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☛ EN Advice Healthcare: Medical Treatment in UAE

Discussion in 'United Arab Emirates' started by texkourgan, Jun 21, 2013.

  1. texkourgan

    texkourgan Addicted member
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    Hello,

    How do you get medical treatment in UAE when you need it? Is care similar, or very different from where you are from?

    Do you need to register with a local doctor (GP)? Is it easy and quick when you need to see a doctor?

    What is the cost (drugs, treatment, reimbursement…)? Is there a long delay?

    Where do you buy your medicine in UAE? Are pharmacies all the same? Are most drugs over-the-counter, or prescription?

    How does the hospital system work? What are the main differences between private and public care? Do you need/do you recommend private health insurance in UAE?

    Please share your experiences so new/future expats can prepare. Thanks in advance for you tips and advice! :)
     
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  2. Amdc

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    There are plenty of clinics you can search from google
     
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    Hello Amdc. Thanks for your post. Do you have any specific recommendations?
     
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    Hi, There are best Clinics in Dubai you can who provides best service at Tifny Tower.
     
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    Mediclinic City Hospital in Dubai -Western standard
    Doctors from different countries and patients have a lot of choices
    I am Ob-Gyn, IVF from Paris working in HMC and City hospital
    My background: www.drmiragynecologist.com
    Dr Mira
     
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    medical service in dubai is one of the best i have seen regardless if it's public hospital or private clinics. and there are lots of options
     

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