FirstMed is an English-speaking, multi-specialty out-patient medical clinic. Leader in private medical care for international and local patients. While new to Rome, FirstMed first opened in Budapest in 1999 and has become the leading provider of private English-speaking family practice, women’s health, pediatric, and specialist medical services.
The clinic serves individuals, families, companies, embassies, tourists, and NGOs. Its success is a result of its highly-qualified and dedicated staff who strive to improve the patient experience through professional consultations, a clean and comfortable environment, a central location, and available insurance and billing options.
FirstMed places a high value on continuing medical education, regularly sending staff to conferences in the United States and around the world to keep current on medical issues and techniques for managing them.
​We speak English
All FirstMed systems and processes are fluent in both English and Italian to ensure your health is never misunderstood. If you are looking for English-speaking doctors in Rome, contact FirstMed.
We save you time
We get you in to see your doctor faster because we understand that when it comes to your health, there is no time to mess around.
Our facility is ultra-modern
FirstMed uses state-of-the-art facilities and diagnostic technologies that give our doctors an advantage when it comes to advising about your health.
Customer service is our passion
Every member of the FirstMed team is specially trained and prepared to overcome the administrative and cultural challenges of international care.
International insurances accepted:
While we accept insurance from many companies, we can not always direct bill for every policy. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Adrian de Leon, our Insurance Specialist, via email or by calling the clinic.
Clinic Hours
Clinic HoursTuesday: 8:30 am to 6:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am to 6:30 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am to 6:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am to 6:30 pm
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