The standard of healthcare in Dallas is good, and there are many excellent hospitals to choose from. That said, the USA does not have universal healthcare, meaning that access to quality medical care in Dallas is directly related to having a comprehensive health insurance policy.

If you’re moving to Texas, you’ll either need to invest in health insurance or ensure you have a policy as part of your employment package. Medical care may be denied without insurance or the ability to pay up front. In the case of an emergency, hospitals are obligated to give life-saving treatment, but you will still be presented with a bill once you have been stabilised. Federal law (the No Surprises Act) does protect against surprise out-of-network charges during emergencies, although you will still owe your deductible and copay. Pharmacies are easy to find in Dallas, with many operating 24/7.

Below are some of the most well-regarded hospitals in Dallas.

Healthcare in the USA

Hospitals in Dallas

healthcare professionals in a hospital corridor

Baylor University Medical Center

Website: www.bswhealth.com/dallas 
Address: 3500 Gaston Avenue, Dallas 75246

Medical City Dallas

Website: www.medicalcityhealthcare.com 
Address: 7777 Forest Lane, Dallas, 75230

Parkland Memorial Hospital

Website: www.parklandhealth.org 
Address: 5200 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, 75235

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas

Website: www.texashealth.org
Address: 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, 75231

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Website: www.utsouthwestern.edu 
Address: 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, 75390

What do expats think of healthcare in Dallas?

"Our experience is that once you can get healthcare (with insurance) it is very good and very service-oriented. I would say our doctor here is better and kinder than the ones we've had in the Netherlands. However, it is harder to get good healthcare here than it is back home; healthcare really isn't for everyone here, and unless you have a good job it is really expensive. In the Netherlands, healthcare is cheaper and for everyone."

Read more in our interview about living in Dallas with Conny, a Dutch expat.

Further reading

►Understanding Health Insurance in the USA is essential reading for expats moving to Dallas

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