Sick in Buenos Aires? Info about Hospitals, Health Insurance and Emergencies

Sick in Buenos Aires? Here's the news on hospitals, health insurance and emergencies.

Going to see a doctor in Buenos Aires is very easy. The best hospitals with world class docs are Hospital Aleman and Swiss Medical. The hospitals are centrally located in Palermo and Recoleta with smaller locations all over the city. If you need to see a doctor urgently - no matter what specialty- you should go to the emergency room called "LA GUARDIA."

Once you enter, you'll see a security guard or reception desk. Tell them that you are sick and be specific if you can. If you don't know how to explain how you feel just say, "Me siento enferma y necesito ver un doctor." Some of the receptionists might speak English and you can surely request an English speaking doctor, "Necesito un doctor que hable ingles," You'll need to get in line to pay for your visit ($125-150 pesos) and then take a seat. You can pay with pesos or a credit card. The doctors will call you in order of gravity of your situation.

The guardia at Hospital Aleman is located on Beruti street between Pueyrredon and Ecuador and the guardia at Swiss Medical is located at Pueyrredon and Santa Fe. A taxi ride is the best way to travel if you are ill, but if you are devoted to the subway, the closest stop to both hospitals is the Pueyrredon on the D line.

For more information on affordable local health insurance and hospital stays check out Madi's Hospitals and Health Insurance article at http://baculturalconcierge.com/?p=139