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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. Sympathy plays an additional role. 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.
Never, I asked Elizabeth whom you see sitting here on the right what she did about her condition regarding health care in Tenerife. I always thought that this was too personal. Who likes to talk about health problems to almost strangers, anyway? Some months later, I saw her again in the street. 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. Seeing something that positive one may ask more detailed questions. Elizabeth told me that she couldn't do without crutches for 7 years. One of her legs was suddenly considerably shorter than the other after an accident. I don't think that she had proper health care and surgery, then. After her 2nd car accident in 2007 she was worse off. This time she found the right doctor to help her. His name is Doctor Cano Camps Xavier orthopedic surgeon. He speaks enough English to be able to help expats and retirees from the UK. I was told so by reception at Bellevue Hospital (Taoro Park) Puerto de la Cruz where Dr.Cano is registered, 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: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 Tamaragua Hospiten Sur Please, see photos of these Tenerife hospitals which include hospitals in Santa Cruz capital, in other Canary Islands and even hospitals in South America. Additional health care information in English to be found by clicking on the tiny link above right that says 'English'. If I am not mistaken from what Elizabeth told me surgery by Doctor Cano Camps may also be done in Santa Cruz.
Please, 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. Most Tenerife hospitals (hospiten) in Tenerife give information on medical care in English, nowadays. Many of them also have in house interpreters. 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 foreigners in Tenerife with health care or, just why they love living in Tenerife. Reports are by or about: Young Laura and family are British expats in Spain Tenerife with father in law being an elderly retiree recovering from brain surgery on the island. More stories will follow in time.
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