Services for International Patients
 Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) provides special assistance to its overseas patients to ensure a comfortable and hassle free service. We provide support from the moment we are contacted to get information on treatment at AKUH. We ensure to provide fast and efficient service which complements medical care and assures a comfortable stay for patients and their attendants, both at the Hospital and in the city.
The following services are provided on complimentary basis:
As international patients prepare for their visit, they may have many concerns related to the journey, travel to Pakistan or stay at AKUH. For any such queries or for more information on our services, please contact our Marketing Coordinator on:
Telephone: 92 21 3486 2693 and 92 21 3486 2692
Fax: 92 21 3493 2095 and 92 21 3493 4294
e-mail: marketing@aku.edu
Medical Opinion
Patients who are planning to visit the Hospital for treatment or need a second opinion from AKUH, can send their detailed medical reports and diagnostic test results for our consultant's review and opinion. The Hospital will be pleased to provide our doctor's feedback regarding possible treatment options, the prognosis and the approximate duration of hospital stay.
Schedule Appointments
Appointments for out-patient consultation with doctors and hospital room reservation for direct admission to the Hospital are arranged on dates convenient to the patients. In case of hospitalisation, an initial deposit has to be made at the time of admission. If the payment has to be made by a third party, a confirmation letter is required at least one week before patients' admission to the Hospital.
Treatment Cost Estimates
AKUH offers package prices for common surgeries / procedures including Angiography, Angioplasty, Open Heart Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Paediatric Surgeries and Delivery Packages. In addition to this, prior estimates on the cost of their treatment is provided to patients on case to case basis. This enables the patient and the family to know before hand the cost of treatment and be in control of the total expenses. However, in some cases where the doctor needs to physically examine the patient to decide for the treatment, the estimates can not be provided beforehand.
Travel Assistance
To avoid any inconvenience at the airport, AKUH offers complimentary airport pick-up and drop off service to its international patients. The Hospital also provides assistance for ticket confirmations, registration with local security agencies on entry and exit at the Karachi Airport if required, and obtaining best exchange rates for your currency.
Airport pick-up
To avoid any inconvenience at the airport, AKUH offers complimentary airport pick-up and drop off service to its international patients.
Hotel Accommodation
Hotel room reservations at specially discounted rates are made for patients and their attendants on request. Several good hotels are located within a radius of 10-12 km of the Hospital. We can help you find one which is within your budget whether it be deluxe, moderate or economy accommodation.
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