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Health
US Citizen Gets Gallbladder Surgery in Jaipur Hospital for $209, Draws US Attention
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 11:31 AM
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28‑year‑old Amethyst McAdory from the United States underwent laparoscopic gallstone removal at Sawan Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur, paying just $209.
Amethyst McAdory, a 28‑year‑old citizen of the United States, arrived in Jaipur seeking treatment for gallbladder stones. She chose Sawan Man Singh Hospital, a government facility in the city’s Sanganer area, where the procedure was billed at a modest $209.
The operation was performed in Surgical Unit‑5 under the supervision of Dr. Rajendra Bagri. Using a laparoscopic (telescope) technique, the surgical team successfully removed the gallstone‑laden gallbladder without complications, completing the procedure within the typical one‑hour timeframe for such cases.
The low cost and successful outcome have attracted media coverage in the United States, highlighting Jaipur’s capability to provide affordable, high‑quality medical care to international patients. Health experts note that the price is a fraction of what similar procedures cost in the U.S., where patients often pay several thousand dollars.
Local officials praised the hospital’s efficiency and the skill of its staff, seeing the case as a potential boost for medical tourism in Rajasthan. The hospital’s administration confirmed that the $209 fee covered the surgery, hospital stay, and basic post‑operative care.
The story underscores growing interest among foreign patients in Indian public hospitals that combine cost‑effectiveness with competent surgical expertise.
The operation was performed in Surgical Unit‑5 under the supervision of Dr. Rajendra Bagri. Using a laparoscopic (telescope) technique, the surgical team successfully removed the gallstone‑laden gallbladder without complications, completing the procedure within the typical one‑hour timeframe for such cases.
The low cost and successful outcome have attracted media coverage in the United States, highlighting Jaipur’s capability to provide affordable, high‑quality medical care to international patients. Health experts note that the price is a fraction of what similar procedures cost in the U.S., where patients often pay several thousand dollars.
Local officials praised the hospital’s efficiency and the skill of its staff, seeing the case as a potential boost for medical tourism in Rajasthan. The hospital’s administration confirmed that the $209 fee covered the surgery, hospital stay, and basic post‑operative care.
The story underscores growing interest among foreign patients in Indian public hospitals that combine cost‑effectiveness with competent surgical expertise.