Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road

Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road holds JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation, verifiable at jointcommissioninternational.org/who-we-are/accredited-organizations/, and NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers) accreditation, searchable at nabh.co/accredited-hospitals.aspx. Both accreditations were confirmed against primary sources on 2024-02-12. JCI accreditation is awarded after an on-site survey of clinical, administrative, and safety systems; it is time-limited and subject to renewal surveys. Patients can search the JCI directory by organisation name to confirm whether accreditation remains active at the time of their planned visit.

All surgeons at Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road are required to be registered with the National Medical Commission (NMC), whose searchable register is available at nmc.org.in. General surgeons typically hold an MS (General Surgery) as their primary postgraduate qualification, while orthopaedic surgeons hold an MS (Orthopaedics) or a DNB in Orthopaedics awarded by the National Board of Examinations. Some surgeons hold an MCh for specific sub-specialties. Patients should request the surgeon's full name, NMC registration number, and postgraduate qualification before travel and cross-reference the NMC register independently.

Anaesthetists at Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road hold an MD (Anaesthesiology) or DA qualification and are registered with the National Medical Commission, verifiable at nmc.org.in. For laparoscopic hernia repair, general anaesthesia with endotracheal intubation is standard, though spinal or regional anaesthesia may be used in selected cases. For total knee replacement, either spinal anaesthesia with sedation or general anaesthesia may be employed depending on the patient's medical history. A consultant anaesthetist assesses patients pre-operatively and selects the appropriate technique. Patients with significant cardiac, respiratory, or metabolic comorbidities should ensure a detailed pre-operative anaesthetic consultation is scheduled.

Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road is a 400-bed hospital with an on-site intensive care unit, a 24-hour emergency department, and a high-dependency unit, enabling it to manage post-operative complications without patient transfer in the majority of cases. Complications such as wound infections, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or ileus after hernia repair, and surgical site infections, component malalignment, or stiffness after knee replacement, are managed by the treating surgical team with specialist support on-site. For extremely rare complications beyond the hospital's in-house capability, transfer protocols exist to larger tertiary facilities within Bangalore. Patients should ask their surgeon to describe the escalation pathway specific to their procedure.

Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road's orthopaedic department has reported the use of computer-navigated techniques for total knee replacement surgery. Computer navigation assists the surgeon in optimising implant alignment and may reduce outliers in component positioning, though evidence on its effect on long-term outcomes remains under evaluation. Patients interested in computer-navigated or robotic-assisted knee replacement should ask the orthopaedic surgeon directly whether the technique is available for their specific case, who will perform the procedure, and how many navigated cases the surgeon performs annually. This information should form part of the pre-operative consultation.

Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road does not publish a standardised revision policy for international patients on its website. Patients should request the hospital's written policy on remedial procedures before committing to travel, specifically addressing scenarios such as wound breakdown, hernia recurrence, or implant complications in the months following discharge. The policy should clarify who bears the cost of revision surgery if a complication is linked to the surgical technique or a device issue, and over what time period the policy applies. This should be documented in writing and countersigned by the international patient services department. Patients are also advised to confirm that their travel insurance policy covers complications arising from elective procedures performed abroad.

Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road does not publish procedure prices publicly. Written estimates are provided by the international patient services department on request and should, at minimum, itemise surgeon fees, anaesthetist fees, operating theatre charges, inpatient bed charges, nursing care, physiotherapy, and the cost of any implant. For knee replacement, the implant cost is a major variable: domestic-origin implants, mid-range imported implants, and premium implant brands carry substantially different price points. Patients should request a written estimate that specifies the implant brand and model, distinguishes fixed from variable components, and confirms what additional costs would arise if the clinical plan changes.

Fortis Hospital requires a deposit to confirm a surgical date for international patients. The deposit amount and the terms under which it is refunded or forfeited are communicated by the international patient services department during the booking process and should be obtained in writing. Patients should ask specifically what happens to their deposit if surgery is cancelled on the day — for example, if a pre-operative blood test or ECG reveals a previously undisclosed condition that makes the procedure unsafe. Day-of-surgery cancellation due to a patient's medical condition is not uncommon and the financial consequences should be understood clearly before travel.

Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road operates a telemedicine programme for post-discharge follow-up, enabling patients who have returned home to participate in video consultations for wound assessments, physiotherapy progress reviews, and investigation result interpretation. The international patient services department assigns a coordinator who remains the patient's point of contact. Patients should ensure that a physiotherapist and, if required, a general practitioner in their home country are briefed on their procedure and have received the discharge summary before they depart Bangalore. Physical follow-up activities such as suture removal, wound dressing changes, and post-operative X-rays can typically be arranged through a local clinician using the discharge instructions provided.

The international patient services department at Fortis Bannerghatta Road operates primarily in English. Kannada is the local language and is spoken by many clinical and administrative staff. For international patients requiring interpretation in Arabic, Russian, French, or other languages, the international department can arrange interpretation through in-house multilingual staff or contracted interpreters, though availability in less common languages should be confirmed several weeks in advance. Clinical documentation — including discharge summaries, operation notes, and investigation reports — is provided in English, which facilitates handover to a clinician in the patient's home country.