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Medical issues-advice needed

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 10:56 am
by PatrickMcc
Our family is renting a villa in a few weeks and our 20 month old grandson will be with us. I know that the Myrah Keating clinic is open 24hrs a day. Does anyone know a doctor or pediatrician you could recommend. Our family had a medical emergency in Mexico two years ago (for an adult) and since we weren't prepared it was not a fun experience. After everything turned out ok we learned where we should have gone. Now we want to be ready. Thanks. :?:

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:28 am
by jimg20
Yes, the clinic is open 24/7 and they have doctors from the US. It is our experience that they can handle most situations. As we've seen, in major cases they quickly transfer to STT. And in STT they are known to tansfer patiens, when needed, to MIA.

If you are still uncomfortable, Diana is available to go with you. Ask the SOTB women. There is nothing like having your own nurse in the villa. :wink:

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:54 am
by Pia
Yes they are open but call in advance 340-693-8900 as the doctor is on call after hours and on weekends so if you call before you head out they will be there close to when you arrive. They are very good :)

Pia

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 12:03 pm
by PA Girl
I understand Mexican medical emergencies.....not fun.

If you haven't already, I would definately get trip insurance that covers air ambulance/evacuation and transportation.

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 12:35 pm
by P-600
We just returned last night and our 20 month old grandson had to be seen at the Clinic on STJ. He received a liver transplant in July and my daughter couldn't have been happier with how great they were. My grandson's pediatrician sent all of his information to the hospital prior to them leaving for vacation "just in case".

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 12:51 pm
by loria
all of us have ended up a the clinic at least once for some reason! I have had my kids there for treatment of ear infections, bad (really bad) respiratory infections, etc-- the care they received was always excellent.

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 12:55 pm
by Lovermont
I had the "pleasure" of receiving 12 stitches from Dr. Elizabeth Barrot at Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center back in 2010. It was really one of the best hospital visits I've ever had. As funny as that sounds...

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 5:29 pm
by PatrickMcc
Thanks everyone- you have given me a lot of confidence in the clinic and doctors there. Hopefully we will not have to use them.

Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:46 am
by Kevino
Print out this link for important St. John medical contact info. http://stjohnlinks.com/Virgin-Island-me ... mation.htm