Capital city in Lazio, Italy
Healthcare in Rome: hospitals, costs and insurance
Healthcare in Rome
Good care but busy emergency rooms. Call 112 or 118 in an emergency; private clinics are faster for minor problems.
Hospitals for foreigners in Rome
| Hospital | Good to know |
|---|---|
| Salvator Mundi International Hospital | Private, English-speaking, Gianicolo hill |
| Policlinico Agostino Gemelli | Large university hospital with a busy emergency room |
| Rome American Hospital | Private hospital with international patient services |
Key facts
- Doctor's visit: ā¬80ā150 ($90ā169) 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 Rome for foreigners?
Salvator Mundi International Hospital: Private, English-speaking, Gianicolo hill
How much does a doctor's visit cost in Rome?
About ā¬80ā150 ($90ā169) 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
- ATAC Roma
- Aeroporti di Roma
- Roma Capitale tourism
- Trenitalia
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