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," remarked another expat in South Africa.
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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: