Need an ear doctor!

[Maryeliza]

Hello - I flew back here recently and since my ear has been totally blocked and I am partially deaf. I need some assistance - has anyone been to see a doctor here and able to communicate in English? My Spanish is OK but not good enough to go alone and speak with a doctor about my problem.... I live near downtown - not sure where the nearest doc is??

 

[surfing]

Hello - I flew back here recently and since my ear has been totally blocked and I am partially deaf. I need some assistance - has anyone been to see a doctor here and able to communicate in English? My Spanish is OK but not good enough to go alone and speak with a doctor about my problem.... I live near downtown - not sure where the nearest doc is??

http://www.iso-otorrino.com.ar/iso/index.htm Instituto Superior de Otorrinolaringología is a clinic specializing in only ear, nose and throat. They are open 24 hours and have an emergency room. You can just go anytime without an appointment. It is at Pasteur 740 (at Cordoba) right near the Facultad de Medicina subtle station. I've been there and they are very good and have doctors who speak English. Hope this helps.

 

[BienTeVeo]

I do know a good specialist, but I only see him in the context of a pre-paid medical plan. No idea whether he would accept a patient from outside the plan. And I don't know if he speaks english. Give me a few hours to make a couple of calls. Cheers.

 

[BienTeVeo]

Surfing's suggestion looks more promising - and s/he beat me by one minute! I'd try that first. If it doesn't work out, let me know.

 

[jimdepalermo]

The policlínico of the Hospital Aleman has Otorrinos (ENT specialists) available without appointments. I've seen a couple there over the years, and all are excellent. All of the doctors I've met there speak at least some English.

Dr. Juan Pablo Inda did a residency in the US and speaks better English than I do. In fact he likes to see angloparlantes to keep his language skills up. A few years ago he helped me recover from exactly the same symptoms you describe. If you call the hospital, you can ask for his schedule in the policlínico and then go there when he's on duty. If by chance you're assigned to someone else, just tell the doctor that you want to see Inda, and they'll arrange it.

I have also seen Dr. Di Giacinti at the policlinco - he's also very good, but his English is only adequate.

If you've never been to the policlínico, the drill is simple. You enter at the south side of the building, on Pueyrredón by Beruti. Show your passport and a credit card at one of the windows on the right as you enter, and they will charge you a fixed fee and give you a form showing a number. When your doctor is available - usually no more than 20 minutes later - your number will appear on an electronic call board along with the number of the doctor's consultorio.