“Dream as if you’ll live forever, live as if you’ll die today.” - James Dean
Posted in Doctors, Healthcare, Hospitals on Mar 2nd, 2008
I am often asked about the medical capability in David. I thought I would pass this on, even though it isn’t an experience, I have had directly.
Yesterday, I accompanied a patient to Hospital Chiriquí to have surgery to correct a hernia. The surgeon’s name was Dr. Felix Lámbiz Garay and he offices at Hospital Chiriquí. [...]
Posted in Dentists, Healthcare on Feb 28th, 2008
I finally got around to taking advantage of the February special at Dental Esthetic. My teeth feel so clean and fresh now. This has been one of my best finds in David for medical professionals.
Doctor Miriam Rodriguez said she is taking a class in English to better serve those of us that struggle every now [...]
Posted in Panama Journal on Jan 29th, 2008
I just received information from Dra. Miriam Rodriguez, that she is having a special in her clinic (Dental Esthetic) for the month of February.
Here are the prices for the February promotions. These prices are two for the price of one :
Teeth cleaning, which includes using an inter oral camera, normally scheduled on [...]
Posted in Doctors, Healthcare on Dec 17th, 2007
I decided it would be smart to go see the doctor about my sunburn. While it is better than it was, I knew that it still needed some more attention. I went to Dra. Keyla Miranda de Arias. This is the second time I have seen her and I have a lot of confidence [...]
Posted in Healthcare, Hospitals on Oct 2nd, 2007
Recently, I posted about a problem of people donating blood in Hospital Chiriquí.
Here is the post in Boquete Guide, that explains why there was a need for blood, and further identifies health care items that should be attended to in Chiriquí.
Posted in Healthcare, Hospitals on Sep 27th, 2007
Recently a call went out on the Panama Yahoo groups for a blood donation for a local Chiriquí gringa. However, it has come to my attention that the hospital would not take donations from anyone over 60 years of age. I further understand that they would not accept blood donations from anyone that had traveled [...]
Posted in Panama Journal on Aug 23rd, 2007
I received this following email today. I don´t know the answer, but maybe someone else does.
Don,
My wife and I are interested in visiting your area and doing some medical volunteering at the same time. I’m a chiropractor and family nurse practitioner and she is a medical assistant. Do you know any NGOs, clinics or [...]
Posted in Doctors, Healthcare on Aug 18th, 2007
If you are fortunate enough to get by Optica Lopez this morning, then you will be able to see Dr. Sussan. She will be there for four hours only. I would have notified you sooner, but I just learned that she would be working today.
Posted in Dentists, Healthcare on Aug 14th, 2007
Last week, I returned to Dental Estetic to have my scheduled teeth whitening. To be perfectly honest, I had not set my expectations too high and was not expecting much of a difference. Boy was I in for a surprise. It far exceeded my expectations.
I have had a couple comments, so I know it isn’t [...]
Posted in Healthcare on Jul 27th, 2007
I just received a letter from SSA to apply for Medicare. I decided I would post the above question and get some feedback before I sent my form in.
First let me say that I understand that Medicare is worthless in Panama. This is one of the downsides of moving to Panama. While you may have [...]
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