Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
When we asked members in Chicago if they typically need to travel to see specialists, they replied...
"Yes, there are a good number of medical specialists in Chicago. People in the area have access to a wide range of highly specialized medical care, including cardiologists, neurologists, oncologists, and other specialists. For more specialized care, such as pediatric care, people can visit the University of Chicago Medicine, Lurie Children's Hospital, or the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. For cancer care, people can visit the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center or the Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center. For neurological care, people can visit the Northwestern Medicine Neurological Institute or the University of Chicago Medicine Neurosciences Center," explained one expat living in Chicago, the United States.
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Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
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