New Clinic

Ironically, I was just talking with a friend in the State of Queretaro yesterday and he asked if I knew anything about a new clinic opening in Ajijic that was setup to accept VA or Tricare. Since I had not read anything on any of the forums, I said that I had no info. Today on TOB, someone broke the news: http://www.chapala.com/webboard/index.php?showtopic=34721

In looking at their website ( http://www.medijic.com/ ), it appears that they not only are setup to accept VA and Tricare but also major non-Mexican Insurance and Canadian Provincial Health Care.

Hmmmm.......gonna have to go check that out.

Looks like a real winner.

I sent the clinic link to my friend in Queretaro and he placed a phone call to the clinic. Ended up leaving a voice mail but was amazed when he received a return phone call within about 15 minutes. He apparently talked to the head doctor that is putting this whole thing together. Not only are they working on aligning doctors in San Miguel de Allende but also Queretaro. From what he was told, they own the prescription distribution company in the US and all drugs are approved by NOB standards. Obviously, this is a developing story but it may appear that someone has finally figured out how to tie healthcare SOB to NOB. My friend stated that he was really impressed by the answers he received and the manner in which they were presented. In his case, he is 90% disabled by the VA and has been looking at various alternatives to having to travel to Texas for care.

I went to my first appointment at the new clinic 2 weeks ago. All Doctors are American, all but the Psychiatrist have been in the Military. This is just the beginning like a forward operating base, this is a very large building, running 1 exam and 1 treatment room so far. They are in the process of hiring a nurse, just hired a Paramedic and 2 Ambulances. The Psychiatrist comes from Guadalajara on Thursdays 1000. They are also contracting for xray equipment. There main interest is to care for the retired and disabled Veteran community. You may stop and they will talk to you and explain what they are doing don't need an appointment for that. I came away with a good and comfortable feeling. The main drive is to get you registered and qualified for there services with out paying any money. The owner is Dr Fischman, and the Doctor I saw is Dr Dickson, GP and rehab specialist. The only dowside of this is it is across the street from Bruno's with not much parking, but we walked. I have already had 3 more appointments. They will treat anyone, not just Military, you can pay by CC, check or use other insurances


Medijic Medical Staff


Dr. William Albert Dickson, MD-Medical Director
Dr. Dickson received his medical degree from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara. He has practiced Family Medicine, including an internship at Prince George's County Hospital, Cheverly, Maryland, as well as Urgent Care Medicine in many areas in Mexico. He has also provided medical service for indigenous populations in various countries. Dr. Dickson, as our medical director, handles and coordinates patient care and consultation with specialists and hospitals to ensure standard of care. Dr. Dickson is the primary care general practice physician for our clinic. He participated as a Diplomat in Emergency Medicine and now specializes in physical rehabilitative medicine.

Dr. Dick Johnson, MD
Dr.Johnson is our staff pyschiatrist and holds an unrestriced license to practice medicine in the USA and in Mexico. Dr. Johnson received his medical degree from Albany Medical College in Albany, New York in June 1955. He served as the President of the New Orleans Area Psychiatric Association from 1982-1983 and is currently a Diplomat of the American Board of Medical Examiners. Dr. Johnson handles a whole range of psychiatric needs for patients including individual and group psychotherapy sessions for grief resolution, successful aging and human development. He is a member of the Mexican Psychiatric Association. Dr. Johnson sees patients weekly in our clinic.

Joe DeLeon, MD
Dr. Joe De Leon, our cardiologist consultant, recieved his medical degree from University of Texas School of Medicine, Galveston, Texas in 1961 and currently holds an unrestricted medical license in the United States. Dr. De Leon specialized in managing and implementing ICU-CCU, cardiac catherization, pulmonary division, inhalation therapy, hemodialysis division and training nurses and technicians at Saint Mary Hospital in Texas. He also has taught CPR , cardiac courses, EKG courses to CCU nurses as well as Inhalation Therapy courses for certification in Port Arthur, Texas. He is a former member of The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association and he has worked extensively in Interventional Cardiology in Jefferson Co, Texas. Dr. De Leon also attended Medical Officer Diving Course, U.S. Navy School of Diving and Salvage, U.S. Navy School of Diving in 1977 and has extensive experience in Hyperbaric Medicine. He also attended the University of Aberdeen and the Norweigian Underwater Institute to qualify for consultant work in the North Sea. He was also a consultant to several American diving companies. Dr. De Leon acts as a staff consultant to patients in the areas of cardiology.

Dr. Francisco Arroyo, MD
Dr. Arroyo is an orthopedic surgeon with a clinic located near Parque Colomos in Guadalajara. Dr. Arroyo graduated from the University Autonoma of Guadalajara and then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine with a grant in Columbus, Ohio. His speciality is treating traumatic injuries which occur as a result of pathological issues or physical trauma. He has worked in orthopedics and Sports Medicine since 1989 with an emphasis on arthroscopy. His clinic is FIFA recognized and he is a member of the ICRS International Cartilage Repair Society. Dr. Arroyo sees patients on an as needed basis in the Medijic Clinic

Dr. Ian Fischman Zuckerman, MD
Dr. Ian graduated from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara in 2005 and did his Internado at HZG (Hospital General de Zapopan) and Social Service in Santa Anita and Las Juntas, Jalisco. Dr. Ian's primary role is in consulting the business development and management of Medijic Clinic.

Good info. Any idea if they are taking Canadian Medical Insurance as advertised?

I suggest that you go to the web site and fill out the forms, Dr Fischman is very good and fast he will email the information to you

I have an appointment Wednesday and I will ask. Dr Dickson is the main Doctor, very good, and comfortable to be with. That makes 4 appointments in 3 weeks, no money honey, GREAT

Is this clinic still in operation?

Muchas gracias.

Yes.

http://www.chapala.com/lakesidemedicalg.html

Where is this new clinic located?

sm1mex wrote:Where is this new clinic located?

Here's the information:

http://www.chapala.com/lakesidemedicalg.html

I see the address Carretera Oriente 11 B, but wat is this near to? Land mark !

That is the old address. They are located on the carreterra in Riberas in the strip with Computerland and the former Magana Cafe now a bazaar.

Ok. Thanks.

next door to the old Parkers insurance office

I hope someone posts about this clinic, I have never heard anything about them or their medicine. Good docs? Not so good? Do they really handle all the paperwork for vets and others? Does anyone use this clinic?

Good docs. Yes and yes.

This looks like the same clinic that has been here for several years. I recognize the names of the administrator, Ian, and the physical therapist Cesar. While I was going there for physical therapy many of the doctors there left and it looks like they have a new slate of doctors. I don't know any of the current doctors, I saw a Dr. Luis who is no longer there but he was excellent. Have had PT with Cesar and he is good.