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Hi
We are looking for a “GP” near Torre. We have insurance with ASSSA.
We went to the Clinica Virgen Del Pilar and they were very efficient. However the doctor speaks a very small amount of English and it is hard to communicate about specifics.
Is anyone aware of any doctors in the area who are fluent English speakers? Need to be covered by ASSSA
Thank you
Hello
My best advice to you is to get a translator & communicate through them. Spanish Drs are not obliged to speak English and many wont , a being medical problems, the risks are too high that something could be missed .
I had a spanish Dr for 15yrs and never saw her without my translator.
Of course you must see someone who is recommended by your insurer, contact them for advice.
Cheers
Elinspain
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:53am
elinspain wrote on Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:45am:
Hello
My best advice to you is to get a translator & communicate through them. Spanish Drs are not obliged to speak English and many wont , a being medical problems, the risks are too high that something could be missed .
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I had a spanish Dr for 15yrs and never saw her without my translator.
Of course you must see someone who is recommended by your insurer, contact them for advice.
Cheers
Elinspain
Yes we are considering a translator. Before going down that route I just wanted to ask here in case people were aware of a doctor who speaks good English.
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:39am
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sueharris wrote on Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:53am:
Yes we are considering a translator. Before going down that route I just wanted to ask here in case people were aware of a doctor who speaks good English.
You can ask for someone who speaks English, I have never had issue in private hospitals with English speaking. If you download the app of either your hospital or your insurance provider you can book specific doctors in most departments.
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 9:41am
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Dra. Pastora Miguel Alvarez in Pinar De Campoverde speaks very good English and deals with ASSSA as they are our insurers also. You can book time slots online and will arrange any appointments at the hospital if required.
Tel 865775669
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Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 9:49am
Jayne62 wrote on Fri Dec 15, 2023 9:41am:
Dra. Pastora Miguel Alvarez in Pinar De Campoverde speaks very good English and deals with ASSSA as they are our insurers also. You can book time slots online and will arrange any appointments at the hospital if required.
Tel 865775669
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Thank you
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2023 2:16pm
The Doctor in Torre de la Horadada speaks English
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2023 2:27pm
Johntalka wrote on Mon Dec 18, 2023 2:16pm:
The Doctor in Torre de la Horadada speaks English
which doctor please?
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2023 3:51pm
sueharris wrote on Mon Dec 18, 2023 2:27pm:
which doctor please?
Hi his name is Dr Edgardo
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 6:11pm
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Johntalka wrote on Mon Dec 18, 2023 2:16pm:
The Doctor in Torre de la Horadada speaks English
He's not a ASSSA doctor. He's Spanish National Health.
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