Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
São Paulo, Brazil
Last verified 2026-04-20
Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein is Brazil's most internationally recognised private hospital and one of Latin America's top medical institutions, holding JCI accreditation since 2007 — the first hospital in Latin America to do so. Founded in 1971 in São Paulo, it draws approximately 50,000 international patients annually and operates centres of excellence in oncology, cardiology, neurosurgery, and organ transplantation, with direct billing arrangements in place with Bupa, Allianz, and Cigna.
Details
- JCI Accredited
- Yes (since 2007)
- Founded
- 1971
- Intl. Patients/Year
- 50,000
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Intl. Patient Services
- Yes
- Telemedicine
- Available
- Website
- Visit website
Accreditations
JCI
Common Procedure Costs
Indicative self-pay cost ranges in USD. Hospital pricing varies by complexity, room class, and specific surgeon. Always confirm a quote with the hospital's international patient services team before travelling.
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| Procedure | From (USD) | To (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) | $14,000 | $20,000 | Einstein was Latin America's first JCI-accredited hospital; Brazilian private pricing for international patients. US equivalent $100k+. |
| Hip Replacement (total) | $10,000 | $15,000 | High-volume orthopaedic surgery; premium implant brands available. BRL-denominated costs fluctuate with exchange rate. |
| Liver Transplantation (living donor) | $35,000 | $55,000 | One of Brazil's most active transplant centres; US equivalent $300-500k. |
| IVF (single cycle) | $4,000 | $7,000 | Reproductive medicine unit; Brazil has no restriction on donor-egg cycles for international patients. |
| Executive Health Screening (comprehensive) | $600 | $2,000 | Einstein Check-Up Centre; tiered packages including cardiac and oncology markers. |
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Specialties
OncologyCardiologyNeurosurgeryTransplant
Direct Billing Insurance
BupaAllianzCigna