Healthcare In Merida

Merida, the capital the state, has always been a center for medical services in the Yucatan. The University of Yucatan (UADY) has had for generations one of the best medical schools in Mexico.

Because of the quality of the hospitals and the many specialists of all kinds, patients from all over the southeast of Mexico - Quintana Roo, Campeche, Tabasco, Chiapas, Veracruz and even Belice, come to Merida for medical attention.

Residents will find that health services and care, including checkups, dental,  plastic surgery, rehabilitation, and intensive care, besides being first class, cost a fraction of what they would cost in the US. Many of the doctors speak English as they have done post graduate work abroad.

For dental care we highly recommend Dr. Javier Camara, who for years has been attending the needs of residents and ex-pats. Also for dental services you can visit Dr. Ivan Gámez. If you are considering cosmetic surgery, we suggest you consult with Dr. Fernando Nuñez. All of these three doctors have studied in the US and speak perfect English.

The best hospitals in Merida include the Clinica Merida (tel 925-4100), The Centro Medico de las Americas (CMA) tel 937-3100 and the new Star Medical Center, 930-2880. In Progreso you will find  the Centro Medico Americano, 935-0769. In Cancun, there are the Hospiten tel  881-3700 and the Ameri Med. 881-3400

For health insurance, rates in Mexico are very accessible. You can be protected and use the best hospitals and doctors at reasonable costs. The age limit  to start is 65 years old. One of the insurance companies used by Yucatan residents is Allianz because of their personal attention and worldwide coverage. You can receive more information about their plans and premiums, call 999-132-1354

House Call Doctor
There is nothing worse than feeling sick while on vacation. If you do feel under the weather, call Dr. Pablo Ribas, a professional medical care expert with years of experience in travel medicine. He will go to your hotel or hacienda room. 100% English. Wheelchair rental and annual check-ups. Call: 9991 72 4772.

Dentists

• Dr. Victor Gamez I.
   Tel. 926 4429, 927 5110
   Email: controlodontologico@yahoo.com
   www.controlodontologico.com
   www.mal-aliento.com.mx

• Dr. Javier Cámara Patrón
   Calle 17 No. 170 x 8 y 10
   Garcia Generes
   Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
   Tel. 925 3399
   Email: cda12@prodigy.net.mx
   www.yucatandentist.com

Plastic Surgery

• Dr. Fernando Núnez
   Tel. 920 2121
   www.clinicacolon.com

Homeopathic offices

• Farmacia Homeopática
  Dr. Rafael Colomé Trujillo (no English)
  Calle 68 #484 x 57 y 59

Reflexology Massage

• Nena Mier y Teran
   Cel. 044 999 140 0387
   Email: nenamier@hotmail.com

Chiropractors

• Paul McNamara
  Tel: 938-0618

Star Medica Hospital

Hospitals in Merida, Yucatan:

• Star Medica Hospital
   Calle 26 No. 199 between 15 & 7
   Col. Altabrisa
   Mérida, Yucatán, México. C.P. 97133
   Tel. (999) 930 2880
   Email: merida@starmedica.com
   www.starmedica.com

• Centro Médico de las Américas,
   Calle 54 No. 365 by Perez Ponce Ave.
   Merida, Yucatán
   Tel. (999) 927 3199
   Email:
cma@centromedicodelasamericas.com.mx
www.centromedicodelasamericas.com.mx

CMA Centro Médico de las Américas

• Clinica de Merida Hospital
   Ave. Itzáes No. 242 Col. García Ginerés,    Mérida, Yucatán, México. C.P. 97070
   Tel. (999) 920 0411
   Email: clinmer@sureste.com
   www.clinicademerida.com.mx

• CEM
   Centro de Especialidades
   Médicas del Sureste
   Calle 60 No. 329-B y Ave. Colon
   Mérida, Yucatán, México
   Tel. (999) 920 4040
   www.hospitalcem.com
   cemsureste@cemsureste.com

• Centro Médico Americano (Progreso)
   Tel. (969) 935 0951

NOTE: Neither Yucatan Today nor any of its editors or contributors expressly recommend any of the doctors or dentists listed above. As always, anywhere in the world, you are responsible for your own decisions about your health.

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