How long will I have to wait for a doctor's appointment in Coronado, Panama?

These medical questions are great ones. I will be in Panama in early May and I will make it a point to stop by Coronado and get some answers. I know that when I learned that there would be a medical facility in Coronado supported by one of the major hospitals in Panama I was very pleased. A couple of times during tours to Panama, while staying at Coronado we had to have a doctor come to the Coronado Hotel. The attention was excellent, not very expensive, and the languague problem did not...

These medical questions are great ones. I will be in Panama in early May and I will make it a point to stop by Coronado and get some answers. I know that when I learned that there would be a medical facility in Coronado supported by one of the major hospitals in Panama I was very pleased. A couple of times during tours to Panama, while staying at Coronado we had to have a doctor come to the Coronado Hotel. The attention was excellent, not very expensive, and the languague problem did not seem to hamper the quality of service.

Every week there are doctors coming to Hospital San Fernando Coronado, from all the specialties (cardiologist, urologist, dermatologist..etc) to treat their patients.  Most likely you may need to call Hospital San Fernando Coronado front desk ahead of time to set up an appointment to see these doctors.

 

I recommend you call at least two days ahead to set up an appointment or else to find out which day the specialist doctor that you require...

Every week there are doctors coming to Hospital San Fernando Coronado, from all the specialties (cardiologist, urologist, dermatologist..etc) to treat their patients.  Most likely you may need to call Hospital San Fernando Coronado front desk ahead of time to set up an appointment to see these doctors.

 

I recommend you call at least two days ahead to set up an appointment or else to find out which day the specialist doctor that you require will be in town, to arrange the time of your appointment.

On the other hand, if you must see a doctor more quickly than that, Panama City is one hour drive away, and there you can find the desired attention because in Panama City there are doctors available in morning and afternoon times.

 

As I mentioned before, most of the doctors speak fluent English, and most of them have studied in Europe and US.

 

  

 

You will have to wait for a doctor's appointment in Panama approximately 10 minutes, depending on which clinic you go to.  I actually went to the doctor today for an ear ache which turned out to be an infection of the middle ear canal and I literally waited 3 minutes, including filling out the paperwork as a first time patient.

 

This was a private clinic I visited with an efficient doctor that speaks English.  The price of the consultation - $15 USD....

You will have to wait for a doctor's appointment in Panama approximately 10 minutes, depending on which clinic you go to.  I actually went to the doctor today for an ear ache which turned out to be an infection of the middle ear canal and I literally waited 3 minutes, including filling out the paperwork as a first time patient.

 

This was a private clinic I visited with an efficient doctor that speaks English.  The price of the consultation - $15 USD.  

 

Now, I live in Coronado and it is a much more relaxed atmosphere here than in Panama City.  In Panama City, I would have waited longer, at most 15 to 20 minutes in any private clinic or hospital as they are normally busier.  But this is the reason I chose Coronado, because it still is close to the city and it has all amenities I need plus it is a way slower pace of life.

 

If you just walk into the doctor’s office in Coronado, you will wait anywhere from 5 minutes to 30 minutes. A doctor’s appointment at Dr. Nevy’s office, which is at a local medical clinic, costs $16. A specialist appointment is approximately $50 to $60. It would cost you around $60 to go to a cardiologist. A dermatologist costs about $50. If you walk into the San Fernando Clinic in Coronado, it would cost you $20. 
 
If you kids have an ear infection, for...

If you just walk into the doctor’s office in Coronado, you will wait anywhere from 5 minutes to 30 minutes. A doctor’s appointment at Dr. Nevy’s office, which is at a local medical clinic, costs $16. A specialist appointment is approximately $50 to $60. It would cost you around $60 to go to a cardiologist. A dermatologist costs about $50. If you walk into the San Fernando Clinic in Coronado, it would cost you $20. 
 
If you kids have an ear infection, for example, you could just show up at the doctor’s clinic to get attended to. The same is true with colds, stitches, etc. You just wait for around 20 to 30 minutes and the doctor will see you.  

 

(Services offered by Costa Pacifica medical consultants, Coronado, Panama, pictured.)