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How to Book a Pediatric Orthopaedic Visit
How to book pediatric orthopaedic visit in Milan: public healthcare vs private practice, waiting times at Gaetano Pini and CTO.
Public Healthcare (SSN) with Referral
Visit covered by the National Health Service
What you need:
- Referral – Request it from your pediatrician or family doctor. Specify 'Pediatric Orthopaedic Visit'.
- Health Card – The child's card with fiscal code.
How to book:
- • Call the CUP (Centro Unico Prenotazioni): 02-6363
- • Online through the Lombardy Region portal
- • In person at the hospital counter
Waiting time:Variable, from 2 weeks to 2 months depending on urgency.
Private Practice (Libera Professione)
Private visit at the same hospital, paid out of pocket
Advantages:
- Shorter waiting times – Usually within 1-2 weeks.
- No referral needed – Access directly without GP prescription.
- Same specialist – Same doctors, same facilities.
How to book:
- • Call the Private Practice office: 02-58296800
- • Book online via MioDottore
Cost:From €150 depending on the type of service (deductible from taxes).
Which option to choose?
Choose SSN if:
- • It's not urgent
- • You want coverage from healthcare
- • You already have a referral
Choose Private if:
- • You need to be seen quickly
- • You want more flexibility
- • You don't have a referral