Understanding the Health System in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan has a public healthcare system that is funded by the government and is available to all citizens. The public healthcare system is called the State Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund (SCMIF). Foreigners (expats and digital nomads) are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Azerbaijan, however, it is not commonly used by foreigners. Public hospitals are generally not recommended for serious medical emergencies and major surgery, as the quality of care is not as high as private hospitals. Public hospitals in Azerbaijan are often overcrowded and lack the latest medical technology.

Azerbaijan's Private Healthcare System

Azerbaijan also has a private healthcare system that is funded by private insurance companies. Private healthcare is more expensive than public healthcare, but the quality of care is much higher. Expats primarily use private hospitals, as they are more reliable and have better facilities. Private hospitals are recommended for serious medical emergencies and major surgery, as they have the latest medical technology and experienced doctors. Private hospitals in Azerbaijan are well-equipped and offer a wide range of services.

Azerbaijan's Top Hospitals

Azerbaijan has several well-known hospitals, including:

• Azerbaijan Medical University Hospital (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Oncology Center (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Cardiology Center (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Neurosurgery Center (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Eye Hospital (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Maternity Hospital (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Children's Hospital (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Infectious Diseases (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Traumatology and Orthopedics (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Skin and Venereal Diseases (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Mental Health (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Rehabilitation (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Urology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Endocrinology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Gastroenterology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Pulmonology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Nephrology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Hematology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Cardiology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Neurosurgery (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Oncology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Ophthalmology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Plastic Surgery (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Dentistry (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Pediatrics (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Ear, Nose and Throat (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Traumatology and Orthopedics (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Neuropsychiatry (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Dermatology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Radiology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Endocrinology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Cardiology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Neurosurgery (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Oncology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Ophthalmology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Plastic Surgery (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Dentistry (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Pediatrics (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Ear, Nose and Throat (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Traumatology and Orthopedics (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Neuropsychiatry (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Dermatology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Radiology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Endocrinology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Cardiology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Neurosurgery (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Oncology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Ophthalmology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Plastic Surgery (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Dentistry (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Pediatrics (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Ear, Nose and Throat (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Traumatology and Orthopedics (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Neuropsychiatry (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Dermatology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Radiology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Endocrinology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Cardiology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Neurosurgery (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Oncology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Ophthalmology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Plastic Surgery (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Dentistry (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Pediatrics (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Ear, Nose and Throat (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Traumatology and Orthopedics (public, Baku)
• Azerbaijan State Hospital of Neuropsychiatry (public, Baku)

Insider Tips from Expats in Azerbaijan: How to Navigate the Health System

"Azerbaijan has a well-developed healthcare system, providing a wide range of medical services. The country has a network of hospitals, clinics, and medical centers that offer a variety of treatments and services, including general medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and dentistry. The country also has a number of specialized medical centers that provide specialized treatments such as oncology, cardiology, and neurology. In addition, Azerbaijan has a number of private medical facilities that offer a range of services, including cosmetic surgery, fertility treatments, and alternative medicine," commented one member living in Azerbaijan.

"Azerbaijan offers a wide range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialist care, hospital care, and preventive care. The public healthcare system in Azerbaijan is generally of good quality, with a wide range of services available. Foreign residents have access to the public healthcare system, although they may need to pay for some services. Expats in Azerbaijan can use the public healthcare system, but they may need to pay for some services. In addition, there are private healthcare providers in Azerbaijan that offer more comprehensive services, although these services may be more expensive," commented one member living in Azerbaijan.