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We know these places as hospitals, but in this country most of them are called 'Clinicas', or clinics in English. The hospitals, or clinicas, on this page are NOT free, but what we would call 'Private" hospitals. The 'Public', or free hospitals, will be listed on another page.




Centro Medico
EL VALLE

el valle logo

El Valle del Espiritu Santo, Sector Conuco Largo
Intersection of Ave. Rafael Tovar
Isla de Margarita
Telephone: (0295) 287-0171


El Valle
Main
Entrance
Espartano
Taxi
service
el valle main entrance taxi line


El Valle
Doctor's
Offices
office portion


El Valle
Lobby toward ER and X-ray
El Valle
Lobby toward Doctors Offices
lobby left lobby right


El Valle Courtyard facing ER, ICU, Nursery, X-Ray
El Valle Courtyard facing cafeteria (short building)
courtyard left cafeteria off courtyard




Leading Technology


24 Hour Emergency Room
(Adults and Pediatrics)


IMAGING: Conventional x-ray, Mammogram
CAT Scan - MRI - Sonogram

42 Beds  +  8 ICU (Adult), and 2 Neonatal Beds

3 Operating Rooms  -  Laparoscopy

Obstetric Surgery & Hospitalization


UNITS:
Cardiology - Gastroenterology - Ophthalmology
Ear/Nose/Throat - Urology  -  Haemodynamics


Pathology, Laboratory and Blood Bank


Doctor's Offices, Pharmacy,
Parking, Mini-Stores, Gymnasium,
Court Yards, Meeting Rooms,
Restaurant/Cafeteria


24 Hour Security


El Valle is the newest private hospital on the island. It has all the latest technology, with well trained doctors to provide specialized services. Entering the main door - to your left is the ER Dept, X-Ray and Lab. Straight ahead is the MRI room, ICU and Inpatient areas. And to your right takes you to the doctor's offices and a snack/gift shop. There is an elevator, or stairs if you prefer, to take you to the upper levels of offices.

Outside the main entrance is a small coffee/snack shop, which is open later than the main indoor shop. And the Espartano Taxi line is always ready and waiting when someone needs a taxi.

The courtyard is situated in the center of the hospital and can be entered from all sides. It is very beautiful and a pleasant place if you have to wait for any reason. At one end of the courtyard is the cafeteria, which serves snacks, coffee, juices, breakfast items, and delicous meals.


Several of my friends have been inpatients here. They received excellent care. One of them had a major heart attack several years ago, and we were told that she had the best cardiologist  available. She is doing very well to this day.








Below is some information and photos of their Neonatology area.



From front hospital entrance
main hallway to nursery from front hospital entrance
Admissions office is left where
the two windows are located, and
to the right is a waiting area that
exits to the courtyard.
NEONATOLOGY

Nurses Station
nurses station for nursery
Nursery is located just before
the
open double doors

El Valle is one of the leading hospitals on the island. I spoke with the gentleman in charge of Admissions, who gave me a guided tour. Of course, we could not enter the area with the babies, but it was clearly visable once they pulled the curtain back.

He told me they have 5 beds, and are equipped with everything necessary to handle premature babies. I specifically asked about ventilation equipment and chest tubes, since I know that premature babies are susceptable to RDS (Respiratory Distress Syndrome)

He reassured me they are well equipped, and have a Neonatologist on call 24/7. You can come in to the Emergency Department, or if you have an obstetrician he/she can refer you to them.

They take payment in the form of Bolivares, Dollars, Euros, and all major credit/debit cards except American Express. He also told me that if you have health insurance in your home country they have a doctor who specializes in International insurances to help you file your claim.
Modern equipment
modern nursery equipment
(click on photo for larger view)
Very helpful and pleasant personnel
nurse bottle feeding an infant
(click on photo for larger view)
 



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(This Hospital is located on the bus route coming into town from the airport direction)
CENTRO MEDICO
MANEIRO

Maneiro St and Monagas St, Sector Cruz de la Mision
Porlamar - Margarita Island


Telephone: (0295)274.41.11/274.54.32


E-mail: cmmaneiro@cantv.net


24 Hour Emergency Dept.
Tele: 274.41.11   /   274.06.37
Intensive Care - Adult/Child
Hospitalization - Consultations
Maternity - Surgery
Pharmacy - Laboratory
X-Rays


Centro Medico MANEIRO main entrance
centro medico maneiro
Centro Medico MANEIRO
inpatient area
inpatient area


      

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CENTRO MEDICO
LA FE
I don't have an address for them, but you can't miss them. They are located directly across the divided highway from the Rattan Plaza (where Ekipa is located). It can be reached by bus when necessary.

Tele: (0295) 262.27.11 - 262.00.90  -  262.25.94

La Fe has 24-hour emergency services, as well as surgical, obstetric and inpatient services. One of my lady friends had to have an emergency c-section, and the doctor told her to meet him here. She had very good care. These photos are not the best as they were taken in a hurry from across the street.

The taller section of the building houses the Emergency Dept on the first floor, and the inpatient rooms are above that. I'm not sure where everything else is located as it has been a few years since I was there last.
I did a couple of night shifts there at that time when a friend of mine asked me to watch over her husband who had been in a major car accident. The care is very good here on the island, but the night shift...well, I guess it has to do with a certain level of comfort...knowing there is someone you trust watching your loved one.

And in most inpatient facilities here, families are expected to help with the patient. We'll get into that in another section though.



La Fe Hospital
la fe hospital
Inpatient Section
La Fe Hospital
la fe hospital
From Across Street




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