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Health Care in Yerevan

By Joshua Wood, LPC

William Russell
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Summary: Explore healthcare options for expatriates and digital nomads in Yerevan: uncover top-rated providers, hospitals, and medical facilities to meet your needs while living abroad in Yerevan.

The healthcare system in Yerevan is a mix of public and private healthcare. The public healthcare system is called the Armenian Health System and is used by both locals and foreigners. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Yerevan for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Public hospitals in Yerevan are generally well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. Foreigners, including expats and digital nomads, are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Armenia. However, many expats prefer to use private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Private hospitals in Yerevan are typically more modern and offer a higher level of care than public hospitals.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Yerevan

There are several recommended clinics and hospitals in Yerevan for expats. The Erebouni Medical Center is a private hospital located in the center of Yerevan. It specializes in general medicine, gynecology, and pediatrics. The Nairi Medical Center is a private hospital located in the Malatia-Sebastia district of Yerevan. It specializes in cardiology, neurology, and oncology. The Nor Nork Medical Center is a public hospital located in the Nor Nork district of Yerevan. It specializes in general medicine, gynecology, and pediatrics. The Arabkir Medical Center is a public hospital located in the Arabkir district of Yerevan. It specializes in general medicine, gynecology, and pediatrics.

Emergency Services in Yerevan

There are ambulance services in Yerevan. To call for an ambulance, you can dial 103. Ambulances usually arrive quickly, but there can be delays depending on the time of day and the location.

Health Insurance Companies in Yerevan

The most popular private health insurers in Yerevan are GPI Holding, Ingo Armenia, and Nairi Insurance. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies or specialized expat health insurance providers.

About the Author

Joshua Wood Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.


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