Hospitals

ManuelGomez Active member

Member since 16 August 2011

ManuelGomezActive member25 February 2012 07:13:23

This is a critical matter mater when you are living far from your family and your home. Hopefully none of you will not need this information but just in case I would like to share with you one of my last experiences.

I have been 24 hours in Astoon Hospital at Al-Khobar. I have passed X-ray tests, body scans, and blood analysis. The attentions from the staff were really nice, effective and quick, as well as during the 24 hours that I have been there under observation. I do not know the current hospitals prices because in my country we have the public medical assistance so the costs are included in our taxes. Anyway I have paid in total around 5.000SAR and my feelings are quite nice, even if this figure looks like a little bit expensive the sensations that I have after this process are really positive because I feel myself save in this country with this efficient medical cares.

So I would like to share my experience with all of you and, of course, I would like to read yours around the world. Do not hesitate to visit my blog where we can share information about worldwide trips.

Regards.

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Abdul.Alhilal Member

Member since 27 February 2012

Abdul.AlhilalMember02 March 2012 02:18:15

as long as you have medical insurance you are on the safe side my friend!
enjoy your stay here mate;)

ManuelGomez Active member

Member since 16 August 2011

ManuelGomezActive member02 March 2012 09:59:12

Hi Abdul, Usually which hospital are you using? Please, do not hesitate to visit http://www.fortraveler.wordpress.com we are writing several comments in English and Spanish, there could practice Spanish as you like.

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Abdul.Alhilal Member

Member since 27 February 2012

Abdul.AlhilalMember04 March 2012 05:46:31

Hola Manuel,,

since i am saudi i have the privilege of using the free-of-charge public hospitals. However, i only use them for minor conditions such as flue, fever, etc. On the other hand, i always go to private hospitals for much complicated conditions cuz the waiting time is way much less compared to public hospitals!!

personally i prefer SAAD hospital. Also ALMANA GENERAL HOSPITAL is quite good.
Both of these hospitals are located in Khobar.

Just like i said before, you don't have to worry if you have a health insurance:D

btw, thanks for the link.

i hope that was helpful.