitals
- Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery: Interventional cardiology with cath lab and cardiac OT access; post-op ICU care.
- Orthopedics & Sports Medicine: Joint replacement, arthroscopy, spine surgery; coordinated physiotherapy.
- Oncology: Surgical/medical oncology, day-care chemotherapy; tumor board pathways and advanced imaging.
- Neurosciences: Stroke care pathways, neurosurgery, neuro-rehabilitation.
- Gastro & General Surgery: Laparoscopy, endoscopy/colonoscopy, biliary/hernia procedures.
- Women’s Health & Maternity: High-risk pregnancy care, minimally invasive gynecology, NICU support where available.
- Aesthetics & Dentistry: Cosmetic surgery and implant dentistry with short recovery windows.
How to Reach Khar, Mumbai
- Air: Fast airport transfers via Western Express Highway; schedule flights to avoid peak traffic.
- Rail: Khar Road (Western Line) and nearby Bandra/Santacruz for citywide connectivity and quick interchanges.
- Road: WEH for north–south access; Linking Road/SV Road for west-side commutes; Bandra–Worli Sea Link to central/south Mumbai.
- Metro: Nearby corridors reduce travel time to Andheri, BKC, and hospital clusters.
Where to Stay: Patient-Friendly Areas
- Khar West: Around Linking Road/Waterfield/Turner Road—short hops to Bandra hospitals, diagnostics, pharmacies, cafés.
- Khar East/Bandra East (BKC periphery): Convenient for business-class hotels, embassies/consulates, and select super-speciality centers.
- Nearby alternatives: Bandra West and Santacruz/Vile Parle offer larger hotel/serviced-apartment inventories.
Diagnostics, Pharmacies, and Support
- Large multi-speciality hospitals nearby typically offer in-house labs, CT/MRI, and endoscopy—accelerating diagnosis-to-procedure timelines.
- Dense network of stand-alone diagnostics and 24×7 pharmacies along Linking Road/SV Road and in Bandra/Santacruz.
Popular Treatments
- Cardiac: Angiography/angioplasty, bypass/valve, electrophysiology; cardiac rehab.
- Orthopedics: Arthroscopy, spine, trauma fixation, hip/knee replacement.
- Oncology: Day-care chemotherapy; selected surgical oncology with referral pathways.
- General & GI Surgery: Laparoscopic hernia/gallbladder; endoscopy/colonoscopy.
- Women’s Health: High-risk obstetrics; minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
- Dental & Aesthetics: Implants, smile design, cosmetic surgery.
Estimated Treatment Journey
Follow these steps to understand the process from start to finish.
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Pre-arrival: Share records → triage by specialty → senior consultant teleconsult (24–48h) → itemized estimate → medical-visa support letter.
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Arrival & evaluation: Airport pickup; baseline investigations; anesthesia clearance; final treatment plan and consent.
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Procedure & inpatient care: Surgery/intervention; ICU/ward stay as needed; daily rounds; multilingual family updates; transparent interim billing.
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Recovery & discharge: Medications; wound-care guidance; physio plan if needed; fitness-to-fly letter; organized records (discharge summary, operative notes, labs, imaging).
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Post-travel follow-up: Teleconsults; rehab monitoring; coordination with the home physician for continuity.
Recommended Hospitals
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Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre
Bandra West (Reclamation)
- Tertiary multi-speciality
- 300+ beds
- 30+ specialties
Holy Family Hospital
Bandra West (Hill Road)
- Multi-speciality
- Research centre
- Established 1942
Asian Heart Institute
BKC (Bandra East)
- Super-speciality cardiac
- Cardiac surgery
- Interventional cardiology
Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital
Vile Parle West / Juhu belt
- Tertiary care
- Accredited
- 24/7 ER
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