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NEPHROLOGY & UROLOGY · DIALYSIS

Hemodialysis in India: Continuity of Care While You Travel

$60–$120Indicative cost per session
3 sessions / weekTypical maintenance schedule
3–4 hoursPer session, outpatient
24–48 hrsTypical slot availability
Continuity of care while you travel

Maintaining your dialysis schedule in India

Many international patients need dialysis to continue uninterrupted — whether they're in India for a transplant evaluation, another procedure, or simply choosing India for ongoing dialysis care. MedTrav coordinates scheduling so continuity isn't a barrier to travel.

Hemodialysis

Blood filtered through a machine at a dialysis centre, typically three sessions weekly, each 3–4 hours.

Peritoneal dialysis

An alternative using your abdominal lining, sometimes possible to continue at your accommodation with proper setup — discussed case by case.

As a bridge to transplant

Dialysis can continue alongside donor work-up and compatibility testing for patients pursuing kidney transplant.

How MedTrav coordinates this

From your existing schedule to your first session in India

Current dialysis records reviewed

Your existing dialysis schedule, access type (fistula/catheter) and recent bloodwork reviewed before travel.

Schedule matched to your trip

Session slots arranged around your other appointments — transplant work-up, consultations, or travel dates.

0First session in India

Your access site is assessed and the first session proceeds under the treating nephrologist's supervision.

1Ongoing monitoring

Bloodwork tracked regularly to confirm your dialysis adequacy and adjust the schedule if needed.

2Coordination with other treatment

If you're also pursuing transplant work-up, dialysis is scheduled around donor testing and consultations.

3Records for your home team

A full session log and bloodwork history shared with your home nephrologist when you return.

Cost reference

Indicative dialysis costs (2026)

Figures below are indicative ranges reported across accredited Indian hospitals, for planning purposes only — not a marketed or final price.

ServiceIndicative cost (USD)Typical duration
Hemodialysis (per session)$60 – $1203–4 hours
Hemodialysis (package of 12 sessions)$650 – $1,300~4 weeks
Peritoneal dialysis set-up & training$800 – $1,5002–3 days

What this actually covers, and what it doesn't: Isolation precautions (for patients with certain infections) and emergency/urgent slots can carry a premium over routine scheduled sessions — confirmed when your case is reviewed.

Approximate in your local currency
Bangladesh৳ 123,000
Oman385 OMR
UAE3,672 AED
Saudi Arabia3,750 SAR
Kuwait307 KWD
Qatar3,640 QAR
Iraq1,310,000 IQD
Uzbekistan12,200,000 UZS
Turkmenistan3,500 TMT
Kazakhstan480,000 KZT
Nigeria₦ 1,330,000
Kenya129,000 KES
Ethiopia145,000 ETB
Tanzania2,600,000 TZS
Uganda3,700,000 UGX
Maldives15,400 MVR
Fiji2,250 FJD

Based on USD 1,000 and approximate September 2026 exchange rates — these move daily and are shown only as a rough reference. Your written estimate and final invoice are always confirmed in USD; your bank or card network sets the exact conversion at the time you pay.

Frequently asked

Questions patients ask about this procedure

Can I get short-term dialysis in India as a visiting patient?

Yes — MedTrav coordinates ongoing hemodialysis sessions for patients visiting India for other treatment (like transplant work-up), and for patients seeking cost-effective dialysis care during an extended stay.

How often will I need dialysis sessions?

Standard maintenance hemodialysis is typically 3 sessions per week, each lasting 3–4 hours — your nephrologist confirms the exact schedule based on your kidney function and bloodwork.

Is dialysis available on short notice for patients already travelling?

MedTrav can often arrange dialysis slots within 24–48 hours for patients already in India needing to maintain their regular schedule — advance notice helps but isn't always required for existing dialysis patients.

What's the difference between hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis?

Hemodialysis filters blood through a machine at a clinic, typically three times weekly. Peritoneal dialysis uses the lining of your own abdomen and can often be done at home daily — your nephrologist advises which suits your situation, especially if you're considering it as a bridge to transplant.

Can dialysis be coordinated alongside a kidney transplant evaluation?

Yes — this is one of the most common reasons international patients combine dialysis with a MedTrav referral, maintaining treatment while donor work-up and compatibility testing complete.

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