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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