Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
When we asked members in Altea if they typically need to travel to see specialists, they replied...
"Yes, there are a good number of medical specialists in Altea. People in Altea can access a wide range of medical specialists, including general practitioners, specialists in internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and more. For highly specialized medical care, people in Altea typically go to larger cities such as Valencia or Alicante, which have larger hospitals and more advanced medical facilities," explained one expat living in Altea, Spain.

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"I have not had serious health problems, but did seek out a podiatry specialist for alternative treatment for foot pain from Freiberg's. The IMED doctor told me I need to have part of the second and third bone in my foot cut out. The podiatrist (who has multiple locations in this area of the Costa Blanca) used laser and made me custom orthotics and gave me exercises which helped immensely," said another expat in Altea, Spain.
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Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
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