Medellin, Colombia
Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
When we asked members in Medellin if they typically need to travel to see specialists, they replied...
"Yes, there are a good number of medical specialists in Medellin. People in the city have access to a wide range of medical specialists, including cardiologists, neurologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. For highly specialized medical care, people typically go to one of the city's many private hospitals, such as Hospital Pablo Tobon Uribe, Hospital San Vicente Fundacion, and Hospital Universitario San Vicente de Paul. These hospitals offer a wide range of specialized services, including advanced diagnostics, surgery, and rehabilitation," remarked another expat who made the move to Medellin, Colombia.
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Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
If you live in Medellin, newcomers to Medellin would love to hear your answer to this question:
