PATIENT STORIES
Real Patients. Real Savings. Real Results.
Thousands of patients have used Acules to access world-class surgery at a fraction of domestic prices. Here are some of their stories.
Sandra
United States
$44,500
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Procedure
Knee Replacement
Destination
India
US Price
$52,000
Paid
$7,500
“I had been putting off this surgery for two years because the quotes I got in the US were terrifying. A friend told me about Acules and within a week I had a real all-in cost. Six weeks after surgery I was walking without pain for the first time in years.”
Outcome: Full recovery. Returned to work after 8 weeks. Rated experience 5/5.
Hospital: Apollo Hospital, Chennai
James
United Kingdom
£85,000
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Procedure
Cardiac Bypass Surgery
Destination
Thailand
US Price
£95,000
Paid
£10,000
“My cardiologist in the UK put me on an 18-month waiting list. My situation was urgent. Bumrungrad had availability within three weeks. The level of care was genuinely outstanding - the surgeons were internationally trained and the facility was immaculate.”
Outcome: Successful CABG procedure. Follow-up with UK cardiologist confirmed excellent outcome.
Hospital: Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok
Maria
Canada
CA$28,000
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Procedure
Full Arch Dental Implants
Destination
Mexico
US Price
CA$38,000
Paid
CA$10,000
“I did three consultations in Toronto and the lowest quote was $35,000 with a six-month wait. My Acules coordinator found me an excellent clinic in Guadalajara that was JCI-certified and had glowing patient reviews. I flew down, stayed ten days, and came home with a perfect smile.”
Outcome: Implants completed in 2 visits over 10 days. 12-month follow-up showed excellent osseointegration.
Hospital: Cosmidental Clinic, Guadalajara
Robert
United States
$39,000
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Procedure
Total Hip Replacement
Destination
Turkey
US Price
$47,000
Paid
$8,000
“The surgeon I worked with at Memorial Istanbul trained at a top European medical school and had performed over 2,000 hip replacements. I felt more confident going in than I did at the US hospital that quoted me $47,000.”
Outcome: Surgery successful. Physical therapy began day 2. Full mobility restored by week 10.
Hospital: Memorial Hospital Istanbul
Linda
Australia
AUD $22,000
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Procedure
IVF Treatment (2 cycles)
Destination
India
US Price
AUD $30,000
Paid
AUD $8,000
“After two failed and extremely expensive IVF cycles in Australia, I was exhausted financially and emotionally. My Acules coordinator helped me understand that Fortis had comparable success rates with internationally trained reproductive endocrinologists. I am now 14 weeks pregnant.”
Outcome: Second cycle resulted in successful pregnancy. Currently under care of home OB.
Hospital: Fortis La Femme Hospital, New Delhi
David
United States
$92,000
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Procedure
Spinal Fusion (L4-L5)
Destination
Singapore
US Price
$110,000
Paid
$18,000
“I was skeptical at first. Singapore sounded expensive. But Mount Elizabeth came in at $18,000 all-in for what US hospitals wanted $110,000 for. The neurosurgeon I worked with had published research in top spine journals. The facility was better than any hospital I've been to in the US.”
Outcome: Successful L4-L5 fusion. 6-month post-op imaging showed solid fusion. Back to work at 12 weeks.
Hospital: Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore
Patient experiences are representative. Individual results may vary. Names changed for privacy. All hospitals mentioned are representative of Acules network partners.
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