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Private Healthcare in Israel: When to Pay Out of Pocket
2024-11-18
9 min read
Private Healthcare in Israel
When to choose private healthcare?
1. Long queues — need urgent appointment (2-3 months wait in public) 2. English-speaking doctors — private clinics often have multilingual staff 3. Comfort — private rooms, minimal waiting
Private clinic chains
| Chain | Speciality | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Assuta | General medicine, oncology | $$$ |
| Herzog | Maternity, women's health | $$$ |
| Kaplan | Cardiology, orthopedics | $$ |
| Ichilov | International patient program | $$$ |
Medical tourism
Many foreigners come to Israel for treatment:
- Assuta — cardiology and orthopedics
- Ichilov Hospital — oncology
Pros and cons
Pros:
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- Immediate booking (1-3 days)
- English-speaking staff
- High quality
Cons:
- Expensive (~500 NIS+ per visit)
- Not covered by basic health insurance
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