gwynne Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 We've recently come to the realization that driving around Guadalajara looking for obscure clinics and other places is not good for our mental health. So when my husband decided he wanted information on cataract surgery, he asked his current GP if he had a recommendation for an ophthalmologist. Of course he did. He recommended a doctor I've never heard of and offered to drive us to Guad for the appointment. Cost of the appointment will be $1,000. Cost of driving us there (in our car) and translating will be $1,500. That's $2,500 for a consultation and I want him to get at least 2 opinions. Is this a typical charge, or is someone taking advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 Someone taking advantage. Go to Claudia Camacho's office in Chapala and you will be in good hands. They will arrange and do it all-including a driver. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 Search this forum and you will find all kinds of posts relating to this. Pick a couple that you want to check and make appointments yourself. Consider shopping GP's as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Menudo Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 The short answer is yes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 f you want a driver why don´t you hire a driver rather than a doctor to drive you around.. Of course a doctor taking his time to drive you around will not be cheap.. Also apparently he must not be very busy if he can do that or he is charging you for driving what he can make as a doctor.. He will also get his fee for recommending that doctor whether you know it or not, you will pay for it. Ask people who had that surgery for recommendation pick 2 and get a driver to take youaround or drive to Guadaljara, park the car and get UBER to take you to the appointments. or hail a cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpsca Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 47 minutes ago, gwynne said: We've recently come to the realization that driving around Guadalajara looking for obscure clinics and other places is not good for our mental health. So when my husband decided he wanted information on cataract surgery, he asked his current GP if he had a recommendation for an ophthalmologist. Of course he did. He recommended a doctor I've never heard of and offered to drive us to Guad for the appointment. Cost of the appointment will be $1,000. Cost of driving us there (in our car) and translating will be $1,500. That's $2,500 for a consultation and I want him to get at least 2 opinions. Is this a typical charge, or is someone taking advantage. Way too expensive. Dr. Claudia Camacho (33) 3403 3857 does cataract surgery. She will do the consult in her clinic in Chapala above the immigration building. and you can hire a driver to Guadalajara and back for the surgery. I think Dr. Camacho charges 800 to 900 pesos for the consult. Miramontes 766-1142 has many drivers who will take you in and bring you back and all speak English. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 Dr. Camacho is the best! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 Consultation in GDL for an ophthalmologist of $1000 is in line. My brother in laws both charge that amount. But I do agree with the advice to seek consults here. There is no reason to visit GDL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 I think it's all too expensive. I would also go to Dr. Camacho. She has great references from anyone that has used her services. I have also been to her for eye exams. I agree that you can get someone else to drive you to Guad for much less. I do realize that if the driver must wait for you, then you pay more for that waiting time. You can just get an Uber on the way back without having someone wait. I used to take my spouse to Guad for treatment twice a week and never paid that amount. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManxMan Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 2 hours ago, simpsca said: Way too expensive. Dr. Claudia Camacho (33) 3403 3857 does cataract surgery. She will do the consult in her clinic in Chapala above the immigration building. and you can hire a driver to Guadalajara and back for the surgery. I think Dr. Camacho charges 800 to 900 pesos for the consult. Miramontes 766-1142 has many drivers who will take you in and bring you back and all speak English. Excellent advice! Camacho and Miramontes! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traderspoc Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 i pay 1000 to a driver and interpretation for 4 hours additional pesos if more time. It worth if you have the right person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TelsZ4 Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 Many specialists at Lakeside are charging $1000 peso for a consult now.. $1500 pesos for a doctor to drive you there and possibly attend the consult with you is not out of the ball park... Some expats who are offering rides from the airport or rides to the new bus station in Guadalajara are asking $600 or 700 peso.., So I wouldn’t say $1500 pesos for possibly a 4 hour trip is ripping you off....expensive yes.. ripoff no.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea93105 Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 Sounds reasonable to me, maybe there are lower prices but a round trip to more than one location with translation in GDL is well worth the 1500. $1000 for the consultation itself is only slightly above average but not by much for a quality specialist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimpychimp Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 There is no reason to do that and as many have said, there are Ophthalmologists like Dra Camacho right here in town who speak perfect English. A translator is unnecessary. In fact Dr Rios of Alta Retina in Mirasol can consult with you in perfect English (755 1521) and then does the surgery here in town too at the new hospital in San Antonio. That's another option. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIlady Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 In answer to your question … Yes. Go to Dr. Claudia and be done with it. You will be pleasantly surprised and come away with great vision. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 53 minutes ago, RIlady said: In answer to your question … Yes. Go to Dr. Claudia and be done with it. You will be pleasantly surprised and come away with great vision. Sorry...that may be good advice for trying out a restaurant but for your sight?? What if they don't come away "pleasantly surprised"? It's your vision...do your due diligence. Dr. Claudia may well be your ultimate choice but look and listen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 12 minutes ago, pappysmarket said: Sorry...that may be good advice for trying out a restaurant but for your sight?? What if they don't come away "pleasantly surprised"? It's your vision...do your due diligence. Dr. Claudia may well be your ultimate choice but look and listen. Enough of us who have been positively treated for various eye problems by her have posted in many threads on here. My pool game has improved immensely and I can see the puck on a TV hockey game and I am not a danger on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 1 minute ago, happyjillin said: Enough of us who have been positively treated for various eye problems by her have posted in many threads on here. My pool game has improved immensely and I can see the puck on a TV hockey game and I am not a danger on the road. Yes, I had a great result also from a Dra. in PV. I can now tell if the traffic light is green or red but I'm not sure if that makes me a safer driver (in Mexico). But even with 20/20 now some of those lights in PV still use 10 watt bulbs that nobody can see in bright conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 I like Dra. Camacho as well, but beware that whole part of the street, above the INS office looks like a war zone right now with street construction. She may shut down her office early this year. Don't Mr. Magoo yourself into a ditch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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