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Here are the most reputed doctors in India for Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma). Each specialist is carefully vetted for their expertise, experience, and patient outcomes.
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Here are the most reputed hospitals in India for Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma). These hospitals are known for advanced infrastructure, international accreditations, and high success rates.
Oral and injectable medications — such as mycophenolate, methotrexate, or cyclophosphamide — that calm the immune system to slow skin thickening, protect the lungs, and manage joint and muscle involvement.
Estimated cost: ~$500 – $1,000
Typical tests: CBC with differential, Kidney function tests (urea, creatinine, eGFR), Liver function tests, Autoantibody panel (ANA, anti-Scl-70, anti-centromere, anti-RNA pol III), Inflammatory markers (ESR, CRP), Pulmonary function tests (spirometry and DLCO), High-resolution CT (HRCT) chest, 2D Echocardiogram. Done in India before admission.
Estimated cost in India: $2,500 – $6,000
Treatment duration in India: ~3 weeks (~7 hospital visit days across the full span)
Targeted biologic drugs (rituximab, tocilizumab) or antifibrotic agents (nintedanib) used when standard immunosuppressants are insufficient — particularly for progressive interstitial lung disease or refractory skin and joint involvement.
Estimated cost: ~$500 – $1,500
Typical tests: CBC with differential, Kidney and liver function tests, Autoantibody panel (ANA, anti-Scl-70, anti-centromere, anti-RNA pol III), Inflammatory markers (ESR, CRP), Pulmonary function tests (spirometry and DLCO), High-resolution CT (HRCT) chest, 2D Echocardiogram with Doppler, Hepatitis B and C serology (pre-biologic screening), Quantiferon-TB Gold or Mantoux test (pre-biologic TB screening). Done in India before admission.
Estimated cost in India: $5,000 – $12,000
Treatment duration in India: ~3 weeks (~10 hospital visit days across the full span)
Combination drug therapy targeting the lung vasculature — including endothelin receptor antagonists, PDE-5 inhibitors, and prostacyclin analogues — for patients with systemic sclerosis who have developed pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Estimated cost: ~$500 – $1,500
Typical tests: 2D Echocardiogram with Doppler (PAH screening and severity), Pulmonary function tests (spirometry, DLCO), 6-minute walk test, Right heart catheterisation (if not recently done or confirmation needed), NT-proBNP / BNP (cardiac biomarker), CBC, kidney and liver function tests, CT pulmonary angiography (if needed to exclude thromboembolic disease), Arterial blood gas. Done in India before admission.
Estimated cost in India: $4,000 – $10,000
Treatment duration in India: ~2 weeks (~7 hospital visit days across the full span)
A high-intensity treatment for carefully selected patients with severe, rapidly progressive diffuse systemic sclerosis — using the patient's own stem cells to reset the immune system after intensive conditioning chemotherapy.
Estimated cost: ~$1,000 – $2,500
Typical tests: CBC with differential and reticulocyte count, Kidney and liver function tests, Autoantibody panel and inflammatory markers, HRCT chest and pulmonary function tests (spirometry, DLCO), 2D Echocardiogram with Doppler, Bone marrow aspirate and trephine biopsy, Viral serology panel (HIV, Hepatitis B/C, CMV, EBV, HSV), Cardiac evaluation including ECG and stress test or radionuclide scan, Modified Rodnan skin score assessment, Anaesthesia and fitness clearance bloods (coagulation, cross-match). Done in India before admission.
Estimated cost in India: $20,000 – $35,000
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Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~7 days
Hospitalisation: ~28 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~21 days recommended
Total stay: approx 56 days
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