Medical and dental care in Mexico

[Gardenias]

I'd been planning to check out dental care there; though according to the map, it's a "Reconsider travel" zone...any thoughts?

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/w...p-gone-horribly-wrong-2018-05-11?siteid=nwhpm

 

[QinReno]

I cannot say from personal experience, but Bob Wells himself and many members of the "big" tribe go to Los Algodones for this by walking across the border from the Indian Casino by Yuma. Not for major things, but for dental, meds, and glasses. Cut'n'paste these GPS coordinates into Google maps search: 32.718216, -114.728440 or

https://www.google.com/maps/place/3...1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d32.7182161!4d-114.7284399

 

[Almost There]

While Mexico at large may be in the 'reconsider zone', Los Algodones right across the border from Yuma is certainly a different case.

The greatest dangers there ( in order of danger... :angel: ) are the Margaritas at the restaurant and too many attempts to get you to use this dentist or that dentist - they all have staff whose job it is is to get you in to 'their' facility. That and street vendors aggressively hawking their wares.

Parking on the US side is provided by the Quechin?? tribe, get there early or be prepared to walk from the back end of the parking lot or the overflow on a busy day. Walk through the border security, bring proper identification so you can get back in to the US.

Prescriptions (not narcotics) are available at several drugstores - all you need to know is what you need and be specific. Opticians and dentists appear to be all American trained. Prices are substantially lower than what you'd pay in the US.

The only dental work I haven't been able to find done there is that with total sedation.

 

[ratfink56]

Some of the expat sites I visit have Canadians trying to figure out how to get to Mexico without coming through the U.S. because of the violence here.

 

[Dingfelder]

Do you need a passport to get out or in, or is a U.S. drivers license enough?

I last went to Mexico way before the days of Homeland Security, so please pardon my ignorance ...

 

[John61CT]

Long time now, at least the pp card

 

[B and C]

Yes, a passport (or card) to get back in the US. Nothing to enter Mexico.

 

[Dingfelder]

K thanks. That makes things trickier.

 

[mert6706]

While Mexico at large may be in the 'reconsider zone', Los Algodones right across the border from Yuma is certainly a different case.

The greatest dangers there ( in order of danger... :angel: ) are the Margaritas at the restaurant and too many attempts to get you to use this dentist or that dentist - they all have staff whose job it is is to get you in to 'their' facility. That and street vendors aggressively hawking their wares.

Parking on the US side is provided by the Quechin?? tribe, get there early or be prepared to walk from the back end of the parking lot or the overflow on a busy day. Walk through the border security, bring proper identification so you can get back in to the US.

Prescriptions (not narcotics) are available at several drugstores - all you need to know is what you need and be specific. Opticians and dentists appear to be all American trained. Prices are substantially lower than what you'd pay in the US.

The only dental work I haven't been able to find done there is that with total sedation.

Can you give me an idea how far the walk is? Is the surface paved all the way? I would probably be using a walker. Can you cross the border carrying portable oxygen? What if I have to drive, is there easily accessible and adequate parking? Please give the coordinates for the margaritas. I'll find the doctors etc ok. Thanks!

 

[LathrenJames]

"Please give the coordinates of the margaritas." HA! 

 

[Cammalu]

If you are on a walker it could be a little tough coming back. The lines can be extensive coming back thru and you could wait more than an hour. Does your walker come with a seat?

 

[mert6706]

If you are on a walker it could be a little tough coming back. The lines can be extensive coming back thru and you could wait more than an hour. Does your walker come with a seat?

Thanks! Yes, it has a seat and I have a cushion tied on to it. It has saved my butt many times! I'm more concerned with how far the walk is. Even with a walker I get pretty winded after a while (COPD.)

 

[capt_caveman]

I need permanent teeth any one now witch is the best dentist and haw much a tooth in Los Algodones?

Thanks ...

 

[MarleyPumpkin]

I need permanent teeth any one now witch is the best dentist and haw much a tooth in Los Algodones?

Thanks ...

Hey there, I came across this website and it seemed to have good reviews. I haven't been there but there is a price list and more info on the site. 
https://dentalsolutionsalgodones.com/price-list/ 
Hope this helps.

 

[LoveCareThinkDo]

Yes, a passport (or card) to get back in the US.  Nothing to enter Mexico.

When you say "or card" what do you mean? Do you mean any US ID card? Or some special abbreviated passport in card form?

Specifically, is a US driver's license enough to get me back into the US?

 

[B and C]

Guess I could have been clearer.  There is a wallet passport card at little additional cost to the real passport.  It can be used to cross back into the U.S.A.  IIRC it can also be used coming back from Canada.  It will not work for flights though that require a passport. Mine always stays in my wallet just in case.

 

[Free Spirit]

There's handicap parking in the Quechan lot. If you get there by 8:00 A.M. you'll beat the crowd. Down a ramp about 400 feet to the border. Within a few blocks you can find anything you want. Coming back you should have a passport or card, but I've known people to cross back in with just a driver's license. they can't really refuse a U.S. citizen.

 

[B and C]

but I've known people to cross back in with just a driver's license. they can't really refuse a U.S. citizen.

I wouldn't want to be the one to test this out as some states are giving driver's licenses to illegals and the feds know it.

 

[Gardenias]

Is it true that they're confiscating valid passports from intellectuals and those that are foreign-born?

 

[John61CT]

From many US citizens born near the border from Spanish-speaking parents.