Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
When we asked members in Vienna if they typically need to travel to see specialists, they replied...
"Yes, Vienna has a wide range of medical specialists. People in Vienna can access highly specialized medical care at the Medical University of Vienna, which is one of the largest and most renowned medical universities in Europe. Additionally, Vienna has a number of private hospitals and clinics that specialize in a variety of medical fields, such as cardiology, oncology, neurology, and orthopedics. Furthermore, Vienna is home to a number of research institutes and medical centers that focus on specific areas of medicine, such as the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cancer Research and the Institute of Molecular Pathology. These institutions provide highly specialized medical care and research opportunities," remarked another expat who made the move to Vienna, Austria.
"Did not have to travel outside of my area, but if I was to I would NOT need a referral," explained one expat living in Vienna, Austria.

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Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
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