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We appreciate your interest in first-class care from UHealth — University of Miami Health System. A member of our UHealth International team will contact you within the next 72 hours to help with your request.

UHealth International Team
University of Miami Health System

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated center in South Florida. With more than 1,500 physicians, researchers, and staff, patients in the region have access to one of the top cancer centers in the nation and can receive cutting-edge treatment and therapies and access to clinical trials, often available exclusively at NCI-designated cancer centers. This prestigious appointment is the "gold standard" for cancer centers, with only 71 National Cancer Institute designations in the U.S.

Bascom Palmer
Eye Institute

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the #1 eye hospital in the U.S., offers the most innovative therapies to resolve blinding disorders, reverse vision loss, and ultimately prevent blindness. A world leader in ophthalmic care, vision research, and education, faculty members conduct innovative biomedical research and present progressive, industry-leading academic programs to ophthalmologists and other physicians in the community and worldwide.

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IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL CONSULTATIONS

Our physicians are available to see you at dozens of locations throughout South Florida — including Coral Gables, Miami, Aventura, Ft. Lauderdale, Naples and West Palm Beach. You may also connect with hundreds of our physicians from the comfort of your home through our secure telehealth platform. All you need is a smart phone or tablet to schedule a virtual visit.

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MULTILINGUAL STAFF, here for you

We understand the needs of international patients and their families. Our team of multicultural and multilingual UHealth International coordinators will welcome you and will remain ready to help you through your journey towards optimum health by providing you with seamless and personalized care and services. Miami has one of the largest Latin American and Caribbean communities in the United States and our UHealth team reflects our community. You are our main priority, so let us focus on the details so you can focus on healing.

We can also arrange for certified medical interpreter services to help interpret important medical information about your care via telephone, video remote interpretation, or in-person at no cost.


Financial and Insurance Services

UHealth International has a team of insurance verifiers ready to assist you with obtaining verification of benefits and pre-authorizations for care and will prepare cost estimates for non-covered services. We also provide self-pay patients (those without insurance) with cost estimates for all-inclusive packaged services at a discounted rate.


Hotel, transportation, and medical visas

UHealth patients enjoy discounted rates at South Florida hotels, extended stay properties, and car rental agencies. When required, our UHealth International team can assist with medical visa documentation. For information about U.S. visa requirements, contact your in-country U.S. Embassy or Consulate, or visit the U.S. Department of State online.


24/7 ACCESS TO PATIENT PORTAL FROM ANYWHERE

With MyUHealthChart, patients can access medical records electronically, at any time from anywhere. It provides new, convenient methods of communication with our doctors. UHealth patients can also renew their prescriptions, send messages, and schedule appointments - all online.