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Vasant Kunj, Delhi
Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj
Just 8 km from the international airport, and named among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals in 2022 — a practical, well-recognized choice for international patients.
Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj is a 162-bed, NABH-accredited multi-specialty hospital in South Delhi, with 65 ICU beds (CCU, PICU & NICU) and Green OT certification for its operation theatres. Established in 1996 by Fortis Healthcare founders Malvinder Mohan Singh and Shivinder Mohan Singh, it draws international patients from more than 50 countries, partly due to its location just 8 km from Delhi's international airport. It was named to Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals list in 2022, and separately recognized as the Best Medical Value Travel Specialist Hospital for Kidney Transplant in 2018.
Beds162+
Established1996
AccreditationNABH, Green OT
Airport Distance~8 km
About the hospital
History, Ownership & Accreditation
Part of Fortis Healthcare Since Its Founding
Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj was established in 1996 by Malvinder Mohan Singh and Shivinder Mohan Singh, the brothers who founded Fortis Healthcare itself as an offshoot of Ranbaxy Laboratories. Like Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, this hospital is now part of the wider Fortis Healthcare network, which came under majority control of Malaysia's IHH Healthcare following a 2018 acquisition — making it part of an international hospital group rather than a purely domestic chain.
Set on a 3.5-acre campus in South Delhi, the hospital operates nearly 40 specialist and super-specialist departments, spanning primary through quaternary care. It has built a particular reputation in robotic surgery, kidney transplant, and neuro, cardiac, and renal sciences.
1996
Hospital established by Fortis Healthcare founders Malvinder & Shivinder Singh
2018
Best Medical Value Travel Specialist Hospital for Kidney Transplant award; IHH Healthcare acquires controlling stake in Fortis
2022
Named to Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals list
Ongoing
Recognized as a leading centre for robotic surgery in New Delhi
Accreditation & Certification
NABH
Accredited hospital, with separate NABH certification for its Ethics Committee and Nursing Excellence standards.
NABL
Accredited blood bank, meeting national standards for testing and calibration reliability.
Green OT
Certified operation theatres meeting environmental sustainability standards for surgical facilities.
Specialties (~40 Departments)
Neurosciences
Cardiology & Cardiac Sciences
Renal Sciences & Kidney Transplant
Robotic Surgery
Orthopedics
Uro-Oncology
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Thoracic Surgery
Diabetology & Endocrinology
Critical Care (CCU, PICU, NICU)
What's treated here
Specialties & Care Team
Fortis Vasant Kunj runs nearly 40 specialist departments, with particular strength in kidney transplant, neurosciences, and robotic surgery. Below are the departments most relevant to international patients.
Renal Sciences & Kidney Transplant
Recognized as the Best Medical Value Travel Specialist Hospital for Kidney Transplant in 2018, with a dedicated program for both transplant and broader nephrology care.
Neurosciences
One of the hospital's core Centres of Excellence, covering neurology and neurosurgery for brain, spine, and nerve conditions.
Robotic Surgery
Recognized as a leading centre for robotic surgery in New Delhi, supporting more precise, minimally invasive procedures across multiple specialties.
Cardiac Sciences
Cardiology and cardiac care as one of the hospital's core specialty areas, backed by dedicated CCU critical care beds.
Orthopedics
Joint, ligament, and sports injury procedures including ACL reconstruction, alongside broader orthopedic surgery services.
Uro-Oncology
Specialized surgical treatment for cancers of the urinary tract and male reproductive system, integrated with the hospital's broader oncology and urology capabilities.
Critical Care
65 ICU beds spanning CCU, PICU, and NICU, supporting high-acuity adult, pediatric, and neonatal cases.
Internal Medicine & Diabetology
General internal medicine and specialized diabetes and endocrine care, supporting both standalone treatment and pre/post-surgical management.
Thoracic Surgery
Surgical treatment of chest, lung, and respiratory conditions, including a dedicated lung failure and transplant care focus within the broader Fortis network.
How you'll be matched with a specialist
Once you share your medical reports, our medical coordination team identifies the specific specialist(s) at Fortis Vasant Kunj whose experience best matches your condition — particularly important for kidney transplant cases, given this is one of the hospital's most internationally recognized programs. You'll receive their name, qualifications, and relevant experience before you commit to travel.
Getting there & settling in
International Patient Services at Fortis Vasant Kunj
As part of the Fortis Healthcare network — which has treated 200,000+ international patients from 175+ countries — Fortis Vasant Kunj benefits from the same structured international patient program, with the added practical advantage of its airport proximity.
8 km from the Airport
Located in South Delhi, just 8 km from Delhi's international airport — one of the shortest airport-to-hospital distances among your Delhi treatment options, useful if travel fatigue or mobility is a concern.
Pre-Arrival Medical Opinion
As with other Fortis network hospitals, a medical opinion and tele-consultation can typically be arranged before you travel, so your treatment plan is confirmed in advance.
Relationship Manager & Interpreters
A dedicated relationship manager and language interpreter support, consistent with standard Fortis Healthcare International Patient Services across its network.
Visa, FRRO & Airport Transfers
Support with visa documentation and FRRO formalities, plus complimentary two-way airport transfers, made especially convenient given the hospital's proximity to the airport.
Practical Support
Local SIM card, foreign exchange conversion, complimentary Wi-Fi, and accommodation assistance for you and an accompanying attendant.
Post-Treatment Follow-Up
Discharge planning, departure coordination, and follow-up support after you return home, with daily updates for family or referring doctors during your stay.
For kidney transplant cases specifically: both patient and donor will need to provide medical reports, visa, passport, treatment quotation, and photographs, in addition to India's legal requirement that living donors for foreign patients be "near relatives" (spouse, parent, child, sibling, or grandparent/grandchild) verified through embassy certification.
How HealPassage fits in
Fortis Vasant Kunj's own International Patient Team handles visa documentation, transfers, and on-the-ground logistics once your case is accepted. HealPassage's role is what happens first — reviewing your reports, getting you a treatment plan and cost estimate, and making sure your documentation (including donor paperwork, for transplant cases) is ready before you travel.
Common questions
Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj FAQs
Answers to what patients most commonly ask about this specific hospital.
What is Fortis Vasant Kunj best known for internationally? ＋
It was recognized as the Best Medical Value Travel Specialist Hospital for Kidney Transplant in 2018 and named to Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals list in 2022. It's also noted for robotic surgery and neurosciences.
How is this different from Fortis Escorts Heart Institute? ＋
Both are part of the same Fortis Healthcare network, but they're separate physical hospitals in different parts of Delhi with different specialty strengths. Fortis Escorts (Okhla) focuses heavily on cardiology and cardiac surgery, while Fortis Vasant Kunj is broader multi-specialty, with particular recognition in kidney transplant, neurosciences, and robotic surgery.
How far is this hospital from Delhi's international airport? ＋
Approximately 8 km — one of the shortest airport-to-hospital distances among our Delhi partner hospitals, which can matter if you're recovering from travel fatigue or have mobility concerns after a long flight.
Who owns Fortis Vasant Kunj? ＋
It's part of Fortis Healthcare, founded in 1996 by Malvinder and Shivinder Singh, which itself is now majority-linked to IHH Healthcare of Malaysia following a 2018 acquisition.
What accreditation and certifications does it hold? ＋
NABH accreditation (including separate certification for its Ethics Committee and Nursing Excellence), an NABL-accredited blood bank, and Green OT certification for its operation theatres.
Does this hospital help with kidney transplant donor requirements? ＋
Yes, but note that India requires living kidney donors for foreign patients to be verified "near relatives" (spouse, parent, child, sibling, or grandparent/grandchild), confirmed through embassy certification — this is a legal requirement, not hospital policy, and applies regardless of which Delhi hospital you choose.
How do I get a treatment plan and cost estimate from Fortis Vasant Kunj? ＋
Share your medical reports and condition details with HealPassage, and if Fortis Vasant Kunj is a good fit for your case, we'll coordinate with their specialists to get you a treatment plan and cost estimate — typically within 24-48 hours.
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