Fortis C-DOC Hospital

History and background

Fortis C-DOC Hospital for Diabetes and Allied Sciences has operated since 2011–2012 as a centre of excellence for diabetes, metabolic diseases and endocrine disorders. It is led by Prof. (Dr.) Anoop Misra, a former professor of medicine at AIIMS, recipient of the Dr. B. C. Roy Award and the Padma Shri, and the director of the National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation. The hospital was named Best Hospital in India in Diabetes Care at the CIMS Healthcare Excellence Awards for several consecutive years between 2014 and 2018.

Specialities and centres of excellence

The hospital focuses on comprehensive management of diabetes and its complications, along with obesity, thyroid and other endocrine conditions. It runs an advanced centre for diabetic foot and wound care, scientific weight-loss and weight-management programmes, and bariatric and minimal-access surgery. It also provides expertise in general surgery, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, ENT, pain management and urology.

Technology and facilities

The facility is a compact 23-bed hospital spread over about 20,000 square feet, with two operating suites, a diabetic eye lab and a dialysis centre. Clinicians are supported by a diagnostic laboratory, radiology and pharmacy services that operate around the clock.

International patients

Fortis C-DOC states that it is keen to work with foreign institutions and scientists on exchange of ideas, education and collaborative research. For international patients, it offers a focused, single-specialty setting for long-term diabetes and metabolic care, including foot care and weight management. Located in Chirag Enclave opposite Nehru Place, it is easily reached from South Delhi hotels.

How AlisPro MediTours supports your treatment

AlisPro MediTours is a medical travel coordination service, not a hospital. We do not provide medical treatment, and clinical decisions always rest with your treating doctors. What we do is make the journey to this hospital easier to plan and less stressful to manage.

After you send your medical reports through our enquiry form, our coordinators share them with the hospital's international patient team and help you obtain a written opinion and an estimated cost. If you decide to go ahead, we can help with the medical visa invitation letter, flight planning, airport pickup, accommodation near the hospital, local transport, interpreter support and appointment scheduling. During your stay we stay in touch with you and your family, and after you return home we help arrange follow-up consultations and access to your records.

Costs, package inclusions and waiting times vary by hospital, doctor and treatment, so we recommend asking for a written estimate that clearly states what is and is not included.

Before you travel

Preparation makes a big difference to how smoothly a medical trip goes. Gather your recent medical reports, imaging (with the discs or digital files), a list of current medicines and any previous operation summaries, and share them early so the hospital can give a realistic opinion before you travel.

Ask the hospital or your coordinator for the expected length of stay, the likely total cost and what it includes, whether a family member may accompany you, and what follow-up will be needed after you return home. Confirm the treating doctor's name, the accreditation of the department you will use and how emergencies are handled.

Most international patients enter India on a medical visa, which normally requires an invitation letter from the hospital. Check the validity of your passport, arrange travel insurance that covers medical travel where possible, and plan for extra days in case treatment or recovery takes longer than expected. Keep copies of all documents on your phone and in your luggage.

Travel guide: Delhi

Delhi is served by Indira Gandhi International Airport, and hospitals in the capital are usually 30 to 60 minutes from the airport depending on traffic and time of day. The Delhi Metro reaches most neighbourhoods and is a fast way to travel around the city, while taxis and ride-hailing apps are widely available. Visitors staying for treatment often choose hotels or serviced apartments near the hospital in areas such as South Delhi, Saket, Vasant Kunj or Central Delhi. The weather is hottest from April to June, rainy in July to September, and most comfortable from October to March. Hindi and English are widely spoken.