HOW IT WORKS
From First Click to Treatment Abroad in 5 Simple Steps
Most patients go from first visit to departure in 2–4 weeks for elective procedures. Here is how the entire process works - from comparison to recovery.
Typical timeline: 2–4 weeks from first visit to departure for elective procedures
Compare
Use the Acules compare tool. Enter your procedure, home country, and destination preferences. Browse 500+ JCI-accredited hospitals filtered by procedure, country, patient rating, and cost range.
- Select your procedure from 200+ options
- Filter by destination: India, Thailand, Mexico, Turkey, Singapore, UAE, and more
- Compare hospitals by accreditation, ratings, cost estimate, and surgeon profile
- Shortlist 3–5 hospitals that interest you
Shortlist
After you browse, the Acules AI refines your shortlist based on your profile, risk factors, budget, and destination preference. You see a ranked list of 3–5 best-match hospitals with supporting rationale.
- AI scoring factors in clinical outcomes, surgeon volume, and JCI tier
- Your budget and destination preferences are weighted
- Availability at your target dates is checked
- You review the shortlist and can request more information on any hospital
Free Consultation
Request a free consultation and a patient coordinator contacts you within 24 hours. The coordinator reviews your medical history, answers your questions, confirms the hospital recommendation, and prepares a detailed all-in cost estimate.
- 30–60 minute video or phone call with a dedicated coordinator
- Medical history review and suitability assessment
- Hospital recommendation confirmed with specific surgeon
- All-in cost summary prepared (procedure + travel + accommodation)
- Any questions about safety, quality, or logistics answered
Pre-Departure
Your coordinator handles all pre-travel logistics: medical records are sent to the hospital, visa paperwork is guided, flights and accommodation are planned, and a travel itinerary is prepared.
- Medical records compiled and securely transmitted to the hospital
- Visa application guidance (India e-Medical Visa, Thai medical visa, etc.)
- Flight timing recommendations (accounting for pre-op and recovery)
- Accommodation booked near the hospital
- Pre-operative instructions from the hospital conveyed to you
- 24/7 coordinator contact confirmed
Arrive & Recover
Your coordinator supports you throughout your stay. Local on-ground assistance is available. After returning home, your coordinator helps connect you with local follow-up care.
- Coordinator-arranged airport pickup and hospital admission
- Local on-ground support available throughout your stay
- Coordinator monitors your progress and is available for questions
- Post-discharge: accommodation arranged until you are cleared to fly
- Return home: coordinator connects you with your local physician for follow-up
- 30, 60, and 90-day outcome check-ins