I’m always amazed when our friends and family in the U.S. ask us what we do in Mexico about health care. Most assume that we return to the States every time we need a medical check-up or dental exam. In fact, it’s quite the contrary. We find the medical and dental care in our Playa del Carmen real estate region to be state of the art, and at prices that are considerably below our insurance deductibles for the same services in the US. The facilities we choose to use in Playa del Carmen are private facilities, although public facilities are available at a much lower cost.
The second time I went to see my doctor, when we entered her office she came around from her desk and gave me and Bob each a big hug and a warm hello. After inviting us to sit down, she pulled my medical records up on her desk computer and began to ask us a few questions. First, how am I feeling and have we had any interesting recent trips or experiences. In other words, how is my life? I answered and then asked her about her family, and she shared with us a bit of who she is outside the white lab coat. She then invited me in for my exam. Before each step she told me what she was going to do, and why she does this. She shared her findings with me, and invited me to hear for myself the beat of my heart, or see for myself the ultrasound (just routine since I have a family history) while she pointed out what I was looking at and what it meant. Then she came back to her desk where she completed the report of her findings – now available for me to take with me – and asked that I come in the next day so that they can get a fasting blood sample. At that point, she gave us her personal cell phone number to call should either of us have any questions that may have slipped our mind. She stepped around the desk and it’s hugs and kisses good-bye until she gets my lab work. Total time 45 minutes, most of that spent with my physician one-on-one.
The next morning the lab attendant was ready for me when I walked in. No pain, these folks know exactly what they are doing every step of the way. Ten minutes from arrival, I am on my way out when we ran into my good doctor, who insisted that we come to see her new baby. Again, hugs and kisses are exchanged, and I am left with the feeling that I have a good friend who is looking out for my best health, and not just someone who sees me simply as a lab specimen, an 8 minute exam and subsequent billing. My lab report was ready the same afternoon at 4 pm, and a copy was provided me as well as entered into the computer for my physician.
A day or so later I had my next appointment (set up for my convenience) and again we have my physician’s warm greetings and full attention for 30 minutes as she went over all aspects of the blood work. Her diagnosis and recommendations – I’m in good shape, keep taking care of myself, and go back to having fun playing and selling more Mexico golf real estate!
And what is the cost for this care? About $100 US for all my doctor’s time and lab work. Oh, the personal caring and the respect for me and my family – That’s on the house!
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Find out how the US compares in medical expenses to our Mexico real estate region as well as other countries. The average life expectancy is also reviewed and you can see this original article by clicking to the Wall Street Journal’s report in the April 9, 2011 edition.
Authors Trish Youngstrum & Bob Hyde bring over 50 years’ combined sales experience in the United States, most recently in South Florida. Trish is one of the few Realtors in the US and Mexico to hold the professional designation of Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) and is a Certified Transnational Property Specialist working with agents and buyers of resort properties from the Americas and Europe. Trish and Bob moved to beautiful Playa del Carmen in 2009 where they now work with TOP Mexico Real Estate. For more information (512)-879-6546 THE www.TOPmexicorealestate.com NETWORK