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There are a few ways to get medical attention if you need it. There are some local clinics and Hospitals nearby. Nobody plans for accidents, so it’s probably best to get to know the right places before anything happens (and carry around some extra cash too!).

Hospitals
Pharmacies
Ambulance
Medical Services
Dental Care
Doctors
Eye Care
Chiropractors, etc

US or Canadian citizens, for more information, please visit the local Consulates.

NOTE: Although the Consulate takes great care in compiling a list, they or Best of Buerias.com can not guarantee or otherwise assume responsibility for the professional competence or integrity of the individuals/companies whose names are listed below.

Honorary Canadian Consulate Puerto Vallarta
Edificio Obelisco Local 108
Avenida Francisco Medina Ascencio # 1951
Zona Hotelera Las Glorias
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
C.P. 48300

Phone: (322) 293-0098 / 293-0099
Fax: (322) 293-2894

U.S. Consular Agency
Paseo de los Cocoteros #85
Sur Paradise Plaza, Interior Local L-7
Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit
C.P. 63732

Phone: (322) 222-0069, (322)-223-3301
Phone & Fax: (322) 223-0074

Travel Reports

Travel report from Canadian Government: www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/report_rapport-eng.asp?id=184000

Doctors

Nobody plans to get sick, but if it happens, it's good to know where to go. Centro de Salud (translated Health Center) is great for little emergencies and issues. The consultation fee is $51 pesos. Waiting time can be minimal (we cannot guarantee that statement) depending on the current trend of ailments (Is it flu season?). Other clinics such as Clinica Santa Rosa (Dr. Victor Manuel Sainz Rocha) are excellent and English is spoken. Doctor Mauro Malja Santoyo also comes very highly recommended. Click here for more specific information.

Medicine

If you need medicine, or your prescription ran out, you will find that Bucerias pharmacies are very reasonable. Prescriptions are recommended, but if you know what you need, or if you bring your empty box/bottle, they will refill it. As always, caution is required if you decide to "self-medicate". It's always best to see a doctor.

Dentists

Many US and Canadian citizens have discovered substantial savings (even after the cost of the vacation) by having quality dental work done in Mexico. Mexican Dentists & Oral Surgeons are equal to the best available across the world. Dental training and certification in Mexico is very similar to the Canada/US. Four years of dental school, followed by a one year internship, then a professional exam. Look for a dentist that is a member of the ADM (Associacion Dental Mexicana) or the American Dental Association. Certification is not mandatory, but ensures they are up to date with their training and ethics. Stay away from dentists with bad teeth! Click here for listings of local Dentists.

Here is a rough guide for prices in USD:

Crowns	Bridges	Implants	Veneers	Fillings	Root Canals
$210	$470	$1,500	$400	$50	$170

Pricing may vary.

Hospitals - Private

Hospital_Cornerstone_Puerto_Vallara

Location: Puerto Vallarta

Web: www.hospitalcornerstone.com
Hours: 24 x 7

Cornerstone

Telephone: 322-224-9400
Call from Canada or US: 001-52-322-224-9400

Address: Puerto Vallarta - Av. De Los Tules #136. behind Plaza Caraco

Services: New state-of-the-art facility with MRI, CAT scan, lithotripsy, Cardiac Services, Dialysis, International Services Department. All specialties, Level IV Trauma Center, bi-lingual. Community Services Program.
Most insurance accepted.

Hospital_Amerimed_Puerto_Vallara

Location: Puerto Vallarta

Web: www.amerimed-hospitals.com
Hours: 24 x 7

Ameri-Med

Telephone: 322-226-2080
Call from Canada or US: 001-52-322-226-2080

Address: Plaza Neptuno Marina Vallarta

Services: Ameri-Med is a network of medical facilities in Mexico that provide full medical services based upon U.S. standards of health care. Offer a full range of emergency and routine services. Facilities are staffed 24 hours a day with bilingual, in-house physicians who are specialists in emergency medicine. The only specialized Radiology clinic in Western Mexico.

Hospital_CMQ_Puerto_Vallarta

Location: Puerto Vallarta

Web: www.cmq.com.mx/index.htm
Hours: 24 x 7

CMQ

Telephone: 322-223-1919
Call from Canada or US: 001-52-322-223-1919

Address: Basilio Badillo No. 365 Col. Emiliano Zapata

Hospital_San_Javier_Puerto_Vallarta

Location: Puerto Vallarta

Web: www.hospitalsanjavier.com
Hours: 24 x 7

San Javier

Telephone: 322-226-1010
Call from Canada or US: 001-52-322-226-1010

Hospital_Medic_Air_Puerto_Vallarta

Location: Mescales, 10 minutes south
from Bucerias

Web: www.medicair.com.mx
Hours: 24 x 7

Medic-Air

Telephone: (322) 222-1596
Call from Canada or US: 001-52-322-222-1596

Address: Carretera Tepic Puerto Vallarta, No 67 Sur, Mezcales, Nayarit (In front Nuevo Vallarta)

Pharmacies

Many of the pharmacies (farmacia) are international companies governed by international standards that assure quality. Many drugs that are available only by prescription in the US are available over the counter in Mexico. In some cases, the variety of combinations and doses is more limited than in the US. However, in general, prices are significantly less.

Pharmacia Guadalajara

Location in Bucerias: right on the main highway (south end of town) by the road leading to the Royal Decameron.

Hospital_CMQ_Puerto_Vallarta

CMQ

Location in Bucerias: right on the main highway (north end of town) 2 blocks North of Central Bucerias.

Ambulance & Air Evacuations

Six ambulance companies provide service in Puerto Vallarta with a combined total of around 24 ambulances. Three offer air evacuation (including to the US). Competition in this area has helped promote good service while keeping costs down.

AirLink Ambulance

Telephone: 01 (800) 024-8600 or worldwide: +52 (333) 629-8700
Call from Canada: 1 (866) 826-1177 or US: (888) 673-7427
Web Address: www.airlinkambulance.com
Email: customer.service@airlinkambulance.com

Air One

Telephone: 01-800-262-8911 or worldwide: +52-81-8400-1234
Call from Canada or US: 1-866-222-4985
Web Adress: www.aironeambulance.com/ambulancia_aerea_002.htm
Email: info@aironeambulance.com

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MedLink Ambulance

Telephone: (322) 226-2080
Call from Canada or US: (888) 673-7427

Evacuations

The following US companies fly medical evacuations from Mexico:

Air Ambulance (Miami, Florida, US - dispatch)

Our team is specialists in arranging medical flights which are staffed by Flight Nurses and Flight Paramedics. We give the same attention and support to all patients, from Basic to Critical Care Including: Stroke, Cancer, Fragile Patients, Heart and Transplant Patients, among many others.

Telephone: (305) 868-5378
Call from Canada or US: (800) 827-0745
Web: www.airambulance.net
Email: info@airambulance.net

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Air Ambulance America (Austin, Texas, US - dispatch)

Sometimes critical care or emergency patients need to get advanced care from a specialized facility that is hundreds of miles away, air ambulance can get you there. What if disaster strikes when you are on vacation?

Telephone: (512) 479-8000
Call from Canada or US: (800) 222-3564 (US)
Web: www.airambulanceservices.info

Travel Insurance

Here are links for purchasing reasonably-priced supplemental medical and medical evacuation insurance, as well as travel protection. You may wish to also check with your regular health insurance company.

United States

Travel Insurance Center
AIG Travel Guard
Medibroker
SkyMed
Binational Emergency Medical Care

Canada

Travel Insurance Quotes.ca

TravelInsuranceQuotes.ca, operated by OIQ Insurance Solutions Inc., is Canada's Number 1 online travel insurance website. TravelInsuranceQuotes.ca is the leading Canadian travel insurance website offering our users the ability to compare coverage between leading travel and health insurance companies. TIQ's Travel Insurance Quote and Purchase system allows users to immediately get compare cost and coverage from leading Canadian and International travel insurance companies.

Online, real-time quotes are available for Canadian comprehensive travel insurance, emergency medical insurance, trip cancellation insurance, Canadian Expatriate health insurance, Visitors to Canada (travelers, foreign workers, and immigrants) emergency medical insurance, and international student health insurance.

Telephone: 1-866-219-7953
Web: www.travelinsurancequotes.ca / See options

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