Medical Services

Information about doctors and pharmacies and getting medical assistance in Mexico...

In case of need of medical assistance, either a doctor, health center or hospital can be visited. If it is a serious medical emergency, it is advisable to go a hospital emergency room (sala de urgencias).

The national emergency number is 911.

• The Ministry of Health website provides a list of Federal Hospitals
• Find a directory of IMSS centers – including hospitals, doctors and out-patient clinics
• Find a list of private hospitals in Mexico, many of which provide English language support
• Visit the Business Directory for a list of hospital and health centers providing English-language services in Mexico City
  

There are often long waiting times in out-patient clinics. Many people choose to see a private doctor and pay the fees themselves. Compared to the fees in many western countries, fees to see a private doctor are lower.

Pharmacies

Pharmacies in Mexico sell a wide choice of products, over the counter medicines and prescription medicines. In larger cities there are always a number of pharmacies open 24 hours.

A number of the larger chain companies are listed below, with links for locating nearby pharmacies, including those open 24 hours a day:

• Farmacias del Ahorro
• Farmacias Similares
• Benavides
• Visit the Business Directory for pharmacies in Mexico City 
  

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