Critical Care & Other Specialties in India for International Patients
When the situation is serious, or your condition sits outside the usual specialties, you need clear answers fast. ICU and emergency care, medical transfer coordination and many more specialties in JCI and NABH accredited hospitals, with one coordinator beside you.
Can international patients get ICU, emergency and critical care in India?
Yes. India’s leading JCI and NABH accredited hospitals have adult, cardiac, neuro, paediatric and newborn intensive care units with intensivists, ventilators, dialysis and advanced life support, plus emergency departments and trauma teams. A patient can be transferred by air ambulance or an escorted stretcher flight after a fit-to-fly assessment. The same hospitals offer dermatology, mental health, rheumatology, paediatrics, geriatrics and many other specialties. NajmCare, based in Gurugram (Delhi-NCR), prioritises urgent cases, reviews reports free and coordinates the hospital, medical visa letter, transfer and family stay.
Choose the area closest to your need
Each section has full details on specialists, treatments, planning and indicative cost.
Critical Care & Emergency Transfers
ICU, NICU, trauma care, air ambulance and medical repatriation coordination. View details →
Dermatology, Allergy & Immune Care
Skin disease, allergies, rheumatology and autoimmune conditions. View details →
Mental Health, Child & Senior Care
Psychiatry, de-addiction, paediatrics, newborn care and geriatric medicine. View details →
Why patients choose India for critical care and specialty treatment
Serious illness is costly and stressful. India combines large, experienced ICU and emergency teams with advanced equipment and far lower costs, and one coordinator keeps the family informed through every step.
*Indicative; actual savings depend on your country, treatment and hospital.
Which specialist do you need?
Select a group to see specialties our partner hospitals cover. This is a guide only, not a diagnosis.
Dermatology & skin diseases
Acne, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, fungal infections and skin allergy. See also Cosmetic Surgery for hair and aesthetics.
Dermatologist, skin testsAllergy & immunology
Hay fever, food and drug allergy and recurrent infections, with testing and immunotherapy where suitable.
Allergy tests, immunotherapyPsychiatry & mental wellness
Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD and stress, with therapy and medicines.
Psychiatrist, psychologistDe-addiction & rehabilitation
Medically supervised detox, counselling and relapse prevention for alcohol, drugs and tobacco.
Supervised programmeSleep medicine
Snoring, sleep apnoea, insomnia and restless legs assessed with a sleep study.
Sleep study, CPAPRheumatology & autoimmune disease
Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, ankylosing spondylitis, gout and scleroderma.
Rheumatologist, blood testsInfectious diseases
Fever work-up, tropical infections, TB, hepatitis, HIV care and drug-resistant infections.
ID specialist, culturesPaediatrics & neonatology
Newborn care, childhood illness, growth, vaccination and NICU support for premature babies.
Paediatrician, NICUGeriatric medicine
Falls, memory problems, frailty and medicine review for older adults.
Geriatrician, assessmentPalliative & supportive care
Symptom control, comfort and family support for people with serious or advanced illness.
Palliative teamEmergency medicine & trauma
Road accidents, burns, poisoning and sudden illness, with trauma teams and 24 hour emergency departments.
Emergency team, imagingCritical care (ICU)
Adult, cardiac, neuro, paediatric and newborn ICUs with ventilators, dialysis and advanced life support.
Intensivist, 24 hour nursingHow urgent are your symptoms?
A simple guide to help you decide how quickly to get care. Tap a level to see how the meter moves.
A guide only. If you are unsure, seek medical care. Only a doctor can assess your condition.
Types of intensive care and what they cost
Tap a unit to see who it is for, what it provides, the indicative daily cost and the typical stay.
Costs and stays are indicative and vary widely. Ventilators, dialysis, ECMO, medicines, tests and procedures are usually charged extra. You receive a written estimate and regular updates.
Technology and teams behind critical care
Critical care combines specialist teams, equipment and close family communication.
Continuous monitoring
Heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen and breathing watched around the clock with alarms.
Ventilator & breathing support
Invasive and non-invasive ventilation with respiratory therapists.
ECMO & advanced life support
Heart and lung support in selected centres for the most critical patients.
Dialysis in ICU
Continuous kidney replacement therapy for unstable patients with kidney failure.
Infection control
Isolation rooms, culture-guided antibiotics and strict hygiene.
ICU nutrition & early mobility
Dietitians and physiotherapists start nutrition and movement as early as it is safe.
Intensivist-led teams
Specialist doctors in the ICU day and night, working with surgeons and physicians.
Family updates
Regular doctor briefings and support for relatives, with an interpreter where needed.
Palliative & ethical care
Comfort-focused care and honest guidance when treatment cannot reverse the illness.
Moving a patient safely to India
Tap a transport option to see when it is used and what to plan.
Costs depend on distance, aircraft and condition. Transfer decisions are made by the treating doctors, never by NajmCare alone.
More about the other specialties we cover
Tap a specialty to see common conditions, treatments, indicative cost and the usual time in India.
Costs and stays are indicative. Your own plan depends on your diagnosis and the hospital.
Planning when time and health are tight
Clear preparation helps families act fast and avoid avoidable delays.
- Keep passports, medical summary, latest reports, scans and a medicine list ready, with copies on your phone.
- Ask the treating doctor for a short letter that describes the diagnosis, treatment so far and current condition.
- Check whether your travel or health insurance covers medical evacuation and treatment in India, and get quotes in writing.
- For urgent cases, tell us early so we can prioritise the hospital review, invitation letter and visa guidance.
- Plan accommodation near the hospital for family members and arrange attendant visas for caregivers.
- Ask about interpreters, diet and prayer needs so your family feels supported during a stressful time.
- Keep an emergency contact list with the hospital, your coordinator and your doctor at home.
From first message to safe arrival, step by step
One dedicated coordinator guides every step, so your family is never alone.
Send the summary
Share reports, scans and the doctor’s summary by WhatsApp or email.
Hospital review
A specialist reviews the case as a priority and confirms a plan and estimate.
Transfer & visa
Fit-to-fly check, transport and the hospital invitation letter. See our Medical Visa Guide.
Arrival & admission
Airport meeting, ambulance if needed and direct admission.
Treatment & return
Updates for family, recovery support and a safe plan for returning home.
What do critical care and specialty care cost in India?
Indicative hospital costs in US dollars. Final prices depend on the hospital, your condition and length of stay.
Estimates for comparison only. Ask for a written plan and quote before you travel, and ask your insurer what is covered.
Questions patients ask about critical care and other specialties in India
Clear answers for international patients and families.
Can international patients get ICU and critical care in India?
Yes. India’s JCI and NABH accredited hospitals have adult, cardiac, neuro, paediatric and newborn intensive care units staffed by intensivists, nurses and respiratory therapists, with ventilators, dialysis and advanced life support. NajmCare reviews the patient’s reports free and prioritises urgent cases, then coordinates the hospital, transfer, medical visa letter and family stay.
How can a critically ill patient be transferred to India?
The treating doctors share a medical summary with the Indian hospital, which reviews the case and accepts the patient. A fit-to-fly assessment then decides the safest transport, usually a medical air ambulance or an escorted stretcher flight, followed by an ambulance from the airport directly to the ICU. NajmCare helps coordinate each step.
How much does an air ambulance to India cost?
Costs depend heavily on distance, aircraft type, medical crew and equipment, so there is no single price. Quotes from air ambulance providers can run from several thousand to tens of thousands of US dollars. Check whether your travel or health insurance covers medical evacuation, and ask for written quotes.
How much does ICU care cost in India per day?
Indicative private hospital ICU bed charges are about US$250 to 900 per day, depending on the hospital and unit, with ventilator, dialysis, medicines, tests and procedures usually charged extra. Newborn and paediatric ICU rates are similar. You receive a written estimate and regular updates.
Are Indian ICUs equipped with ventilators and ECMO?
Leading accredited hospitals have ventilators, non-invasive ventilation, continuous monitoring, renal replacement therapy and, in selected centres, ECMO and transplant ICUs. Availability differs by hospital, so NajmCare matches the patient’s needs to a hospital that can provide them.
Can family members stay with a critically ill patient in India?
Family visiting rules vary by hospital and unit, and are stricter in intensive care. Family members can stay close by in accommodation we arrange near the hospital, and doctors give regular updates. Related caregivers can travel on attendant visas, and we guide the paperwork.
What other specialties does NajmCare cover besides the main ones?
NajmCare helps with dermatology, mental health and de-addiction care, rheumatology and immune diseases, paediatrics and newborn care, geriatric medicine, sleep medicine, infectious diseases, palliative care and more. If you do not see your condition, send your reports and we will find the right specialist.
Can I get mental health or addiction treatment in India as a foreign patient?
Yes. Psychiatrists, psychologists and de-addiction centres offer assessment, therapy, medicines and supervised detox and rehabilitation programmes. Treatment works best with long-term follow-up, and anyone in immediate crisis should seek emergency help straight away.
Is paediatric and newborn intensive care available in India?
Yes. Many accredited hospitals have paediatric ICUs and NICUs with newborn ventilation, phototherapy, specialist neonatologists and parent support. Send your child’s reports for a free review.
How fast can I get an opinion for an urgent case?
Urgent cases are prioritised. Send the medical summary, latest reports and scans by WhatsApp, and a specialist reviews them as quickly as possible, normally within 24 hours, free and without obligation.
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General information only, not medical advice. Costs and timelines are estimates and may change. Results vary. NajmCare is a medical tourism facilitator. Content reviewed October 2026.
