Kidney Transplant
A kidney transplant is a procedure in which a new donor kidney is placed in the body. This is generally performed to treat kidney failure. When attached, the new kidney will begin to do the work of the failing organ. A kidney transplant could be an option if the kidneys have been completely damaged. Here, we will learn everything about kidney transplant, such as what is kidney transplant, how to prepare for kidney transplant, what is the cost of kidney transplant in India, which are the best hospitals for kidney transplant in India, who are the best doctors for kidney transplant in India , and what are the complications for kidney transplant.
What the price includes
- Lead kidney transplant surgeon and specialized surgical team fees
- Operating theatre charges and consumable surgical packs
- Dedicated post-operative inpatient room stay
- Routine laboratory diagnostics, scans and pre-op clearance
- In-hospital clinical medications and recovery nursing
- Pre-departure follow-up consultation and fit-to-fly assessment
What it does not include
- International return flights and baggage
- Serviced accommodation and meals after discharge
- Attendant and patient Indian medical visa processing
- Management of incidental pre-existing conditions
- Long-term medication refills in home country
- Secondary home-country outpatient rehabilitation
What each hospital charges
Same clinical excellence across 5 accredited partner hospitals. Marlin charges no patient commission — figures are transparent official hospital estimates.
Metro Hospital, Faridabad
Delhi NCR • 3 days in hospital • lands at Delhi / Nearest Hub
NABH & JCI accreditedAccredited Partner
$30,000
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Accredited multi-speciality tertiary hospital featuring state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities and dedicated international patient care desk.
Nights in hospital4
Surgery techniqueMinimally Invasive
Senior specialist surgeonSenior Operating Faculty
Whole trip from Lagos
flights, hotel, visas
$31,810 – $33,430
Estimate your whole trip, not just the surgery
Flights, hotel, food and visas for the full 25 days — so the number you budget for is what you actually spend.
Your estimated total
$31,810 – $33,430
- Surgery, hospital and care$30,000 fixed
- Return flights (1 passenger)$920
- Hotel & meals during recovery$810
- Indian medical visas$80
The upper figure allows for a longer stay. The implant and surgery are fixed. Marlin adds nothing to any of these numbers.
Surgeons who do this operation every week
Senior consultants at JCI/NABH accredited centres with decades of dedicated procedural volume.
Dr. Ashok Rajgopal
Senior Reconstructive Surgeon
Internationally recognized senior consultant with thousands of successful clinical procedures.
Dr. S.K.S Marya
Chairman of Department
Globally renowned medical faculty with extensive international patient advisory tenure.
Dr. Vinesh Mathur
Senior Specialist
Renowned expert with international fellowships and over 15,000 successful clinical procedures.
What the three weeks actually look like
From sending your first medical scans to your fit-to-fly clearance.
Before you fly
Reports and a surgeon’s opinion
Send your X-rays and medical history. Within 24–48 hours you get a named surgeon’s written opinion and a costed plan from each hospital you shortlist.
Day 1–2
Arrival and tests
Airport pickup, hotel check-in and hospital consultation. Blood work, ECG, anaesthesia clearance and a fitness review are completed the same or next day.
Day 3
Surgery
The operation takes 60–90 minutes per joint. You are moved to your private room the same day and stood up with support within 24 hours.
Day 4–7
Walking with physio
Twice-daily physiotherapy in the ward. Most patients walk with a frame by day two after surgery and manage stairs before discharge.
Day 8–21
Recovery and review
You stay near the hospital in a serviced hotel with outpatient physio, then a final review, stitch removal and fit-to-fly clearance before you travel home.
✓ Verified international patient
“I paid the hospital directly at the billing counter and the number matched the estimate Marlin sent me in Nairobi. Nobody asked me for a single extra shilling.”
Questions patients ask before they book
Essential details on payments, visa processing, language and post-operative flight permissions.
What restrictions I must follow after kidney transplant?+
You must not smoke after kidney transplant to extend the life of the transplanted kidney. The transplant team would tell you when you can start driving again, return to school or work, and travel. You can also decide as to when to resume sexual activities based on how you feel.
How to donate a kidney to a loved one?+
Any healthy individual over age 18 with a compatible blood type and HLA tissue typing might be considered as a potential donor. However, people with some medical conditions might not be considered for donation. The transplant team will closely evaluate all these conditions.
How long will I have to wait on the list?+
The wait for a deceased donor kidney may be several years. There is no surety when a deceased donor kidney would be available. Patients might have to wait for many years for a deceased donor kidney, during which their health may degrade further. Due to this reason, patients are advised to consider talking to family members and others for living kidney donation.
How do I know if I am a good candidate for a kidney transplant?+
You will have to go through a proper evaluation by nephrologist and urologist to determine if transplantation is the suitable option for you. Being a good candidate for the surgery will depend on your emotional well-being, physical fitness, and ability to manage care plans.
Why should I opt for a kidney transplant instead of dialysis?+
Dialysis is a life-saving treatment, but it does just 10% of the work of a functioning kidney. Dialysis may also lead to other health problems. Patients may live 10-15 years longer with a kidney transplant than they do when on dialysis. Kidney transplantation also offers a better quality of life.