The quality of healthcare in Bengaluru varies, particularly when it comes to public hospitals. Fortunately, private hospitals offer expats and local residents relatively affordable, quality treatment. The city has positioned itself as a medical tourism destination and many of its hospitals offer specialised care for various ailments.

Despite the relatively low costs, expats should still ensure they have comprehensive health insurance. In cases where health insurance is provided by an expat's employer, it's worth remembering that they may be limited to certain hospitals.

Below is a list of some of the city'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/yeshwanthpur
Address: Brigade Gateway 26, 4, 1st Main Rd, beside Metro, Malleswaram, Bengaluru

Further reading

►For more about the Indian healthcare system, see Healthcare in India

Expat Interviews

"The private healthcare system puts the NHS to shame. The hospitals are spotlessly clean and extremely efficient," says Striddle, an expat from the UK, in his interview with Expat Arrivals.

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