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1. Medical Evaluation

Once your file is complete, it will be reviewed by an ELSAN specialist.
Your file must include:
 

  • A medical report (less than 3 months old) written by your physician
  • Summary of your medical and surgical history, current treatments, symptoms, and clinical findings
  • Recent test results: radiology reports (X-ray, MRI, CT scan, ultrasound in DICOM format), blood tests, histology, etc.

Please avoid sending simple photos of your documents; scanned files ensure better quality for medical review.

2. Treatment Plan and Cost Estimate

Si votre dosIf your case is eligible for care at ELSAN, a treatment plan will be established by the specialist in charge.
You will receive:

  • A detailed medical proposal
  • A financial estimate of the medical stay
     

Please note: Travel, accommodation, and non-medical expenses are not included. Depending on your condition, extended stay or recovery time in France may be required.

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3. Administrative Process

After the treatment plan is approved:

  • A surgery date will be proposed and temporarily booked

  • A full prepayment or insurance guarantee is required to confirm the booking


    We will send you the necessary documents for your visa application

 

4. Stay Organization

Once the payment and visa are confirmed, you’ll receive:

  • Your medical schedule (dates & locations of appointments)


🌟 Upon arrival, ELSAN offers hotel-style comfort (upon request):

  • Private room with companion bed
  • TV, telephone, in-room meals
  • Concierge services for stays outside hospitalization (to be reserved in advance)


Optional services are subject to additional charges and based on your preferences.
 

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Medical files

What Should My Medical File Include ?

What Should My Medical File Include ?

Your medical file must contain:

  1. A medical report less than 3 months old, written by your GP or specialist
    This report should include:
  • Your medical and surgical history
  • Your current treatment
  • Your lifestyle (alcohol, tobacco, etc.)
  • Description of your current condition, symptoms, and impact on daily life

     2. Recent exam results (< 3 months):

  • Laboratory results
  • Imaging reports (X-ray, CT scan, MRI, Ultrasound – ideally in DICOM format)
  • Other medical documents (consultation notes, surgical or hospital reports)

All medical documents must clearly indicate the patient’s full name, date of birth, and the date of examination. Documents missing this information will not be reviewed. Verifying patient identity on medical records is essential to prevent medical errors.


Please note that simple photographs of imaging studies or documents, as well as illegible medical letters, do not meet our quality and confidentiality standards. Such submissions cannot be processed or taken into consideration.
 

Visa

VISA APPLICATION

VISA APPLICATION

If you are planning to travel to France for a scheduled surgical procedure in one of our ELSAN facilities, a medical treatment visa is generally required depending on your country of origin.

To find out whether you need a visa for your situation and to learn about the steps to follow, please consult:

Stay for Medical Treatment 

  • Eligibility criteria: To be eligible for a medical treatment visa, you must have a health condition that requires specialized care or surgery that cannot be adequately provided in your country of residence and needs to be performed in France.
  • Your visa : The visa issued for medical purposes is a short-stay visa, but it may also allow, incidentally, a private or tourist visit. Medical care provided in France cannot be covered by French health insurance.
  • Your supporting documents: In addition to the usual documents required for any short-stay visa, specific medical documents will be requested. These will be reviewed in strict compliance with medical confidentiality.

Important Notice: Visa Information

  • Visa required for medical care in France :  Depending on your country of origin, a visa for medical treatment may be necessary.
  • Visa ineligibility : You cannot obtain a visa if your request concerns a medical check-up, consultation, or second medical opinion only.
  • Administrative Assistance : We can provide an official letter to support your visa application process, provided that the full amount of the treatment plan has been paid in advance.

Contact the International Patients Office

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