Physician Referrals
English-Speaking Doctors in Puerto Vallarta, Matched to What You Need
We help English-speaking residents and visitors find the right bilingual, board-certified physician, specialist, hospital or diagnostic study in Puerto Vallarta and the Banderas Bay area, and we help you schedule it.
How we help
The Right Doctor, Matched to What You Need
Whether you need a personal physician, a specialist, urgent attention or a diagnostic study, HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta matches you with the proper physician or facility and helps you schedule the appointment. We communicate with you in English from the first call, so you always understand what comes next.
The physicians in our network are board certified, bilingual and reputable, and they meet high professional standards. We work with physicians of every specialty and with several private hospitals in the area, so we can guide you to the option that fits your situation.
Since 2006 we have helped residents, snowbirds and visitors in Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta and the Banderas Bay area find medical care they can trust.
Beyond physician referrals
- Physical therapy
- Chiropractors
- Dentists
- Complementary medicine
- Dialysis
Diagnostic studies we can arrange
- MRI
- CT scan
- X-rays
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Lab studies
- Other diagnostic studies
How a Referral Works
Three simple steps, in English, from your first message to your appointment.
1
Tell us what you need
Call, email or message us on WhatsApp and describe your symptoms, the specialist you are looking for or the study your doctor ordered.
2
We match you
We recommend an appropriate bilingual physician, specialist, hospital or diagnostic center based on your needs.
3
We help schedule it
We help set up your appointment or study and stay available for your questions and follow-up care.
Medical Tourism
Surgery in Puerto Vallarta, Coordinated From Arrival to Departure
Puerto Vallarta combines modern private hospitals, board-certified bilingual surgeons and an international airport with daily flights from across North America. Procedures typically cost substantially less than in the US and Canada, without long wait times, and diagnostic studies and lab work can normally be scheduled within 24 hours.
We prepare a detailed itinerary that can include a tour of the hospital, and we help coordinate post-op care and transportation. We do not book accommodations ourselves, but we work with a trusted local agent who has lived in the area for many years.
Send us the type of surgery you are considering and your preferred dates, and we will get back to you with complete pricing.
Insurance
Insurance and Reimbursement Claims in Mexico
Being financially prepared for a medical emergency is one of the most important parts of taking care of your health here. Neither US Medicare nor Canadian government coverage is accepted in Mexico, and many private plans from home are not accepted at local hospitals.
Visitors are best served by a good traveler’s insurance policy, which is much more widely accepted in the area. Full-time residents need a policy that is widely accepted at all private hospitals. We do not sell insurance, but we work with several reputable agents and can refer you to short-term, long-term or air evacuation coverage.
Claim paperwork in Mexico is often different from what insurers in the United States or Canada expect. We help you prepare and organize your claim, including medical records, translations and receipts, so you can submit it to your insurer for reimbursement.
Speakers Programs and Clinics
Free Health Talks and Monthly Screening Clinics
HealthCare Resources hosts speakers programs with physicians and specialists on a wide variety of health topics, so the community has access to up-to-date health information. These talks are very popular, and there is never a charge to attend.
We also organize monthly screening clinics at discounted prices, along with economical packages for colonoscopy, endoscopy, complete physicals, MRI and other diagnostic studies.
Monthly screening clinics
- Mammogram
- Men’s urology
- Ear
- Skin
- Women’s health
- Eye
- Vascular
- Thyroid
- Hip
- Knee
Giving back
Puerto Vallarta Charity Support
Puerto Vallarta has many charities and non-profit organizations that need support, through donations of money or supplies, or by volunteering. When people ask what the charities need, the answer is just about everything!
Current wish list
Please contact me if you need us to arrange a pick up. I am also always in need of magazines and books for patients and waiting rooms. If you would like to help with our speakers programs or clinics, or by visiting someone who is lonely or homebound, please let me know.
Thank you! Pamela Thompson
Physician Referrals: Common Questions
Quick answers for residents and visitors looking for English-speaking medical care in Puerto Vallarta.
How can I find an English-speaking doctor in Puerto Vallarta?
Contact HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta by phone or WhatsApp at +52 322 107 7007. We listen to what you need in English, match you with an appropriate bilingual, board-certified physician, specialist, hospital or diagnostic center, and help you schedule the appointment.
Are the physicians you refer board certified and bilingual?
Yes. The physicians in our network are board certified, bilingual, professional and reputable, and we work with physicians of every specialty.
What other services can you refer me to?
Besides physicians, we refer patients to physical therapy, chiropractors, dentists, complementary medicine and dialysis, and we arrange diagnostic studies such as MRI, CT scans, X-rays, colonoscopy, endoscopy and lab work.
Should I contact you before my vacation in Puerto Vallarta?
Yes, if you have specific medical needs. Contacting us before you arrive lets us plan ahead in case an emergency comes up during your stay.
Which hospitals do you work with?
We work with several private hospitals in the Puerto Vallarta area and guide you to the one that best fits your needs.