Health Care in Paradise Island
Summary: Health Care in Paradise Island: Locate providers, hospitals, and medical centers to find the best health services available for expats and nomads.
The healthcare system in Paradise Island is a combination of public and private healthcare. The public healthcare system is called the National health insurance (NHI) and is used by both locals and foreigners. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Paradise Island for minor medical emergencies and minor surgeries. The public hospitals in Paradise Island are generally well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. Foreigners are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Bahamas, however, expats and digital nomads typically use private hospitals for more serious medical emergencies and major surgeries. Private hospitals in Paradise Island are well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals.
Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Paradise Island
The most popular hospitals and clinics for expats in Paradise Island are:
- Paradise Island Hospital (private) - located in the heart of Paradise Island
- Paradise Island Clinic (private) - located in the heart of Paradise Island
- Paradise Island Medical Center (private) - located in the heart of Paradise Island, specializes in cardiology
Emergency Services in Paradise Island
Paradise Island has ambulance services that can be called by dialing 911. The ambulance services are generally reliable and arrive quickly in most cases.
Health Insurance Companies in Paradise Island
The most popular private health insurers in Paradise Island are Bahamas Health Insurance and Bahamas Medical Insurance. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies or specialized expat health insurance providers.
About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
Additional Information:
- Expat Guide to Paradise Island
- Healthcare & Health Insurance in Paradise Island
- Health Care in Paradise Island
- The Insider's Guide to Paradise Island
- Healthcare & Health Insurance in Bahamas
- Best Places to Live in Bahamas
- Real Estate in Bahamas
- Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) Program
- Pros and Cons of Living in Bahamas 2026
- 2026 Guide to Moving to Bahamas


