Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
When we asked members in Ottawa if they typically need to travel to see specialists, they replied...
"Yes, there are a good number of medical specialists in Ottawa. People in Ottawa can access a wide range of medical specialists, including cardiologists, neurologists, oncologists, and many more. For highly specialized medical care, people in Ottawa can go to the Ottawa Hospital, which is a large teaching hospital with a wide range of specialists and services. The Ottawa Hospital also has a specialized cancer centre, a specialized heart institute, and a specialized trauma centre. Additionally, the University of Ottawa has a Faculty of Medicine, which provides specialized medical care and research," remarked another expat who made the move to Ottawa, Canada.
Other Questions:
- What should I pack when moving to Ottawa?
- Where should I setup a bank account in Ottawa?
- Will I be able to find a job in Ottawa?
- What is life like in Ottawa?
- What do expats in Ottawa appreciate most about the local culture?
- What do expats find most challenging?
- Is there a lot of crime in Ottawa?
- Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Ottawa accepting of differences?
- What are the schools in Ottawa like?
- What are healthcare services like in Ottawa?
- What are medical services in Ottawa like?
- Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Ottawa?
- What are emergency services like in Ottawa?
- Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
- Are common prescription medications available in Ottawa?
- How are local medical facilities in Ottawa?
- As a foreigner living in Ottawa, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
- What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?
Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
If you live in Ottawa, newcomers to Ottawa would love to hear your answer to this question: