HEALTH CARE REFERRAL LIST
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. To add someone to the list, I need name, location, and phone number. UPDATES ABOUT EVERY SIX MONTHS.
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. Also has a very good, young doctor in practice with him now, Dr. Ruiz, but his partners change from time to time.
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, Caja de Seguro Social, no phone. General practice. Across 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
Ministry of Health Clinic, Mon – Fri , 7 am – 7 pm, next to Romero.
Dr. Boya, family medicine, and Dra. Digna Virginia Diaz, internal medicine. Dr. Diaz 6615-6740, speaks English. Office in the clinic across from Mike’s Global Grill.
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: 775-422
PHYSICIANS BY SPECIALTY
ALLERGY AND INTERNAL MEDICINE: Dr. Manuel Espinoza Goldman , Hospital Chiriqui, 774-0128 X2245 .
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, 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
Dra Luz Barria-Cruz, Boquete, next to Machu Picchu restaurant, 720-1735 or 6643-5490.
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.
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
Dr, Hipolito Gonzales, Panama City, Patilla Hospital, 269-5222, 263-7977 central lines to the hospital. Ask for his clinic.
EAR NOSE AND THROAT
Dr. Alvaro Candanedo, Hospital Chiriqui, 777-8011, 774-0128 X2024. Walk in starting at 3:00PM
Dr Carlos A Beitia , Centro Medico Paitilla, Panama City, 6614-6448
e-mail: cabeitia@hotmail.com, 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.
Dr. Jose Mendez, Consultorios Medicos Patilla, Pimer Piso, No 118, Panama City.263-7977, 269-5222, direct 206-2594***
GENERAL MEDICINE: Dr. Rimsky Sucre at Clinica Einstein, Panama City, 264-7110, Via Argentina, El Edificio Einstein #57
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 Cesar de Garcia, 775-6666, Hospital Cooperativo in David.
Dr. Nestor Sosa, infectious disease expert and director of Hospital Gorgas in Panama City.
INTERNAL MEDICINE: Dr. Diaz 6615-6740, across from Mike’s Global Grill in Boquete.
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.
Dr. Julio Osorio, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Intensive Care, Chiriqui Hospital, Clinic CINAM 774-1435, cell 6693-4642
Dra. Ligia Gonzales, 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.
GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS: Dra Rubis Perez, Hospital Chiriqui, 777-8076, cell 6614-8332, laparoscopy, very good English, ****
Dra. Yosiy Montes, 774-0128. Some English, Hospital Chiriqui in the tower.
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
NEPHROLOGY: Dr. Marion Giron, Hospital Chiriqui, office hours from 3PM, 774-0128. He speaks English, but the receptionist does not. Also certified in internal medicine, but practice is nephrology.
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, 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, Panama City
Dr. Ruben Orillac, 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. 6670-2121 774-0128 drmiguelmolinavega@gmail.com
ORTHOPEDICS and Trauma: Dr. Heraclio Barria, Hospital Chiriqui, office across the side street from Chiriqui Hospital, 774-0128 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. Donaldo Baez. Speaks some English. Trauma, orthopedics, arthroscopy, joint replacement, knee surgery. Hosp. Chiriqui 777-8085 or 774-0128, Centro Medico Mae Lewis 774-4600 Cell: 6618-7534,dabaez@hotmail.com
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 Hospital in Panama City
Dr. Pretto, shoulder specialist, alternatives to surgery, 6616-7042, Chiriqui Hospital
PALLIATIVE CARE: Dr. Luz Vizuette de Clark. Specializes in geriatric care and can prescribe narcotic pain relievers 6612-4293, Mae Lewis Hospital. Speaks excellent English.
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, 774-2453
Dr. Rafael Rodriguez, Chiriqui, 774-0128, respiratory and internal medicine.
RADIOLOGY: Dr. Jamie Bravo, Sonogram and X ray.
RHEUMATOLOGY: Dr. Generoso Guerra, Calle 53 in Panama City 340-9977 or 9978, 263-3283 fax X2000,2003, 263-3464
SPEECH THERAPY: Betty Landis, 6540-7016
SURGERY: Dr Samuel Cattan, surgery and internal medicine, 775-4616, Mae Lewis Hospital.
Dr. Erick Miranda Rivera, 775-4616 X257, surgery and coloproctology
UROLOGY: Dr. Arias, Hospital Chiriqui, 774-0128 X2035
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 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.
Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. - Saint Francis of Assisi
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