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About Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences
The Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, founded by Dr. Devi Shetty, pioneered a high-volume, low-cost model for cardiac surgery that has become globally studied as a healthcare delivery innovation. The institute performs among the highest volumes of paediatric cardiac surgery in the world, alongside comprehensive adult cardiac and vascular services.
Narayana's pricing model, originally designed to make cardiac surgery accessible to lower-income Indian patients, extends genuine cost advantages to international patients while maintaining outcomes data that compares favourably to international benchmarks.
Accreditations & Certifications
JCINABH
Medical Specialties
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyPediatric Cardiac SurgeryVascular Surgery
Languages Spoken
EnglishArabicHindiFrench
Awards & Achievements
- Founded by Dr. Devi Shetty, globally recognised healthcare delivery pioneer
- Among the world's highest-volume paediatric cardiac surgery programmes
- JCI and NABH accreditation with continuous compliance since certification
- Published outcomes data benchmarked against international cardiac surgery registries
Honest Assessment: Strengths and Limitations
Every hospital has genuine strengths and real tradeoffs. Here is our editorial assessment of Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, based on published outcomes data, accreditation records, and patterns reported by verified patients:
✓ Genuine Strengths
- Genuinely pioneering high-volume cardiac model translates directly to surgical team experience and refined protocols
- Exceptional value — among the lowest-cost JCI-accredited cardiac surgery destinations globally without compromising published outcomes
- World-leading paediatric cardiac programme for families needing this specific expertise
⚠ Worth Knowing Before You Book
- Primary specialisation in cardiac and vascular surgery — not the right choice for unrelated medical needs
- High-volume model means the environment prioritises efficient patient flow over boutique-style individual attention
- Bangalore, while well-connected, requires a longer flight for some Western patients than Istanbul or Dubai alternatives
Patient Reviews
Our daughter's congenital heart defect required surgery no local surgeon in our country would attempt. Dr. Maheshwari's team performed it successfully and the price made it actually accessible for us.
Bypass surgery here cost a fraction of my home country quote with outcomes data that matched or exceeded what I was shown elsewhere. No compromise on quality that I could detect.
The efficiency of this hospital is remarkable without feeling rushed. Every question was answered thoroughly despite the high patient volume around us.
Doctors at This Hospital
A selection of specialists treating international patients at this facility — ask your coordinator to confirm your specific treating physician during consultation.
Dr. Devi Shetty
Founder & Chairman
Globally recognised cardiac surgeon and healthcare entrepreneur, pioneer of the high-volume affordable cardiac care model studied by health systems worldwide.
Dr. Sunita Maheshwari
Director, Pediatric Cardiology
Leading paediatric cardiologist with extensive experience in complex congenital heart defect management.
Sample Procedure Pricing
| Procedure | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | $5,000-8,000 |
| Pediatric Congenital Heart Surgery | $4,500-9,000 |
| Heart Valve Replacement | $6,500-11,000 |
| Angioplasty with Stent | $3,000-5,500 |
Prices are indicative ranges based on quotes collected as of Q1 2025 and vary by individual case complexity. Request a personalised quote for an exact figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Patients booking through InterHealthTour receive dedicated coordination support from first enquiry through post-treatment follow-up, including accommodation booking assistance, airport transfer confirmation, and translation of any documentation you need for your home doctor. We recommend specialist medical tourism insurance for any surgical procedure booked here.
What to Expect: Your Patient Journey
Most international patients booking Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences through InterHealthTour follow a broadly similar sequence, though timing varies with procedure complexity. It typically begins with a remote consultation — usually video, sometimes a structured written review of your medical records and imaging — during which the treating team, led where relevant by Dr. Devi Shetty or a colleague in the same department, outlines whether you are a suitable candidate for the procedure you are enquiring about and provides an itemised cost estimate in writing.
Once you confirm and travel dates are set, most patients arrive in Bangalore 1-3 days before the procedure for final pre-operative assessment, blood work, and imaging where needed. Airport transfer coordination and accommodation booking near the hospital are handled by your InterHealthTour coordinator alongside the hospital's own international patient office. Length of hospital stay and total time in India depends heavily on the specific procedure — your coordinator will give you a realistic estimate specific to your case during the quote stage rather than a generic figure that may not reflect your actual treatment plan.
Before discharge, you receive full documentation translated into English (and your preferred language where feasible), covering the procedure performed, medication instructions, and a follow-up schedule. For cardiac surgery and cardiology procedures specifically, Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences's international patient team typically arranges at least one video follow-up consultation after you return home, with further calls available if you have questions during recovery.
Recovery, Aftercare and Staying in Touch
Recovery expectations vary enormously by procedure, and Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences's care team will set out a realistic timeline specific to your treatment during your pre-operative consultation rather than a generic estimate. What is consistent across procedures booked through InterHealthTour at this hospital is the availability of a discharge summary in your language, a clear medication and activity schedule, and a named point of contact for questions once you are back home — not left to guess whether a symptom during recovery is normal or worth flagging.
If a complication does arise after you return home, Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences's international patient office can liaise directly with your local doctor, sharing your full treatment records and imaging on request. This kind of continuity is one of the more practically important, if less glamorous, things worth confirming before booking any procedure abroad — ask your coordinator specifically how this would work for your case before you travel, rather than assuming it will be straightforward.
Who This Hospital Tends to Suit Best
Based on the pattern of bookings InterHealthTour has coordinated with Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, patients who tend to be most satisfied are specifically those seeking cardiac surgery or cardiology care, comfortable with English, Arabic, Hindi and French as the primary languages of communication, and who have done at least some independent comparison against one or two other accredited options in India or elsewhere before committing. Patients whose needs sit clearly within this hospital's stated specialties tend to report the most consistent outcomes.
As with any medical tourism decision, this profile is a starting point for your own research rather than a substitute for it. We encourage you to request an itemised quote, ask the specific questions raised in the FAQ section above, and — for anything beyond routine, low-risk procedures — seek a second opinion before travelling. See our medical tourism safety guide for a fuller checklist applicable to any clinic you are considering, not just this one.
A Note on Cost Transparency
Published price ranges from Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, starting from $1,200 for its most accessible listed procedures, reflect quotes collected as of Q1 2025 and are deliberately shown as ranges rather than single figures — the width of that range usually comes down to case complexity, anaesthesia requirements, length of hospital stay, and whether any complications or additional treatment are needed once your surgeon has actually assessed you in person, not just from photographs or a written history. Treat any quote you receive before an in-person or thorough video assessment as provisional. A reputable clinic, including this one, should be willing to explain in plain terms what could move your specific price toward the top or bottom of the published range, and should confirm the final itemised cost in writing before your procedure date, not verbally on the day.
Our Assessment
Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences is one of InterHealthTour's verified partner hospitals in India, selected for its JCI accreditation and the specific strengths outlined above. Request quotes from at least two or three accredited options in India before committing, and use the questions in our relevant treatment guide to evaluate them consistently.
Before booking, request written confirmation of your specific surgeon, exact package inclusions, and the clinic's policy on results guarantees — a reputable clinic will provide all three without hesitation.
This profile was last reviewed and updated by InterHealthTour's medical advisory board in Q1 2025, reflecting current accreditation status and pricing data collected from the hospital directly.
Request an itemised written quote before travel confirming exactly which services — consultation, procedure, medication, transfers, accommodation — are included in your package price.
How We Verified This Clinic
This profile is compiled from publicly available accreditation records, InterHealthTour's own partnership due diligence (facility inspection, credential verification, complaint history review), and verified patient reviews collected through completed bookings on our platform. We do not accept payment for positive coverage — see our How We Earn policy.