Taking Health Care to the Max in India!

[Please note: I (Paul) am doing well. I'm not sick. There's just something in my lungs that needs to be dealt with--probably something I contracted while chemo had compromised my immune system earlier this year. There is definitely no cause for alarm. We just want to share about the fabulous medical care available to us.]

After a chilly early morning motorbike ride down the mountain from Landour to Deheradun, the first thing Lynn and I noticed when we entered Max Hospital was the wonderful central heating. Central heating is extremely rare here, but it's symbolic of the high quality of care we've received at Max.

Max is a truly beautiful new medical facility, and it offers high quality care at an affordable price. I first went to Max on Monday because my doctors in Canada had asked me to have a follow up CT scan in mid-December. Monday's scan at Max was expertly done with the best equipment. On Monday, I also consulted with 2 radiologists and 2 oncologists. The total bill  for Monday was the equivalent of $65 (US).

We went back to Max again today so I could have a needle biopsy to determine the nature of a possible infection in my lungs. This biopsy had been attempted unsuccessfully in Canada in September. Today's attempt was also unsuccessful, but we were impressed by the way the attempt was undertaken. There were 4 specialists in the room during the procedure, available for any contingency. I was kept at the hospital for observation for several hours afterward. Much of that time was spent in the attractive cafe that serves as cafeteria. (The second shot below shows the lovely outdoor "garden" seating for the cafeteria.)

 

Amazingly, since the procedure was unsuccessful, we were not billed anything for the testing and care we received today! There were several informal consultations to help us determine how to proceed next. We'll be sharing those recommendations with our doctors in Canada, and soliciting their perspectives, before proceeding.

We are truly blessed by the quality of medical care that is readily available to us. As a parting shot, here's a photo of our red Honda Unicorn among friends in the bike parking lot at Max...