Doctors & Dentists

I've had this skin problem the last year and this week on the flight over I was scratching like a dog with fleas. My skin is raw from scratching so Ana told me to go to Aleman Hospital.

I was told to go to the clinic and they set me up with a dermatologist. Paid $52 pesos and sat down till my number came up. Walk in and it is a cute doctor looks about 30 or so. Man she hooked me up with meds and was real professional. The medicines I bought were expensive but its ok since it relieved my discomfort. She tells me to come back today and she is really flirtatious. Compared to the girls in clubs I'm used to she doesn't compare but for a non working professional doctor she turned me on.

She says to email her so I just sent an email to invite her to eat this weekend. I'll probably get the rejection but I had to try.

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She says to email her so I just sent an email to invite her to eat this weekend. I'll probably get the rejection but I had to try.[/QUOTE]Typically Portenas want you to be masculine and appropriately aggressive. Go after what you want and don't be overshy. Of course, don't ask her to treat that funky rash you have on your balls, or that burning pain you get when you urinate. ;)

I very recently, like yesterday, developed a dental problem. I figure it can wait a tiny bit until I reach Argentina. Does anyone know of a good dentist in the San Martin Park area? I guess I can travel a little distance, but I prefer better to cheaper. Feel free to send me a private message.

Smirky

Well, I spent most of the day in the Swiss Medical ER with a kidney stone. A wonderful experience, particularly the cab ride in morning traffic from San Telmo to Barrio Norte. I now need a urologist to further assess the situation. Anybody know of a good one?

Agonizing Dogg

Dogg,

I've had one myself so I know how it hurts. Did you get a CT scan in the hospital? The urologist will need to see the results before he can really help you. A scan with and without contrast is usually done to see how much blockage there is. If it is severe, you risk kidney damage if you don't have it taken care of quickly. Pray that you don't need a stent to keep the passage open until they can break up the stone. To do that they shove cameras (an SLR I think) and claws up your peepee. PM me if you want more particulars on my experience.

Good luck, and I mean that sincerely.

PS: See if you can get a girl with good oral skills to suck it out.

[QUOTE=Mac Terius]I work in a (actually my father is the owner) dental centre in the area of Congreso right in front of the plaza. The prices are reasonable (we didn't increased the prices by 20% last January) I am bilingual since I lived in the US for ten years, so if you are afraid of the comunication issue, don't worry, just let me know that you are coming from this foro and I will get you a good deal.

Txs[/QUOTE]I will be in Bs. As. From April13 thru May 7 and need some Dental work done. Please Email me your Telephone # and Address.

Thanks,

Lobo

Update for Craig Ingram Penny, D. C. And David Serio, D. C.

Their main office is Larida 2872, Lomas de San Isidro, 4723-4342, 1558794002.

On Mondays and Wednesdays David is at Talcahuano 958, piso 6 D, near the MicroCenter. 155874002. Craig is at Olleros 1782 piso 2 D, in Belgrano on Tuesdays and Fridays. 155874002. Marina is the secretary at these last two offices. She Speaks English.

I just paid 100p for the first visit and 60p for return visits. Locals pay 75p for the first visit. And less for the return visits.

[QUOTE=WorldTravel69]I managed to make it to a couple of offices.

Here is my findings.

1. Chen Hwa Hsin at Chivilcoy 2669 Apt 1, Villa Devoto, does Accupressure and Massage. My back felt better after, but I needed to return for more treatments.

2. Craig and David I did not find the time to go there.

But here are their addresses. Larida 2872, Marina, San Isidro, 1 55 879 4002. On Wednesdays they are near the Microcentro at Talcahuano 958, p6 D, at 13:00 hours. Same phone number. I was told they would be in Belgrano on Fridays. Not sure if it is the street or the town.

I did not go to Carol Beetschen's office. I believe women do not have the strength to adjust my neck and back.

I found another Dr. In the phone book. Dr. Gustavo Clement, Charcas 4426 (1425) Tel: 4775-1863, Cel: (15) 4992-9952. [email]clementgustavo@hotmail. Com[/email]

I went there and got an adjustment. He speaks Spanish and French. His methods were different than what I am used to, I was a little nervous, but what he did worked. I still needed to go back for more adjustments, but did not find the time.

My apartment owner told me about an office, Kits Institute, Arenales 1363, 4811 2854. It was busy when I went there and did not want to wait.[/QUOTE]

Last Friday I started feeling sick, and thought that I was coming down with a cold. After a couple of miserable days, I finally decided to go to a medical clinic to get checked out.

Being economical, I tried Sidney's recommendation, Centro Medical, Junin 721, but of course on a Sunday they were closed. I then went to Swiss Medical on Santa Fe. I went to the second floor, and they asked a few questions. I asked how much for the consultation, and was told 120 pesos. This was paid up front. I was thinking that I should at least get to see the doctora naked first before paying up, but figured I'd keep my big mouth shut.:)

The waiting room was crowded, so I figured I'd have a good wait. I had just sat down, and had started to read when I heard them call a name. A couple of people looked at me, and they again called my name.

I went into the room, and after about a 90 second inspection, the Dra was writing out two scrips for me. Some sort of throat infection, it seems. Standard 10 day amoxycilin.

Coming in, I had seen that there was a Farmacity and and one of those cheap generic places (Dr Ahorro?) next to each other. I go and ask at the cheap place first. 100p for an equivalent product to what the doctor prescribed.

I go in the back of the Farmacity, and wait a couple of minutes. They have the exact prescription. About 72 pesos. Since I've always seen everyone on here ask for the cash discount, I do so. Yes, a 25% discount is available, if I pay 1 peso for each "coupon". Ends up costing 51 pesos with the coupons. Pretty quick and easy.

While Swiss Medical isn't cheap (for BA) it was the quickest I've ever gone in and out for any type of doctors checkup. Plus I got a goodbye kiss, which never hurts.

I'm sorry your not feeling well. Did the doctor say it was some sort of std? I hope you get better.

[QUOTE=Artisttyp]I'm sorry your not feeling well. Did the doctor say it was some sort of std? I hope you get better.[/QUOTE]Some sort of throat infection. I'm back to almost normal now. I guess it could have come from DATY. I'm back at home working to pay for all the airline tickets I bought last month. Sigh. Plus 103 degree weather.

That was a hell of a short trip. Did you leave because you were ill? At least you don't have the humidty NYC has.

[QUOTE=Artisttyp]That was a hell of a short trip. Did you leave because you were ill? At least you don't have the humidty nyc has.[/QUOTE]No, two weeks is about normal for one of my trips. If I'm lucky, I get a month during the summer, but the last couple of years, I've even been splitting that up. The last full month I spent anywhere was in Rio.

At the corner of Santa Fe and Pueyrredon. This is a class act:

15 minute wait, 80 pesos for a family doctor--medico de cabasera; 120 pesos for a specialist. Received a complete examination. Diagnosis: beginging of the flu and the throat infection that is going around. Treatment: tamiflu[132pesos]

And amoxidal. No one spoke to me in english, but they did ask if I wanted to wait for an english speaking doctor.

If any of you have a sore throat you should get benzocaina losengers at the pharmacy. They freeze your throat so you don't feel anything. Its way better than cepecol in the states. I always bring a load back when I leave.