Hospital Sírio-Libanês

2.0 stars ·

One of Brazil's premier private hospitals, JCI-accredited and renowned for oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, and transplants with state-of-the-art facilities. It caters to international patients with dedicated medical tourism services, personalized care, and high success rates in complex surgeries. Emphasizes research, teaching, and multidisciplinary approaches.

20%
Satisfaction Rate
1963
Established
50+
Procedures

Certifications & Accreditations

JCI Accreditation (Joint Commission International)
ISO 14001 (International Organization for Standardization)
CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities)
JCI (Joint Commission International)
ONA (Organização Nacional de Acreditação)
Joint Commission International (JCI) (Joint Commission International)

Our Treatments

Orthopedics

$8,000 - $25,000

Surgical procedures focused on the musculoskeletal system

95.0% success

Knee/Hip Replacement

$15,000 - $35,000

Joint replacement surgery for improved mobility

92.0% success
6-12 weeks
1-3 hours
  • Recovery: 6-12 weeks
  • Duration: 1-3 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Sports Injury Repair

$7,000 - $20,000

Surgical repair of athletic injuries

94.0% success
4-12 weeks
1-3 hours
  • Recovery: 4-12 weeks
  • Duration: 1-3 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Heart & Vascular

$12,000 - $40,000

Heart and cardiovascular system treatments

96.0% success

Cancer Treatment

$10,000 - $50,000

Oncological treatments and cancer therapies

85.0% success

Surgical Oncology

$20,000 - $65,000

Surgical removal of cancerous tumors

88.0% success
2-8 weeks
1-6 hours
  • Recovery: 2-8 weeks
  • Duration: 1-6 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Fertility & IVF

$5,000 - $12,000

Reproductive health and fertility assistance

60.0% success

Arthroscopy

$6,000 - $15,000

Minimally invasive joint surgery

96.0% success
1-6 weeks
30-90 minutes
  • Recovery: 1-6 weeks
  • Duration: 30-90 minutes
  • Anesthesia: local

Chemotherapy

Drug treatment for cancer

Varies by protocol
2-6 hours per session
  • Recovery: Varies by protocol
  • Duration: 2-6 hours per session
  • Anesthesia: none

Customer Reviews

2.0

Based on 5 reviews

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"Terrible service. Completely disorganized, does care at all about their patients. I was begging them for help in resolving a billing issue and every department just ignored me. Do not go to this hospital. I went to this hospital to get an outpatient procedure done which required that I have an attendant with me. The hospital organized for an attendant to be provided, at a fee, from an outside company. On the day of the procedure I was brought to the billing department by member of their "concierge" team, Fernanda. They have an international "concierge" service which basically provides translators so that you can navigate the hospital if your Portugues is not great. At the billing office I was presented with a bill for the cost of the procedure. I agreed to pay it and was then given a credit card machine to make the payment. When the machine arrived, the amount they were requesting was higher than the quoted amount. When I asked Fernanda, she explained that the additional amount was for the cost of the attendant. I paid the invoice and was only provided with a little slip of paper that showed the amount that I had paid. It didn't say what services I had paid for, just that I had paid a certain amount. I then went and got the procedure done. I was put-under, so I don't know how the actual medical procedure went, but from what I saw before I went under, the medical professionals seemed like they were doing a good job. After the procedure was finished, I was brought to the payment office and presented with a new bill. The bill included the additional cost of part of the procedure, the cost to have a biopsy analyzed and the cost of the attendant (which I already paid for). For the next 3 weeks I was going back and forth with the International department, the complaints department and the billing department, trying to get them to acknowledge the fact that I had already paid for the attendant. No one from any of those departments did a single thing to try to help me. Each department passed me off to another department. The complaints department didn't even reply to my complaint. I had to call them up weeks after I had filed a complaint and they were fully aware of the situation, but didn't have enough respect to let me know that they were working on my case or bother to email or call me to help get it resolved. Neither did the International department. When I asked them to help me resolve the issue they just said "this is not my department, I don't know anything about billing" even though FERNANDA was there and was the one that explained to me that I was paying for the the price of the attendant. The billing department just kept sending me the same invoice over and over again and never acknowledging that I had paid for the attendant. It was only when I finally decided to go to the hospital and pay the bill that anything got done. I had to physically go to the International department and demand that they resolve the issue that instant. I spent another 2 hours going to different departments with the "concierge" lady, getting into arguments and explaining over and over what had happened. It was only then, that they acknowledged that the woman who processed my payment allocated the entire amount to the cost of the procedure, which was why this bill for the attendant was still outstanding. At my insistence they finally removed the charge and I was able to pay the invoice. If you go to a Brazilain Hospital, make sure that you get an itemized invoice for every single payment that you make. A little slip of paper with the amount on it is not enough. They will change the amount that you owe them and you have no proof of what you have already paid for. At the end of the day, I probably wasted about 4-5 hours of my time writing emails, sending messages on Whatsapp and arguing with the staff at the hospital. Not to mention all of the frustration it caused. This could have been resolved after 1 email, had anyone at the hospital taken ownership of the problem and been accountable. DO NOT GO HERE - THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT THEIR PATIENTS"

Billy Wayne
· February 25, 2026

"Too much EXPENSIVE.❌The cost of hospital 750 US DOLLARS ❌I had given just a serum as you can see in the photos.they took me blood for the test,after 1 hour they came again for taking blood because my blood had clotted.that’s insane. Now I’m understanding why the people had died in brasil. Don’t go this hospital."

matin mir
· February 25, 2026

"they saved my life, Im forever greatfull, and i loved the capela on the roof top. Thank you"

Alan Araujo
· February 25, 2026

"I had a hand surgery with full anesthesia. When the procedure finished, I was left loose and unnatended on the stretcher and I fell off right to the floor inside surgery center. That’s was the weirdest and ironic thing- from the moment I arrived there I had to wear a wrist brace with annotation on this subject - risk of fall. Apparently the staff did not have proper training. I had to make image exams right away to investigate, but I am really trying to understand how nobody had noticed that. Too disappointed to have another surgery at this place"

Fabiano Assanuma
· February 25, 2026

"Be very careful, the surgeons target foreigners. It’s 65,000 US dollars for the operation, and companions are required to stay overnight to watch the patient because the nurses are overworked. When you charge a price twenty times higher than average, you should at least offer a service that’s slightly better than the public system."

raphael mathieu
· February 25, 2026

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Cosmetic and cardiac specialties.

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Destination Score

70%
Savings vs. US Prices
2
JCI Accredited
#2
global rank
805,000+
patients/year
83
Healthcare & Safety
58
Safety
72
Cost & Value
77
Travel & Getting There
76
Internet Speed
87
Climate
72
Climate & Environment

Healthcare & Safety

System Quality World-class
Hospitals 22000+
JCI Accredited 2 facilities
Emergency Services Excellent
Pharmacies Widely available
Safety Rating Moderate
Insurance Both public (SUS) and private insurance accepted; 42.6% of São Paulo population covered by private health insurance; international insurance generally accepted at private facilities

Travel & Getting There

Airport São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Distance to City 30 km (~45 min)
English Level High
Public Transit Good
Taxis & Rideshare Widely available; rideshare services operational

EU/US/UK: Visa-free

Cost & Value

Daily Budget $75
Hotel (mid-range) $120/night
Restaurant Meal $15
Daily Transport $20
Currency Brazilian Real (BRL)
Tipping 10% tip customary in restaurants; not mandatory but appreciated
Savings vs. US Prices
rhinoplasty
65%
cosmetic surgery
70%
dental
60%
cardiac
65%
orthopedic
60%
fertility
55%

Climate & Environment

Average 21.4°C · Humid subtropical

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Green bars = comfortable range (18-28°C)

Best Time to Visit June to September
Air Quality (AQI) 120
Water Quality Bottled recommended
Internet Speed 100 Mbps
Mobile Network Good 4G/LTE

Medical Tourism Hub

#2 global rank 805,000+ patients/year Excellent recovery environment
Cosmetic SurgeryPlastic SurgeryDentalCardiologyOrthopedicsOncologyFertility TreatmentsOrgan Transplants
Government-backed program
Dedicated medical visa
Patient rights protection

Clinic Location

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Cultural attractions and museums
Shopping districts
Fine dining and gastronomy
Spa and wellness treatments
Historical tours
Entertainment venues

Practical Information

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish
Portuguese

Business Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
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