At the surgery, with the doctor (GP)
As in most countries, private hospitals provide better quality service and treatment but are costlier than government-run centres. These are generally preferred by the middle, upper class and expat community. Private Healthcare has flourished in India in the last decade owing to the long queues and impersonal service in government-run hospitals. Most private hospitals have contracts with various insurance companies making better treatment more accessible. There are plenty of private hospitals and Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporations hospitals in the city. The hospitals are well equipped with the latest technologies and specialist doctors. Every possible aid in emergency cases is available in the NMMC Hospitals.
Some of the most reputed private hospitals in Mumbai are:
Lilavati Hospital
Tata Hospital
KEM Hospital
Wockhardt Heart Hospital
Click here for a complete list of private hospitals in Mumbai.
Here is a list of hospitals specialising in certain areas like cardiology, psychiatry, paediatric care etc.
Click here for some of the best private and government hospitals in Mumbai.
At the pharmacy
There is no shortage of pharmacies in the city. Pharmacies offer a number of over-the-counter drugs and are generally quite well stocked with prescription drugs as well. It is quite common to find pharmacies in the vicinity of general practitioners. Click here for a complete listing of pharmacies located in Mumbai.
You can also find 24 hour pharmacies at various locations spread across the city. Click here for a listing of pharmacies open 24/7.
Update 24/10/2008
Expatriate health insurance in India
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