From emergencies to specialist care, here are some of the most practical hospitals and clinics in Medellín for English-speaking patients.
If you’re in Medellín and need medical care, the city has several strong hospital options. For English speakers, the easiest places to start are usually hospitals that either have a dedicated international patient office, an English-language website, or are specifically listed by a foreign government medical-facilities guide as having English-speaking staff. Several Medellín institutions also appear in Newsweek/Statista’s 2026 Colombia hospital ranking, which adds another useful signal when comparing options.
Private Hospitals with English-Speaking Doctors
Summary Table
| Hospital / Clinic | Address | Phone | Website | Notes / Specialties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe | Calle 78B # 69-240 | +57 604 445 9425 | hptu.org | International office, English-speaking support, high-complexity care, surgery, emergency medicine |
| Clínica Las Américas Auna | Diagonal 75B # 2A-80 | +57 604 345 8357 | lasamericas.com.co | International patient office, English-speaking support, adult and pediatric emergency care |
| Clínica Medellín (El Poblado) | Calle 7 # 39-290 | +57 604 311 2800 | quironsalud.com | English-speaking staff, international-facing care, cardiology, oncology, endoscopy, ICU |
| Clínica El Rosario | Carrera 41 # 62-5 | +57 604 295 9000 | clinicaelrosario.com | International patient page, adult and pediatric emergency care, cardiology, oncology, surgery |
| Hospital Alma Máter de Antioquia | Calle 69 # 51C-24 | +57 604 604 9595 | almamater.hospital | International patient page, expat/traveler support, trauma, orthopedics, heart disease, oncology |
| Hospital General de Medellín | Carrera 48 No. 32-102 | +57 604 384 7300 | hgm.gov.co | Public hospital, some English-speaking staff, emergency care, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology |
Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe
Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe is one of the strongest all-around options in Medellín for English-speaking patients. The UK government’s Colombia medical-facilities list marks it as having English-speaking staff, and the hospital’s international office provides direct contact by email, phone, and WhatsApp, with stated response hours in English from Monday to Friday. The hospital also maintains an English-language website for patients.
It is also one of Medellín’s most highly ranked hospitals in Newsweek/Statista’s 2026 Colombia list, where Hospital Universitario San Vicente Fundación and Clínica Las Américas are ranked higher nationally, but Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe is recognized separately in Newsweek’s 2026 Latin America private hospitals ranking. 
Best for: emergencies, complex care, surgery, and patients who want a more structured international-patient experience.
Clínica Las Américas Auna
Clínica Las Américas Auna is one of the most obvious choices for foreigners because it has a dedicated English-language international patient office. On its official site, the clinic says it has been caring for international patients since 2001 and offers help with specialist appointments, hotel arrangements, and support during the patient’s stay. 
Its emergency unit states 24-hour care for adult and pediatric patients, and the clinic lists a major Medellín site at Diagonal 75B # 2A–80. For direct assistance, the international office can be reached via WhatsApp at +57 311 609 8842.
Best for: expats and travelers who want a hospital already set up for international coordination, especially for private care.
Clínica Medellín – Quirónsalud
Clínica Medellín – Quirónsalud is another practical option for English speakers. The UK government’s medical-facilities list marks it as having English-speaking staff, and Quirónsalud’s international page for the hospital describes “multilingual personalised care.” It also says the clinic supports international patients with international insurance or private-pay arrangements. 
According to Quirónsalud’s international site, Clínica Medellín has two sites in Medellín and offers high-complexity services including adult hospitalization, ICU, surgery, cardiology, oncology, endoscopy, diagnostic services, and specialist outpatient clinics. One of the listed sites is in El Poblado, which can be especially convenient for many expats and travelers. While it has two sites, the El Poblado branch (Calle 7 # 39 – 290) is often the most convenient for expats and travelers staying in the southern part of the city. 
Best for: people staying in or near El Poblado, and patients who want a private hospital with an international-facing system.
Clínica El Rosario
Clínica El Rosario has an English-language international patient page and describes its emergency department as having the capabilities to care for both adults and children, supported by a broad set of specialties and hospital backup services such as surgery. 
It operates two major sites: the Centro location and the Tesoro location (Carrera 20 # 2 sur – 185) in El Poblado, which is frequently preferred by English speakers. The main contact line for the hospital is +57 (604) 295 90 00.
While its English-language material is not as detailed as some other hospitals’ international sections, it is still a useful option because it clearly provides information for non-Spanish-speaking patients and maintains 24-hour emergency care. 
Best for: general private hospital care, especially if you want a hospital that already publishes information in English.
Hospital Alma Máter de Antioquia
Hospital Alma Máter de Antioquia has a dedicated English-language page for international patients and explicitly says that expatriate residents and travelers can contact its team for assistance. Notably, it is recognized in the World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2026 ranking, highlighting its use of advanced medical technology. Its international page describes high-complexity care and highlights areas such as cancer, neuroscience, heart disease, orthopedics, transplants, urology, and trauma care. 
The hospital lists its main Medellín location as Calle 69 #51C-24, with 24-hour service at the main headquarters. 
This can be a good option if you want a major Medellín hospital that is actively trying to serve international patients, even if it may be less familiar to short-term travelers than places like Las Américas or Clínica Medellín. 
Best for: higher-complexity care and patients who want direct contact with an international-patient team.
Hospital General de Medellín
If you want to include a public option, Hospital General de Medellín is worth knowing. The UK government’s Colombia medical-facilities list marks it as having some English-speaking staff, rather than a full English-speaking setup. Its official site states that emergency care is available 24 hours. 
This makes it less foreigner-focused than some of the private hospitals above, but still useful to know about, especially in a real emergency or if you are comparing private and public systems in Medellín. 
Best for: readers who want to know a credible public-hospital option in the city.
Honorable Mention: San Vicente Fundación Medellín
San Vicente Fundación is one of Medellín’s best-known hospital groups and appears very strongly in Newsweek/Statista’s 2026 Colombia ranking, where Hospital Universitario San Vicente Fundación is listed #8 in Colombia. Its website also includes a “Paciente internacional” section. 
We are listing it as an honorable mention instead of in the main group because, from the sources reviewed here, I found clearer English-support evidence for the hospitals above. Still, for high-complexity care, it is definitely a name worth knowing and contacting directly in advance to confirm English-language support for your case.
Final Tips for English-Speaking Patients in Medellín
If you do not speak Spanish, it is a good idea to ask for an English-speaking doctor, coordinator, or international patient adviser when booking, rather than waiting until arrival. That matters most for specialist appointments, admissions, and follow-up instructions. Hospitals like Pablo Tobón Uribe, Clínica Las Américas, Clínica Medellín, Alma Máter, and Clínica El Rosario all publish some form of international-patient or English-language support online.
If you’re an English speaker in Medellín, knowing where to go before you need care can make a stressful moment much easier. And if you need lab testing without the hassle of navigating everything on your own, SaludyVos is here to help make that part simpler too. We support expats and international patients with convenient access to lab tests, clear communication, transparent pricing, and a smoother healthcare experience in a new city.