Philippines
Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
When we asked members in Philippines if they typically need to travel to see specialists, they replied...
"I have not yet had to travel away from Angeles City to obtain any required medical service," said a member in Angeles City, Philippines.
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"Manila is the capital city of the Philippines and is often considered the best place to access specialist healthcare. Many of the top hospitals in the Philippines can be found in Manila, such as the Philippine General Hospital and the Makati Medical Center. Quezon City and Cebu City are also major cities which boast some of the best selection of medical specialists in the country. Other smaller cities such as Bacolod City and Iloilo City have similarly comprehensive medical facilities. Areas such as Baguio and Tagaytay in the north, Mactan Island and Cebu Province in the Visayas, and Davao City and Cagayan de Oro City in Mindanao also provide top-notch healthcare services," remarked another expat who made the move to Philippines.
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Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
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