After the patient reaches home, follow-up email consultations are available as well.
INTERNATIONAL PATIENT
We at Vamsam Fertility Centre understand that international patients have special requirements and therefore we take special care to provide a hassle-free experience for you. This hospital was started 25 years back and continues to be one of the leading centers in Tamil Nadu, India due to its transparent and ethical practice. More than 10,000 childless couples benefitted from our services. This clinic maintains its excellence because of the well-qualified team of doctors and cutting-edge technology which gives the highest success rate to childless couples. Individualized patient care provides the ultimate patient care and satisfaction.
Step 1 : Enquiry
The patient can drop us an enquiry email at vamsamcoimbatore@gmail.com, stating their problems along with previous investigation reports (if any). Certain tests will be repeated as per Vamsam’s policy, three months prior to the treatment. Some of the issues are listed below.
Men
- Male Sexual Dysfunction
- Diabetes Induced Sexual Dysfunction
- Low Sperm Count
- Premature Ejaculation
- Difficulty in erection or ejaculation
- Any history of STDs
Women
- Previous IVF Failure
- Recurrent miscarriage
- Looking for budget IVF/ICSI
- Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy
Step 2 : 24 Hours – Online Consultation
Within 24 hours of the enquiry, an online consultation will be arranged with one of our experts. The patient is requested to share with the consulting doctor at Vamsam- IVF the challenges faced and details of the issues for which they require medical help.
A properly filled enquiry form with basic problems and medical reports( recent photographs, X-rays, ultrasound scans, pathological reports, or a summary of the medical evaluation as per the treatment/ procedure requirements) as an attachment with the enquiry form.
Step 3: Reviews and Reporting
Vamsam-IVF ‘s International Patient Desk will revert with:
- Answers to all their initial queries
- Cost estimate of the various treatment modalities and procedures
- Details on Visa, Travel, Patient accommodation(long term), Currency Exchange and other support
- A basic outline of the recuperation period for the selected treatment/procedure
We urge the patient to clarify their doubts about the treatment at this stage. Questions can be directed to us via email or telephone. Video conference can also be arranged, if required.
Online Consultation Available: 93623-73344
Online Payment Facility Available
Online Payment Facility Available
Step 4: Planning a Trip
Once the patient confirms the trip we will initiate visa invites for the patient and attendee to the Indian Embassy. Vamsam Fertility Research Centre assists with all documents and formalities needed so that you have a hassle-free process. Delegates and Consulates of most countries are located in Chennai, thereby providing easy facilitation and completion of the process in a shorter time as compared to other metropolitan cities. Some delegates are in Delhi and we provide help to facilitate the documents.
It’s advised for International patients to gain a medical visa to avoid any issues.
You can apply your visa at http://boi.gov.in/content/registration-requirements-foreign-national
MEDICAL VISA PROCESS
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR MEDICAL VISA
Invitation letter:
FOREIGNERS REGISTRATION IN INDIA
All foreigners visiting India on Medical Visa within 14 days of arrival are required to get registered with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) so as to ease your agreement registration process.
Step 5: Booking & Support
- The patient confirms the travel schedule to us and we send the visa invites for the patient and any other attendants accompanying the patient to the Indian embassy (from where patient shall be applying for a visa)
- The patient forwards the detailed flight information to the Vamsam-IVF team
- They communicate back the pre- and post-procedure instructions for the patient’s selected procedure and a detailed itinerary for suggested appointments
All foreigners (i.e. patients holding non-Indian passports) seeking treatment at Vamsam-IVF are advised to have a valid medical visa and other relevant documents, if any, specific to their country. Maldivian nationals are permitted to undergo treatment during their visa free entry stay of 90 days.
Step 6: Arrival, Registration & Admission
Upon arriving at our facility, kindly submit your passport at the registration counter to complete your patient registration with the hospital. The hospital will keep a copy of your passport (the photo and Visa page) for your hospital record, which is mandatory.
- The team of Vamsam-IVF arranges for a free pick up of the patient from the airport and free drop at the end of the visit.
- On request a Multilingual guides and secretary services are offered.
- Interpreters are arranged if need be
- The patient’s passport is verified for FRRO registration, and if required, the same is done online by the Vamsam-IVF team
- The patient is then brought to the Vamsam-IVF center for the initial consultation with the doctor
- Visa extension Support
- An appointment is taken and the patient with his/her attendant is informed of the registration procedure
CHECK LIST FOR MEDICAL VISA EXTENSION
- Application form
- Recent Passport Photograph
- Request letter addressed to FRRO (Only in case of Delay / Overstay)
- Original passport and copy of passport (photo page, page indicating passport validity ,visa page and indicating arrival stamp of Indian immigration)
- Address Proof –copy of valid raised lease agreement or copy of recent electricity bill or telephone bill along with a letter from house owner & ID proof of the owner or letter from hostel/hotel or copy of ‘C’ form
- Medical report from recognized /specialized hospital/treatment center specifying the period of treatment with patient details. Treating doctor’s name and signature with hospital seal and nature of illness
- Fees Payable, if any (to be submitted as DD after approval of application)
- Any other supporting document
- Police Clearance certificate
- Doctors signed copy for the date
- Hospital Letter
Step 7: Consultation with the infertility expert
- The patient’s first consultation with the infertility expert is scheduled on arrival.
- The patient and doctor mutually agree on the outcome and expectations of the results of treatment
- The patient should discuss all the available alternatives and understand the complications of the treatment/procedure.
Step 8: Accommodation & Support
Vamsam-IVF has a dedicated network of accommodation in most hotels and guest houses near its centres. The patient selects an accommodation depending upon his/her choice and affordability. The Vamsam-IVF representative is available for international patients and assists them with local information such as transportation, etc. There are a few apartments run by vamsam IVF that allow the patient to cook and stay for longer periods.
- Currency exchange counter
- Treatment Coordinators
- Leisure Tour packages
- Insurance
Step 9: Treatment & Recuperation
Personnel from Vamsam-IVF personally pick the patient up from the hotel/guest house and accompany them to the hospital on the day of the procedure to ensure that everything is in order. Patients must recuperate in the place of treatment for the required post-procedure period which is dependent on the nature of the procedure.
Our facilities are extremely hygienic and free from infections.
Follow-up consultations with consultants are done as per appointments scheduled and are a part of treatment packages.