Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
When we asked members in Colombia if they typically need to travel to see specialists, they replied...
"Bogotá is widely considered to be the city with the best selection of medical specialists in Colombia, with many leading hospitals and medical centers. Other cities that boast a strong selection of medical professionals include Medellin, Cali, and Barranquilla. Southwestern Colombia, in particular, is home to some of the country's leading specialists in cardiovascular medicine, with numerous hospitals and medical centers offering superior medical care. Additionally, Bucaramanga and Monteria, both located in the Norte de Santander department, are well known for their selection of excellent medical specialists," said a member in Colombia.
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"As a member of SaludCoop, get same benefits wherever I go-in country. Most major cities have this EPS represented," remarked another expat who made the move to Colombia.
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Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
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Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.