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[rogerwilco]

I have been teaching in China for the past five years, and almost all of my experiences with the medical system here have been terrible.
I am thinking of visiting Taiwan for a week or two this Summer, and would like to take care of a few medical needs while I am there.

How are the dentists and hospitals in Taiwan ? Any recommendations ?
Anyone with experience in both China and Taiwan have any opinions to share ?

Thanks !

[killian]

i lived in taiwan for several years. i lived in china for several years. the acessibility and affordability of health care were quite nice compared to stateside. china's hospitals were spartan. taiwan's were first world. yeah, painting with a broad brush here, but...staying away from booze and motorscooters'll greatly increase one's health worldwide.

[teacher4life]

Without Taiwanese health insurance, a visit to the dentist will still only set you back about NT$400. As for medical care, quality is on par with first rate and also rather cheap- get yourself a colonoscopy for about NT$6000 and schedule an appointment for the next day or so, not much waiting time!

[aummua]

Taiwan has excellent healthcare. It helps that their doctors are saints and are really the only thing keeping the socialized system running so well.

I broke my ankle on a scooter. Surgery, anesthesia, four days in the hospital? $160 USD out of pocket cost. For top tier, clean, and modern facilities and equipment.

[teacher4life]

The other thing that can be said for Taiwanese health care is that doctors almost all speak English very well! Even doctors of traditional Chinese medicine. Clinic/hospital staff other than doctors is another story of course...

[Old Surrender]

My wife broke her thumb here while on a trip. ER visit, x-rays, meds, followup with an orthopedist: $98.20 USD. Facilities as good as any Western country.

[braindead]

From what I heard, it's really good. Even compared to the U.S.

[sean in guangzhou]

Can anyone recommend a dentist in Taipei?