Health Care in Turin
Summary: Explore healthcare options for expatriates and digital nomads in Turin: uncover top-rated providers, hospitals, and medical facilities to meet your needs while living abroad in Turin.
Turin has a public and private healthcare system. The public healthcare system is called Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN) and is used by both Italian citizens and foreigners. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Turin for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Public hospitals in Turin are generally well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. Foreigners, including expats and digital nomads, are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Italy. However, many expats choose to use private hospitals for specialized medical care and major surgeries. Private hospitals in Turin are typically well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. Popular private hospitals in Turin include the San Giovanni Bosco Hospital, the Molinette Hospital, and the CTO Hospital. All three hospitals are located in the city center and are easily accessible by car. Emergency services in Turin are provided by the 118 emergency number. Ambulances typically arrive quickly and are staffed with experienced medical professionals. Popular private health insurers in Turin include Unisalute, FASI, and AXA. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies or specialized expat health insurance providers.
About the Author
Joshua 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.
Additional Information:
- Expat Guide to Turin
- Public Transportation in Turin
- Best Markets in Turin
- Retire in Turin Guide
- 7 Tips for Living in Turin
- Pros & Cons of Living in Turin
- Driving in Turin
- Cost of Living in Turin
- Health Care in Turin
- Discover the Best of Turin
- 8 Tips for Living in Turin, Italy
- Healthcare & Health Insurance in Italy
- Best Places to Live in Italy
- Real Estate in Italy
- 7 Things to Know Before You Move to Italy
- What It's Like Living in Turin
- Pros and Cons of Living in Italy 2026
- 2026 Guide to Moving to Italy
- More Advice about Retiring in Italy


