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Middle East
 middleeast@jhmi.edu
Welcome to the Middle East Division
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Since its founding in 1889, Johns Hopkins Hospital has been recognized worldwide as the premier medical center in the United States. Johns Hopkins has repeatedly been ranked the #1 hospital in the nation by the news magazine U.S. News & World Report.
Johns Hopkins offers a comprehensive array of health services for every medical condition and stage of life. Our patients especially value Johns Hopkins’ commitment to compassionate patient care. As a patient from the Middle East region, you will benefit from the most advanced technology and clinical judgment and the caring assistance provided by the staff of the Middle East Division of Johns Hopkins International.
The Middle East Division has helped thousands of patients receive medical care at Johns Hopkins. Our professional team is committed to helping and advocating the needs of our patients. Our interpreters have in-depth knowledge and appreciation of the various cultures and customs and take great pride in providing a level of service that matches the outstanding medical care you receive from our doctors, nurses and technicians.
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| The Middle East Division assists each patient with all aspects of their care at Johns Hopkins. |
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Johns Hopkins International understands that Middle Eastern patients traveling to Johns Hopkins require the highest level of service from our Middle East Division. Our role is to help answer your questions and to expeditiously handle all arrangements related to your medical visit or second opinion request.
Our services include:
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Scheduling of all appointments with the specialist best suited to your particular need
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Language interpretation provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as required
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Coordination of medical care with sponsoring embassies
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Advance cost estimates for expected treatment
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Processing of Second Opinion Requests
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Discounted hotel accommodations for patient and family members
We encourage you to contact the Middle East Division and our Patient Services Coordinator will gladly assist you in the language of your choice. Should you decide to come to Johns Hopkins, a Patient Coordinator will be assigned to you for the duration of your visit to ensure that your stay at Johns Hopkins is as comfortable as possible.
Three international airports serve the Baltimore, Maryland, region: Baltimore-Washington International (BWI), Washington-Dulles (IAD) and New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK). Most major Middle Eastern airlines fly to IAD or JFK via connecting flights from many European cities. Reaching BWI from JFK requires a connecting flight to Baltimore after clearing U.S. customs. If you prefer, we can arrange ground transfer to your accommodations in Baltimore via chauffeured limousine at your request. Your Johns Hopkins International representative or your travel agent can help you find the option that best meets your needs.
Most visitors and patients to the United States have to obtain a visa. Applicants should allow extra time for the visa clearance process when planning travel to the United States. Before arriving to the US, patients seeking visa need to make sure they have the following information from Johns Hopkins Hospital:
Copy of appointment confirmation letter
Estimate of the cost of treatment
Proof of payment or ability to pay
For further information on how to obtain a visa to the United States, please consult with your local U.S. Embassy or Consulate or check information at www.unitedstatesvisas.gov
You can reach a Patient Services representative in the Middle East Division of Johns Hopkins International from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. United States Eastern Time to answer any questions you may have about Johns Hopkins and services we offer to Middle Eastern patients. We look forward to assisting you.
Middle East Division
Johns Hopkins International
601 North Caroline Street, Suite 1080
Baltimore, Maryland 21287
United States of America
middleeast@jhmi.edu
Telephone: 1-410-614-4108
Fax: 1-410-955-0269
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