Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
When we asked members in Paris if they typically need to travel to see specialists, they replied...
"Yes, Paris has a high number of medical specialists, with over 1500 medical and paramedical institutions scattered throughout the city. Those in need of highly specialized medical care can go to larger hospitals such as La Pitie-Salpetriere, which operates the largest neurosurgery and neuro-oncology hospital in Europe, La Pompidou, which is renowned for its advanced medical imaging and in-vitro fertilization services, and Necker Children's Hospital, which is known internationally for its paediatric and neonatal care," said another expat in Paris, France.
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Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
If you live in Paris, newcomers to Paris would love to hear your answer to this question: