Bogota is the capital and most populous city of Colombia, a major country in Latin America. As the 30th largest city in the world, Bogota boasts many green parks, famous monuments, and amusement parks. The city is a major tourist destination and is one of the main industrial centers in Latin America. There are many good hospitals and eminent doctors in Bogota. Some of the leading hospitals offer medical care that is compatible with global standards. These centers have a much higher nurse to patient ratio than most and provide warm accommodation in a friendly environment.
San Ignacio University Hospital (HUSI) Located at Carrera 7 No. 40-62, Bogotá is a first level health center with wide recognition in the country. The Ministry of Social Protection and the National University recently announced that this hospital is among the top three Colombian hospitals. This four-story, 304-bed hospital has a 22-bed pediatric ward, ten operating rooms, and two delivery rooms. HUSI offers the best medical and surgical service for a variety of specialties and subspecialties. The radiology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound and plastic departments are fully equipped. The hospital has sophisticated CT scans and MRIs. The emergency department and intensive care units are adequately equipped for intensive care patients, children, and infants. The internationally renowned center for cancer treatment and research: The Javeriana Cancer Center is part of the San Ignacio University Hospital. HUSI is a leading teaching school in the country and more than 80% of the physicians on staff are bilingual. It has a special section for international patients with English-speaking staff and offers comfortable accommodation in 17 suite-style rooms. Contact: +57 316-466-0399
Santa Fe de Bogota Foundation Hospital located at Calle 119 No. 7 – 75. Bogotá is an important hospital with state-of-the-art facilities. This service-oriented hospital was established in 1983 by the renowned non-profit healthcare organization, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá. It is a private University Hospital with 13 departments, 6 advisory committees and 2 institutes. The hospital employs 1,500 people and provides medical care to some 150,000 clients each year. The hospital employs leading doctors and has complete departments in all branches of medicine. The surgery service has units for cardiovascular surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, and neurosurgery. All operating rooms have facilities for laparoscopy, microsurgery, laser surgery, argon coagulation, autotransfusion, extracorporeal circulation, and laminar flow systems. This hospital has the lowest rates of surgical site infection in Colombia. The hospital has all the latest technological devices, including the Philips IE 33 scanner for displaying 2D, 3D and 4D images, the SPECT-CT Gamma Camera for sophisticated tests, the Clinac iX with modular radiotherapy for cancer therapy, and PET/CT and holmium laser for minimally invasive treatments. The hospital has modern ICUs, an emergency department and various laboratories. Telephone: (571) 6030303
The Forest Clinic located at Calle 134 No. 12 – 55; North Bogotá DC is another popular hospital in the city. A group of eminent physicians established this hospital in 1977. Today, the hospital offers cost-effective comprehensive medical service in all major medical specialties. Its renowned surgery department has eight operating rooms and specialized units in general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, plastic surgery, neurosurgery and microsurgery. Clínica El Bosque has a pharmacy and laboratories, all accredited by international organizations. The intensive care unit has 14 beds and the emergency department as a whole is equipped with modern devices to offer the excellent services of specialized doctors and nurses. The hospital has established a non-profit teaching institution called the Colombian School of Jungle Medicine. Telephone: 1-2740577