For your convenience, ACS has compiled a list of local hospitals and doctors. The U.S. Embassy Budapest assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability, reputation or the quality of services provided by the medical professionals, medical facilities or air ambulance services whose names appear on these lists. Names are normally listed by specialty and alphabetically and the order in which they appear has no other significance. Professional credentials and areas of expertise are provided directly by the medical professional, medical facility or air ambulance service. An alternate source of medical referrals is provided by the Ministry of Health's information line, www.drinfo.eum.hu, or 06-40-374-636 (Hungarian only).
www.ugyelet.hu
yellowpages.yelloo.hu
www.magyarorszag.hu
www.budapestinfo.hu
Ambulance: 104 or 350-0388
Police: 107
Fire: 105
24-hour English speaker: 112
English is usually spoken at the emergency numbers listed above. In case English is not spoken, dial 112.
Since many U.S. insurance policies do not cover expenses incurred overseas, it is advisable to purchase special insurance covering medical care overseas before traveling to Hungary. Please note that Medicare benefits are not payable for services rendered outside the United States. In Hungary, doctors and hospitals generally require payment in cash upon completion of services rendered.
Inquiries about immunization should be referred to the Hungarian Public Health office, International Vaccination Service (ANTSZ) at 1097 Budapest, Gyali ut 2-6; Tel.: 476-1100, Web: www.antsz.hu.
Private services are available at: Intermed Immunization Service, 1134 Budapest, Vaci u. 70; Tel.: 787-8770, Web: www.oltokozpont.hu.
Medical evacuations can be very costly. Costs vary according to the final destination in the U.S., whether a plane is sent out from the United States or a commercial carrier is used, how many medical escorts are needed, etc. It is advised to have medical insurance that covers these costs.
The companies listed below are all based in the United States:
• Doctors and Dentists
(As of June 2008)
• Hospitals
(As of September 2008)
• Veterinarians, Pet Care
(As of November 2008)
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