Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
When we asked members in Puerto Penasco if they typically need to travel to see specialists, they replied...
"Puerto Penasco does have a number of medical specialists within the city and there are a number of hospitals that offer general medical care. For more specialized treatments, however, many people from Puerto Penasco travel to the city of Hermosillo, which is the capital of the state of Sonora, an hour and a half drive south of Puerto Penasco. Hermosillo offers a variety of specialist services such as advanced radiology, neurology, oncology, and cardiology. Additionally, the city of Mexicali is about 4 hours south of Puerto Penasco and is home to a large number of medical specialists who provide specialized medical care," remarked another expat who made the move to Puerto Penasco, Mexico.
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Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
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