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Pakistan · Health & BeautyAga Khan University Hospital
Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi has an international patient service that books specialist appointments, arranges admission and private rooms and gives written second opinions online, which helps foreigners get hospital care in Pakistan.
What it helps with
- Seeing a specialist in Karachi as a foreignerThe international patient team arranges clinic appointments, admission, billing and insurance coordination at the Karachi hospital.
- Second opinion without travellingMedical reports are submitted online and a written second opinion is returned within 7 working days.
- Private room for a patient and familyThe Princess Zahra Pavilion offers single rooms and family suites with concierge staff available 24/7.
About Aga Khan University Hospital
Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) is a teaching hospital in Karachi and was the first hospital in Pakistan accredited by Joint Commission International, in 2006. Its international patient service helps with clinic appointments, admission, registration, discharge, accommodation, travel arrangements, billing and insurance coordination. Patients abroad can upload medical reports for a written second opinion within 7 working days. The website includes Find a Doctor and Request Appointment pages.
Key Features
- Concierge team: Staff coordinate appointments, admission, billing and insurance for international patients.
- Online second opinion: Reports sent online receive a written opinion within 7 working days.
- Private pavilion: The Princess Zahra Pavilion has single rooms and family suites with 24/7 concierge.
- Find a doctor: Specialists can be searched by name or field on the hospital website.
How to Get Started
- Open the AKUH international patient page on hospitals.aku.edu.
- Use Find a Doctor to choose a specialist or department.
- Send a request through Request Appointment or contact the desk on WhatsApp +92-302-823-0979.
- Bring your passport and previous medical reports to the appointment in Karachi.
Before you use it
- Sign-up: Appointments are requested through the hospital's Request Appointment page or by the international patient desk on WhatsApp +92-302-823-0979.
- Limits: The main hospital is in Karachi; other Pakistani cities are served by separate AKU medical centres and clinics.
- Good to know: AKUH was the first hospital in Pakistan accredited by Joint Commission International, in 2006.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Aga Khan University Hospital work with a foreign bank card in Pakistan?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is Aga Khan University Hospital available in English?
- Yes, Aga Khan University Hospital has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Aga Khan University Hospital?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Aga Khan University Hospital.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Aga Khan University Hospital?
- No, Aga Khan University Hospital doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Aga Khan University Hospital?
- Web
- How much does Aga Khan University Hospital cost?
- Consultation and treatment fees per service; second opinions on reports available online