HEALTHCARE IN RUSSIA / RUSSIA HOSPITAL GUIDE

Russia Info — Tue May 29, 2007 7:34 am

Author: Russia Info

Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 7:34 am

HEALTHCARE IN RUSSIA

GENERAL

The main reported health risks in Russia are from Poliomyelitis, Dysentery, Hepatitis A, Diphtheria, Tick-borne Typhus, Encephalitis and Lyme disease (in forested areas), Tuberculosis, Leishmaniasis, Meningitis and Rabies.

It is unusual for expatriates to contract any of these diseases, and most encounter no significant health problems as a result of living in Russia, but it is important to have the recommended immunisations and to take appropriate health precautions. Expatriates are often afflicted with depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder in winter.

The tap water is not safe for drinking and should be boiled to avoid gastrointestinal infections. Bottled water is widely available. Dairy products are safe, but meat and fish should be well cooked, fruit should be peeled and vegetables cooked.

All foreign citizens who are living and working in Russia are required to have private medical insurance - this is a prerequisite of being issued a visa. Private western-style healthcare is quite expensive and it is usually necessary to pay for treatment up front. Typically, a single consultation costs around US$120. There are good private clinics in Moscow and St Petersburg, with western-trained doctors. There is also an American dental clinic in Moscow. Expatriates requiring specialist medical treatment often fly to Helsinki or return to their home countries.

DIRECTORY OF HOSPITALS & CLINICS

American Clinic in Moscow
31 Grokholsky Pereulok,
Moscow
Tel: +7 95 937-5757
Fax: +7 95 937-5774
Website: www.americanclinic.ru

American Hospital of Moscow
26/6 Pr. Mira,
1, Grokholsky Pereulok,
Moscow
Tel: +7 495 933-7700
Fax: +7 495 933-7701
Website: www.amcenter.ru

American Medical Clinic
78 Moika Embankment,
St. Petersburg
Tel: +7 812 740-2090
Fax: +7 812 310-4664
Website: www.amclinic.com

Andros Clinic
36A Lenin Street,
1st Floor,
St. Petersburg
Tel: +7 812 235-1487
Fax: +7 812 235-6988
Website: www.andros.ru

Canadian Medical Centre
Suite 402, Venetzia Hotel,
Nizhnevartovsk,
Tyumen Region
Tel: +7 346 665-3986

European Dental Centre
Konushkovskaya ul. 34,
Moscow
Tel: +7 495 933-6655
Fax: +7 495 933-6650
Website: www.emcmos.ru

European Medical Centre
Spiridonevsky Per. 5,
Moscow
Tel: +7 495 933-6655
Fax: +7 495 933-6650
Website: www.emcmos.ru

Hospital No 122
4 Prospekt Kultury,
St. Petersburg
Tel: +7 812 558-0508
Fax: +7 812 559-8993

MEDEM International Clinic & Hospital
Griffin House,
19/21 Dostoevskogo Street,
St. Petersburg
Tel: +7 812 336-3333
Fax: +7 812 320-3871
Website: www.medem.ru

Medincentre
House 4,
4th Dobrininsky Lane,
Moscow
Tel: +7 495 236-3116/ 237-3964
Fax: +7 495 237-8475

Nevamed
14 Ismailovsky Prospekt,
St. Petersburg
Tel: +7 812 110-1882
Fax: +7 812 110-1092

ZAO International Medical Clinic
Polyclinic No 1, 10th Floor,
31 Grokholsky Pereulok,
Moscow
Tel: +7 495 937-5760
Fax: +7 495 280-8677

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