Health care orthopedic surgery did wonders with Elisabeth in Tenerife.Health care in Tenerife is as good as the doctor who advices and treats you.
Here is a case which I know personally: Elizabeth is an elderly English lady who has lived in Tenerife north near Puerto de la Cruz as an expat and, later as retiree for many years. For the last 9 years I have seen her in the street where I live. She always needed crutches for as long as I remember. One day I met her again and she told me that she had an accident, again. She seemed to suffer even more while walking and truly unhappy.
Some months later, I saw her again in the street. Before, I never really chatted much with her much but now, I couldn't resist. Why? She all of a sudden had no more crutches. She placed her legs carefully but, without looking onto the ground and, with a very happy expression on her face. Elizabeth had received good health care, indeed. Seeing something that positive one may ask more detailed questions. The specialist, who treated her is I was told so by reception at Bellevue Hospital (Taoro Park) Puerto de la Cruz where Dr.Cano is registered there, as well. What is so important is that Elizabeth is thinking only the best about the young Spanish surgeon Dr. Cano. My impression on seeing her, the way she is able to walk now after two accidents, left me very impressed. He told Elizabeth to come back to him for a slight hip problem which she also has. Elizabeth has no doubt that he will fix it. However, she told me that she wants a little rest from hospitals for time being. What has always been amazing is that Elizabeth was always driving her car since her OP. Health Care by Doctor Cano Camps Xavier orthopedic surgeon (traumatólogo):Private consultations in Tenerife South In Tenerife North he consults in Puerto de la Cruz as well as in the capital Santa Cruz. You may phone the following medical centers in south or north Tenerife to make an appointment: Hospiten Bellevue Hospiten (Hospital) Tamaragua Hospiten Sur (Hospital South) Please, see photos of these Tenerife hospitals which include hospitals in Santa Cruz capital and additional health care information in English. If I am not mistaken from what Elizabeth told me surgery by Doctor Cano Camps may also be done in Santa Cruz.
Shortage of specialists, clinics and hospitals Tenerife SpainPlease, understand that doctors and surgeons in Tenerife sometimes change hospitals where they operate. Hence, take what you read here with a pinch of salt and check up by finding out in the relevant hospiten (hospitals) whatever you would like to know.
Also, waiting times for doctors appointments can in some cases be frustrating, especially for people who only have social security medical aid. Many people, I know back up their health care insurance privately as well. This applies to natives from Tenerife and to foreigners. It's always good to keep medical insurance in your native country, as well. Clinica AzulWhen you read Clinica Azul in North Tenerife, please, note, that it means doctors rooms shared, sometimes by 2 or more doctors. Clinical operations are not done there.Once, I went to a Clinica Azul and left before I was attended, because hours of waiting made me hungry and tired.However, reason for this was also that both doctors were very popular.
Health care and surgery by dentists or orthodontistsBy the way, social medical security in Tenerife is not for dentistry except teeth cleaning and tooth extraction which is only for free once year. You need a private insurance for more dental surgery and care or you must pay cash.However, I have been told that Tenerife dentists and orthodontists are cheaper than in UK for root treatment or any other dental care. Please, go from health care to living in Tenerife where you will find more insider tips for expats and retirees. Hear about more experiences by newcomers to Tenerife with health care. Reports are by Claude, a Frenchman, and Berta and Richard, who are Germans
Centros de Salud (health centres)as well as carersI met Claude again December 2008. He is doing fine after yet another leg surgery in Santa Cruz hospital. After talking to Los Realejos Centro de Salúd he was granted a personal carer, who helps with his hygiene as well as with household chores.He does not want to return to France any more despite increased health problems.If you need health care and medical support you must always go to your local Centro de Salúd first provided you are registered with social medical security. A Tenerife Centro de Salúd also knows how to handle your foreign health security documents which you must always bring from overseas when you want to stay longer time in Tenerife. Los Realejos has 2 Centros de Salúd, one for lower and the other for Upper Realejos which is a town part on a very steep hill. I recently went with a German friend to a Centro de Salud. All that was required by her was what they call the blue European tajeta for health services. It looks almost like a credit card. This so called tajeta will entitle you to free health service in Tenerife. You will not be attended as cash paying patient in a Centro de salúd. Not, even in times of emergency. Go to a Clinica Azul, to a hospital or to any doctor who accepts private patients. p> The European assistance have a list of recommended clinics and hospitals in their homepage, although, they seem to be a medical private insurance company for UK and Irish people. Most Tenerife hospitals (hospiten) in Tenerife give information on medical care in English, nowadays. Many of them also have in-house interpreters. Young Laura came to Tenerife with husband and baby from the UK. She wanted to give moral health care support to her father in law, an elderly British expat retiree. He needed extra help after Tenerife surgery. Now, he is happily recovering on the island. More stories will follow in time.
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