At Dr. Suresh Babu – Laparoscopy & Laser Surgeons, we strive to provide transparent, fair, and patient-friendly policies. This Refund & Cancellation Policy explains how appointment fees, online consultation charges, and surgical advance payments are handled.
1. Consultation Fees (Clinic & Online)
1.1 Non-Refundable Fees
- All consultation fees (online or in-clinic) are non-refundable once the booking is confirmed.
- This includes missed appointments, late arrivals, or inability to join the video call.
1.2 Rescheduling Eligibility
Patients may request one free reschedule, provided:
- The request is made at least 24 hours before the scheduled appointment.
- A new slot is available.
If rescheduling is requested within 24 hours or after missing the appointment:
- A new consultation fee must be paid.
2. Online Consultation Payments
2.1 Payment Confirmation
An online consultation slot is only confirmed after:
- Full payment
- Successful transaction confirmation
2.2 Link Delivery
- The video meeting link will be sent 24 hours before the consultation.
- Patients must join at least 10–15 minutes early.
2.3 Failed or Delayed Payments
If payment fails or is delayed by the bank:
- The appointment will not be confirmed until payment is visible on our end.
3. Surgery Bookings & Advance Payments
3.1 Booking Advance
To secure a surgery date, patients must pay an advance booking amount.
3.2 Refund Eligibility
The surgical advance is refundable only if canceled before 72 hours of the scheduled surgery date.
3.3 Non-Refundable Conditions
Advance payments become non-refundable if:
- Cancellation is made within 72 hours of surgery
- The patient misses pre-operative instructions
- The patient does not appear on the surgery date
- Surgery is postponed due to inaccurate medical information provided by the patient
3.4 Emergency Situations
In genuine medical emergencies or unavoidable circumstances:
- Refunds or partial refunds may be considered
- Approval will be at the discretion of the clinic management
4. Procedure Fees, Tests, and Additional Charges
4.1 Pre-Operative Investigations
Diagnostic tests, blood reports, or imaging done at partner labs/hospitals:
- Are non-refundable, regardless of surgery cancellations.
4.2 Procedure Fees
Once surgery/treatment has commenced:
- No refunds will be issued.
5. No-Show Policy
5.1 Clinic No-Shows
If the patient does not arrive for their confirmed clinic appointment:
- The consultation fee is forfeited.
5.2 Online No-Shows
If the patient does not join the video consultation session:
- No refund or reschedule will be provided.
6. Duplicate, Wrong, or Failed Transactions
If a patient is charged twice or is mistakenly charged:
- The extra amount will be refunded after verification.
- Refunds will be processed within 3–7 business days.
If payment fails but the amount is deducted:
- The issue must be taken up with the bank/UPI provider.
- We will assist by providing transaction logs if required.
7. How Refunds Are Processed
7.1 Refund Method
Refunds, when approved, will be sent via:
- Same payment method used originally (UPI, card, net banking)
- Or clinic bank transfer in certain cases
7.2 Refund Processing Time
- Typically completed within 3–7 working days
- International cards or third-party gateways may take longer
7.3 Documentation
For certain refunds, patients may be asked to provide:
- Payment screenshot
- ID proof
- Bank details
- Transaction reference number
8. Doctor or Clinic-Initiated Cancellations
8.1 Clinic Cancellations
If the clinic needs to cancel or reschedule due to:
- Medical emergencies
- Surgeon unavailability
- Facility issues
Patients may choose:
- Full refund
- Free reschedule
- Priority appointment at the next available slot
8.2 Surgery Postponement by Clinic
If surgery is postponed by the clinic:
- The advance payment remains fully valid
- Patient can reschedule without extra charges
9. Contact for Refund Support
For refund or cancellation inquiries, contact:
📞 +91 9949353298
📧 support@laparoscopyandlasersurgeons.com
📍 Sunridge Multi-Speciality Hospital, Kalyan Nagar, Moti Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500018
Please include:
- Full Name
- Appointment Date
- Transaction ID
- Payment Screenshot
