Important information for international patients and referring physicians about seeking treatment at the hospitals of Partners HealthCare System

The Partners International Program makes it easy for patients and referring physicians to seek a consultation, a second opinion or treatment for a complex illness. Partners’ hospitals combine state-of-the-art technology and personalized attention to offer comprehensive, customized health services for international patients. Our International Patient Coordinators manage the following medical and personal needs prior to your arrival, during your stay, and after you return home:

• Choosing the right doctor in the right medical specialty
• Prompt appointment scheduling
• Financial arrangements, including advance estimates for fees, deposits and payments
• Travel arrangements
• Transportation including airport pick up and ground or air ambulance services
• Personal escorts to appointments
• Medical interpretation services in more than 30 languages
• Long and short-term lodging arrangements for patients and their families
• Deluxe inpatient accommodations available at the hospital
• Specially prepared meals upon request
• Follow-up medical care after hospitalization

Program for International Business Executives:

Our Executive Health Program caters to the needs of busy international executives by providing the following medical services in a timely fashion:

• review of the patient’s medical history
• executive physical examination based on age and gender
• selection of other screening examinations, based on individual risk factors

Make an Appointment:

To make an appointment at one of the international patient offices, complete and return the confidential patient referral form to us by email, fax or post. An international patient coordinator will contact you within 48-72 hours of your request.