Healthcare in New York City
There are many New York City hospitals - some much better than others - but the sheer numbers ensures expats can find top-notch healthcare in the cosmopolitan centre. In general, large teaching hospitals provide the best healthcare in New York City.
Due to presence of so many facilities, some hospitals and clinics have become heavily specialised; their area of expertise can range from paediatrics to joint disorders. Healthcare institutions are also quite competitive, which has created a standard that insures patients benefit from more modern facilities and the most up to date techniques.
Private insurance is necessary for the best healthcare in any hospital, though emergency services will never be legally denied if patients do not have insurance – hefty fees do accompany treatment, however.
Long term healthcare can be refused to those without proper medical insurance.
According to New York doctors the best two hospitals are:
New York–Presbyterian Hospital
www.nyp.org
Tel: (212) 305-2500
Mount Sinai Medical Center
www.mountsinai.org
(212) 241-6500 (General Information)
Due to presence of so many facilities, some hospitals and clinics have become heavily specialised; their area of expertise can range from paediatrics to joint disorders. Healthcare institutions are also quite competitive, which has created a standard that insures patients benefit from more modern facilities and the most up to date techniques.
Private insurance is necessary for the best healthcare in any hospital, though emergency services will never be legally denied if patients do not have insurance – hefty fees do accompany treatment, however.
Long term healthcare can be refused to those without proper medical insurance.
According to New York doctors the best two hospitals are:
New York–Presbyterian Hospital
www.nyp.org
Tel: (212) 305-2500
Mount Sinai Medical Center
www.mountsinai.org
(212) 241-6500 (General Information)
