Footprints has compiled this information for the benefit of the the English teacher expat community in Taiwan. Footprints assumes no responsibility for the professional ability or reputation of the persons or medical facilities whose names appear on this list. This list is by no means exhaustive. A survey of most large hospitals reveals that huge numbers of physicians have received training abroad - most of them in the U.S. In every major medical center in Taiwan there are Western trained doctors too numerous to mention. These hospitals are listed in alphabetical order by name of hospital. Look closely at the address listed to determine which one is closest to you. Each of these hospitals is listed only because they were recommended in the ex-pat community. There are other hospitals in Taiwan that might be equally as good or better. If you come across one in your travels that you think merits inclusion in this list please let us know.
Medical in Taiwan
If this is a medical emergency dial 1-1-9 to reach the ambulance and emergency services in Taiwan. OR call one of the medical centers listed in the Hospital and Medical Centers article and they may have the ability to dispatch one of their own emergency vehicles to come and get you. All else failing and if communication is proving difficult get a taxi.
When teaching in Taiwan you automatically qualify for the national medical coverage BUT and this is a HUGE BUT - BUT this does NOT start immediately. In order for this to begin you have to have your Alien Residence Card. The process to get this status is identified in Taiwan Teaching Visas. This can take upwards of 3 months to get established. Be sure to get emergency medical coverage before you go or if you're already there, get it now.
Traditional Chinese Medicine in Taiwan
For over 3000 years Chinese medicine has healed sick and balanced bodies through massage, manipulation of energy/blood flow and acupuncture. The theories of these practices were long ago outlined in the Nei Jing, the Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine, written between the third and first century B.C.
