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koala
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Hospital in La Paz or Los Cabos?
Hi,
I would like to know if a person should go to La Paz or Los Cabos if there is any medical emergency specifically for a pregnant woman. A friend of
mine is pregnant (I believe she is in her 7th month) and although she is healthy and doctor has approved for her to travel, she just want to know
where to go when something happen.
If I can get specific name of the hospital or doctor, that will be great.
Thank you!!
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Baja&Back
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The Fidepaz hospital in La Paz is best. 4 story purple building on the Mex 1 highway north about 2 miles from downtown. At the first dogleg left, just
past the old Casa Blanca RV park. Excellent staff & services with Mexican prices. (personal experiences)
The "American" hospitals in Cabo rip you off with outrageous American prices. Some have even been known to detain patients, using the police,
until full payment is made!
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BMG
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We've been very pleased with the care given at the Fidepaz purple hospital and have heard good things from others who have had to go there.
I think the world is run by C- students.
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bajajazz
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The multi-service hospital/clinic at FideiPaz is the best healthcare operation in all of BCS. There are other good hospitals in La Paz, however.
What is most important is to avoid getting any kind of treatment in Cabo San Lucas. The treatment facilities there are a stink in the nostrils of the
medical profession. Why anyone travels to that cheap (but expensive) tourist trap is beyond me.
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longlegsinlapaz
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Since they saved my life again last week....Fidepaz Hospital gets a resounding vote from me!!! You're asking a retired crowd for a recommendation for
a prenatal doc????   Can't recommend a specific individual, but all the doctors I've had dealings with at Fidepaz have been top notch!
And it's PINK & PURPLE! 
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pacside
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| Quote: | Originally posted by longlegsinlapaz
Since they saved my life again last week....Fidepaz Hospital gets a resounding vote from me!!! You're asking a retired crowd for a recommendation for
a prenatal doc???? Can't recommend a specific individual, but all the doctors I've had dealings with at Fidepaz have been top notch!
And it's PINK & PURPLE! |
Well if that isn't an endorsement I don't know what is. Hope you are ok now.
After Shari's experience (awesome work btw) I was going to pose this same question so I knew where to go in case of an emergency. We spend most of our
time in the Todos Santos area and always thought we'd head down to cabo for emergencies but now thanks to this board I know to go to Fidepaz Hospital
instead.
What are the exact directions to get to this 4 story purple & pink building if coming from Todos area? I will print it out and have handy at all
times.
Also, do they have a 24/7 emergency room?
Thanks,
pacside
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longlegsinlapaz
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pacside, slowly regaining my strength, but it's going to be a long uphill trip!!
If I could post pics on Nomad, I'd post a Google Earth map....but you'll have to settle for the GPS coordinates....it's on Trans Peninsular Hwy (aka
Abosolo or Obregon) at Del Pez Vela. It's across the hwy from The Del Sol Motel, on the right heading into town from Walmart & before you get to
Calle Del Mediterraneo. at 24 07 49.13 N & 110 20 32.48 W.
Yes, ER is open 24 x 7 And there is an on-site pharmacy.
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BMG
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| Quote: | Originally posted by longlegsinlapaz
Since they saved my life again last week.... |
Quit testing them.
I think the world is run by C- students.
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longlegsinlapaz
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BMG
| Quote: | Originally posted by longlegsinlapaz
Since they saved my life again last week.... |
Quit testing them. |
Hey, after they fixed Lingilinguini's wrist, I had to see if they were any good with internal stuff! I'm pleased to be here to say, thank GAWD they are! They've stood up well to every test I've thrown at
them....granted this was the most severe!
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bajalou
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| Quote: | Originally posted by longlegsinlapaz
pacside, slowly regaining my strength, but it's going to be a long uphill trip!!
If I could post pics on Nomad, I'd post a Google Earth map....but you'll have to settle for the GPS coordinates....it's on Trans Peninsular Hwy (aka
Abosolo or Obregon) at Del Pez Vela. It's across the hwy from The Del Sol Motel, on the right heading into town from Walmart & before you get to
Calle Del Mediterraneo. at 24 07 49.13 N & 110 20 32.48 W.
Yes, ER is open 24 x 7 And there is an on-site pharmacy. |
If you edit the lat/long to 24 07 49.13 -110 20 32.48 you can paste it into the search box of Google Earth and fly right there. Google earth also has
lots of ground level photo views of the streets on both sides.
Hope you never need it - but here it is.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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Skeet/Loreto
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Longlegs:
Hope you are not offended by me asking but what was your reason for going??
Skeet
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longlegsinlapaz
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
Longlegs:
Hope you are not offended by me asking but what was your reason for going??
Skeet |
Skeet, not offended....my reason for going to the hospital was prolonged diarrhea, severe stomach pain & vomiting....for the rest of the details,
please go to:
http://www.talkbaja.com/showthread.php?t=356
My post dated 10/9....post #24 of the thread
Edit post number....due to technical difficulties!
[Edited on 10-15-2010 by longlegsinlapaz]
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Bajahowodd
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I can't disagree with any of the posts here. Just the fact that Cabo was a sleepy fishing village 25 years ago, while La Paz has been a functioning
city way back in time. That said, I do note that the original post on this thread does not identify the location where they would be if such an
emergency arises. Perhaps everyone assumes it's Todos. If so, just as pacside mentioned, it would be a no-brainer, especially considering the highway
construction going on South of Todos.
I would also note that even the evil American- oriented medical services, as high-priced as they may be, might be of some comfort to some tourists who
may have little or no fluency in Spanish.
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mike odell
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I can personally recommend Blue Medical Net in Cabo, across the highway from the
Home Depot store. It has an ICU unit, great care, very affordable also. I spent 3 days
there. I told the Doc in the ambulance to let me croak before going to P-nche Amerimed!!
Also had back surgery at the Nun's hospital in San Jose 4 years ago, also a great care
facility. The hospital itself is old, but amazingly clean. The Nun's in their Penguin suit's
were wonderful, and my back doc Herman Valensuela is now my go to guy if I need
recomendations for other specialists.
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Bajatripper
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Just for general info; a while ago there were a series of articles in the Gringo Gazzette--more like horror stories--about a hospital in Los Cabos
(unfortunately, I don't remember which one) that was doing some real crappy things to tourists, charging outrageous fees, contacting relatives in the
US to shake them down, too, and a host of other shady practices. Perhaps someone has more info on that they'd care to pass along?
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karenintx
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajatripper
Just for general info; a while ago there were a series of articles in the Gringo Gazzette--more like horror stories--about a hospital in Los Cabos
(unfortunately, I don't remember which one) that was doing some real crappy things to tourists, charging outrageous fees, contacting relatives in the
US to shake them down, too, and a host of other shady practices. Perhaps someone has more info on that they'd care to pass along?
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That was Amerimed Hospital.
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DavidE
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The Mexican medical system seems to be fairly adept when it comes to delivering babies.
1985 San Lucas was a "sleepy fishing village". What the heck was it ten years earlier?
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Bajahowodd
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Quizas. I've known Carrie for a long time. I challenge any long time reader of GG to say that she doesn't go over the top from time to time. Usually,
the voice of reason is David Flores, a Mexican citizen. And the guy who has done the heavy lifting for the past 16 years. I've noted posts that claim
that Carrie is anti-Mexican. Not so sure that is true. I think that she is more anti anyone other than she.
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I recently had a colon section at the hospital called Fidepaz. Its formal name is Centro de Estudios Medicos. I was there five days and had a good
look around. Although small, it is top notch. I had worried they might not have 'call' buttons in the rooms, but they did, and in the bathroom, all
pleasant painted, modern and patient-friendly. My room had a window I could open and a tree with a bird singing. The nursing care was frequent and
spit-spot clean. The doctors speak English, and my surgeon had trained in Minnesota and was the army surgeon, Dr. Enrique Hernandez de Anda. My own
doctor, who did the prior colonoscopy and assisted at the surgery is Dra. Margarita Chiapa. As I was exercising in the hall, I saw a young pregnant
woman and her husband being escorted to a room by a nurse, and later the announcement posted on her door and balloons and flowers being delivered. I
would have no hesitation going there again, but they do like you to have a friend who can do errands for you and keep you company on the couch that
first night, till you get oriented. Driving southward on the transpeninsular, I learned to look for the masts of the first sailboats peeking up on
the left. That marks the corner where you turn right into the side street where the hospital is visible immediately behind its trees.
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koala
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Thank you all for helpful info. I was under the impression that Cabo hospital might be more familiar with foreigners, so I almost recommended my
friend to go to Cabo rather La Paz.
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