English speaking doctors in Quito?

Member since 16 April 2013

buddhalandNew member30 March 2018 17:07:21

I finally bit the bullet and switched from my IESS insurance to a commercial policy with Humana. I live in Quito, Centro Norte. My Spanish is improving, but I have several complex medical issues, and discussing them coherently with my limited Spanish is pretty much a non-starter.
So,,,,several questions: Can anyone recommend a good English-speaking GP? Gastroenterologist? Dermatologist? Dentist? I have heard there are some at Hospital Metropolitano, though apparently they can be more expensive than Spanish-speaking docs, at least when paying cash. Not sure if this would be true with my insurance. Another hospital that takes my insurance is Hospital Vozandes, just a few block from my apartment. Anyone have experience with this hospital, or know if they also have any Spanish-speakers on staff? Many thanks in advance for any information you can provide!

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elenatacle New member

Member since 10 April 2018

elenatacleNew member17 April 2018 21:30:12

you can request that info at usa embassy
we did so at the canadian embassy for our guests from Vancouver, when nedeed a cardiologist

elenatacle New member

Member since 10 April 2018

elenatacleNew member17 April 2018 21:31:45

and yes, the doctor was from Metropolitano and wasn't cheap, like 80 just for a consult((

Coxhere1 Active member

Member since 20 May 2021

Coxhere1Active member21 April 2025 18:22:05

@elenatacle Sounds like a good idea to try to find an English-speaking doctor via the U.S. Embassy. Hadn't thought of this! And by the way, I didn't find an English-speaking doctor via Hospital Metropolitano.