Geneva - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there any particular health concerns? What is the quality of available medical care? What medical conditions typically require medical evacuation?
No - Jun 2022
I would never, ever have health care in the US. I belong to a group that would fly me back to Switzerland from anywhere in the world. I have been treated for cancer twice and think the University Hospital of Geneva (HUG) is incredible. All my other doctors have been excellent. When I've need doctors in France they too are excellent and affordable out of pocket as are most procedures. Health insurance is mandatory, a bit expensive, but there is a limit on how much out-of-pocket you can run up. - Jul 2018
Health care is very good. I have never had doctors spend so much time talking to me before (of course, you/your insurance is billed by every 5 minutes they spend with you). The general philosophy is a more "wait and see" philosophy than in the U.S. so if you are concerned about something, you often need to fight to get additional testing/follow-up. - Mar 2014
No. I had an eye problem and couldnt believe there was only one eye clinic - at the cantonal hospital - I could go to! The first day I waited for 3 hours to be seen by the doctor. The second 4 hours! Appatently it gets better when you have a family doctor (primary care physician), which was not my case. - Mar 2014
Ecellent care. The health unit at the mission has no doctor, but you just find a Swiss doctor and it's no problem. Don't expect post services, and you'll be fine. - Feb 2012
I have not had any direct interaction with the local medical community except in social settings. I would recommend checking the creditials of a health professional before going. I would not plan to have any big surgery or life event (childbirth) happen here. - Jul 2009
