Monday, August 26, 2013

[News Boquete] UPDATED HEALTH CARE REFERRAL LIST


HEALTH CARE REFERRAL LIST

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NUMBER FOR THE CINAM CLINIC HAS CHANGED.  THIS IS THE CLINIC JUST INSIDE THE DOOR TO THE HOSPITAL ON THE LEFT.  THE NEW NUMBER IS 774-1435. 

These practitioners have been recommended to me, but I am not guaranteeing satisfaction.  Email MHLynah@gmail.com to give feedback, suggestions for inclusions or deletions.

Call Alto al Crimen at 6477-6662, for help in getting an ambulance or other assistance in English.

BOQUETE CLINICS

Dr. Chen, Boquete, 6676-7132            General practice.  Will make house calls and has off hours bell to his residence.  Office across the street from Melo.    He  practices at the Caja de Seguro Social  until 3 PM daily, then in his office.  Usually no waiting, speaks very good English.

Dra. Sue King Loo  Chung and Dr. Alfonso Mou, 720-2434 .  Her cell is 6949-5998, and  she speaks English.  Boquete, General practice. Clinica Alta, next to La Reyna on the main street. 8:30 – 12 and 1 – 5:30.   

 Clinica Valle Boquete, no phone. General practice.  Across from police station, behind fire station.  7 AM – 7 PM or maybe 9 PM.  Several doctors here at various times, some of whom speak English.    Dr Yanko Guillen, especially recommended , M-Tu mornings, Th-F aft and eves.  Appts are $7.50, $6 jubilado.

Dra. Liliana Boya, behind Delta gas station

Caja de Seguro Social, Mon – Fri , 7 am – 7 pm, next to Romero.

 

PRIVATE HOSPITALS

Hospital Chiriqui, David   774-0128

Centro Medico Mae Lewis, David   775-4616, small hospital, 10 rooms.

PUBLIC HOSPITALS:  (for Panamanians or auto accidents if they don't know where to take you)

Regional Hospital (also called the Social Security Hospital)  adults:   775-2162

Hospital Jose Domingo de Obaldia, for obstetrics and children:  775-4222

PHYSICIANS BY SPECIALTY

ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY:  Dr. Moises E Alvarez Amador, Hospital Chiriqui, 774-0128  X3134, cell 6480-5253.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, GYNECOLOGY, THERMOGRAMS:  Dr. Maximo Pinzon,  Panama City, 263-7910, cell 6672-1901. 

 

CARDIOLOGY:  Dr. Alexander Adames, Chiriqui Hospital, 777-8016.  6674-1477.  Need appt.  Also has privileges at Punta Pacifica Hospital in Panama City.

Dr Norberto Javier Calzada, Cardiologos assoc Panama City, ncalzada@psi.net.pa, 204-8395, 269-0566

Dr. Domingo Correa, Hospital Chiriqui, 774-0128 X 2024

Dr. Franklin Anguizola Santos, Mae Lewis, 774-2453

CARDIOVASCULAR, ENDOVASCULAR, AND THORACIC  SURGERY,

Dr. Chi Shing Man Wan, Hospital Chiriqui,  Clinic CINAM 774-1435 .Speaks English

DENTISTS:

Dra. Monica Sanjur, Boquete, 720-1152, cell 6748-0006

Dr. Guillermo Arosema, David, 775-1301, implants, root canals, crowns

Dra Magalys Luz, David, 777-4887,  6611-1939,  across from Revilla Farmacia  about 100 yards past Rodelag.

Dr. Franklin Halphen, David, 775-3344, cell 6673-3563, root canals, periodontics, crowns, etc.  Good English.

Dr Alfredo Spiegel, David, 775-2683, cell 6614-9087, near Organic Life. 

Dr Karina Granada, David, 6675-9025, near Tambu  (Tamurelli) Restaurant

Dr. Vanessa Lambiz  6676-5704

Dr. Charly Garcia, Avenida Balboa, Panama City.  264-4380

DERMATOLOGY:  Dra  Deyla Rodriguez de Vergara, Chiriqui Hospital #111, 774-0124  X3056.  Can freeze age spots.    Skin, hair, nails, facial enhancement 6266-8899. Some English.

Dr Armando Mocci , Panama City, dermaclinica@psi.net.pa 269-5222

Dra Karen Zapata Montenegro, Hospital Chiriqui 774-0128, X3225, karenzapata@clinicaflordepiel.com

 

EAR NOSE AND THROAT

Dr. Alvaro Candanedo M, Hospital Chiriqui, 777-8011, 774-0128 X2024.  Walk in starting at 3:00PM

Dr Carlos A Beitia Samudio
Centro Medico Paitilla,  Panama City
e-mail:
cabeitia@hotmail.com
6614-6448
269-3387
206-2458
264-5155/811 (Beeper)

ENDOCRINOLOGY AND INTERNAL MEDICINE:  Dr. Alvaro Panchon Burgos, Mae Lewis, 775-4176, cell 6615-2440 or 6714-7784.

 DR ENRIQUE MENDOZA   OFFICE: CLINICA HOSPITAL SAN FERNANDO, Via Espagna, Panama City
Phone 308-6300  (central number)  Speaks English and French

GASTROENTEROLOGY:  Dr. Carlos Abadia, Chiriqui Hospital, 774-0128  X3056 or 3085, cell 6616-8406, specializes in Colon/procto problems.

Dra. Velkys Betia, Mae Lewis Hospital, 775-4616, cell 6690-2236.  Also liver specialist.  Make sure she understands that she has to handle the insurance forms. 

GERONTOLOGIST:  Dra. Luz Vizuette, Chiriqui and Mae Lewis Hospitals, 775-4616

See also Dr. Tobon, Internist.

HEMATOLOGIST:  Dra. Frances Guerra, Cinam Clinic at Chiriqui Hospital, Thursdays only, 774-1435.  Excellent English.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND GENERAL PRACTICE:  Dr de Garcia, 775-6666

INTERNAL MEDICINE: 

Dr. Alcibiades Arosemena, Internal Medicine and Respiratory Disease. Hospital Chiriqui, 2nd floor, Consultorio #4, 774-0128 X3126, cell 6124-2035

Dr. Llerana, Mae Lewis Hospital, 775-4616.

R. Lucas G De Leon, Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Hospital Chiriqui, 777-8076, 774-0128 X2165, or 777-8084  at his office.

Dr. Julio Osorio, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Intensive Care, Chiriqui Hospital, Clinic CINAM 774-1435, cell 6693-4642

Dr. Marion Giron, Internal Medicine and Renal Medicine, 774-0128

Dr. Ligia Gonzales Tobon, Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Mae Lewis Hospital, 775-4616 X315, cell 774-5515.  She can certify you to get a driver's license at the age of 70.

Dr. Clemente Martinez,  Internal Medicine, can certify you to get a driver's license at age 70, and is cheaper that the above.  However, does not speak English.  777-8003.  Walk-in only, afternoons. 

GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS:  Dra Rubis Perez, Hospital Chiriqui, 777-8076, cell 6614-8332, laparoscopy, very good English, ****

Dra. Ida Sam Rojas, Hospital Chiriqui, 774-0128 X3085, 6561-1022.  Spanish  only but has English speaking assistant. 

Dr. Ariel Guerra, Hospital Chiriqui, 774-0128 X 3062

Dr Tomas Arias, Hospital Chiriqui, 777-8024

NEUROLOGY:  Dr. Eimir Perez, Hospital Chiriqui and Panama City, 774-0128, cell 6619-4223.  Neurosurgeon.

Dr. Valderrama A, Hospital Chiriqui, 774-0128 X  2200, 777-8080, cell 6450-4735.

Dra. Evelia Gomez Wong, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Neurophysiology, Clinica San Fernando Norte,  Panama City, 305-6355

ONCOLOGY:  Dr. Jose Fabrega,  ,  excellent English,  Hosp  Paitilla
          263.7977   269.5222      also  263 7977   ext   2358  or 2359,  consultorio medicos  Paitilla Hospital next to MultiCentro  Mall

OPTHAMOLOGY:   Dr.  Adriano Young Leon, Hospital Mae Lewis, 777-2324 or 775-4616, specializes in cataract surgery.  Comes to David twice a month.

Dr. Marino Rivera, 774-6600, Spanish only.

Dr. Miguel Wong, 229-2967, 6729-7060, comes to David on weekends.

Dra. Sonia Gordon Diaz, Mae Lewis, 777-4171, 775-4616 X 319 or 317.

 Dra. Mitzi Arias, Hospital Chiriqui, 774-0128. 

Dr. Edith Lopez, Hospital Punta Pacifica, Panama City, Retinal Specialist, 204-8434, cell 6612-2453.  She speaks English, staff not so much.  Has retinal CT scan.  Good reputation.

Clinica Yee, a family of opthalmogists who specialize in surgery, retinology, cataracts, 230-0005

 

Ruben Orillac, an Opthamologist in Panama City. His partner is Dr. Ernesto Calvo and they are at Clinica De Ojos Orillac-Calvo, Balboa Plaza 201-202, phone #269-7475; 269-7476;269-7477

Dr. Miguel A. Molina    eye surgeon in  Chiriqui Hospital.   6.670.2121     774.0128 hospital, drmiguelmolinavega@gmail.com

ORTHOPEDICS and Trauma:  Dr. Heraclio Barria, Hospital Chiriqui, office across the side street from Chiriqui, 774-0218 X2110, cell 6671-4444. Also practices at Paitilla Hospital  in Panama City 269-5222. Good English.

Dr Eric Tortosa, Chiriqui Hospital, etortosa@yahoo.com, 6612-6484.  Good English.  Associate of Dr Barria above. 

Dr. Victor Rivera Man, Consultorio #6, Chiriqui Hospital, 777-8037, 6619-7497, personal cell 6618-4010.  Excellent English.

Dr. Martin Solis Giron, alternatives to surgery, Hospital Chiriqui, 774-0128 X 3125

 Dr Jose Moreno ,specializes in feet  and ankles.
Swiss trained, excellent English,   (507) 204-8587    Punta Pacifica Hosp

Dr. Pretto, shoulder specialist, alternatives to surgery, 6616-7042

PHYSICAL THERAPY:  Rene Estribi 6983-3914  Social Security Clinic in Boquete and private practice.   rene.estribi@gmail.com. 

Johana Pitti, House calls in Boquete, teaches Physical Therapy and works for MINSA. johapitti@hotmail.com 6469 6434

PLASTIC ESTHETIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY: Dr. Roberto Tribaldos, Paitilla Hospital in Panama City, phone 206-2594, cell 6613-4410.  Also practices in David at Chiriqui by special arrangement.

Dr. Luis Crespo
Punta Pacifica Hospital  1st floor  room  # 163,  excellent English,  does
reconstructive  surgery,  breast surgery,   highly recommended.       204
8481  or   204  8552

PSYCHIATRY:  Dr. Vejarano, Hospital Chiriqui, 774-0218.

Dr. Ramon de Aguilar Alvarado, Mae Lewis, 775-4616 X 316, cell 6674-6141.

Dr. Waldemar Oliveros, Hospital Chiriqui, 774-0128 X3224, 775-5155

PULMONOLOGY (LUNG)  Dra. Xiomara Nunez de Anguizola, 774-2453

Dr. Rafael Rodriguez, Chiriqui, 774-0128, respiratory and internal medicine.

RADIOLOGY:  Dr. Jamie Bravo, Sonogram and X ray.

RHEUMATOLOGY:  Dr. Generoso Guerra Batista, 340-9977 or 9978, 263-3283 X2000,2003, geneguerra@cableonda.net

SPEECH THERAPY:  Betty Landis, 6540-7016

SURGERY:  Dr Samuel Cattan, surgery and internal medicine, 775-4619, Mae Lewis Hospital.

Dr. Erick Miranda Rivera, 775-4616 X257, surgery and coloproctology

UROLOGY: Dr. Arias, Hospital Chiriqui, 774-0128 X2035

Dr. Don Manuel Guerrero Montega, Mae Lewis 775-4616. 774-1073,

cell 6675-5262. Speaks English.

Dr. Marta Sanchez, 777-2588.

 Dr. Guiseppe Corcione, Consultorios Medicos, Paitilla Hospital, 269-1073. 

 

 

HELPFUL PEOPLE

 

INTERPRETER:  Lola Braxton, David, $8 per hour, good medical translation skills, 6607-9423

CHIRIQUI HOSPITAL:  Maribel Malbonado, Administration Finance, 774-0128 or 6679-0059

MAE LEWIS HOSPITAL:  Elsa Herrera, Patient Assistant, 775-4616.  She speaks fluent English.    

PUNTA PACIFICA HOSPITAL: Sra Xenia Aguilar, Global Health (helps ex-pats with appointments and arrangements for tests)   Speaks fluent English.  204-8011 X 8024

 

Raly Labs in David gives a 35% jubilado discount on Sunday  7 AM – 2 PM.  On the corner near the casino, or in Chiriqui Mall.


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