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Overview of Health System
In 1997 an Inter-institutional National Health Commission was
created to reform the health care system. The Secretariat for Public
Health and Social Welfare implements the health care system in three
tiers: central, regional, and provincial.
Medical care is both public and private.
Due to the lack of supplies and basic medications, those who can
afford to do so, avail themselves of the private health case system.
Most physicians work in both the public and private sectors, although
they prefer to see patients in their private practice.
Private hospitals and clinics are well-equipped and well-staffed with qualified physicians and nursing personnel. Most medical care is available, with the possible exception of surgeries requiring high tech equipment or long periods of recuperation.
Most physicians see themselves as Specialist Physicians.
As such, there are few General Practitioners (GPs). To find a basic
doctor for your medical needs, you should consult with an Internal
Medical Specialist (also called Internist). This doctor will refer
you to any other Specialist Physicians you need to see. Most Specialists
physicians speak English.
Dental care is often a good value.
The Dominican Republic is known for excellent laparoscopic laser surgery.
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