Clinique Taoufik, Tunis, Tunisia
🏥 Presentation
Clinique Taoufik is a private multidisciplinary hospital located on Boulevard Mohamed Bouazizi, in the Belvédère district of Tunis. Opened in 1979, it is part of Taoufik Hospitals Group and covers cardiology, orthopaedics, oncology, maternity and bariatric surgery.
The clinic presents itself as a pioneer in Africa since 1979 in cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, orthopaedics, gynaecology, thoracic and vascular surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy[1]. It is the founding establishment of Taoufik Hospitals Group (THG), created in 2014, which brings together four clinics in Greater Tunis: Taoufik, Soukra, Ezzahra and Hannibal. The group announces 626 beds, including 100 intensive care beds, and 30 operating theatres across all its sites[2]. The clinic works with more than 100 partner doctors[1].
International patients mainly come for cosmetic surgery in Tunis, cardiac surgery, obesity surgery or cancer treatment. The clinic is certified ISO 9001 version 2015 and states that it is preparing for Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, which it has not yet obtained[1].
💼 Areas of expertise
The official website of Clinique Taoufik lists around twenty medical and surgical specialties[3], including:
- Aesthetic and plastic surgery: rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, liposuction, face lift, eyelid surgery, breast reconstruction
- Cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology: coronary artery bypass, valve surgery, emergency cardiology, cardiac function tests
- Bariatric surgery: gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, gastric band, multidisciplinary obesity management
- Orthopaedics and traumatology: spinal surgery, joint replacements, sports traumatology
- Oncology: chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgical oncology, multidisciplinary cancer care
- Maternity and fertility: pregnancy monitoring, childbirth, neonatology, gynaecological surgery, assisted reproduction
- Other specialties: urology, ophthalmology, ENT, pulmonology, gastroenterology, neurology, nephrology, paediatrics, imaging and interventional radiology
💶 Procedure prices
Clinique Taoufik does not publish its rates. The ranges below are indicative; only the quote is binding:
| Procedure | Indicative price Clinique Taoufik | Average price UK |
|---|---|---|
| Rhinoplasty | £1,400 – £1,500 | £4,000 – £7,000 |
| Breast augmentation | £1,500 – £1,850 | £4,500 – £6,000 |
| Liposuction | £1,550 – £2,050 | £2,000 – £6,000 |
| Face lift | £2,000 – £2,350 | £7,000 – £10,000 |
| Gastric sleeve | £3,150 – £3,500 | £8,000 – £11,000 |
| Gastric bypass | £3,550 – £4,000 | £9,500 – £12,000 |
🧑⚕️ Medical team
Clinique Taoufik works with more than 100 partner doctors[1]. The official website does not publish the list of these practitioners by name.
The team includes specialists in aesthetic surgery, cardiac surgery, bariatric surgery, orthopaedics and oncology. The name of the surgeon should be requested before any booking, along with their qualifications and registration with the Tunisian Medical Council.
For international patients, the clinic has an international patient relations officer who coordinates the file before, during and after hospitalisation[4].
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🧭 Stay process
1. Initial contact: Contact by phone or email, sending medical file and photos
2. Personalised quote: Detailed quote for the procedure and hospitalisation, to be clarified item by item
3. Pre-operative consultation: Meeting with the surgeon, additional tests if necessary, validation of the surgical protocol
4. Procedure: Operation in the clinic’s operating theatre, followed by monitoring in the recovery room
5. Post-operative follow-up: Medical monitoring, nursing care, check-up consultation before departure
6. Return to the UK: Delivery of complete medical file, prescriptions, recovery advice
✈️ Practical information
Airport: Tunis-Carthage International Airport is a few kilometres from the clinic. It is connected by direct flights from London, Manchester and Edinburgh.
Languages: Arabic and French are the languages of use in Tunis. The clinic’s website does not detail the languages spoken by its teams.
Support: An international patient relations officer responds to requests within one working day, arranges the consultation with the specialist and remains reachable by phone, WhatsApp and email. The admissions office is open 24/7[4].
Formalities: No visa for a stay of less than 3 months, but a valid passport is mandatory for British nationals. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises against all but essential travel to parts of Tunisia[5].
🏨 Hotels near the clinic
Three hotels in the vicinity of Clinique Taoufik:
📅 Timescales and duration
Length of stay: Variable depending on the procedure (orders of magnitude, to be confirmed with the surgeon):
– Outpatient cosmetic surgery: 3-5 days
– Cosmetic surgery with hospitalisation: 5-7 days
– Cardiac surgery: 7-14 days
– Bariatric surgery: 5-7 days
Indicative duration of procedures:
– Rhinoplasty: 2h30
– Breast augmentation: 3h
– Gastric sleeve: 1h30
– Face lift: 4h
📊 Key data
| Indicator | Data |
|---|---|
| Opening | 1979 |
| Group | Taoufik Hospitals Group (created in 2014, 4 clinics in Tunis) |
| Group capacity | 626 beds, including 100 intensive care, 30 operating theatres |
| Partner doctors | More than 100 |
| Certification | ISO 9001 version 2015 |
| JCI accreditation | Not obtained (in preparation according to the clinic) |
| Specialties | Around twenty |
| Admissions | Office open 24/7 |
❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Clinique Taoufik certified to international standards?
The clinic is certified ISO 9001 version 2015. It states that it is preparing for Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, which it does not currently hold.
What are the prices of surgical procedures?
The clinic does not publish its prices. As an indication: rhinoplasty from £1,400, breast augmentation from £1,500, gastric sleeve from £3,150. Only the quote is binding.
How does care for international patients work?
An international patient relations officer reviews the medical file, arranges the consultation with the specialist and responds within one working day. He or she remains reachable by phone, WhatsApp and email before, during and after hospitalisation.
What medical specialties are available?
Around twenty specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, bariatric surgery, aesthetics, maternity and fertility, urology, ophthalmology and ENT. The clinic works with more than 100 partner doctors.
What is the average length of a medical stay?
Variable depending on the procedure: 3-5 days for outpatient cosmetic surgery, 5-7 days with hospitalisation, up to 14 days for cardiac surgery. The surgeon confirms the duration after assessment.
What formalities are required for a medical stay?
British citizens do not need a visa for stays of less than 3 months in Tunisia, but a valid passport is mandatory. Check the latest travel advice from the UK government before departure.
Which group does Clinique Taoufik belong to?
Clinique Taoufik is the founding establishment of Taoufik Hospitals Group, created in 2014. The group brings together four clinics in Greater Tunis: Taoufik, Soukra, Ezzahra and Hannibal.
📍 Location
Address: Boulevard Mohamed Bouazizi (formerly Boulevard du 7 Novembre), 1002 Tunis Belvédère, Tunisia[3]
Contact: +216 36 411 411 (phone and WhatsApp)[4]
🔗 Useful links
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🏁 Conclusion
Opened in 1979 and part of Taoufik Hospitals Group, Clinique Taoufik covers around twenty specialties, from cardiology to cosmetic surgery. It is ISO 9001 certified but not yet JCI accredited. Its prices are not published: request a detailed quote and the name of the surgeon before booking.
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