Cross borders for better movement. Not for uncertainty.
If you are considering hip or knee replacement in India, your first medical conversation should be with the surgeon, not a sales agent.
Consult Dr. Supreet Bajwa directly from your home country. Receive a structured review of your reports, a personalised treatment plan and a written estimate before you decide to travel.
Primary CTA: Ask Dr. Bajwa to Review My Case
Secondary CTA: Send My Reports
Microcopy: No obligation to travel. A final recommendation is made after clinical evaluation.
Trust strip:
- India & Australia trained
- 12+ years of orthopaedic experience
- 3,600+ Hip & Knee Replacement Surgeries
- 35+ Research Publications
- Advanced hip and robotic-assisted knee replacement
- Surgery at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai
For patients travelling from overseas
Your joint is personal. Your treatment should be too.
This pathway is designed for NRIs and international patients travelling from Africa, the Middle East, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia for:
- Robotic-assisted total knee replacement
- Partial or total knee replacement
- Single or bilateral knee replacement
- Direct Anterior Approach hip replacement
- Total hip replacement
- Complex primary and revision hip or knee replacement
- Arthritis and avascular necrosis of the hip
Patients featured on Dr. Bajwa’s channels have travelled from Dubai, Kenya, Malawi, Canada and Hong Kong for advanced joint care. Enquiries from the UK, USA and other countries are welcome.
CTA: Start with an Online Consultation
The central promise
One surgeon. One coordinator. One written plan.
Medical travel becomes stressful when nobody clearly owns the next step. Our international pathway fixes that.
| Your need | Who’ll Help You | What you receive |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis and treatment recommendation | Dr. Supreet Bajwa | Direct consultation and a personalised medical plan |
| Case coordination | Your named international patient coordinator | One point of contact, a checklist and a clear timeline |
| Estimate and admission | Hospital international desk | Written estimate, admission guidance and billing support |
| Visa and travel documentation | International patient team | Hospital invitation documents and travel coordination guidance |
| Surgery and recovery | Dr. Bajwa and the hospital care team | Surgeon-led treatment, rehabilitation and discharge plan |
| Care after you return | Dr. Bajwa’s team | Online follow-up and coordination with your local doctor or physiotherapist when required |
Direct access. Clear accountability.
- Your medical opinion comes from Dr. Bajwa, not an intermediary.
- You know who is handling each stage of your journey.
- Important medical and financial details are confirmed in writing.
- Any change in the treatment plan is explained before it is acted upon, except where urgent care is medically necessary.
- Your follow-up plan begins before you leave India.
CTA: Speak to the International Patient Coordinator
Dedicated international joint-care pathway
Come for surgery. Arrive with a plan.
Dr. Bajwa’s team works with the International Patient Services team at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai, to coordinate your journey from the first report review to your follow-up after returning home.
Support may include:
- Online appointment scheduling with Dr. Bajwa
- Review and organisation of medical records
- Provisional treatment recommendation
- Written cost estimate
- Medical visa invitation documentation
- Medical attendant documentation, where applicable
- Airport pickup and drop coordination
- Hospital admission and billing assistance
- Nearby hotel, guest-house or serviced-apartment options
- Interpreter support, subject to language and availability
- Food-preference coordination during admission
- Physiotherapy and mobility training
- Wheelchair or mobility assistance for arrival and discharge
- Online postoperative follow-up
- Coordination with the patient’s doctor or physiotherapist at home, when required
Some hospital, travel, accommodation and interpreter services are subject to advance booking, availability and separate charges. These details should be confirmed in the written plan.
How the online consultation works
Before you book a flight, meet the surgeon.
Step 1 — Send a brief case summary
Complete the enquiry form or send your reports through the approved secure channel. Include your country, symptoms, diagnosis, previous treatment and preferred consultation times.
Step 2 — Your reports are organised
The coordinator checks that the essential records are available and asks for anything missing. This prevents the consultation from being spent searching for basic information.
Step 3 — Consult Dr. Bajwa directly
During the video consultation, Dr. Bajwa reviews your symptoms, scans and treatment history; explains whether surgery appears appropriate; discusses possible techniques and implants; and answers questions about recovery, risks and travel.
Step 4 — Receive a written provisional plan
After the consultation, the team shares the next steps, recommended procedure, additional tests required, expected hospital pathway and a provisional estimate.
Step 5 — Decide without pressure
The online opinion helps you make an informed choice. The final surgical decision is made only after Dr. Bajwa examines you in person and the hospital completes medical and anaesthesia fitness assessment.
CTA: Book My Video Consultation
Reports needed for the first online appointment
Start with what matters. We will ask for the rest.
For the initial consultation, please send:
- A short note describing where the pain is, how long it has been present and how it limits walking, stairs, sleep or daily activities
- Recent X-rays of the affected joint, preferably original digital images or clear high-resolution copies
- MRI or CT scans, if already performed; do not arrange new scans unless advised
- Previous operation notes, discharge summaries and implant details, if applicable
- Current medicine list, including blood thinners, insulin, steroids and supplements
- Known allergies
- Relevant medical history, including diabetes, blood pressure, heart, lung, kidney, bleeding or clotting conditions
- Passport-name spelling and contact details for documentation
For knee cases, Dr. Bajwa may request: standing knee X-rays in specified views and, when robotic planning is selected, a planning CT scan according to the system protocol.
For hip cases, Dr. Bajwa may request: pelvis and hip X-rays in specified views. Additional imaging is advised only when clinically required.
If the available imaging is old, incomplete or not suitable for planning, the team will tell you exactly what is needed.
Pre-surgery work-up
Good surgery starts before the operating room.
The final test list is personalised according to age, medical history, procedure and anaesthesia requirements. A typical joint-replacement work-up may include:
- Complete blood count
- Blood group and cross-match, when required
- Kidney and liver function tests
- Electrolytes
- Blood sugar and HbA1c for patients with diabetes or suspected diabetes
- Coagulation profile
- Urine testing and infection screening
- ECG
- Chest X-ray when indicated
- Physician, cardiology, pulmonology or other specialist clearance when indicated
- Dental, skin or urinary infection clearance where clinically relevant
- Anaesthesia evaluation
Some tests from your home country may be accepted for review, but key investigations may need to be repeated in India to meet hospital, timing or anaesthesia requirements.
Important: Do not stop blood thinners, diabetes medicines or any prescribed medicine on your own. The clinical team will provide individual instructions.
Your treatment journey
From first call to homecoming
- Enquiry and report upload — Tell us what is troubling you and share your records.
- Direct online consultation — Discuss the case with Dr. Bajwa.
- Written medical plan and estimate — Understand the recommended procedure, likely inclusions and possible variables.
- Visa and travel preparation — Receive hospital documentation and coordinationsupport.
- Arrival in Mumbai — Airport and accommodation support is coordinated in advance.
- In-person assessment and fitness — Dr. Bajwa examines you; investigations andanaesthesia clearance are completed.
- Surgery and rehabilitation — Treatment is followed by early mobilisation and individualphysiotherapy.
- Discharge and local recovery — Continue wound care, medicines and rehabilitation inMumbai until cleared.
- Safe-to-travel review — Dr. Bajwa assesses recovery and travel risk; the airline mayhave separate requirements.
- Online follow-up at home — Continue review with the team and your local healthcareprofessionals.
Why treatment costs differ
Lower cost should never mean lower clarity.
Treatment in India may be priced differently from the UK, USA, Middle East or Africa because hospital operating costs, room charges, staffing economics, implant pricing and local healthcare systems are different.
However, there is no honest universal price for every hip or knee replacement. The estimate depends on:
- Hip or knee procedure
- Partial, total, revision or bilateral surgery
- Implant brand, design, bearing surface and availability
- Conventional or robotic-assisted technology
- Complexity, deformity and previous surgery
- Patient age and medical conditions
- Room category and length of hospital stay
- Required investigations and specialist clearances
- Physiotherapy and assistive devices
- Need for additional medicines, blood products, ICU care or extended stay
- Currency conversion, bank fees and insurance requirements
What the written estimate should show
- Recommended procedure
- Hospital and room category
- Expected hospital stay
- Surgeon, anaesthesia and operating-theatre charges
- Implant and robotic-technology charges, where applicable
- Routine investigations and medicines included in the package
- Items specifically excluded
- Conditions that may change the final bill
- Estimate validity and currency
- Payment, cancellation and refund terms
The online estimate is provisional. The final treatment plan and cost are confirmed after in-person examination, current imaging and medical fitness assessment.
CTA: Request a Personalised Estimate
Robotic-assisted knee replacement
The robot brings precision. The surgeon brings judgement.
Robotic-assisted knee replacement uses advanced imaging and computer-guided planning to create a three-dimensional model of the patient’s knee. Dr. Bajwa uses this information to plan bone preparation, implant size, alignment and balance according to the patient’s anatomy.
During surgery, the technology helps execute the plan within defined boundaries. The robot does not diagnose, decide or operate independently. Dr. Bajwa remains in control of the procedure.
Potential advantages include:
- Patient-specific preoperative planning
- Precise bone preparation and implant positioning
- Better assessment of alignment and soft-tissue balance
- Reduced injury to surrounding tissues in suitable cases
- A more consistent surgical plan
- Earlier functional recovery for some patients
Robotic technology is a tool, not a guarantee. Suitability and outcomes depend on the patient’s condition, surgeon’s assessment, rehabilitation and other health factors.
CTA: Explore Robotic Knee Replacement
Direct Anterior Approach hip replacement
Reach the hip by working between muscles-not through them.
The Direct Anterior Approach is a minimally invasive, muscle-sparing technique in which the hip is approached from the front. Rather than cutting through major muscles, the surgeon works through a natural interval between them.
For suitable patients, this may support:
- Less soft-tissue disruption
- Reduced postoperative pain
- Early mobilisation
- Faster rehabilitation
- A smaller scar
- Fewer early movement restrictions
Dr. Bajwa completed advanced fellowship training in hip and knee replacement in Australia, including Direct Anterior Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement. The appropriate approach and implant are selected only after individual evaluation.
CTA: Explore Direct Anterior Hip Replacement
International patient stories
They travelled for treatment. They returned with a story.
Use video cards with the patient’s country flag, procedure and a short, factual caption. Do not use invented quotations.
Mr. Elwin Joseph — Dubai, UAE
Treatment: Direct Anterior Approach hip replacement for AVN
Suggested card copy: Elwin researched recovery from Dubai before travelling to Mumbai for treatment. Watch his own recovery story.
Video: Watch on YouTube
Mr. Iqbal Aziz — Malawi, Africa
Treatment: Robotic total knee replacement for severe knee osteoarthritis
Suggested card copy: After years of knee pain, Iqbal travelled from Malawi for robotic-assisted knee replacement.
Video: Watch on Instagram
Jeffrey — Kenya
Treatment: Direct Anterior Approach hip replacement
Suggested card copy: Jeffrey arrived using crutches and shares his recovery after DAA hip replacement.
Story: Read Jeffrey’s case
Nishant — Canada
Treatment: Direct Anterior Approach total hip replacement in a complex case involving haemophilia, fracture, AVN and post-traumatic arthritis
Suggested card copy: A complex hip condition called for careful planning across borders.
Video: Watch on YouTube
Story: Read Nishanth’s case
Mr. Conrad Godinho — Hong Kong
Treatment: Direct Anterior Approach total hip replacement
Suggested card copy: Conrad describes his journey from long-standing hip pain to recovery after DAA hip replacement.
Video: Watch on YouTube
Section CTA: View All Patient Video Testimonials
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Will I speak directly with Dr. Supreet Bajwa?
Yes. The coordinator arranges your records and appointment, but the medical consultation and treatment recommendation come from Dr. Bajwa. Logistical questions may be handled by the international patient and hospital teams.
2. Can Dr. Bajwa confirm surgery during the online consultation?
He can provide a provisional opinion based on the information available. Final confirmation requires an in-person examination, suitable current imaging, medical fitness and anaesthesia clearance in India.
3. What reports should I send first?
Send recent X-rays, any MRI or CT already available, previous operation records, a current medicine list and a short history of your symptoms and medical conditions. The coordinator will tell you if any specific views or additional records are needed.
4. Will all my tests need to be repeated in India?
Not necessarily. Reports from your home country can help with planning, but the hospital may repeat time-sensitive or essential tests to meet clinical and anaesthesia requirements.
5. Why is the price different from my home country?
Healthcare costs vary by country because of differences in hospital overheads, staffing, room charges, implant pricing and healthcare systems. Your estimate in India will also vary according to the procedure, implant, robotic technology, medical condition and length of stay.
6. Can I receive an exact package price before travelling?
You can receive a written provisional estimate after report review and consultation. The final plan and cost are confirmed after your physical examination, updated imaging and fitness assessment. Any foreseeable exclusions or variables should be listed in writing.
7. How many days should I plan to stay in India?
There is no safe one-size-fits-all answer. Plan to arrive before surgery for examination and fitness assessment, remain in hospital for the period advised, and continue local recovery until Dr. Bajwa clears you for onward travel. The total time depends on whether surgery is single, bilateral or revision; your health; wound healing; mobility; and flight duration. Book flexible travel and accommodation until your personalised safe-to-fly date is confirmed.
8. How long is the hospital stay after hip or knee replacement?
Hospital stay varies with the procedure and recovery. Many patients begin assisted walking on the day of surgery or the next day, but discharge happens only when pain is controlled, medical parameters are stable and the physiotherapy team considers mobility safe.
9. When can I take a long-haul flight after joint replacement?
Long flights after hip or knee replacement require individual medical clearance because recent surgery and prolonged sitting increase blood-clot risk. Published orthopaedic guidance varies and often advises delaying flights longer than four hours for up to 12 weeks. Discuss the route before booking, follow Dr. Bajwa’s prevention plan and also check the airline’s rules. Do not publish a shorter fixed promise without a written clinical protocol.
10. Should a family member or caregiver travel with me?
One adult companion is strongly recommended, particularly around admission, discharge and the early recovery period. If you are travelling alone, tell the coordinator early so paid attendant or nursing options can be explored, subject to availability.
11. Can the team arrange a hotel or serviced apartment?
The international patient team can share nearby hotel, guest-house and serviced-apartment options according to mobility needs, duration and budget. Booking, rates, accessibility and cancellation terms should be confirmed directly before travel.
12. Is airport pickup available?
Wockhardt Hospitals states that complimentary airport pickup and drop are available for international patients. Confirm eligibility, flight details, number of travellers, luggage and mobility assistance with the international desk before departure.
13. Will you help with a medical visa?
The international patient team can provide hospital invitation documentation and guidance for the patient and medical attendant where applicable. Visa approval, processing time and entry permission remain under the authority of the Indian government and relevant consular services.
14. Can you help if my visa needs to be extended?
The hospital’s international desk can guide you on supporting medical documentation when clinically necessary. Approval and timelines are determined by the relevant authorities.
15. Do I need to stop my regular medicines before surgery?
Do not stop medicines without individual medical advice. Blood thinners, diabetes medicines and some other drugs may require a specific plan before surgery. Share the full medicine list during the first review.
16. Is robotic knee replacement better for everyone?
Robotic assistance can improve planning and precision, but it is not automatically necessary for every patient. Dr. Bajwa recommends the technique according to anatomy, diagnosis, deformity, implant plan and clinical needs.
17. Does the robot perform the surgery?
No. The robotic system supports planning and controlled execution. Dr. Bajwa makes the decisions and performs the operation.
18. Can both knees or hips be replaced during one trip?
Bilateral surgery may be considered for selected patients. The decision depends on age, medical fitness, severity, anaesthesia risk and rehabilitation needs. Convenience alone should not determine the plan.
19. Who chooses the implant?
Dr. Bajwa recommends the implant based on anatomy, bone quality, age, activity level, procedure and long-term needs. Brand, material, availability, cost and alternatives should be discussed before consent.
20. What happens after I return home?
You receive a discharge summary, medication and wound-care instructions, exercise or physiotherapy guidance, warning signs and a follow-up schedule. Online reviews can be arranged, and the team can coordinate with your local doctor or physiotherapist when needed.
21. What if I develop a problem after returning home?
Seek urgent local medical care for warning signs such as chest pain, breathlessness, fever, wound discharge, sudden severe pain or increasing calf swelling. Inform Dr. Bajwa’s team as soon as possible, but do not delay emergency care while waiting for an online response.
22. Can the hospital coordinate international insurance?
The hospital international desk can review available insurance or payment documents and explain the billing process. Cashless approval and reimbursement depend on the insurer, policy, pre-authorisation and hospital arrangements. Obtain written confirmation before travel.
23. Is interpreter support available?
Interpreter support may be coordinated for selected languages with advance notice and is subject to availability and possible charges. A family member should not be used as the only interpreter for important medical consent when professional interpretation is required.
24. What should I pack?
Bring your passport and visa documents, printed and digital medical records, original imaging if available, prescribed medicines in labelled packaging, a medication list, comfortable loose clothing, slip-on shoes, mobility aids if advised, insurance/payment documents and flexible travel details. Do not carry valuables unnecessarily.
You fly home. Your care does not.
Start with a direct conversation with Dr. Supreet Bajwa. Share your reports, understand your options and receive a practical plan for surgery, travel and recovery before you make the journey to Mumbai.
Primary CTA: Ask Dr. Bajwa to Review My Case
Secondary CTA: Book an Online Consultation
Support line: International patient coordination for hip and knee replacement in Mumbai, India.
Recommended enquiry form fields
- Patient name as per passport
- Age
- Country and city
- WhatsApp number with country code
- Hip, knee or other joint
- Main diagnosis, if known
- Previous surgery: yes/no
- Current walking ability
- Preferred consultation time and time zone
- Expected travel month
- Upload X-ray/report files
- Consent to be contacted and privacy-policy acknowledgement
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT NOTES
Recommended page structure
- Hero with Dr. Bajwa and a compact report-upload form
- Country/proof strip with real patient locations
- “One surgeon. One coordinator. One written plan.” accountability table
- End-to-end support icons
- Online consultation timeline
- Report checklist as a downloadable PDF or accordion
- Hip and knee treatment cards
- Cost transparency section
- International video testimonials
- Travel, stay and caregiver FAQs
- Final lead form and WhatsApp CTA
Conversion details
- Use “Ask Dr. Bajwa to review my case” instead of a generic “Enquire now.”
- Keep a sticky WhatsApp button with country-code-friendly microcopy.
- Display the visitor’s time zone beside online appointment slots.
- Allow DICOM, PDF, JPG and PNG uploads, with file-size guidance.
- Send an automatic acknowledgement explaining when and how the team will respond; publish only a response time the team can consistently meet.
- Use a named coordinator in follow-up communication.
- Add a printable “Before You Travel” checklist.
- Do not show a generic “starting from” surgery price without clear inclusions and exclusions.
Suggested internal links
- Dr. Bajwa profile: https://www.supreetbajwa.com/dr-supreet-bajwa-orthopedic-surgeon-mumbai-maharashtra/
- Why choose Dr. Bajwa: https://www.supreetbajwa.com/why-choose-dr-bajwa-orthopedic-surgeon-mumbai-maharashtra/
- Robotic knee replacement: https://www.supreetbajwa.com/robotic-assisted-knee-replacement-surgeon-mumbai-maharashtra/
- Direct Anterior Approach hip replacement: https://www.supreetbajwa.com/daa-hip-replacement-surgeon-mumbai-maharashtra/
- Video testimonials: https://www.supreetbajwa.com/video-testimonials/
- Contact: https://www.supreetbajwa.com/contact-us-orthopedic-surgeon-mumbai-maharashtra/
Source material used
- Dr. Bajwa homepage: https://www.supreetbajwa.com/
- Dr. Bajwa profile: https://www.supreetbajwa.com/dr-supreet-bajwa-orthopedic-surgeon-mumbai-maharashtra/
- Why choose Dr. Bajwa: https://www.supreetbajwa.com/why-choose-dr-bajwa-orthopedic-surgeon-mumbai-maharashtra/
- Robotic knee replacement: https://www.supreetbajwa.com/robotic-assisted-knee-replacement-surgeon-mumbai-maharashtra/
- Direct Anterior Approach hip replacement: https://www.supreetbajwa.com/daa-hip-replacement-surgeon-mumbai-maharashtra/
- International testimonials: https://www.supreetbajwa.com/video-testimonials/
- Wockhardt international patient services: https://wockhardthospitals.com/international-patients/
- Wockhardt trip-planning services: https://wockhardthospitals.com/international-patients/plan-your-trip/
- Wockhardt end-to-end patient care: https://wockhardthospitals.com/international-patients/end-to-end-patient-care-services/
- NHS preparation for hip replacement: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/hip-replacement/preparing-for-a-hip-replacement/
- Royal Orthopaedic Hospital guidance on surgery, travel and DVT: https://roh.nhs.uk/services-information/other-info/before-surgery/travel-surgery-and-dvt
- AAOS information on DVT after joint replacement: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/deep-vein-thrombosis/