Ahmedabad is Gujarat's largest city and its commercial heart, and over the last two decades it has grown into one of western India's strongest centers for tertiary and quaternary care. The city has built a name in cardiac care and organ transplants, and its private hospitals now treat complex cases that once meant traveling much farther.
For international patients, getting here is straightforward. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport connects Ahmedabad to the Gulf, Africa, and beyond, which makes it a practical destination for patients arriving from the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Bangladesh, the Gulf, and CIS and Central Asian countries. Many come for cardiac surgery, transplants, cancer care, orthopedics and joint replacement, and other planned procedures.
When you compare hospitals from another country, accreditation is one of the clearest signals of quality. JCI (Joint Commission International) is the global benchmark for patient safety and care standards, and it sits alongside India's NABH and NABL accreditations.
This guide covers five leading private hospitals in Ahmedabad. For each one, you will find its location, accreditations, beds, a short overview, and the specialties it is known for.
1. Marengo CIMS Hospital
Location: Plot No. 67/1, Opp. Panchamrut Bungalows, Nr. Shukan Mall, Off Science City Road, Sola, Ahmedabad
Established: 2010
Network: Marengo CIMS Hospital
Accreditation: JCI, NABH, NABL
Beds: 350+
Marengo CIMS Hospital is a 350+ bed multi super specialty hospital on Science City Road in the Sola area of Ahmedabad. It runs across three connected wings and is built as a certified Green Hospital, with digitized operation theaters and ICUs.
The hospital holds three major accreditations, JCI, NABH, and NABL, which place its patient safety and quality standards at an international level. It works as a tertiary and quaternary care center with a strong focus on transplants and complex surgery.
Marengo CIMS runs active solid organ transplant programs for the heart, liver, and kidney, along with a pediatric bone marrow transplant program. International patients are supported through a dedicated international patient service.
Key Specialties and Treatments
- Cardiac Sciences and Heart Transplant
- Liver Transplant
- Kidney (Renal) Transplant
- Bone Marrow Transplant
- Oncology (Cancer Care)
- Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Orthopedics and Joint Replacement
- Gastroenterology and Nephrology
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2. Apollo Hospitals International, Ahmedabad
Location: Plot No. 1A, Ahmedabad Gandhinagar Road, GIDC Bhat, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Established: 2003
Network: Apollo Hospitals Group
Accreditation: JCI, NABL
Beds: 276+
Apollo Hospitals International Limited (AHIL) sits at GIDC Bhat on the Ahmedabad Gandhinagar Road. It is the Ahmedabad facility of the Apollo Hospitals Group and one of the most preferred centers for medical care in the Gujarat region.
The hospital is JCI and NABL accredited and has 276+ beds. It opened in 2003.
AHIL handles high outpatient volumes, with 400+ daily OPD visits and around 150 international outpatients each month. That steady international demand reflects its standing as a trusted destination for patients traveling to Gujarat for care.
Key Specialties and Treatments
- Oncology (Cancer Care)
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Dermatology
- Cosmetology and Plastic Surgery
- Pediatrics, including Pediatric Neurology
- Genetics
3. Zydus Hospitals
Location: Zydus Hospitals Road, Nr. Sola Bridge, S.G. Highway, Ahmedabad
Established: 2012
Network: Zydus Hospitals
Accreditation: NABH, NABL
Beds: 1100+ (Zydus Hospitals network)
Zydus Hospitals' flagship facility stands on S.G. Highway near Sola Bridge in Ahmedabad. It is the lead hospital of the Zydus Hospitals network, which has grown across western India over the past decade.
The hospital is NABH and NABL accredited and serves as a large multispecialty and quaternary care center. Its care spans cardiac sciences, neurosciences, liver care, kidney care, cancer care, and orthopedics, among other departments.
The flagship is built for complex, multi-disciplinary treatment, bringing specialists together under one roof for patients who need advanced surgical and medical care.
Key Specialties and Treatments
- Cardiac Sciences
- Neuro Sciences
- Liver Care
- Nephrology and Urology
- Comprehensive Cancer Care
- Orthopedics, Trauma, and Joint Replacement
- Gastrointestinal Care
- Critical Care
4. Shalby Hospitals
Location: Sarkhej Gandhinagar Highway, Opp. Karnavati Club, Ramdev Nagar, Ahmedabad
Established: 2007
Network: Shalby Hospitals
Accreditation: NABH, NABL
Beds: 201+
Shalby Hospitals' Ahmedabad unit is the 201+ bed flagship of the Shalby network, located on S.G. Highway near Ramdev Nagar, opposite Karnavati Club. The hospital was founded in 2007 by Dr. Vikram I Shah, a joint replacement surgeon.
Shalby is internationally recognized for joint replacement and draws patients from India and abroad for this specialty. It delivers clinical services across a range of specialties and subspecialties under one roof.
The hospital is NABH and NABL accredited. It runs 12 operation theaters along with a 24x7 emergency and trauma center.
Key Specialties and Treatments
- Joint Replacement Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Multispecialty and subspecialty services under one roof
5. HCG Hospitals, Ahmedabad
Location: Mithakhali Six Road, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad
Established: 2007
Network: HCG Hospitals
Accreditation: NABH
Beds: 127+
HCG Hospitals, Ahmedabad is a NABH accredited multispecialty hospital with 127+ beds at Mithakhali Six Road in the Ellisbridge area. It opened in 2007 and is part of the HCG Hospitals group.
The hospital runs centers of excellence in cardiac care, neurology and neurosurgery, spine surgery, orthopedics and joint replacement, urology, internal medicine, and critical care.
For diagnosis and surgery, HCG uses tools such as two cath labs with IVUS and an O-arm surgical navigation system, supported by an in house NABL lab and radiology.
Key Specialties and Treatments
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery
- Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Spine Surgery
- Orthopedics and Joint Replacement
- Urology
- Gastroenterology and Nephrology
- Internal Medicine and Critical Care
How HOSPIDIO Can Help You
Choosing among the best hospitals in Ahmedabad, each with its own clinical strengths, pricing structure, and patient experience, can feel overwhelming when you are making these decisions from another country. That is exactly where HOSPIDIO steps in.
HOSPIDIO is a dedicated medical tourism platform that connects international patients with India's top hospitals, including every institution on this list. Here is how we support you at every step of the journey:
- Verified hospital and doctor profiles: all clinical information on HOSPIDIO is independently reviewed and regularly updated, so you can trust what you read
- Free dedicated Relationship Manager: you are assigned a personal coordinator who speaks your language, understands your condition, and advocates for your interests throughout the process
- Transparent cost estimates: receive itemized treatment cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you commit, with no hidden fees
- Medical visa guidance: our team helps you prepare visa invitation letters and navigate India's medical visa process step by step
- Second opinion facilitation: not sure about a diagnosis? HOSPIDIO can connect you with senior specialists for an independent review of your reports
- Airport transfers and accommodation coordination: we arrange ground logistics so you can focus entirely on your recovery
- Post treatment follow up support: our relationship with your care team does not end when you fly home
Whether you are planning a complex surgery or exploring what medical tourism in Ahmedabad has to offer for the first time, visit hospidio.com or reach out via WhatsApp to speak with a coordinator today.
Conclusion
Ahmedabad brings together accredited hospitals, experienced specialists, and easy international access in one city. The five hospitals in this guide cover a wide span of care, from routine procedures to complex transplants and quaternary surgery, and a range of budgets to match. For international patients, that mix makes Ahmedabad a practical and increasingly trusted choice for affordable, high quality treatment.
Wherever your care falls on that scale, the right hospital for you is the one that fits your condition, your timeline, and your budget. HOSPIDIO can help you compare these options side by side and plan every step with confidence.
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