With the number of medical schools, hospitals and medical research centres in the city, there are plenty of options for world-class healthcare in Philadelphia. Many of the hospitals in Philadelphia are nationally ranked for at least one speciality.
Medical care in the US is expensive, however, and non-emergency care can legally be denied to a patient if they aren't able to pay. For this reason, new arrivals in Philadelphia should ensure that they have a comprehensive healthcare plan to have access to the city's best medical facilities.
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Below is a list of some of the most prominent hospitals in Philadelphia.
Hospitals in Philadelphia
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Website: www.pennmedicine.org
Address: 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Website: www.pennmedicine.org
Address: 51 North 39th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Website: www.chop.edu
Address: 3401 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Website: www.jeffersonhealth.org
Address: 111 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital
Website: www.jeffersonhealth.org
Address: 10800 Knights Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114