Medical Translation Services
Professional medical translation services for medical records, reports, hospital documents, prescriptions, referrals, certificates and other healthcare content. Upload your files online and receive a clear quote before you order.
Medical translation for patients, clinics and healthcare organizations
Medical translation may be needed when patients continue treatment abroad, healthcare providers review foreign documentation, insurers assess medical files, or institutions require medical information in another language.
For patients
Medical records, reports, discharge summaries, prescriptions, referrals and supporting treatment documentation.
For clinics and hospitals
Patient documentation, clinical notes, diagnostic records and multilingual healthcare communication.
For institutions
Medical files submitted to insurers, universities, employers, public authorities or other organizations.
What medical documents can be translated?
We handle single documents and larger healthcare-document packages. When several files belong to the same case, sending them together can help keep patient details, terminology and dates consistent.
For a broader page focused specifically on individual healthcare documents, certificates, test results and mixed document sets, see Medical Document Translation.
Medical records
Patient histories, clinical notes, treatment records and supporting healthcare documentation.
Medical reports
Diagnostic reports, consultation notes, specialist opinions and examination summaries.
Discharge summaries
Hospital discharge documentation, treatment summaries and follow-up instructions.
Prescriptions
Prescriptions, medication lists, dosage instructions and related treatment notes.
Referrals
Specialist referrals, diagnostic instructions and healthcare-provider recommendations.
Medical certificates
Medical certificates and supporting documents used for work, insurance or other formal procedures.
Laboratory results
Laboratory reports, test results and supporting diagnostic documentation.
Vaccination records
Vaccination certificates, immunization records and related healthcare documentation.
Accuracy and consistency in medical terminology
Medical documents can contain specialist terminology, abbreviations, medication names, diagnostic terms, procedure names, test values and clinical references. These elements require careful handling.
- Diagnoses and clinical terminology
- Medication and treatment names
- Laboratory and diagnostic terminology
- Abbreviations and medical shorthand
- Dates, measurements and test values
- Consistent patient and provider information
Send related files together where possible
If several documents concern the same patient or treatment, sending the complete set can help maintain consistent terminology, names, dates and medical references.
If your organization has approved terminology, earlier translations or internal style requirements, include them with the source files.
How medical translation services work
The exact workflow depends on the document type, language pair, intended use, certification requirements and deadline.
Upload the files
Send a scan, photo, PDF or editable document.
Tell us the purpose
Include the target language, intended use, receiving institution and deadline.
Receive the quote
We confirm the scope, price, expected turnaround and delivery format.
Receive the translation
The completed translation is delivered in the agreed digital or paper format.
Formal medical translation where the receiving institution requires it
Some hospitals, insurers, employers, universities, courts, embassies or public authorities require a certified or sworn translation. Requirements differ by country and institution.
Standard medical translation
Suitable when the receiving party does not require a formal certification route.
Certified translation
A certified format may be required for institutional or official procedures.
Sworn translation
Some authorities require translation by an officially authorized sworn translator under the relevant jurisdiction.
Medical documents contain sensitive personal information
Medical files may contain diagnoses, treatment histories, test results, personal details and insurance information. These documents should therefore be handled carefully throughout the project.
If your organization has specific privacy, data-processing or file-handling requirements, send them before ordering so the requested workflow can be reviewed.
Medical translation across different clinical fields
Terminology varies between specialties, so document type and subject matter are reviewed when assigning the translation workflow.
Oncology
Treatment records, pathology-related content, consultation notes and supporting oncology documentation.
Cardiology
Cardiovascular reports, examination notes, procedure documentation and treatment records.
Neurology
Neurological assessments, clinical notes, imaging-related summaries and consultation documentation.
Radiology
Imaging reports, CT, MRI, ultrasound and other diagnostic descriptions.
Ophthalmology
Eye examination results, vision records and ophthalmic reports.
Orthopedics
Orthopedic consultations, imaging summaries, treatment records and rehabilitation documentation.
Laboratory medicine
Test results, laboratory reports and specialist diagnostic documentation.
General healthcare
Medical certificates, referrals, discharge summaries and routine patient documentation.
Use dedicated pages for clinical trials, pharmaceutical and scientific content
Medical translation is a broad healthcare service. More specialized commercial intents should remain on their dedicated pages.
Medical translation services
Medical records, reports, patient documentation, healthcare documents and general medical content.
Clinical trial translation
Protocols, informed consent, patient materials and documents created for clinical studies.
Pharmaceutical translation
Pharmaceutical-industry content, drug-related documentation and specialist pharma materials.
Scientific translation
Research papers, scientific publications, laboratory and academic research content.
Medical device content may require both medical and technical expertise
Device instructions, product documentation, labels and technical files may sit at the intersection of medical and technical translation.
When a project is primarily technical, the broader Technical Translation Services page may be the better fit.
Clear language matters when the reader is a patient
Patient-facing healthcare materials should remain medically accurate while also being understandable for the intended reader.
The required level of adaptation depends on the source document, intended audience and receiving organization.
What affects medical translation cost?
The price depends on the language pair, document type, word count, medical specialization, file quality, certification requirements, formatting and deadline.
Upload the complete file set whenever possible so we can review the actual scope and prepare a clear quote.
Related medical, scientific and specialist translation services
Use the dedicated page when your project has a narrower medical-document, medical-record, medical-report, clinical-trial, pharmaceutical, scientific, certified or technical intent.
Medical Translation Services — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about medical records, reports, certification, confidentiality and pricing.
What are medical translation services?
Medical translation services cover healthcare documents such as medical records, reports, discharge summaries, prescriptions, referrals, certificates and other specialist medical content.
What medical documents can you translate?
We can review medical records, reports, hospital discharge summaries, prescriptions, referrals, medical certificates, vaccination records, laboratory results and related healthcare documentation.
Do you translate medical reports?
Yes. Medical reports, diagnostic findings, specialist opinions and examination summaries can be translated. A dedicated Medical Report Translation page is also available.
Do you translate medical records for treatment abroad?
Yes. Medical records may be translated for consultations, continued treatment or healthcare procedures in another country.
Can medical translations be certified or sworn?
Yes, where the relevant language pair and jurisdiction allow it. Requirements depend on the receiving institution and country, so written instructions should be provided when available.
Can you translate prescriptions and referrals?
Yes. Prescriptions, medication lists, referrals and related treatment documentation can be reviewed for translation.
How do you handle confidential medical documents?
Medical files are treated as sensitive project documents. If your organization has specific privacy or data-processing requirements, send them before ordering so the requested workflow can be reviewed.
Do you translate clinical trial documents?
Yes, but clinical trial documents have a dedicated service page covering protocols, informed consent, patient materials and other study-specific documentation.
How much does medical translation cost?
Cost depends on the language pair, document type, word count, medical specialization, certification requirements, formatting and deadline.
How do I request a medical translation quote?
Upload the files through the online quote form and include the source language, target language, intended use, deadline and any formal requirements.
Upload your medical documents and get a quote online
Send your medical records, reports, discharge summaries, prescriptions, referrals, certificates or other healthcare documents. We will review the scope, language pair, required format and deadline before preparing a clear quote.