Medical Tourism in France

Elsan, the leading private hospital group in France, provides services for international patients.

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Why choose France for medical Care ?

ELSAN’s medical teams provide care to international patients from all over the world across its facilities throughout France, ensuring the same high-quality medical attention as for all patients.

Our Recognized Certifications

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The Haute Autorité de Santé

La Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS) est un organisme gouvernemental français qui évalue et certifie la qualité et la sécurité des hôpitaux et cliniques. Cette certification garantit que l’établissement suit des standards stricts de sécurité, d’hygiène et de qualité des soins, que le personnel est formé selon les meilleures pratiques et que le patient bénéficie d’un suivi attentif tout au long de son traitement.

The Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS) is a French government agency that evaluates and certifies the quality and safety of hospitals and clinics. This certification ensures that the facility adheres to strict standards of safety, hygiene, and quality of care, that staff are trained according to best practices, and that patients receive attentive monitoring throughout their treatment.


The French National Authority for Health (HAS) in France guarantees compliance with international standards in medical practices, as well as other recognized quality labels. These accreditations reflect our commitment to providing safe, reliable, and high-level care to all our patients, including international ones.


Facilities are rated from A (excellent) to E (insufficient) based on strict criteria such as risk management, patient care, and the organization of services. These evaluations, available on the HAS website, ensure transparency and reliability, serving as an essential reference for healthcare professionals and users.
 

https://www.has-sante.fr/

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Le Point - Clinic Rankings

The ranking of hospitals and clinics by Le Point analyzes detailed data from French healthcare facilities each year, including activity volumes, procedure success rates, complication management, and the technical resources employed.

The Le Point Hospitals and Clinics Ranking is an independent evaluation that ranks over 1,400 healthcare institutions in France annually. This ranking is based on strict criteria such as quality of care, patient safety, medical expertise, and user satisfaction. It covers 85 medical and surgical specialties, providing a comprehensive view of the best facilities for each condition.

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Newsweek Ranking

The Newsweek ranking is published by the American magazine Newsweek, in partnership with Statista, an international company specializing in data and statistical analysis.

Our facilities are recognized in Newsweek’s annual ranking of the world’s best hospitals, produced in collaboration with Statista. This ranking assesses hospitals based on quality of care, patient safety, medical expertise, and patient satisfaction.
This distinction reflects our commitment to excellence and our dedication to providing world-class healthcare services, including for international patients.

The French Healthcare System

The French Healthcare System

Our Regions

Our Regions

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Why ELSAN?

France is one of the world leaders in medical care, offering high-quality services across many areas of healthcare. We understand that each patient is unique, which is why we adapt to your specific condition. Depending on your medical needs, our team will guide you to the clinic best suited for you and connect you with the top specialist surgeons. We assure you that you will be cared for by the most qualified doctors in the facility best equipped to meet your requirements.

With a network of ELSAN clinics located throughout France, you have the freedom to choose the facility that matches your needs and preferences. You can opt for a clinic close to your family, friends, or a place dear to you for your recovery.

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You can choose an ELSAN facility in a region you love, allowing you not only to benefit from high-quality care but also to take the opportunity to discover the rich cultural and touristic heritage of France.

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Whether you prefer to stay in a vibrant large city or a quieter region, our clinics are ideally located to ensure your comfort and ease of travel.

Moreover, France is well served by international transport (planes, trains, ferries…), making it easy for you to reach your destination.


Our team is here to help you find the best solution according to your wishes and needs.
 

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ELSAN statistics

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#1

private healthcare operator in France

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28 000

collaborators

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27 200

births per year

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5 millions

patients treated per year

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7 500

practitioners

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217

establishments and centers