South Africa
Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
When we asked members in South Africa if they typically need to travel to see specialists, they replied...
"South Africa is home to a wide variety of medical specialists, with some of the best selections located in major cities such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Pretoria. Other areas with a good selection of medical specialists include the Garden Route, the Eastern Cape, and the Western Cape. Additionally, the coastal cities of Port Elizabeth and East London are known for their excellent selection of medical specialists," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to South Africa.
Other Questions:
- What should I pack when moving to South Africa?
- Where should I setup a bank account in South Africa?
- Will I be able to find a job in South Africa?
- What is life like in South Africa?
- What do expats in South Africa appreciate most about the local culture?
- What do expats find most challenging?
- Is there a lot of crime in South Africa?
- Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in South Africa accepting of differences?
- What are the schools in South Africa like?
- What are healthcare services like in South Africa?
- What are medical services in South Africa like?
- Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in South Africa?
- What are emergency services like in South Africa?
- Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
- Are common prescription medications available in South Africa?
- How are local medical facilities in South Africa?
- As a foreigner living in South Africa, 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 South Africa, newcomers to South Africa would love to hear your answer to this question:
