Becoming a Duke Patient From Outside the U.S.

Your care will take place in Durham, North Carolina. You must obtain a visa and have a plan to pay for your care.

Having as much information as possible can help our experts make the best decisions about a potential treatment plan. All records must be translated into English. Your records may include:

• Medical summary, including details of the diagnoses, medical testing, and treatments
• Lab testing within the last year
• MRIs, CT scans, X-rays, etc.
• Pathology slides

Please use the self-referral form to submit your records. If necessary, you can mail your medical records to:

International Patient Services
Duke University Hospital
40 Duke Medicine Circle
DUMC 3610
Durham, NC 27710 USA

Complete our self referral form.

After you submit all the pertinent information, our experts will review your documents and determine if the patient can benefit from an evaluation and/or potential treatment at Duke Health.

If you plan to self-pay, a cost estimate for treatment will be provided. Full payment must be received before scheduling care.

If you have international insurance or your care is financially covered by your country’s government, our team will request receipt of a letter of financial coverage before scheduling your care.

We will coordinate and schedule appointments after the patient is accepted for treatment and is financially cleared.

You will receive confirmation from our team once your care is scheduled. Our team is available to help you plan your trip to Duke, and can make recommendations for lodging, travel, and local resources. We ensure you have everything you need when you arrive at Duke.