Last updated 10/9/24 ~SB

      When you move to paradise, you envision life at the beach, exploring cenotes, visiting Mexican colonial cities, shopping in local markets and enjoying cultural events and all the delicious food!!

      After a while, the realization dawns that you still need to do all of the same self-care that you did for yourself at home (or maybe more!) and you find yourself needing to get established with local medical, dental, optometry providers and more. In this blog post, I’ll help lay out some of the most popular providers in Puerto Morelos so that you can make an educated choice about where to make your new-patient appointments.

      We previously covered the topic of Medical Emergencies in our blog “Emergency Preparation in Paradisebut it’s worth repeating again here:

      In Puerto Morelos, knowing nearby medical facilities and recognizing signs of emergencies is crucial. CPR and first aid training can be valuable skills. Stay calm, provide information to responders, and follow their instructions. Timely and appropriate medical care improves outcomes.

      • Dial 911 if someone requires urgent medical attention.

          Hospital

          • Costamed Puerto Morelos is the only local hospital at this time. They also have an ambulance service.
            • Address: Carr. Cancún – Tulum, Joaquín Zetina Gasca, 77580 Puerto Morelos, Q.R.

              Hours: Open 24/7

              Emergencies: 800-900-1133

          • Costamed also has primary care and specialists available here in Puerto Morelos in their outpatient department.
          Costamed hospital and outpatient clinic in Puerto Morelos.
          Costamed has a variety of specialists in their outpatient clinic available to care for patients in Puerto Morelos.
          Costamed has a 3.8 star Google Review rating.

          Primary Care and Specialists

          Now I’d like to cover the topic of primary and specialty medical care in Puerto Morelos. There are multiple options with a range of price-points depending on the severity of the medical need, your Spanish language ability, and your preferences in providers.

          • Live Medical Center in the colonia is arguably one of the most popular providers with the immigrant community because they have bilingual doctors, a number of specialists like orthopedists and gynecologists available, and an onsite lab and pharmacy. They will even deliver prescriptions or supplies to your home. A basic office visit starts at 600 pesos.
            • Address: Villas la Playa, Cangrejo 54, Joaquín Zetina Gasca, 77580 Puerto Morelos, Q.R.
            • Hours: 7am-10pm daily
            • Phone: 998 196 8697
            Flyer in Spanish for Live Medical Center, primary care providers in the colonia of Puerto Morelos.
            Live Medical Center provides quality medical care for your whole family from office visits, labs, and pharmacy services.
            4.2 star Google reviews for Live Medical Center in Puerto Morelos.
            • Centro Medico Cubano Puerto Morelos is another popular option for general medical care in the colonia. They are very affordable with consults starting at 55 pesos. They too have an on-site pharmacy.
              • Address: Joaquín Zetina Gasca, Villas Morelos I, 77580 Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo
              • Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-9pm; Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-2pm
              • Phone: 998 208 8043
            Logo for Centro Médico Cubano (Cuban Medical Center) in Puerto Morelos
            Photo of the Centro Médico Cubano (Cuban Medical Center) in Puerto Morelos.
            Centro Medico Cubano has 4.7 stars on Google reviews.
            • Médica Puerto Morelos – Dr. Victor Ballasteros is located in the Pescadores neighborhood of Puerto Morelos. This office includes general medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy, ultrasounds, EKGs, pain management, dental, podiatry, and physical therapy all in one place.
                • Address: Calle Ignacio Allende SM 15 M8 lote 6 colonia pescadores, 77580 Puerto Morelos, Q.R.
                • Areas served: Riviera Maya
                • Hours: M-F 9am-2pm and 4pm-8pm; Sat 9am-4pm, Sunday closed.
            Médica Puerto Morelos provides primary care, homeopathic services, podiatry, EKG, stitches, and more.
            Médica Puerto Morelos has 4.5 stars on Google reviews.
            Flyer for Hospital Ambroise in Puerto Morelos offering 10% off on general medicine consults.

            Hospital Ambroise is a newer clinic located in the Super Aki shopping center in Puerto Morelos. They offer general medicine consults, labs, X-rays, surgery, and hospital services according to their Facebook page.

            • Address: Plaza Aki Morelos, Supermanzana 19 Manzana 1 L1, 77580 Puerto Morelos, Q.R.
              Hours: Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm, Closed Sunday
              Phone: 998 892 9536
            5 star Google Review of Hospital Ambroise

            Alternative Medicine

            Dr. Sandoval is a homeopathic doctor who practiced in Puerto Morelos and is very well respected. He recently moved and continues to offer virtual appointments from Guadalajara, Mexico.
            Dr. Sandoval is a homeopathic doctor who had a practice here in Puerto Morelos and is very well respected. He recenlty moved and continues to offer virtual medicine appointments from Guadalajara, Mexico.

            Dr. Dan is highly recommended for accupuncture needs. His office is located in the Pescadores neighborhood.

            Contact him via WhatsApp to make an appointment +52-984-108-0623

            Pediatricians

            Dra. Lidia Gomes Puente is a very respected and highly recommended pediatrician among locals and expats in Puerto Morelos.
            Dr. Lidia Gomes Puente offers a variety of services for the children and families of Puerto Morelos including well-child visits, growth and development assessments, help with lactation, services for children with disabilities and more.
            Pediatrician Dr. Lidia Gomez Puente is a well respected and frequently recommended physician in Puerto Morelos.
            Costamed hospital and outpatient clinic in Puerto Morelos.
            Costamed has a variety of specialists in their outpatient clinic available to care for patients in Puerto Morelos.
            Costamed has a 3.8 star Google Review rating.

            Hopefully you’ll remain happy and healthy while you’re here in Puerto Morelos, but if you do feel under the weather, now you’ve got a list of providers to get you started on the pathway to healing.

            We’ll be adding more types of medical providers in the near future, so stay tuned to learn more.

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