Kidney, Liver & Bone Marrow Transplant in India
India is a global hub for organ and bone marrow transplants, offering advanced programmes with high success rates and costs far lower than the US, Europe or the Gulf. Medico coordinates evaluation, legal compliance, surgery and recovery support for international patients. Note: foreign patients need a living related donor for kidney and liver transplants under Indian law.
Transplant Programmes
Kidney transplant
- For end-stage renal disease (ESRD)
- Living related donor required for foreign patients
- 1-year graft survival 90–97% in top centres
- Cost: $10,000–22,000 · Stay: 6–8 weeks
Liver transplant
- End-stage liver disease, liver cancers, metabolic diseases
- Living related donor (deceased-donor access restricted for foreigners)
- 1-year survival 85–95% in experienced centres
- Cost: $25,000–45,000 · Stay: 8–10 weeks
Bone marrow transplant
- Leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, thalassemia, immune disorders
- Autologous and allogeneic BMT
- Cost: $18,000–35,000 · Stay: 6–8 weeks
Cost of Kidney, Liver & Bone Marrow Transplant in India
| Procedure | Cost in India (USD) |
|---|---|
| Kidney transplant (living donor) | $10,000–22,000 |
| Liver transplant (living donor) | $25,000–45,000 |
| Bone Marrow Transplant | $18,000–35,000 |
Indicative self-pay package prices. Your personal quote itemises all costs — no hidden fees.
How Long to Stay in India?
Kidney transplant
6–8 weeks in India.
Liver transplant
8–10 weeks.
BMT
6–8 weeks, depending on recovery.
Kidney, Liver & Bone Marrow Transplant in India — FAQ
Can foreigners get a kidney or liver transplant in India?
Yes, but they must bring a living related donor (parent, sibling, child, grandparent or spouse). Deceased donor organs are generally reserved for Indian nationals.
What proof of relationship is needed?
Documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates and passports; sometimes DNA testing is required to establish the donor–recipient relationship.
How safe are transplants in India?
In high-volume, accredited centres, transplant outcomes are comparable to international standards, with strict infection control and post-transplant monitoring.
How long must I stay in India for a transplant?
Kidney: 6–8 weeks; liver: 8–10 weeks; BMT: 6–8 weeks, depending on recovery.
What is included in the transplant cost?
Typically donor and recipient evaluation, surgery, ICU, hospital stay and initial immunosuppression. Flights, visas, long-term medicines and complications are usually excluded.
Will I need lifelong medications after transplant?
Yes. Transplant recipients must take immunosuppressants lifelong to prevent rejection, with regular monitoring.
Can you coordinate follow-up with my local doctor?
Yes. We provide detailed discharge summaries and coordinate tele-follow-ups with your transplant team and local physicians.
Talk to Our Transplant Coordinators
Send your medical reports — our team will review them and reply within 48 hours with hospital options and a clear cost estimate.