General Medical
Information
Healthcare In Georgia
Every medical care provider in Georgia functions under control of the Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs.
All clinics involved in the state General Healthcare Program receive equal funding from the state budget and provide services to beneficiaries at a price set by the state government.
Since the beginning of September, 2014 medical aid for pensioners, children less than five years of age, students and persons with disabilities have been administered by the state instead of private insurance companies.
HEALTHCARE FOR FOREIGNERS
A lot of Medical doctors and Dentists, particularly in major cities of Georgia, speak English. Many medications in Georgia do not require scripts. You may have a language problem, however, when needing to get your meds. at a pharmacy, so ensure that you have a script or your old container with you and check, through a doctor, that the generic they may offer you is correct.
The quality of medical services in Tbilisi and other main cities in Georgia are generally good. In the last decade many qualified, well-structured modern hospitals and health centers have been established in Tbilisi and elsewhere in the country.
Nowadays receiving quality medical health treatment in a Western Standard hospital with English- speaking doctors is no more a surprise, particularly in major cities.
Prices:
The standard price for a consultation with a family doctor or physicians is 50 GE(around $16) maximum.
Primary consultation with specialists depending on the field varies from 60 to 120 GEL.($20 - $40).
When it comes to treatment at a clinic, buying individual local insurance is the best solution. The insurance rates in Georgia are generally extremely inexpensive compared with South Africa.
List of Private Hospitals:
American Medical centers in Georgia – a U.S owned and managed clinic of which provides a 24-hour on-call urgent care, assistance, and specialty care. The clinic is staffed with international and Georgian doctors.
International Medical Support Services (IMSS) – provides a huge range of primary health services such as: family Medicine,pediatrics, ambulance evacuation, vaccination, on site diagnostics etc.
MediClub Georgia – delivers an international-standard medical care 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. The services provided include, child screening and family planning, exercise & sport medicine plus 24-hour emergency service
Medical Center CITO – along with general medical services, the center provides a wide range of laboratory investigations and has “Cito Baby” and “Cito Dent”. All services are available 24/7
Hospitals
The number of hospitals was large during the Soviet era. In 1999, there were 246 hospitals in Georgia (or 287 specialized, including specialized institutes) provided 22,491 hospital beds. By 2015, there were 12,830 hospital beds (2014 - 11,675) in the country.
The number of beds per 100,000 population was 345.1 (2014 - 313.3), with an occupancy rate of occupancy rate 193.1 (2014 - 188.3), ALOS of 5.3 (2014 - 5.2), and a turnover rate of 36.4 (2014 - 36.3). Following the introduction of the universal health care program, a rapid growth of the admissions was observed in both outpatient and inpatient institutions.
Compared to 2012, the hospital service provision for 100,000 population increased by 50%. In 2015 the numbers of encounters of the population with outpatient facilities grows to 4.0 per 1 person (2.1 in 2012).
Notable hospitals in Georgia include the following:
American Hospital Tblisi
Batumi Hospital for Infectious Diseases
Bochorishvili Clinic, Tbilisi
Cardiology Hospital, Tbilisi
Clinical Hospital No. 1, Tbilisi
Clinical Hospital No. 4, Tbilisi
Clinical Hospital No. 9, Tbilisi
Clinical Hospital of The Tbilisi I. Javakhishvili State University, Tbilisi
E. Pipia Public Clinical Hospital, Tbilisi
Geohospitals, Zestafoni
Gori Military Hospital, Gori
Kutaisi Referral Hospital
Kutaisi Hospital for Infectious Diseases
Mental Clinical Hospital, Tbilisi
N. Kipshidze Central Clinical Hospital Of Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi
N. Barnov Hospital, Tbilisi
Sachkhere Hospital
Tbilisi Central Hospital, Tbilisi
Tbilisi Republican Hospital, Tbilisi
Tbilisi Hospital for Infectious Diseases
University Clinic, Tbilisi
War Veterans Clinical Hospital, Tbilisi
Zugdidi Referral Hospital
Zugdidi Hospital for Infectious Diseases
Hospitals in Abkhazia:
Gagra Central District Hospital, Gagra District, Abkhazia
Gagra Resort Hospital, Gagra District, Abkhazia
Gali Central Hospital, Gali District, Abkhazia
Gudauta Hospital, Gudauta District, Abkhazia
Sokumi Hospital, Sukhumi, Abkhazia
Hospitals in South Ossetia
Republican Tskhinvali hospital, Tskhinvali
Mobile Hospitals from Russia, established in 2020
Medical Tourism in Georgia
Georgia is one of the top destinations in the world for medical, cosmetic or dental health care. English is commonly spoken in in both medical and dental centres.
Patients get the best quality medical care and diagnostic services at a fraction of the price of comparable services elsewhere in the world without needing to be on a waiting list.
Patients can combine their healthcare needs with a well-deserved vacation in one of the most ecologically diverse countries in the world, with climatic zones ranging from subtropical to high alpine to semi-desert.
Georgia has one of the longest swimming seasons in Europe – until November and boasts top quality skiing until late in April.
Medical Studies in Georgia
There are many career and academic opportunities in Georgia for International students. Currently, there are Over 110 Bachelor degree programs, Master & 39 degree programs and Doctorate degree programs in Georgia that are taught In English language for International students.
1. Georgian American University Tuition Fee USD 4980/ per year - 6 years
2. David Tvildiani Medical University Georgia -Tuition Fee -$8000 US– Accommodation - $3,000
3. ILIA STATE UNIVERSITY – Tuition Fees $5300
4. University of Georgia (Country) – Tuition Fees $6000
Requirements to study medicine in Georgia (MBBS or MD)
Of course, you must have a valid passport. A high school diploma or a 12-year completion certificate is a requirement for ministerial admission.
It is imperative to study scientific subjects such as biology and chemistry for admission to the College of Medicine, and mastering the English language is necessary and at least B1 level because the study is in the English language.
Few universities provide direct communication and registration for students without the need for a registration office, but most universities deal with registration offices.
The advantage in your dealings with the registration office is that all your transactions are fast, clear and enjoy advantages other than enrollment and registration at the university.
