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Doctors in Tijuana

Alm - 7-3-2017 at 08:17 PM

A doctor, like a "physician"?
When you're paying out of pocket, save your time and money and go straight to the specialist instead.

Hospital Close to the Border

GypsyJan - 7-3-2017 at 09:04 PM

English language website, 24-hour service and states that they are low cost.

http://hospitalmexico.org/

Do not know anything about them; maybe check Yelp or Trip Advisor.

Good luck and good health to you.

[Edited on 7-4-2017 by GypsyJan]

Alm - 7-3-2017 at 09:58 PM

Doctor sitting in a pharmacy back room or some place next door, making his living by writing prescriptions - this would be all he's good for.

If your guts are telling you that you need help right now, and not just medications, then you need a hospital. Don't know much about Hospital Mexico. 24hr service could mean a doctor on call, not necessarily emergency ward. Hospital Angeles is a national chain and it looks like they have emergency: https://hospitalesangeles.com/english.php. I hope not to need any of them in the nearest future.

[Edited on 7-4-2017 by Alm]

tjsue - 7-4-2017 at 06:16 AM

Forget about it, I couldn't delete the entire thread. I'll get the information that I need without snarky remarks.

TedZark - 7-4-2017 at 04:26 PM

There is a medical sub-group here with good advice from all. There are lots of great doctors around at truly bargain prices compared to the USA, perhaps a bit pricey compared to the rest of the world.

The section here is called Baja Health and Wellness. Check it out here:
http://forums.bajanomad.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=55

I have found it helpful.

Ignore the snarky stuff. Get in there and get what you need. There are lots of good people here ready to help.

[Edited on 7-5-2017 by TedZark]

tjsue - 7-4-2017 at 05:59 PM

thanks for the help, but it doesn't have what I'm looking for. I'm just going to ask my dentist when I see him again.
Quote: Originally posted by TedZark  
There is a medical sub-group here with good advice from all. There are lots of great doctors around at truly bargain prices compared to the USA, perhaps a bit pricey compared to the rest of the world.

The section here is called Baja Health and Wellness. Check it out here:
http://forums.bajanomad.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=55

I have found it helpful.

Ignore the snarky stuff. Get in there and get what you need. There are lots of good people here ready to help.

[Edited on 7-5-2017 by TedZark]

SFandH - 7-4-2017 at 06:29 PM

One method would be go to Hospital Angeles or Excel Hospital, both top notch, and ask to see a doctor. They both have doctor's offices on the upper floors. Unlike American hospitals, these have private doctor's offices housed in the same building.

Alm - 7-4-2017 at 06:50 PM

Quote: Originally posted by SFandH  
One method would be go to Hospital Angeles or Excel Hospital, both top notch, and ask to see a doctor.

Welcome to the snarky club, SF ;D... I tried suggesting this way, see the results above...

SFandH - 7-4-2017 at 06:59 PM

Yeah but my point is both hospitals have private doctor's offices in the same building, unlike American hospitals, at least the ones I'm familiar with. You don't need to be admitted to the hospital to see a doctor.

Alm - 7-4-2017 at 07:10 PM

Agreed, it's a mixed system out there. If it's after hours and you think you can't/shouldn't wait - will those offices stay open through the night?

SFandH - 7-4-2017 at 07:21 PM

No, in that case you're in the "traditional" emergency room situation. In fact the doctors that have private offices in the two TJ hospitals I mentioned work on a daytime appointment system. I've been to both Hospital Angeles and Hospital Excel, just to check them out. They both have doctors that cover all the specialties and of course the hospitals have all (most) of the diagnostic machinery.

[Edited on 7-5-2017 by SFandH]

Alm - 7-4-2017 at 07:52 PM

Experienced doctors are busy, - of course they work on appointments. If he is "your" doctor already, he'll probably take you as a walk-in when it's urgent. He won't be happy but will try to accommodate you.