It’s always a good idea to know what to do if you need medical care while in Lake Atitlán or have a medical emergency. Learn what options are available (and perfect for you) with this Panajachel hospital directory. I’ll explain where each hospital and health center is located, along with basic information about their hours and the services they offer.
Table of Contents
PanaMed
Centro Clinico Panajachel el Hospitalito
Centro Médico San Francisco
Centro de Salud Panajachel
Hospital del Lago
Conclusion
PanaMed Clinicas de Especialistas
Pana Med was founded in 2015 by Dra Claudia Ruth Paiz. It began as an association of doctors and has grown over time into one of the best providers of medical care in Panajachel.
Pana Med offers the following specialties:
- Internal Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Traumatology/Orthopedic Specialist
- Pediatrics
- Naturopathic Family Medicine
- Acupuncture
- Clinical Nutrition
In terms of facilities, Pana Med has a state-of-the-art surgical suite and delivery room, with patient rooms and 24-hour nursing support.
They recommend making an appointment to see a specialist but offer 24-hour emergency services.
Prices
- Regular Appointments: Q150 (general medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics)
- Specialist Appointments: Q300
- Emergency: Q300*
*This is the base cost. If the patient needs oxygen or other specialized equipment there will be an additional charge.
Contact Information:
Hours: Open 24/7 for emergencies, specialist appointments are available from 10 am to 12:30 pm and from 3 pm to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday, and from 10 am to 12:30 pm on Saturdays (for some specialties)
Phone Number: +502 4224 2648
Address: Calle Principal 3-56, zone 2. Inside Plaza San Lorenzo. Next to La Torre Supermarket. Panajachel, Sololá, Panajachel, Guatemala, 7010
Email: Panamedclinicas@Gmail.Com
Website: https://panamed.com.gt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HospitalPanamed
Centro Clinico Panajachel el Hospitalito
El Hospitalito has been operating in Panajachel since 2006 and is run by its founder, Dr. Juan Pablo Escobar. Doctor Escobar is a great doctor with over twenty-five years of experience.
Centro Clinico Panajachel El Hospitalito offers the following services:
- General Medicine for adults and children
- Gynecology and maternity
- Ultrasounds
- Hospitalizations
- General Surgery
- Laboratory
- Emergencies (for General Medicine and Gynecology)
Servilab Clinical Laboratory offers the following services:
- Feces & urine tests
- Blood tests
- Blood sugar
- Uric acid
- Cholesterol and triglycerides
- Plus many more
Prices
- Regular Appointment: Q225
- Emergency: Q385*
*This is the base cost. If the patient needs oxygen or other specialized equipment there will be an additional charge.
Contact Information
Hours: 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday
Phone: +502 5713 2639
WhatsApp: +502 5524-1652
Address: At the end of Barrio Norte on the way to San Andres, zone 1, Panajachel, Guatemala (at the top of the hill before the Puente Ubico)
Email: elhospitalitoccp@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hospitalitopana/
Centro Médico San Francisco
The San Francisco Medical Center, also known as Hospital San Francisco has been operating in Panajachel since 2019. It was founded by Dr. Antonio Ruiz.
Their specialists aren’t always on location but come through once a month on a rotating basis. Check their Facebook for their specialist calendar or give them a call to ask for more information.
Services offered by Centro Médico San Francisco
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery (General and Laser)
- Gynecology
- Pediatrics
- Geriatrics
- Traumatology
- Physiotherapy
- Nutrition
- Urology
- Pediatric cardiologist
- Otolaryngologist
- Gastroenterology
- Ultrasound,
- Clinical laboratory
- Hospitalization
- Emergencies
- 24-hour home visits
Prices
- General Appointment: Q150 (general medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics)
- Specialist Appointment: Q295
- Emergency: Q295*
*This is the base cost. If the patient needs oxygen or other specialized equipment there will be an additional charge.
Contact Information
Hours: 24-hours for emergencies, 8 am to 6 pm for regular appointments
Telephone: +502 7762-0352
Whatsapp: +502 3630-4545
Address: Calle Principal de Panajachel 3 – 24 zone 2 Panajachel, in front of the Volunteer Fire Department (Bomberos)
Email: Mihospitalenpana@sanfrancisco.com
Website: https://www.centromedicosanfrancisco.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SanFranciscoPana/
Centro de Salud Panajachel
The “Centro de Salud” in Panajachel has been in operation since the 60s and is part of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance of the Republic of Guatemala (MSPAS).
The Centro de Salud offers basic free services. There are two doctors and multiple nurses on site.
Note: If the Centro de Salud doesn’t have supplies in stock or is unequipped to handle your case, you’ll be transferred to the public hospital in Sololá.
The Centro de Salud offers the following services:
- General Medicine
- Dentistry
- Nutrition
- Psychology
- Vaccines
- Emergencies
Prices
Free
Contact Information
Hours: They are open 24-hours for emergencies, office and regular appointment hours are from 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday
Telephone: +502 7762 1302
Address: On Calle Principal in between Sandra’s Supermarket and Chalos, except on the opposite side of the road.
Email: panajachelcentrodesalud@yahoo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Centro-de-Salud-Panajachel-508600876014098/
Hospital del Lago
This is the newest hospital in Panajachel. It was founded in 2021 and offers a variety of services.
Hospital del Lago offers the following services:
- Gynecology and Obstetrics
- Internal Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Gastroenterology
- Nutrition
- General Surgery
- Traumatology
- Dermatology
- Radiology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Aesthetic Medicine
- Ophthalmology
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
Prices
- General Appointment: Q150 (general medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, gynecology)
- Specialist Appointment: Q300
- Emergency: Q300*
*This is the base cost. If the patient needs oxygen or other specialized equipment there will be an additional charge.
Contact Information
Hours: 24-hours for emergencies, 8 am to 12 pm and 3 pm to 5 pm Monday through Friday for regular appointments
Telephone: +502 762-0533
Whatsapp: +502 3570-5668
Address: 0-92 zona 1, Callejón Elim, Panajachel, Sololá
Email: info@hospitaldellago.com
Website: https://www.hospitaldellago.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hospitaldellagogt/
Conclusion
As you can see, Panajachel has a variety of health care options, whether you need a doctor checkup, an appointment with a specialist, or a good option for emergencies.
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