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Doctor visits price increase

We have been going to a doctor located up from Romero store. The price was $10. ,then it went to $12. ,and yesterday  it was $20. Is this the new price or am I just special ? Thanks

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  • I went to see Dr. Gomez just a couple of weeks ago and he charged us the usual $12.00. I do know he charges $15.00 at the weekend, and quite rightly so.....he works 7 days a week. 

    Also, he sent me for a x ray at the small clinic.....it only cost about $15.00....and when I took the results back to Dr. Gomez, I was not charged any extra. So, I think that people here get an amazing deal for medical treatment!

  • "Nothing" here in Canada (well, "nothing directly out of your pocket" anyway).

    But I have to agree with Mike and others - $10, or $20 is "nothing" compared to almost anywhere else...

  • August 11th, when you went to the clinic, is a Saturday, when prices are higher. Also, if you do not have jubilado status, the price will be higher. The $12 is for jubilados on weekdays.

  • I think $12.00 would be a fair price for Boquete. If you are just going in for only an injection i would say to high a price. The ER visits at Hospital Chiriqui have gone up a little too. $12 bucks is nothing compared to what the price would be in the states. If someone is watching there $, you can always go to the social security Hospital. I have went there for teeth cleaning for less then $5.00 and one day for stitches and it was cheap.

    • The injections themselves, i.e., the medicine in the injections, will have varying costs depending on what they are.

      There are many, myself included, who feel that expats should not take advantage of the already overtaxed and underfunded Panamanian health system. If you can't afford your own medical care, you did not plan sufficiently before relocating.
      • Having worked in the medical field in the U.S. I'm shocked that any one would complain about the prices here.  And, I'm with you Amanda, using the jubilado discount makes me feel guilty.  Also, my doctor charges ZERO if I Whatsapp her and ask for an X-Ray order, and has it ready when I run by and pick it up.  (I'm going through a torn Achilles, need occasional x-rays as I progress).  Try getting that  in the U.S.  Frankly, I wish the doctora would have a charity jar I could donate to for everything she does for no charge, I'd gladly add money to help a local who can't afford even the $12.

      • I always pay for my own injections and bring them with me or pay for them at the hospital. As far as using the governments system. I have only used it for emergencies over 10 years ago in Boquete when there was no other medical help available. As far as planning my relocation Amanda i probably have better medical coverage then you do. 

        • Dr. Chen's office has been here a lot longer than ten years.
        • I doubt it. I have maximum coverage both here and in the States.

          If you always pay your own way, what does this mean: "If someone is watching [their] $, you can always go to the social security Hospital. I have [gone] there for teeth cleaning for less then $5.00 and one day for stitches and it was cheap."

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