Health Care in Bergamo
Summary: Learn about the health system in Bergamo: how it can and cannot be used by expats, nomads, retirees and others moving to and living in Bergamo.
Bergamo has a public and private healthcare system. The public healthcare system is known as the Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN) and is used by both Italian citizens and foreigners. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Bergamo for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Public hospitals in Bergamo are typically well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. Foreigners, including expats and digital nomads, are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Italy. However, many expats choose to use private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery due to the shorter wait times and more personalized care. Private hospitals in Bergamo are typically well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals.
Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Bergamo
- Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII: This is a public hospital located in Bergamo. It is well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. It specializes in emergency care, surgery, and oncology.
- Clinica San Pietro: This is a private hospital located in Bergamo. It is well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. It specializes in emergency care, surgery, and oncology.
- Clinica San Raffaele: This is a private hospital located in Bergamo. It is well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. It specializes in emergency care, surgery, and oncology.
Emergency Services in Bergamo
Bergamo has an ambulance service that can be called by dialing 118. Ambulances typically arrive quickly and are well-equipped with medical professionals.
Health Insurance Companies in Bergamo
The most popular private health insurers in Bergamo are FASI, Unisalute, and Sanità Integrativa. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies or specialized expat health insurance providers.
About the Author
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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