The reason why travelers should not come to India for medial treatment is not the quality of the physicians but rather the deplorable sanitary conditions that exist there. Poor sanitation is a public health risk. Mosquitoes and flies do not respect gated communities nor do care they concerned they are not welcome near hospitals. Poor sanitation and mosquito control has allowed malaria to become endemic in India. Most authorities including the US Centers for Disease Control recommend traveler to India take antibiotics to prevent malaris. he risk area includes the major cities.

Yes India has some excellent physicians. Yes India has some new modern hospitals. Yes Dr. Pandya is apparently an excellent physician. But the environment the patient must endure outside the hospital makes travel to India for medial care a risky endeavor. Dr. Pandya and his colleagues should first address the serious public health risks in India before encouraging people from abroad to seek treatment.