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I haven't met anybody who moved to Mexico from NOB (north of the border) for the healthcare; not saying they don't exist, just I haven't found any. I know many people who visit for specialized medical treatments (mostly dental, some plastic surgery, and experimental drugs) because they are cheaper/available. The comment I hear most often from expats is they are surprised by Mexican healthcare. But therein lies a story. Some of the surprise stems from cultural differences. Doctors down here are very friendly and easy to approach. It's common to have them on WhatsApp or request a house call. Nursing here is very different; it seems the patient's family is expected to take care of things nurses handle NOB. Hospitals expect payment before you leave, without question, which is a shock, especially to tourists. Also, healthcare in Mexico is more variable than the mostly profit-driven model in the US or the single-payer system in Canada. Despite all the justified criticisms of both systems, you rarely expect to walk into a doctor's office in either country and find a complete quack. You can still do so in Mexico (I have, here at lakeside). Things that are prohibited or tightly regulated NOB are available here. The free government-provided healthcare is worth the price (wink, wink, say no more). Some local doctors and hospitals have pushed prices up since expats remain willing to pay; of course, the doctors are also providing English-language services, too. My experience has been that you have to be your own advocate and researcher. The quack I initially used came highly recommended, and I still know people who swear by him/her. My visits to specialists/hospitals in Guadalajara have been excellent: good facilities and competent doctors, consistent with its reputation as Mexico's center for health care. Like so much else in Mexico, the healthcare field is less controlled, more open, with fewer safeguards. That is both good and bad.

Really? Flora you've certainly lived here long enough to know that "it will be done when it's done" and not one moment sooner. OH.....we forgot about ..... OH...... not enough workers came today..... OH we didn't think about......... OH ... we ran out of xxx materials...Oh we forgot to think about Christmas break .. Easter Break.... Day of the Dead..... ad infinitum. And so the answer is there is no answer...... 😊

If you don't mind paying, you can get one at the hospitals here, including Ajijic Hospital. 800 or 750 pesos for the quadrivalent. Better for seniors.

i agree - 800 pesos for the time he gives, is a bargain compared to others i have seen - didn't notice when i made the appt for today that his prices were listed - guess i figured whatever they were, i would pay - dottiejane

Dab, please search this site as there are many posts regarding this subject including a current one.

Yep, well said.

First of all, despite our many, many differences, I'm really sorry to read your story. I can't even begin to imagine the pain and anger you must be feeling. Based on a truly bad experience hubby had at what was probably the same hospital, I don't doubt your story. There is something a bit frightening to me and how readily some will dismiss legitimate experiences because they happened to get "lucky," ie, didn't die.

Next time you decide to put those on "display" please advise with a post here(time, date, place) for those of us who need to experience an uptake in our hearts' pumping abilities. TIA

I left my cardiologist at Quality Care and saw a new doc at the Riberas Hosp. I can't begin to describe the odd things I ran into while there, including a patient treatment area with a curtain that wasn't long enough to cover the door. I was able to flash all the male employees with my magnificent breasts during my EKG. By the way, the doctors appointment and EKG were 2250 pesos. At QC, the same appointment and EKG were 1000 pesos. I suspicion "gringo gouging".

I went to Doctor George, a podiatry clinic last month and was pleasantly surprised. I was dreading having an ingrown toenail taken care of and had been putting it off thinking I could take care of it myself. The facilities were extremely clean, the therapist knowledgeable and gentle and effective. I actually felt like it was a spa day.... Carretera Poiniente #8 , Aijic 376-766-0481 332-2565-0499 ajijic@drgeorge.com.mx