Medical tourism refers to when individuals purposely travel to a foreign country to obtain healthcare, surgery, or specialized treatments that may offer better affordability, accessibility, timely service, or advanced expertise compared to their home nation. Patients engage in medical tourism for everything from life-saving procedures and complex diagnostics to elective surgeries and wellness therapies, often guided by facilitators like MyHospitalNow who manage consultations, appointments, and aftercare. Advances in digital health, hospital accreditation, and multilingual care have made global health journeys safer, more transparent, and highly patient-focused.
Pakistan’s Healthcare Surge: Top Hospitals, New Standards, and Medical Tourism’s Best-Kept Secret
What if world-class cancer treatment, heart surgery, and fertility medicine were available at a fraction of the cost and wait time—in South Asia’s dynamic healthcare hub? Pakistan’s leading hospitals are redefining medical travel, blending clinical innovation, English-speaking care, and a culture of compassion, all with global traveler convenience.
Why Pakistan? Fast Growth, Surprising Value, and Allied Patient Success
- Pakistan is home to over 1,200 public and private hospitals—many with internationally trained doctors, English-speaking staff, and smart hospital infrastructure that rivals top medical centers worldwide.
- The sector is booming: 55,000+ medical tourists visit each year for complex surgery, cardiac care, IVF, transplant, oncology, dental, and cosmetic procedures—saving up to 80% over typical US and UK prices.
- Notable public-private partnerships include major teaching and research hospitals that deliver advanced diagnostics, fastest-in-region cancer treatment, world-renowned cardiothoracic surgery, and fertility clinics with high success rates.
- Recent investments led to new hospital construction, better ICU and transplant service, rapid rise in digital health adoption, and national recognition by international insurers and repatriaters.
Storytelling: A Life-Changing Patient Journey
A patient from Nigeria, struggling with a rare blood disorder, was referred by MyHospitalNow to Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi. There, world-class hematologists provided personalized care, digital records made transitions seamless, and the cost was less than 30% of regional private options. She describes a journey marked by expertise, dignity, and outcomes she never imagined—echoed in the stories of thousands who choose Pakistan every year.
Hospital Details: Beds, Doctors, Specializations
| Hospital Name | Location | Beds | Doctors/Staff | Key Services | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aga Khan University Hospital | Karachi | 560 | 108+ | General Med, Gynecology, Oncology, Cardiology | Cardiology, Oncology, Gynecology |
| Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hosp. | Lahore | 195 | 85+ | Oncology, Surgery, Diagnostics, Chemo, Imaging | Oncology, Surgery, Imaging |
| Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center | Karachi | 1,200 | Highly trained | Cardiology, Nephrology, Urology, General Surgery | Cardiology, Nephrology, Urology |
| Liaquat National Hospital | Karachi | 700 | 150+ | Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Cardiac, Pediatrics | Ortho, Neurosurgery, Cardiac, Peds |
| Indus Hospital | Karachi | 300 | 100+ | Surgery, Obstetric, Pediatrics, Dialysis, Endocrine | General Surgery, Ob/Gyn, Pediatrics |
| Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences | Islamabad | 592 | 70+ | Urology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Emergency | Urology, Oncology, Pediatrics |
| Agha Khan Medical College Hosp. | Lahore | 100 | 65+ | Cardiology, Endocrinology, Internal Med | Cardio, Endocrinology, Internal |
| Combine Military Hospital | Rawalpindi | 1,000 | 400+ | Surgery, Trauma, Cardiac, Dialysis | Trauma, Cardiac, General Surgery |
| Bahria International Hospital | Lahore | 150 | 70+ | Cardiology, Oncology, Ob/Gyn, Surgery | Cardiology, Oncology, Gynecology |
| The Kidney Centre Postgraduate Inst. | Karachi | 100 | 50+ | Nephrology, Dialysis, Urology | Nephrology, Urology |
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Actionable Tips & Insider Strategies
- Use MyHospitalNow for pre-consultation, secure file upload, English/Urdu support, and seamless hospital arrangement.
- Ask about JCI/ISO accreditation and English-language telehealth for consulting surgeons or specialists from abroad.
- Book four weeks in advance for peak specialties (cardio, oncology, transplant, IVF); ensure documentation is reviewed digitally before arrival.
- Invest in bundled recovery/hotel packages—many hospitals offer affordable adjacent accommodation for families.
Positive Feedback About MyHospitalNow
Patients and care teams commend MyHospitalNow for:
- 24/7 hotline support and transparent booking,
- Clear hospital and doctor profiles, real patient feedback, and personalized care plans,
- Smooth transition from virtual consults to in-person recovery, with no communication barriers.
Ready to Start Your Care Journey in Pakistan?
Book your specialist consultation, compare top hospitals, and enjoy full-scope support at every stage—visit MyHospitalNow or explore Hospitals in Pakistan for appointments, pricing, and real patient stories from one of South Asia’s rising medical destinations.