Clinique La Corniche, Sousse, Tunisia
🏥 Presentation of Clinique La Corniche
Clinique La Corniche is a private multidisciplinary polyclinic in Sousse, Tunisia, opened in January 2003 at 1 boulevard Mongi Bali.[1] It brings together surgery, medicine, maternity, imaging and 24/7 emergency care, with three operating theatres[2] and an intensive care unit.[3]
The clinic is located in the Boujaafar district, near the city centre, the beach and the hotel area.[4] For patients coming from abroad, a multilingual coordinator liaises with the family, doctors and insurer during hospitalisation.[5]
Its activity ranges from cardiovascular surgery, including paediatric cardiac surgery, to plastic and cosmetic surgery.[6] The imaging department has a multislice CT scanner, digital mammography and 3D/4D ultrasound.[7]
💼 Areas of expertise of Clinique La Corniche
Clinique La Corniche covers a wide range of medical and surgical specialties:
- Surgery: cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, paediatric cardiac surgery, orthopaedics and traumatology (hip and knee replacements, arthroscopy, hand surgery), digestive surgery and bariatric surgery, plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, urology, neurosurgery, maxillofacial surgery, gynaecology.
- Medical specialties: cardiology and interventional cardiology, pulmonology, internal medicine, paediatrics, endocrinology, oncology, neurology, nephrology, gastroenterology and digestive endoscopy.
- Imaging: multislice CT scanner, digital mammography, digital and dental radiology, 3D/4D ultrasound, colour Doppler ultrasound, mobile radiology.
- Other services: maternity with dedicated unit and neonatal intensive care, 24/7 emergency care, cardiac catheterisation laboratory, pacemaker implantation, surgical and medical intensive care, cardiac intensive care.
💶 Procedure prices
Clinique La Corniche does not publish its prices. The amounts below are estimates for cosmetic surgery in Tunisia, not prices from the clinic:
| Procedure | Price in Tunisia (estimate) | Price in the UK (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Facelift | £2,000 | £7,000 to £12,000 |
| Rhinoplasty | £1,400 | £4,000 to £7,000 |
| Breast augmentation | £1,500 | £4,500 to £7,500 |
| Liposuction | £1,600 | £3,000 to £6,000 |
| Blepharoplasty | £1,200 | £2,500 to £5,000 |
🧑⚕️ Medical team
Clinique La Corniche works with partner doctors and surgeons who operate and hospitalise their patients there. The establishment does not publish a list of these practitioners.[4]
In the emergency department, an on-call doctor is present on site 24/7, and specialists in each field remain contactable. The patient can request the specialist of their choice. To know the name of the surgeon who will operate on you, ask for it at the time of the quote.
🎥 Presentation video
🧭 Course of the stay
Initial contact: contact by phone (+216 73 222 666) or email (contact@clinique-lacorniche.com) for an initial discussion about your needs.
Pre-operative consultation: the surgeon reviews your file, defines the procedure and prescribes additional tests if necessary.
Preparation: pre-operative assessment, anaesthesia consultation and delivery of instructions before and after the procedure.
Hospitalisation: admission at reception with passport and proof of payment, then surgery. A recovery room adjoins each operating theatre.[2]
Post-operative follow-up: monitoring during hospitalisation, then follow-up consultations as determined by the surgeon. If you are returning to the UK, ask before departure how remote follow-up will work.
✈️ Practical information
Nearest airports:
- Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport, the closest (about 15 km according to the clinic)[4]
- Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport
- Tunis-Carthage Airport (Sousse is about 140 km from Tunis)
Languages: the clinic website is available in French, English and Arabic; the international patient coordinator is multilingual.[5]
Support: the international relations coordinator contacts the patient’s family, doctor, nursing team and insurer during their stay.[5]
🛏️ Rooms and stay
According to its website, the clinic rooms have an en-suite bathroom, heating and air conditioning, a telephone and a television, with adjustable beds. Meals are prepared on site and adapted to the diet prescribed by the doctor. A room with an accompanying bed can be reserved subject to availability.[4]
🏨 Hotels near the clinic
📅 Length of stay
The length of hospitalisation and stay on site depends on the procedure and your state of health. The surgeon will specify this during the consultation and in the quote.
📊 Key data
| Indicators | Values |
|---|---|
| Opening | January 2003 |
| Status | Private multidisciplinary polyclinic |
| Operating theatres | 3 blocks, 5 operating rooms |
| Intensive care | Surgical, medical and neonatal, cardiac intensive care |
| Emergency | 24/7 |
| International accreditation | None announced |
❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Clinique La Corniche accredited?
The clinic does not announce any international accreditation (JCI) or national accreditation from INEAS. If this matters to you, ask for its certifications at the time of the quote.
What payment methods are accepted?
Without cover, the clinic requires a financial guarantee on admission by certified cheque or a cash deposit. A patient covered by travel insurance must inform their insurer on admission. Confirm accepted payment methods before departure.
Is post-operative follow-up provided?
Follow-up depends on the surgeon. Before the procedure, clarify the number of check-up consultations on site and how follow-up will work after returning to the UK.
Are translation services available?
The clinic has a multilingual coordinator for foreign patients. She liaises with doctors, nursing staff, family and insurer.
How do I get to the clinic from the airport?
The nearest airport is Monastir, about fifteen kilometres away. The journey is by taxi or hire car. Ask the clinic if it offers a transfer.
Does the clinic have an emergency department?
Yes. An on-call doctor provides emergency care on site 24/7, with specialists in all fields available. The clinic also has an intensive care unit.
Can I visit the clinic before the procedure?
The clinic does not communicate a visiting procedure. You can request one when you first contact them.
📍 Location
Address: 1 boulevard Mongi Bali, 4000 Sousse, Tunisia[8]
Access: the clinic is a few metres from the city centre and Boujaafar beach, near the bus and railway stations of Sousse.[4]
Nearby points of interest:
- Saint-Félix Church: about 500 metres
- Ibn El Jazzar Faculty of Medicine: about 1 km
- Boujaafar beach and hotel area
🔗 Useful links
- Facebook: Clinique La Corniche Facebook page
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🏁 Conclusion
Clinique La Corniche in Sousse is a private polyclinic opened in 2003, with three operating theatres, intensive care, a maternity unit and 24/7 emergency care. It performs both cardiac surgery and cosmetic surgery.
It does not publish its prices or its list of surgeons, and it does not announce international accreditation. Before committing, request a written quote, the name of the surgeon and the follow-up arrangements after your return.
