Healthcare in San Jose

New arrivals will have access to both public and private healthcare in San Jose. The care offered by its medical institutions and trained staff is of a high standard.

Health coverage in the United States is a contentious issue, and private health insurance is recommended for foreigners, given the country's high healthcare costs. The city's healthcare network includes hospitals, clinics, private practices and pharmacies.

There are several public and independent non-profit hospitals in the San Jose area, giving patients access to an array of general and specialised services. Although newcomers can expect to be in the waiting room for more extended periods than at a private institute, new arrivals can rest assured that San Jose's public hospitals offer an excellent standard of care.

Public healthcare in San Jose isn't free of charge, and foreigners are advised to sign up for a medical aid or health insurance scheme. It's also important to note that in some cases, chronic or long-term care may be denied to those who can't afford it.

Some of San Jose's private hospitals and clinics are nationally recognised for the level of healthcare they provide in a diverse range of fields, from cancer and stroke care to joint replacement and paediatrics. The one thing these institutions have in common is the high costs associated with them. All but the wealthiest newcomers are likely to find that health insurance is necessary if they want to receive care from a private hospital in San Jose.

Read Healthcare in the USA to learn more about the national healthcare system.

Below are some of San Jose's most prominent hospitals.

Hospitals in San Jose

El Camino Hospital – Mountain View Hospital

Website: www.elcaminohospital.org
Address: 2500 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA 9404

O'Connor Hospital

Website: www.och.scvh.org
 Address: 2105 Forest Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128

Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center

Website: www.kaiserpermanente.org
Address: 700 Lawrence Expressway, Santa Clara, CA 9505

Stanford Health Care, San Jose

Website: www.stanfordhealthcare.org
Address: 2585 Samaritan Drive, San Jose, CA 95124