Hermosillo - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there any particular health concerns? What is the quality of available medical care? What medical conditions typically require medical evacuation?
The sun is very strong here so make sure to use ample sunscreen daily. Medical care in Hermosillo is excellent. People from the consulate community have had emergency and planned surgeries in Hermosillo. The doctor at post is also fantastic. Although medical care is good, for anything very serious you would probably want to medevac (at least this is my personal perception, no matter where I am in the world). Remember, for anything major you can always drive to Arizona. - Sep 2024
We have been satisfied with the medical care we have received at post. There is a local doctor in the health unit who is really helpful and will see you and your kids for vaccinations or small things like ear infections. We have been to several different specialists and have been satisfied with all of them. We've also had good experiences at CIMA, one of the private hospitals. My spouse was hospitalized after some food poisoning and I had an elective surgery done. Both times we had a good experience with the doctors and the staff. People also go to Arizona if they feel more comfortable with that. - Jun 2023
Medical care is very good at the private hospital. I spent three days in the ER with bad food poisoning and it felt like I was in a good hospital in any city in the U.S. I have seen the medical care provided to those who can't afford the private hospital, however, and it is not always adequate. - Sep 2022
Good medical care, there is a local doctor at the consulate. Good dental care as well and some good specialists. - Sep 2022
Seasonal allergies are common. Post has an excellent doctor, and decent medical facilities. People have babies and various operations performed without complications. Many doctors speak fluent English. - Aug 2022
We have had excellent medical care here. We have an English-speaking Dr. and pediatrician. The care is affordable and efficient. I've been very impressed. That said, for anything major, I would still go back to the states. - Apr 2013
Medical care is widely variant. Several people I know personally have been victims of extreme medical malpractice at "good" establishments such as CIMA hospital. One person almost died of internal hemorrhage. For anything that involves going under the knife that isn't a lifesaving procedure, I would go back to the U.S. - Dec 2009
There is very good medical care available through two private hospitals (CIMA and San Jose) for routine to medium-severe issues. Care is often lower priced than comparable care in the U.S. Some English speaking doctors are available, more in some disciplines than in others. There are many different high quality doctors to choose from in some specialties (e.g., pediatricians, internists, OB/GYN) but less so in others (geriatrics, oncology, sports medicine). For major health issues, it is better to make a short trip to world class hospitals available in Tucson, Arizona (cardiology, oncology, sports medicine, others) or the Phoenix area (Mayo Clinic, Children's Hospital, etc.) - Feb 2008
