Every year, patients from many countries travel to Erfan Hospital for care. International patients receive timely diagnosis and specialty care in a place designed to feel a little more like home. Download This Page
Does Erfan Hospital treat my condition? Erfan Hospital staff includes medical personnel in all specialties who work together to care for the needs of their patients. Patients come to Erfan seeking a wide range of services for many conditions, from general exams to the diagnosis and treatment of common as well as complex diseases.
What kind of recreation services are offered to patients? Each of Erfan Hospital's campuses hosts international centers for patients arriving from abroad and their families. The multilingual staff in each international center strives to care for patients' needs and those of their family members prior to their arrival, during appointments, and after they return to their home country.
These international centers also offer a place for patients and their families to rest between appointments, enjoy complimentary coffee and soft drinks, or ask Erfan Hospital international staff any questions they may have.
Erfan Hospital also offers concierge services for all patients. The concierge desk can supply the services of a notary public and share information, such as:
Maps of the medical sites in Erfan Hospital and instructions on how to go from one to another
Contact Erfan Hospital International Services to receive more information about recreation services available for international visitors.
How long do patients typically stay at Erfan Hospital? The length of your stay will depend on the number of tests and appointments you need, which will be determined based on your initial screening and recommendations for your medical care.
In general, tests are completed within three to five weekdays but can take longer, especially when more extensive tests or a specialty appointment is needed.
Most patients are treated as outpatients, which means that screening, tests and treatment are all done within the Hospital, and patients return to their lodgings at the end of the day.
In many cases, Erfan Hospital physicians decide on a diagnosis and provide treatment during a patient's visit. Erfan Hospital's sophisticated diagnostic infrastructure typically allows physicians to share test results in one or two days. For patients traveling from abroad, Erfan Hospital can often adjust test scheduling, medical appointments and even surgery so that the patients spend less time away from home, incur lower costs, and make better use of their own and their families' time.
If hospitalization is required, patients can choose between a semi-private room, a private room or a VIP personal suite. Applications for a semi-private or a private room are handled at the time of admission. If you'd like more information about VIP personal suites, please contact us directly.
If I need care from another specialist, can that be accommodated during the same visit? Erfan Hospital does everything possible so that patients can see the specialists they need for their medical care. However, depending on the specialty required, some appointments may be more difficult to schedule with short notice.
Will my Erfan Hospital doctors communicate with the doctors in my own country? Erfan Hospital specialists have experience collaborating with doctors all over the world. Patients often receive a diagnosis at Erfan Hospital and then receive subsequent treatment in their own countries. In such cases Erfan Hospital doctors work closely with the patient's local doctor to guarantee that the best treatment alternative is considered.
Can Erfan Hospital give me an estimate for my treatment? You can get an estimate through International Services in Erfan Hospital, or from our representative offices.
Personal care at Erfan Hospital includes assistance from international account representatives who help patients with financial details before, during and after their Erfan Hospital visit. Services offered usually include providing deposit and payment information, estimates and price updates for medical services, and communication with medical insurance companies or third parties on behalf of a patient.
What if I need an interpreter? At Erfan Hospital, interpreters are available at no cost to assist communication between health care providers and patients whose primary language is not English.
Experienced medical interpreters can attend appointments, translate patient education materials, and offer other assistance as needed. Patients should indicate if they need an interpreter when requesting an appointment at Erfan Hospital.
At Erfan Hospital in IRAN interpreters are available in person for Arabic, English, Turkish, and other languages, and through telephone services for all others.
In addition, multilingual appointment, registration and finance personnel assist patients and families before, during and after their visit to Erfan Hospital.