Doctors and Dentists in Colombia

[Almotu]

I lived in Costa Rica for 13 years up until 2 years ago. Then I live in Medellin for 7 months. I can tell you a few things. Not everything. And I will make some subjective remarks also. A colonoscopy in Costa Rica costa costs $300+ any polups. In Colombia it is $180! Both are at top hospitals. Some medications in Costa Rica that cost $1. 00 per pill are almost $4. 00 in Colombia. Generally speaking. Brand name medications cost a LOT more in Colombia or are not even available. In my opinion Medical care in Medellin costs much less than CR. The quality. Give me Colombia anytime. The Medellin hospitals and clinics are 1st class. Maybe better than the USA. Maybe. I had a private health care policy in Colombia. Complete coverage for $210 per month. At 65 years old! It was the best insurance policy I have ever had.

The CR caja insurance is worthless. The Colombian 'caja' might be better. I say might be. The Colombian caja is good for immediate care. For long term it is questionalbe. Again. Bring your medication with you if going to Colombia.

I would like more information about how you were able to sort out your health care. Are you currently living in Medellin or Colombia? (for that matter) Are your costs based on your age? I wouldn't mind getting some tests done when I visit in the Fall since the prices you quoted are way cheaper than in the US.

[Chesscat]

How did you like living in Medellin? Tell us about it please.

I lived in Costa Rica for 13 years up until 2 years ago. Then I live in Medellin for 7 months. I can tell you a few things. Not everything. And I will make some subjective remarks also. A colonoscopy in Costa Rica costa costs $300+ any polups. In Colombia it is $180! Both are at top hospitals. Some medications in Costa Rica that cost $1. 00 per pill are almost $4. 00 in Colombia. Generally speaking. Brand name medications cost a LOT more in Colombia or are not even available. In my opinion Medical care in Medellin costs much less than CR. The quality. Give me Colombia anytime. The Medellin hospitals and clinics are 1st class. Maybe better than the USA. Maybe. I had a private health care policy in Colombia. Complete coverage for $210 per month. At 65 years old! It was the best insurance policy I have ever had.

The CR caja insurance is worthless. The Colombian 'caja' might be better. I say might be. The Colombian caja is good for immediate care. For long term it is questionalbe. Again. Bring your medication with you if going to Colombia.

[PirateMorgan]

I lived in Costa Rica for 13 years up until 2 years ago. Then I live in Medellin for 7 months. I can tell you a few things. Not everything. And I will make some subjective remarks also. A colonoscopy in Costa Rica costa costs $300+ any polups. In Colombia it is $180! Both are at top hospitals. Some medications in Costa Rica that cost $1. 00 per pill are almost $4. 00 in Colombia. Generally speaking. Brand name medications cost a LOT more in Colombia or are not even available. In my opinion Medical care in Medellin costs much less than CR. The quality. Give me Colombia anytime. The Medellin hospitals and clinics are 1st class. Maybe better than the USA. Maybe. I had a private health care policy in Colombia. Complete coverage for $210 per month. At 65 years old! It was the best insurance policy I have ever had.

The CR caja insurance is worthless. The Colombian 'caja' might be better. I say might be. The Colombian caja is good for immediate care. For long term it is questionalbe. Again. Bring your medication with you if going to Colombia.

[Infamous Man]

Heard you can get these OTC (over the counter)

Heard its legal in Colombia.

Anyone know any pharmacys?

[BeersTerry]

I find that there are gringo prices in effect in Medellin.

A cap in Medellin is $425. A cap in Costa Rica is $225. Isn't Costa Rica supposed to have a higher standard of living as far as Latin America goes?

[Vitrea]

i will be back in medellin this week to continue some dental work, which to be honest is so so. looking for another dentist that has been successfully road tested by members here. implants is what i need next. could only find the following online.

dr. juan carlos mejia and.

dr juan david restrepo, from the following website.

http://www.medellinhealthtourism.com/

anyone used these guys or can make a recommendation of others that are better.

juan carlos mejia is expensive. i had teeth whitening done and he did an ok job (not bad) but i expected more. he is also 60-70% of what it costs in usa. part of it could be that the treatments they use for good quality whitening are all imported. i spoke to others who had veneers and bridges done there and they were happy.

[BeersTerry]

I have been shopping for some crowns. Costa Rica is about 1/2 the price of Medellin. The problem is that you get to sit on the beach for the two weeks it takes to get crowns.

[Fncrow]

I went to this guy today for a root canal and fixing of a chipped tooth and can't say enough good things about him. Great prices, excellent english and he did an amazing job. Felt no pain and you can't even tell he did anything or that my tooth was ever chipped.

Great guy. Speaks very good English. Lists prices for various procedures.

For his english web site:

http://www.medellintravelguide.com/j...drestrepo.html

Dr. Juan David Restrepo.

Will make Sat and Sunday appointments and is available for emergency dental needs if you break a tooth or something. Right across the street from Parque envigado.

He will answer e-mails and his cell phone (imagine?). He will even do over a web cam diagnosis or look at digital x-rays.

Good guy too. Took really good care of a frineds root canal needs (3 of them)

PARQUE DE ENVIGADO.

Cra 43 # 37 sur 77 local 201.

Edificio Quorum 2nd Floor

Medellin, Colombia.

(574) 276 5686.

CEL (57) 310 822 1220

E-Mail: fonsirpo@yahoo.com

[Scharlie]

I am planning to be here for 3-6months. My USA insurance expired. Which insurance you recommend here? How much is it approximately? Any gotchas I need to be aware of? I am in 30s, healthy.

[Fla Fun]

Please PM or post here.

Dermatologist.

He speaks very good English, his prices are reasonable, he takes his time with you, no rushing. His secretary does not speak English. Usually you can just stop in and they will give you an appointment sometime the same day. Highly recommended.

Dr Gustavo Acevedo Merino.

Torre Sur del Centro Comercial San Diego.

Calle 33 No. 42B-06 Consultorio 1219.

Medellin.

Phone: 262 3455

[Scharlie]

Please PM or post here.

[Chesscat]

One time I was walking in El Centro, mostly lost, and on one particular street downtown there was entirely eyeglass or optometrists offices on both sides of the street for a block. There is also an eyeglass place in el Oviedo mall. Which would be cheaper? Assuming you already have a scrip, how much to regular glasses cost, that is, are the frames a lot cheaper there?

[Member #4394]

If you know any good Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist, who could speak English, please let me know.

Thanks a lot!

[Speedyg50]

I will be back in Medellin this week to continue some dental work, which to be honest is so so. Looking for another dentist that has been successfully road tested by members here. Implants is what I need next. Could only find the following online.

Dr. Juan Carlos Mejia and

Dr Juan David Restrepo, from the following website

http://www.medellinhealthtourism.com/

Anyone used these guys or can make a recommendation of others that are better.

[LuckyEddie]

Found a great GP/ER Doc (getting ready to open his own office) that will actually make house calls.

Speaks perfect English, young, likes to party and has a lot of friends that are nurses. Just say you read about him on the internet. He will know where it came from.

Currently at Clinica Las Vegas but trust me, he will answer his cell phone and e-mails;

Mauirico Arias
Clinica Las Vegas
mauroariasalzate@hotmail.com
Telephone: 4 11 74 46
Mobile: 300 775 72 62

I met this guy in a bar in early 2008. He is also a secret agent doing under cover work.