Emeka Obi had been putting off his knee replacement for two years. Every specialist he consulted in Lagos gave him the same answer: a long wait for a surgical slot, with limited certainty on exact timing.
A colleague who'd had cataract surgery in India suggested he look into it. Within a day of submitting his X-rays and MRI scans through Medova's form, a senior orthopedic surgeon at Max Hospitals had reviewed his case.
Why the Timeline Was So Different
The difference wasn't the surgery itself — it was scheduling capacity. Max Hospitals' joint replacement programme performs a high volume of robotic-assisted knee replacements each month, which meant Emeka could be booked in within weeks rather than joining a long general queue.
- Day 1–2: Reports reviewed, specialist opinion returned
- Day 3: Written cost estimate confirmed ($7,200, all-inclusive)
- Week 2: Medical visa invitation letter issued
- Week 3: Surgery performed at Max Hospitals, Saket
Walking Again, Faster Than Expected
Robotic-assisted positioning meant Emeka was up and using a walking frame within 48 hours — something his physiotherapist in India explained was standard for the technique, not exceptional to his case. He returned to Lagos twelve days after surgery, well ahead of the six-week recovery window he'd budgeted for.