International Patients — Send Your Medical File

Considering treatment at Cochin Hospital, Paris?

The Department of Interventional Radiology at Cochin Hospital AP-HP receives enquiries from patients living outside France seeking an opinion on interventional radiology treatment (embolization, tumour ablation, etc.). The first step is by email, before any travel to Paris.

What you need to send us

To allow our medical team to review your case, please email ri.cch@aphp.fr with all of the following:

Your medical reports: consultation notes, previous operative reports if applicable, referral letter from your doctor or specialist
Your imaging exams if available: MRI, CT scan, ultrasound — in digital format (DICOM or the PDF report, ideally both)
Your complete contact details: full name, date of birth, phone number, postal address, country of residence, email address
A summary of your current medical situation and the question you would like the team to address

What happens next?

You send your complete file by email to ri.cch@aphp.fr

Our medical team reviews your file and imaging exams

You receive a reply by email, indicating whether treatment can be considered and the practical next steps

If treatment is confirmed, we help organise your travel and the necessary appointments

Language of documents

French and English are accepted. If your medical documents are written in another language, attaching a translation (even partial, of the key points) greatly helps our team review your file.

Frequently asked questions

How do I send my medical file from abroad?

Email ri.cch@aphp.fr with your medical reports, imaging exams (if available), and full contact details (name, date of birth, phone, address, country of residence).

What documents should I provide?

Medical and surgical reports, imaging results (MRI, CT, ultrasound) if available, current prescriptions, and your complete contact information.

In which language can I send my file?

French and English are accepted. If your documents are in another language, a translation of the key points makes it easier for us to review your file.

How long before I get a response?

The medical team aims to respond as quickly as possible. Response time varies depending on the complexity of the file and the time of year.

✅ On-site care is billed according to French national health insurance and AP-HP rates. Billing arrangements for non-resident patients will be clarified during the email exchange.

Why this page is trustworthy

Written by the Interventional Radiology team at Cochin Hospital AP-HP, Université Paris Cité. Medically reviewed by an interventional radiologist of the department. Last updated: August 2026.