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Best Hospitals for Lung Transplant in Hyderabad, India

4 liver transplant & hpb hospitals in our India network are listed in Hyderabad, accredited by JCI, NABH, with 10,076 beds combined.

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This page lists the liver transplant & hpb hospitals in our directory offering Lung Transplant in Hyderabad, India, including KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Apollo Hospital DRDO, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills. Each listing links through to the hospital's full profile page.

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Compare 4 accredited hospitals for Liver Transplant & HPB in Hyderabad, India

Starting from$28,000

🇮🇳 KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad

Hyderabad, India 4.8 (743 reviews) 8,300 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.8/5 rating from 743 reviewsAccredited by JCI, NABH8,300 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyOncologyNeurologyOrthopedicsNephrology
Accredited by JCI, NABH

Patients considering lung transplant can be cared for by KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad's care team in Hyderabad, India, from initial consultation through recovery. KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, accredited by JCI, NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing lung transplant.

4.8/5
Rating
2000
Established
8,300
Beds
Hyderabad, India
Location
Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad
Starting from$28,000

🇮🇳 Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad

Secunderabad, Hyderabad, India 4.7 (518 reviews) 1,026 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.7/5 rating from 518 reviewsAccredited by NABH1,026 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyNeurologyOrthopedicsOncologyGastroenterology
Accredited by NABH

Patients considering lung transplant can be cared for by Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad's care team in Secunderabad, Hyderabad, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, accredited by NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing lung transplant.

4.7/5
Rating
1989
Established
1,026
Beds
Secunderabad, Hyderabad, India
Location
Apollo Hospital DRDO
Starting from$28,000

🇮🇳 Apollo Hospital DRDO

Kanchan Bagh, Hyderabad, India 4.5 (82 reviews) 200 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.5/5 rating from 82 reviewsAccredited by NABH, JCI200 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SciencesOrthopedicsOncologyNeurosciencesTransplant
Accredited by NABH, JCI

Patients considering lung transplant can be cared for by Apollo Hospital DRDO's care team in Kanchan Bagh, Hyderabad, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Apollo Hospital DRDO, accredited by NABH, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing lung transplant.

4.5/5
Rating
2001
Established
200
Beds
Kanchan Bagh, Hyderabad, India
Location
Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills
Starting from$28,000

🇮🇳 Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills

Hyderabad, India 4.1 (44 reviews) 550 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.1/5 rating from 44 reviewsAccredited by JCI, NABH550 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical OncologyBreast SurgerySpine SurgeryBariatric Surgery
Accredited by JCI, NABH

Patients considering lung transplant can be cared for by Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills's care team in Hyderabad, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, accredited by JCI, NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing lung transplant.

4.1/5
Rating
1988
Established
550
Beds
Hyderabad, India
Location
Our Methodology

How we selected these hospitals

A hospital appears on this page when Liver Transplant & HPB is among its listed specialties and it is located in Hyderabad, India. Hospitals are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows the listed rating (highest first), the same field shown on each hospital's profile.

What To Look For

How to Select the Best Hospital for Lung Transplant in Hyderabad, India?

Choosing the right hospital for lung transplant is one of the most important decisions in your treatment journey. A few factors are worth weighing before you decide:

International Accreditation

Look for a hospital with international accreditation such as JCI or NABH — see the accreditation badges shown for each hospital below.

Specialization

Check that the hospital's listed specialties actually include liver transplant & hpb rather than only general care.

Capacity and Track Record

Bed count and year established (shown below for each hospital) are a reasonable proxy for scale and operating experience.

Transparent Costs

Ask for an itemised, all-inclusive estimate — hospital charges, room category and stay — before you travel. Our cost calculator (linked below) gives a starting estimate.

Clinical Overview

Understanding Lung Transplant

A lung transplant is a life-saving surgical procedure in which one or both diseased lungs are replaced with healthy donor lungs, indicated for end-stage pulmonary conditions such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, and pulmonary arterial hypertension.

25–40 days (ICU: 7–14 days; step-down ward: 18–26 days)
Hospital Stay
10–16 weeks post-transplant (subject to pulmonary function testing, absence of acute rejection episodes, and treating physician clearance)
Total Stay in Country (Fit-to-Fly)
80–88% (one-year survival); 50–60% (five-year survival) per ISHLT 2023 registry data
Success Rate

Clinical Overview

  • End-stage lung disease represents irreversible, progressive destruction of pulmonary parenchyma or vasculature that renders conventional medical therapy ineffective.
  • In conditions such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), the alveolar architecture is replaced by fibrotic scar tissue, precipitating a catastrophic decline in diffusion capacity (DLCO) and forced vital capacity (FVC).
  • In COPD and emphysema, hyperinflation and bullous destruction eliminate effective gas exchange surface area.
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Who is a Candidate?

  • ELIGIBLE CONDITIONS: End-stage COPD/emphysema (FEV1 < 20% predicted with homogeneous distribution or DLCO < 20%), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (FVC < 80% or DLCO < 40% with 10% decline over 6 months), cystic fibrosis (FEV1 < 30% predicted), pulmonary arterial hypertension refractory to prostacyclin therapy, bronchiectasis, sarcoidosis, lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), and re-transplantation for chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD/BOS).
  • FUNCTIONAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: NYHA/WHO functional class III–IV; resting or exertional oxygen dependence; significant functional limitation despite maximal medical therapy; estimated 2-year mortality > 50% without transplant (assessed using disease-specific risk scores such as the BODE index for COPD or the GAP model for IPF).
  • REQUIRED DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP (PRE-TRANSPLANT EVALUATION): High-resolution CT (HRCT) chest, full pulmonary function tests (spirometry, body plethysmography, DLCO), 6-minute walk test (6MWT), right heart catheterization, transthoracic echocardiography (TTE/ECHO) with Doppler, coronary angiography (patients > 40 years or with cardiac risk factors), V/Q scintigraphy, arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis, complete metabolic panel, renal and hepatic function tests, HLA typing and crossmatch, CMV/EBV/HIV/HBV/HCV serology, bone density scan (DEXA), and psychosocial assessment.
  • ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS: Active malignancy within the past 2 years (excluding non-melanoma skin cancers), severe non-pulmonary organ dysfunction (renal GFR < 40 mL/min, hepatic cirrhosis, significant coronary artery disease not amenable to revascularization), active extrapulmonary infection including tuberculosis, documented non-adherence to medical regimens, active tobacco/substance use within 6 months, and uncontrolled psychiatric illness.
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Treatment Options & Approaches

  • BILATERAL SEQUENTIAL LUNG TRANSPLANT (BSLT — GOLD STANDARD): The preferred technique for most diagnoses including COPD, CF, and PAH.
  • The recipient undergoes sequential replacement of each lung through a clamshell (bilateral anterolateral thoracotomy) or bilateral thoracosternotomy incision.
  • Each bronchial, pulmonary artery, and pulmonary vein anastomosis is completed individually.

Recovery

  • PHASE 1 — REMOTE PRE-EVALUATION (WEEKS 1–3): GAF Healthcare coordinates the transfer of all prior medical records, imaging (HRCT, PFTs, ECHO, right heart catheterization), and laboratory results to the chosen transplant center.
  • The transplant pulmonologist and cardiothoracic surgeon conduct a telemedicine consultation to determine candidacy and provisional listing status.
  • A detailed cost estimate and logistical plan are provided.

Risks to be aware of

  • Lung transplantation carries significant perioperative and long-term risks that every patient must understand before proceeding.
  • Primary graft dysfunction (PGD), a form of ischemia-reperfusion injury affecting the donor lung within 72 hours of transplant, occurs in up to 25% of recipients and is the leading cause of early mortality; severe PGD (Grade 3) may require ECMO support and carries a 30-day mortality of 40–50%.
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Why GAF Healthcare

  • GAF Healthcare provides a seamlessly coordinated non-medical support infrastructure designed to eliminate logistical friction for international patients undergoing lung transplantation in India or the UAE.

Cost Range for Related Procedures

Liver Transplant$28,000$45,000
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Common questions about Lung Transplant

What is the cost of a lung transplant in India versus the UAE?
The total surgical episode cost of a lung transplant in India at a JCI- or NABH-accredited hospital ranges from approximately USD 55,000 to USD 90,000, inclusive of the transplant surgery (bilateral sequential or single-lung), ICU care (7–14 days), ward stay (18–26 days), standard immunosuppression initiation, and post-operative bronchoscopic surveillance. In the UAE — specifically at JCI-accredited and DHA-licensed hospitals in Dubai and Abu Dhabi — the equivalent episode costs between USD 120,000 and USD 200,000, reflecting the higher operational costs, luxury hospitality infrastructure, and premium specialist fees. Notably, neither figure includes the cost of ongoing post-transplant immunosuppressive medications (typically USD 1,500–3,000 per month, lifetime) or long-term surveillance costs. India's cost advantage of 40–60% over the UAE makes it the preferred destination for cost-sensitive patients from South Asia, East Africa, and the Middle East, while the UAE is favored by Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) residents and patients prioritizing proximity and ultra-premium clinical environments. GAF Healthcare provides detailed, itemized cost estimates for both destinations tailored to each patient's specific diagnosis and transplant type.
How long do I need to stay in the country before I am fit to fly home after a lung transplant?
Lung transplantation requires the longest mandatory post-operative in-country stay of any transplant procedure. In total, patients should plan for a minimum of 10–16 weeks in the country before being medically cleared for intercontinental air travel. This timeline encompasses: (1) the acute hospitalization phase of 25–40 days (7–14 days in the cardiothoracic ICU followed by 18–26 days in a step-down ward); (2) a mandatory outpatient monitoring phase of 6–10 weeks post-discharge during which the transplant team performs weekly pulmonary function tests, drug level monitoring, chest imaging, and bronchoscopic surveillance biopsies to detect subclinical rejection. Fit-to-fly clearance is granted only when the following criteria are met: FEV1 is stable or improving (typically > 50% predicted), the patient is breathing independently on room air at rest and with mild exertion, there are no active rejection episodes or uncontrolled infections, and tacrolimus levels are stable in therapeutic range. Long-haul flight clearance requires additional consideration of in-flight hypoxia risk (cabin altitude equivalent to 6,000–8,000 feet), and some centers recommend supplemental in-flight oxygen for the first 3–6 months post-transplant. GAF Healthcare manages all scheduling and logistics for this entire period, including local accommodation, transport, and appointment coordination.
What is the success rate of a lung transplant?
According to the 2023 International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) Registry — the largest global database of lung transplant outcomes — the one-year survival rate for adult lung transplant recipients is approximately 80–88%, and the five-year survival rate is 50–60%. Bilateral sequential lung transplant (BSLT), now the dominant technique globally, consistently outperforms single-lung transplant in long-term survival across all major diagnostic categories. High-volume transplant centers in India (performing > 30–50 lung transplants annually) and leading hospitals in the UAE report outcomes closely aligned with these international benchmarks. Key determinants of individual success include the underlying diagnosis (patients with COPD and CF tend to have better long-term outcomes than IPF or PAH), recipient age and functional status at the time of transplant, primary graft dysfunction severity, CMV matching between donor and recipient, and center volume. Adherence to post-transplant immunosuppression, regular surveillance bronchoscopies, and pulmonary rehabilitation are critically important for optimizing long-term survival. GAF Healthcare helps patients select transplant centers with audited, high-volume outcome data to maximize their individual probability of a successful outcome.

How GAF Healthcare Assists in Choosing the Best Hospital for Lung Transplant in Hyderabad, India

Discover the Top Hospitals for Lung Transplant in Hyderabad, India

This page lists 4 accredited liver transplant & hpb hospitals in Hyderabad, India, so you can compare accreditation, specialties and bed capacity in one place.

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Transparent, All-Inclusive Costs

We provide a single, itemised quote covering hospital charges and stay — no hidden fees, and there's no charge for requesting an estimate. Use our cost calculator alongside this page for a first estimate.

Visa, Travel and Stay Coordination

Once you choose a hospital, we help arrange the medical visa invitation letter, hotel or serviced-apartment booking nearby, airport pickup and transport to your appointments.

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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions about lung transplant in Hyderabad, India

How many liver transplant & hpb hospitals are listed in Hyderabad, India?
4 hospitals in our Hyderabad, India directory are currently listed for liver transplant & hpb including Lung Transplant.
How do you choose which hospitals to list?
A hospital appears on this page when Liver Transplant & HPB is among its listed specialties and it is located in Hyderabad, India. Hospitals are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows the listed rating (highest first), the same field shown on each hospital's profile.
How much does treatment cost in India?
Cost varies by hospital, city and individual case. Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate — see the link on this page.
Are there liver transplant & hpb hospitals for this in other India cities?
See the "Hospitals in other cities" links on this page for the full India list.
Are these hospitals internationally accredited?
Hospitals listed on this page carry accreditations including JCI, NABH — see the accreditation badge shown for each hospital below.
Can I get a treatment plan and cost estimate before I travel?
Yes. Share your medical reports with the GAF Healthcare team over WhatsApp or email, and our medical team will review them and come back with a recommended hospital, a treatment plan and an itemised cost estimate before you commit to anything.
Do you help with visa, travel and accommodation?
Yes. Once you choose a hospital, our team helps arrange the medical visa invitation letter, book accommodation near the hospital, and organise airport pickup and transport to appointments.
What support do I get during and after treatment?
Our medical team reviews your reports and stays in touch throughout your treatment journey — from the first consultation through recovery, including after you return home.
What does the "Featured" label next to a hospital's name mean?
"Featured" reflects editorial prominence on this listing, not a clinical ranking or a claim that it is the "best" hospital.
How do I get matched with the right hospital for lung transplant?
Share your medical reports and requirements with the GAF Healthcare team, and our medical coordinators will recommend a suitable hospital from this list based on your case.
Does the listed cost cover everything?
The figures shown are an indicative planning estimate, not a final quote from a specific hospital. Our team provides a single, itemised, all-inclusive quote before you make any commitment.
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