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Health Care in Rio de Janeiro

Joshua Wood

Explore healthcare options for expatriates and digital nomads in Rio de Janeiro: uncover top-rated providers, hospitals, and medical facilities to meet your needs while living abroad in Rio de Janeiro.
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Rio de Janeiro has a public and private healthcare system. The public healthcare system is called Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). It is available to all Brazilian citizens and permanent residents, but not to foreigners. People generally do not recommend using public hospitals in Rio de Janeiro for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Public hospitals in Rio de Janeiro are often overcrowded and understaffed, and the quality of care can be inconsistent. Foreigners (expats and digital nomads) are not allowed to use the public healthcare system in Brazil. Expats primarily use private hospitals, which are generally better equipped and staffed than public hospitals. Private hospitals in Rio de Janeiro are recommended for serious medical emergencies and major surgery.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Rio de Janeiro

Recommended clinics and hospitals in Rio de Janeiro for expats include:

  • Hospital Samaritano Rio de Janeiro (private hospital) – located in Botafogo
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Jose (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Francisco de Assis (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Camilo (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in Copacabana
  • Hospital Sao Lucas (private hospital) – located in

Joshua WoodJoshua 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 Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.

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