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The day after we arrived, I started having cold symptoms, which I tried to manage myself with otc stuff. After over two weeks of feeling somewhat crappy, I decided I probably have a sinus infection, and went to the clinic behind Top Carrot today. I was in and out in ten minutes, with a prescription for a steroid nasal spray and an antibiotic, with instructions to take that only if the spray didn't work. The clinic fee was $70, and the meds were another $30. I was amazed at how quickly I was seen at the clinic. I already feel better. If you're concerned about the medical care on the island, don't be, at least for something minor. I wish I'd gone sooner.
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Good deal. Most medical care experiences I have been a part of have been positive, with the exception of March of this year and the hospital losing power.
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That had to be concerning! This was my first need for medical care on the island, and I put it off because I was afraid it would be a sh$tshow. I shouldn't have.
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I couldn't agree more with your opinion on the clinic in Simpson Bay. It was a week before we renewed our vows and I thought I had pink eye and was panicking, so went to the clinic and the Doctor said it was a stye and gave me a prescription which cleared it up in a couple of days. I did get a better deal than you though, the receptionist said $70 but the Doctor said $50 will cover it.
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Years ago, I had an eye infection and went to that clinic. I saw two doctors and they prescribed antibiotics. It cleared up in about three days and the bill was $70. I have also gone to the Maho clinic with shingles. Saw the doctor, In and out in an hour with a prescription filled and the total cost was $100.
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That had to be concerning! This was my first need for medical care on the island, and I put it off because I was afraid it would be a sh$tshow. I shouldn't have. Fortunately, the medical care has never been for me but for the people I was with. I have had a couple of experiences with the Dutch-side hospital, and they were not that bad, until this time. Overall, whether it be medical, dental, prescription eyeglasses or pharmaceutical needs, most have been positive experiences. Glad you had a good outcome.
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I went to the Mullet Bay clinic last week for an ear infection and saw a doctor within the hour. The visit cost $150 and prescription another $90. Still having the same problem so went to the Simpson Bay clinic today. Only $70 for the visit and $8 for the prescription. Both visits were about an hour. Hopefully my insurance will pay for it all. I was hoping to get some diving in but not going to risk it with a bum ear.
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I went to the Clinic in Maho. The doctor gave me a couple of prescriptions, but not once did he even check me. I had to ask him to at least look at my throat. I think it was a lot of guesswork and payed $100.
I had gone the year before and saw a different doctor. If I remember, he did listen to my chest, etc, and I felt more comfortable with the scripts he wrote.
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" I was hoping to get some diving in but not going to risk it with a bum ear." Good decision. Could make it a lot worse.
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Yep, this doctor didn't check anything either, I guess since I was pretty sure what my problem was. I probably got my $70 worth, lol.
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Last year I lost a crown and needed the stump smoothed off. Made an appt. with dentist in Yacht Club for next morning. When I got there I was told dentist's drill broke. Receptionist made some calls and got me appointment that morning with Dr;. Halley on Corner Rd. His partner smoothed off the stump fine. Cost $75. Very fair.
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Medical costs are low compared to back home in the US.
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Is this the urgent care center across from the Sol gas station in Simpson Bay that's open during the day & 6-9 Monday to Sunday?
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No, this is the clinic located in the shopping center with Top Carrot. I think it's called Plaza de Lago.
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