Medicus walk-in clinic, or the like?

[sgarlow]

Does anyone know if Medicus has the equivalent of a walk-in clinic? I have basic Medicus insurance here, but never got a primary-care physician. I'm now sick and would like to see a doctor. What's the recommended way to do that? Go to one of the Medicus hospitals, make an appointment with a random doctor, something else?

Thanks.

 

[Iznogud]

You should have a booklet "cartilla" with the list of health providers workng with Medicus. If you need a specialist you should call and make an appointment first. Otherwise, pick a Clinic or Hospital close to you.

If you state your location, maybe someone here will tell you what is close and has a good rep.

You can also call Medicus and ask them or check their website,

Sometimes you must pay a small partial fee, a co-payement.

 

[sgarlow]

Thanks. This was my main question: Are the hospitals (I'm near Plaza Italia) designed for walk-in services (ie. people who need antibiotics, or the like). I don't want to abuse emergency services, if they're meant to be for emergencies...

 

[Iznogud]

Walk-ins. Mostly,

There's a clinic near the US Embassy. Hospital and Clinic near Parque Las Heras. No clue if they work with Medicus.
http://www.medicus.com.ar/cartilla.php?quetipo=0&plan=&plan2=&zona=CAPITAL+FEDERAL

 

[nikad]

No Iznogud, you r are giving wrongful advice! Sgarlow, you can go to Centro Medicus Azcuenaga and see a doctor there right away.

 

[nikad]

Thanks. This was my main question: Are the hospitals (I'm near Plaza Italia) designed for walk-in services (ie. people who need antibiotics, or the like). I don't want to abuse emergency services, if they're meant to be for emergencies...

Not all plans work with the same hospitals, and the hospitals and clinics provide different services. You have to go to one that has a " guardia clinica ". With Medicus the easiest is to go to a Centro Medicus ( Azcuenaga or Belgrano ) if you have a plan higher than white you can go to Sanatorio Otamendi and a few others.

Look here http://www.medicus.com.ar/cartilla.php under Urgencias for a list that is compatible with your plan.

 

[Iznogud]

nikad, mine ain't wrong. Might not be the best one, though.

Was trying to stay close-by nd advised to contact Medicus or check their booklet first. Where did I go wrong?

 

[sgarlow]

Thanks. I have the basic plan, so I'll try the guardia clinica. That's what I needed to know.

 

[florence]

My Medicus plan has a number to call and they will send a doctor to your house.I don't know if this is true for all plans, but it is worth a try. The system is set up for this, so it is not an abuse of it.