Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket

History and background

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, began operating in 2001 and has grown into a hospital of over 500 beds in South Delhi, arranged as East and West blocks. Across the two wings it has treated more than 3.4 million patients in over 30 specialities. It carries the distinction of installing Asia's first and the world's third intra-operative MRI suite (BrainSuite), and it offers several technologies described as firsts in India and Asia.

Specialities and centres of excellence

The East wing specialises in cardiac care, oncology (medical, surgical and radiotherapy), transplants (heart, lung and bone marrow) and general surgery including minimal-access and bariatric procedures, and the hospital is accredited as a centre of excellence for bariatric and hernia surgery. Across the campus, 680+ specialists cover cardiology, orthopaedics, urology, neurology, neurosurgery, gastroenterology and organ transplants, among others.

Technology and facilities

The hospital has 25 high-end modular operation theatres, 170+ critical care beds, a dedicated endoscopy unit, an advanced dialysis unit and an onco day-care unit, along with an emergency resuscitation and observation unit. It holds JCI and NABH accreditation.

International patients

Max Saket receives patients from over 130 countries and reports treating more than 300,000 international patients. Its dedicated international patient services cover treatment planning, medical opinions, visa assistance, airport pickup, interpreters, accommodation support and post-treatment follow-up. Located in the Saket district near a Metro station and shopping centres, it is convenient for patients and families.

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.