Stem cell therapy marlin Marlin
Stem cell therapy is a modern treatment approach that utilizes stem cells for regenerating and repairing damaged tissues. This procedure involves transplantation of stem cells extracted from an individual’s bone marrow. Stem cells have the function of repairing as well as regenerating damaged cells. Let us explore stem cells therapy in detail, such as what is stem cells therapy, how to prepare for stem cell therapy, what are the complications of stem cell therapy, what is the cost of stem cells therapy in India, which are the best hospitals for stem cell therapy in India, and who are the top doctors for stem cell therapy in India. (Marlin)
What the price includes
- Lead stem cell therapy (marlin 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.
Hospital rate cards are being confirmed for this procedure.
Standard estimated procedure package starts from $15,000. Request a free review below to receive an itemized quote from our accredited partner hospitals.
Estimate your whole trip, not just the surgery
Flights, hotel, food and visas for the full 15 days — so the number you budget for is what you actually spend.
Your estimated total
$16,810 – $17,680
- Surgery, hospital and care$15,000 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 are the sources of stem cells?+
Stem cells could be extracted from various tissues of the body. Significant amount of stem cells are found in bone marrow, umbilical cords, adipose (fat) tissue and placentas. Once harvested, stem cells undergo processing and stored in a bank until they are needed for treatment.
Does drinking or smoking affect the therapy?+
Alcohol consumption and smoking both can affect new progenitor stem cells. Patients are advised not to smoke or drink during their treatments.
How long it will take see results after stem cell therapy?+
Each individual is unique, hence the time taken to see positive results will vary. While some patients have reported improvement during the course of the treatment, others experience improvements 6 months after returning home.
How stem cells are administered?+
Stem cells are administered in several ways depending on the patient???s ailment as well as physical condition. Patients generally receive a minimum of three stem cell sessions during the period of the entire treatment protocol. Some methods of administration include intramuscular, intravenous (IV), intrathecal and intra-articular.