American woman shares her honest review of Indian vs US healthcare: ‘I prefer India because…’
ByBhavya Sukheja
Published on: Sept 14, 2025 09:04 am IST
Kristen Fischer, an American woman living in India, says she prefers Indian healthcare for cost and access, while the US wins on overall hospital experience.

An American woman living in India has sparked a lively discussion online after sharing her observations on the healthcare systems in India and the United States. Kristen Fischer, who has spent several years in India, posted a video on Instagram, highlighting the contrasts between the two countries in terms of cost, accessibility, and overall patient experience.

Fischer’s video has sparked a discussion, with many viewers echoing her points.(Instagram/@kristenfischer3)

In her post, Fischer candidly asked, “Which healthcare is better?” before offering her honest review of doctors, hospitals, and medicines in both countries. While acknowledging that the US provides a superior hospital experience, she said the affordability and accessibility of Indian healthcare made it her personal preference.

“Overall I prefer India for Healthcare because of factors like cost, availability of doctors/medicine, and care. I also think that the USA has great hospital experiences but it comes at a cost. Financial expenses are much higher and appointments are much harder to get,” Fischer wrote in the caption of her post.