The United States
Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
When we asked members in United States if they typically need to travel to see specialists, they replied...
"Cities across the United States are known for having top-notch medical specialists. Some metropolitan areas with a high concentration of highly trained specialists include New York City, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Miami, and Houston. Other popular cities for medical specialists include Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Seattle, Denver, and Phoenix. For specialized health care, many people also look to more remote areas like the Appalachians and Pacific Northwest, which boast world-class medical centers and resources," remarked another expat who made the move to United States.
"I have not yet traveled to get care, but my friends do it as a matter of course, to Guam where the care is very good. I do have to get my natural hormone replacement therapy from a practitioner in Hawaii (our previous home), as I haven't been able to find someone to prescribe it here," explained one expat living in Saipan, US.
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Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
If you live in the United States, newcomers to the United States would love to hear your answer to this question:
About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
