The quality of healthcare in Bengaluru has evolved over the years, especially in public hospitals. Recent improvements have seen government hospitals being equipped with modern facilities and specialised services, making healthcare more accessible to both urban and rural populations. However, private hospitals in Bengaluru remain a more reliable option, offering high-quality treatment at relatively affordable prices.
As the city positions itself as a key destination for medical tourism, many of its hospitals now provide specialised care in areas like cardiovascular health, orthopaedics, and cancer treatment.
Even though healthcare in Bengaluru is affordable compared to many Western countries, it’s essential that you have comprehensive health insurance. If your health insurance is provided through your employer, be aware that it might restrict you to specific hospitals, which could limit your choices when it comes to treatment.
For more details on the healthcare system in India, see Healthcare and Health Insurance in India.
Below is a list of some of Bengaluru’s most prominent private hospitals.
Private hospitals in Bengaluru
Bangalore Baptist Hospital
Website: www.bbh.org.in
Address: Bellary Rd, Vinayakanagar, Hebbal, Bengaluru
Fortis Hospital
Website: www.fortisbangalore.com
Address: 154, 9, Bannerghatta Main Rd, Opposite IIM, Sahyadri Layout, Panduranga Nagar, Bengaluru
NU Hospitals
Website: www.nuhospitals.com
Address: 6 15th Main, 11th Cross Rd, Nisarga Layout, Padmanabhanagar, Bengaluru
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur
Website: www.manipalhospitals.com
Address: Brigade Gateway 26, 4, 1st Main Rd, beside Metro, Malleswaram, Bengaluru
What do expats say about Bengaluru's healthcare system?
"The private healthcare system puts the NHS to shame. The hospitals are spotlessly clean and extremely efficient."
So says Striddle, an expat from the UK, in his interview with Expat Arrivals.
Further reading
►For more about the Indian healthcare system, see Healthcare in India
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