International Patient Services
Meenakshi Mission is one of India’s foremost and well-respected medical and academic center, providing high-quality medical care to international patients and their families. Each year several international patients visit our hospital for specialized medical treatments. Our competent staff offer personalized assistance to all international patients in scheduling appointments, consultations, second opinions, and treatments, as well as assistance with transportation, accommodation and language interpretation.
Travel arrangements
If you are traveling abroad for medical reasons for the first time, these are a few points to help you plan your journey better.
- Once you decide to continue your treatment abroad, keep your local doctor informed so that you can continue your follow-up treatment without a hitch.
- When selecting the international hospital that’s right for your needs, you should consider the hospital’s credibility that may reflect on their infrastructure, equipment, the caliber of doctors, accreditations, awards, and recognition, etc.
- Check the credentials and experience of the doctor who will be treating you.
- Find out more about the procedure and compare your expectations with what is achievable by the surgery; also enquire about follow-up care needed, the time required for recovery, physical therapy, etc.
- Please note that in most cases the final decisions on your treatment will be made only after the doctor meets you and examines you in person. It is possible that your doctor, upon examining you, may decide that you are not fit for surgery, or he may recommend a treatment different from what you had planned.
- Certain documents must always be with you. Ensure that you carry multiple copies of the same and keep the originals in a safe place when abroad. These include medical records like X-Rays, MRI’s, medical history, photographs, immunization records, prescriptions, and any other health records relevant to the surgery. Remember to carry all these medical reports and any medicines in your carry-on luggage.
- You will need a passport for yourself and your travel companion (if any). Depending upon the country you are traveling from, you may or may not need a visa.
- Bring some local currency, traveler’s cheque and one or two major credit cards and debit cards.
- Carry your Driving License or any other valid proof of identity and make sure it will remain valid throughout the duration of your travel and stay.
Your stay in India : The Admission section at Meenakshi Mission Hospital can help you organize your stay in the city prior to and post your treatment as required.
Facilities
- Executive and suite patient rooms
- Separate executive rooms for patient attendees
- Airport pick-up and drop
- Multi-cuisine restaurant
- Telephone
- Fax
- Wireless internet facility
- Currency exchange
Our Services
Through this website, we have tried to provide you with complete information about our hospital, doctors, and range of services. We’ve also tried to answer your doubts and queries about why you should choose Meenakshi Mission Hospital in India as your medical care destination. Do take time to find out who we are, where we are, what services we provide and what our hospital facilities are.
Visit Madurai
A little background on this illustrious temple city will prove helpful before embarking on a trip to Madurai. This city attracts thousands of visitors every year and is one of the foremost pilgrimage centers in India. The main attraction of Madurai is the Meenakshi Temple, dedicated to Lord Sundareshvara.
History
The history of Madurai can be traced to the 3rd century BC. Evidence record the visit of the Greek historian Megasthenes to Madurai. The city was under the reign of Pandya rulers till 920 AD, when the Cholas inflicted a crushing defeat on them. The Cholas ruled for more than 300 years and were overthrown by the Pandyas in 1223 AD. In 1311, Madurai was attacked by Malik Kafur, General of Alauddin Khilji’s army. Madurai easily fell to the invading army and became a part of the Delhi Sultanate in 1323.
In 1371, the Vijayanagar Empire of Hampi annexed Madurai. They appointed a Nayak who looked after the administration of the city. In 1530, the Nayaks of Madurai declared themselves independent rulers, marking the beginning of the Nayak Dynasty. Thirumalai Nayak was the most prominent ruler of this dynasty. Madurai finally came under the rule of the British in 1781.
Geography
Madurai is located at the geographical coordinates of 9.93o North Longitude and 78.12o East Latitude. The city is located at an altitude of 330 feet above sea level. Madurai is bordered by three hills, known as Yanaimalai, Nagamalai, and Pasumalai, and is spread over an area of 22.6 square kilometers.
Weather
Madurai weather remains hot and humid for most of the year. The summer months stretch from March to August, with May being the hottest month. The city experiences pleasant weather during the winter months of December, January and February. Madurai experiences monsoons during the months of September, October, and November.