With the number of medical schools, hospitals and medical research centres in the city, residents needing world-class healthcare in Philadelphia will have plenty of options. Many of the hospitals in Philadelphia are nationally ranked for at least one speciality, while some are nationally renowned.
Unfortunately, medical care in the US is expensive, and non-emergency care can legally be denied to a patient if they aren't able to pay. For this reason, new arrivals in Philadelphia should ensure that they have a comprehensive healthcare plan to have access to the city's best medical facilities.
Below is a list of some of the most prominent hospitals in Philadelphia.
Hospitals in Philadelphia
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Website: www.pennmedicine.org
Address: 3400 Spruce Street
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Website: www.pennmedicine.org
Address: 51 North 39th Street
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Website: www.chop.edu
Address: 3401 Civic Center Boulevard
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Website: www.jeffersonhealth.org
Address: 111 South 11th Street
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital
Website: www.jeffersonhealth.org
Address: 10800 Knights Road
Further reading
►For more on how medical treatment works in the US, see Healthcare in the USA
►Understanding Health Insurance in the USA is essential reading for expats moving to Philadelphia
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