Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
When we asked members in Cuenca if they typically need to travel to see specialists, they replied...
"I have been able to find providers for all health issues here in Cuenca and all have been of good quality and excellent availability," commented one expat who made the move to Cuenca, Ecuador.
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"Yes, there are a good number of medical specialists in Cuenca. People in the city have access to a wide range of medical specialists, including general practitioners, cardiologists, neurologists, oncologists, and more. For highly specialized medical care, people in Cuenca typically go to the Hospital del Rio, which is the largest hospital in the city and offers a wide range of services. Additionally, there are several private clinics in the city that specialize in specific areas of medicine, such as ophthalmology, orthopedics, and plastic surgery," remarked another expat in Cuenca, Ecuador.
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Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
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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
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