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 Paradise” but 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.
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- Address: Carr. Cancún – Tulum, Joaquín Zetina Gasca, 77580 Puerto Morelos, Q.R.
Hours: Open 24/7
Emergencies: 800-900-1133
- Address: Carr. Cancún – Tulum, Joaquín Zetina Gasca, 77580 Puerto Morelos, Q.R.
- Costamed also has primary care and specialists available here in Puerto Morelos in their outpatient department.
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Phone: 998 500 2505
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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
- 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
- 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.
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.
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Phone: 998 892 9536
Alternative Medicine
- Homeopathic Dr. Sandoval – online only
- Phone 331517 8790
- Send a WhatsApp message to wa.me/5213315178790 to schedule your appointment
- www.homeopatiasandoval.com
- #EnglishSpoken
- Soon will have an office in 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
- La Pediatra del Puerto / Dra. Lidia is the first name I see when people ask for recommendations for pediatricians in Puerto Morelos.
- Address: Chechen Mz10 Lt 1, SM17, Joaquín Zetina Gasca, 77580 Puerto Morelos, Q.R.
- Hours: M-F 10am-1pm and 4pm-8pm, Sat 9am-1pm, Sun closed
- Phone: 998 577 2417
- Outpatient Pediatrics at CostaMed Hospital has two providers listed on their website.
- Address: Carr. Cancún – Tulum, Joaquín Zetina Gasca, 77580 Puerto Morelos, Q.R.
- Phone: 998 500 2505
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.