About BLK-Max

BLK-Max Hospital

BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital is a 650-bed tertiary care hospital on Pusa Road in central New Delhi, about 30 minutes by road from Indira Gandhi International Airport. It began in 1959 as a charitable nursing home and now runs as part of the Max Healthcare network, one of India's largest private hospital groups.

The hospital holds JCI (Joint Commission International), NABH and NABL accreditations. These are the benchmarks global patients and insurers look for when judging safety, infection control and laboratory accuracy.

For readers searching "best hospital in Delhi for international patients", BLK-Max stands out for its mix of high-volume transplant programmes, cancer care and a dedicated international patient desk.

Key Specialties and Centres of Excellence

BLK-Max organises its clinical work into more than 13 dedicated institutes, each run by a multidisciplinary team rather than a single department. The ones international patients ask about most are below.

Centre	What it treats	Why patients choose it
Centre for Bone Marrow Transplant	Leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, thalassaemia, aplastic anaemia	Described by the hospital as India's largest BMT centre; autologous, allogeneic, cord blood and haploidentical transplants
Cancer Centre	Breast, lung, GI, gynae, urology, head and neck, blood and paediatric cancers	12+ site-specific programmes, robotic surgery, TomoTherapy and HIPEC under one roof
Heart and Vascular Institute	Coronary disease, valve disease, heart failure, rhythm disorders	Bypass, valve repair, angioplasty and minimally invasive cardiac surgery
Centre for Neurosciences	Brain and spine tumours, stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson's	Neurosurgery, spine surgery and neuro-intensive care
Institute for Digestive and Liver Diseases	Liver cirrhosis, pancreatic and bowel disease	Living-donor liver transplant and advanced endoscopy
Centre for Renal Sciences and Kidney Transplant	Chronic kidney disease, kidney failure	Living-donor kidney transplant, including ABO-incompatible cases
Orthopaedics, Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine	Arthritis, sports injuries, spine deformity	Knee, hip and shoulder replacement, arthroscopy
Chest and Respiratory Diseases	Asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, sleep disorders	Interventional pulmonology and sleep studies
Plastic, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery	Post-cancer reconstruction, burns, aesthetic concerns	Microvascular reconstruction and cosmetic procedures

Other services include paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, urology, ENT, endocrinology, IVF and preventive health check-ups.

Advanced Technology and Notable Procedures

BLK-Max pairs its specialist teams with equipment that shortens recovery time and improves precision. Highlights listed by the hospital include:

•           Dual-console robotic surgical system for cancer, urology and gynaecology surgery, allowing smaller cuts and faster discharge

•           TomoTherapy and a Trilogy Tx linear accelerator for image-guided, intensity-modulated radiation

•           HDR brachytherapy for internal radiation of cervical, prostate and other cancers

•           Total body irradiation (TBI) to prepare patients for bone marrow transplant

•           HIPEC, heated chemotherapy delivered into the abdomen during surgery for selected abdominal cancers

•           PET-CT, MRI, CT and nuclear medicine for staging and follow-up

•           NABL-accredited laboratories and in-house transfusion services

Procedures international patients travel for

1.         Bone marrow and stem cell transplant, including haploidentical (half-matched family donor) and unrelated donor transplants. BLK-Max reports being the first in New Delhi to perform an unrelated donor transplant for thalassaemia major using the Indian donor registry.

2.         Living-donor liver transplant for end-stage liver disease and liver cancer.

3.         Kidney transplant, including ABO-incompatible transplants when donor and recipient blood groups differ.

4.         Robotic cancer surgery for prostate, kidney, uterine, colorectal and head and neck tumours.

5.         Cardiac surgery: bypass (CABG), valve repair and replacement, and angioplasty.

6.         Joint replacement: total knee and hip replacement, often with rehabilitation starting the day after surgery.

7.         Brain and spine surgery: tumour removal, spinal fusion and minimally invasive spine procedures.

Cost Comparison: BLK-Max vs USA and Thailand

Most major procedures at BLK-Max cost 70% to 95% less than in the United States, even after adding flights and a two- to six-week stay. Transplants show the widest gap.

Procedure	India / BLK-Max (USD)	USA (USD)	Thailand (USD)	Typical stay in India
Liver transplant	22,800 - 34,300	~880,000 (approx., billed charges)	Not listed	4 - 6 weeks
Bone marrow transplant	17,100 - 28,600	Not listed	Not listed	4 - 6 weeks
Kidney transplant	6,850 - 9,700	~440,000 (approx., billed charges)	Not listed	3 - 4 weeks
Heart valve replacement	8,500 - 11,500	170,000	21,200	2 - 3 weeks
Heart bypass (CABG)	4,600 - 8,000	123,000	17,200	2 - 3 weeks
Spinal fusion	~12,000	110,000	9,500	2 - 3 weeks
Hip replacement	7,000 - 14,000	40,400	9,000-24,000	2 - 3 weeks
Knee replacement	6,000 - 12,000	35,000	8,500 - 15,00	2 - 3 weeks
Angioplasty	5,500 - 6,200	28,200	10,500	1 week
IVF (per cycle)	~2,500	12,400	6,500	2 - 3 weeks

BLK-Max transplant and bypass figures are third-party estimates for international patients (MediJourney); other India, USA and Thailand figures come from MedicalTourism.com. US transplant figures are approximate billed charges from Milliman's transplant cost studies. Stay lengths are typical guidance, not hospital quotes.

Important: final cost depends on the patient's condition, room category, implant or donor type, and complications. Always request a written estimate from BLK-Max's international desk after sharing your medical reports.

Services for International Patients

BLK-Max's International Patient Services team handles the journey from first email to follow-up at home. The hospital says it treats over 20,000 overseas patients a year from the Middle East, Africa, Central and Southeast Asia, Europe, the Pacific Islands and North America.

1.         Before you travel: free review of medical reports, treatment plan and written cost estimate, plus video consultation with the specialist.

2.         Visa support: a medical visa invitation letter for the patient and up to two attendants.

3.         Arrival: airport pickup, local SIM and currency exchange help, and FRRO registration where required.

4.         During treatment: dedicated interpreters in multiple languages; a dedicated lounge; and a single point of contact.

5.         Stay: help booking guest houses and hotels near Pusa Road for attendants.

6.         After discharge: medical summary, prescriptions, and tele-follow-up once home.

Documents to prepare: passport, recent scans and lab reports, a referral letter or diagnosis summary, and any previous treatment records.

Why Choose BLK-Max Hospital?

•           Global quality standards: JCI and NABH accreditation for patient safety and care protocols.

•           Transplant depth: one of Asia's biggest bone marrow transplant programmes, alongside liver and kidney transplant teams.

•           All care in one place: 650 beds, 22 operating theatres and about 160 critical care beds for complex cases.

•           Major savings: treatment often costs a small fraction of US prices, with no long waiting lists.

•           Easy access: central Delhi location, around 30 minutes from the international airport.

•           Language and travel support: interpreters, visa help and transfers managed by a dedicated desk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BLK-Max Hospital JCI accredited?

Yes. BLK-Max holds JCI, NABH and NABL accreditations.

Where is BLK-Max Hospital located?

In central New Delhi, roughly 0 minutes from Indira Gandhi International Airport.

What is BLK-Max best known for?

Bone marrow transplant, cancer care, liver and kidney transplants, cardiac surgery, neurosciences and joint replacement.

How much does a bone marrow transplant cost at BLK-Max?

Estimates for international patients run about USD 17,000 to 29,000, depending on transplant type and donor match.

How do I get a medical visa for treatment at BLK-Max?

Send your reports to the international patient desk. Once a treatment plan is agreed, the hospital issues a visa invitation letter for the patient and attendants.

Can my family stay with me?

Yes. One attendant can usually stay in the patient's room, and the team helps others find nearby accommodation.