City in Lombardy, Italy
Healthcare in Bergamo: hospitals, costs and insurance
Healthcare in Bergamo
Excellent hospitals and quick transfers to Milan if needed. Call 112 or 118; private clinics suit minor visits.
Hospitals for foreigners in Bergamo
| Hospital | Good to know |
|---|---|
| Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII | Major public hospital with 24-hour emergency |
| Humanitas Gavazzeni | Private hospital with emergency and outpatient care |
Key facts
- Doctor's visit: ā¬70ā130 ($79ā146) at a private clinic without insurance.
- In Italy: Good public hospitals; emergency rooms (pronto soccorso) treat everyone, with fees for non-urgent cases. EHIC holders get public care; others need insurance. Private clinics in big cities.
- Pharmacies: Green-cross farmacie everywhere; a rota 'farmacia di turno' covers nights. Many medicines need a prescription.
- Health spending: US$3,398 per person a year (2024); 4.2 doctors per 1,000 people (2022), World Bank.
- Emergency: Police 113 Ā· Ambulance 118 Ā· Fire 115 Ā· All emergencies 112.
Travel and health insurance
Required for entry: Schengen visa applicants need travel medical insurance with at least ā¬30,000 cover.
| Insurer | Good for |
|---|---|
| SafetyWing Nomad Insurance | Monthly subscription for nomads and long trips; cancel anytime. |
| Genki | Health insurance for nomads, from a European insurer. |
| World Nomads | Trip insurance that covers many adventure activities. |
| Heymondo | Single-trip, annual and long-stay plans with a medical app. |
| IMG Global | Travel medical and long-term international health plans. |
Quick answers
What is the best hospital in Bergamo for foreigners?
Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII: Major public hospital with 24-hour emergency
How much does a doctor's visit cost in Bergamo?
About ā¬70ā130 ($79ā146) at a private clinic.
Do I need travel insurance for Italy?
Schengen visa applicants need travel medical insurance with at least ā¬30,000 cover.
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Sources
- World Bank: health expenditure per capita
- CDC Travelers' Health: Italy
- ATB Bergamo (public transport)
- Milan Bergamo Airport
- Trenord
- ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII
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