can anyone recommend dentists in Panama City?

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Member since 18 September 2009

syncomm1New member18 September 2009 18:28:23

We spent a very memorable time in Panama recently and plan to come back for some much needed dental work.

Would any readers be able to recommend any dentists in Panama City? I would like to contact those who speak English and preferably have had training in the States.

I have been able to locate some dentists. These are largely those who advertise on the web. I would like to expand my networkand be able to interview a greater number of quality dentists before starting my dental work.

Can you make any recommendations? Please include their email and other contact info if you can.

Thanks for the help.

Jeff

aarcacha Member

Member since 28 September 2009

aarcachaMember28 September 2009 23:40:35

Dr. Ramon Vallarino is mine.

syncomm1 New member

Member since 18 September 2009

syncomm1New member18 October 2009 15:04:35

Thanks! I heard good things about him.
Jeff

islacwby New member

Member since 27 November 2009

islacwbyNew member27 November 2009 20:34:55

I can tell you dont use Fabrege dental clinic at Punta Pacifica Hospital.Outrages special Gringo prices

syncomm1 New member

Member since 18 September 2009

syncomm1New member27 November 2009 21:00:55

That is very interesting since I had her/their name...though they were not specifically recommended by anyone.

Can you tell me a little more? What you had done and what they charged you. whether the work seemed to have been done well, etc. We are actually heading back to Panama on Monday.

Thanks
Jeff

islacwby New member

Member since 27 November 2009

islacwbyNew member27 November 2009 21:19:33

Quoted price for cleaning $70,after the fact price $80.Im used to the two tierd pricing structures in this part of the world but $80 is twice the amount I pay in Bocas where I Live.Shes American trained,and speaks english,but thats just wrong in any language.Her offices are in Puta Pacifica Hospital,try the dentist at Patilla Hospital,better job less money

syncomm1 New member

Member since 18 September 2009

syncomm1New member27 November 2009 21:36:11

I can understand how you feel. Actually back in this neck of the woods in the States (NY and CT) a cleaning runs from $125 to $150. Iw ish I was paying only $80!!!!
Regards
Jeff

lexilex New member

Member since 15 April 2010

lexilexNew member15 April 2010 18:07:37

I'd recomend DR.Louis Batres. Best dentist I've ever been to.

MGC Member

Member since 30 July 2010

MGCMember30 July 2010 15:23:11

Yes I can highly recommend ours in San Francisco (on Calle 74 between Via Porras and Calle 50) - really sorry but can't remember the name, but if you drive down the 1 way street of Calle 74 it's on the left hand side just past 'Metropolitan 1' and before the motorbike shop.

leonora Member

Member since 01 July 2010

leonoraMember30 July 2010 19:46:08

#10

Hi Jeff
I need dental work too. I have a price quote of $5000 in florida. May be I can get a vacation in panama plus my dental needs for less than $5000
I am thinking of going to panama sometime in November, 2010
Please let me know which dentist you pick or would recommend from your research and/or your experience with a dentist if you go before me. thanks
leonora@cfl.rr.com

tturnerfabrega Member

Member since 10 April 2011

tturnerfabregaMember10 April 2011 18:15:22

#11

I would like to recommed Dr. Luis Tover at Royal Center Marbella.

scubacher Member

Member since 19 November 2010

scubacherMember19 April 2011 15:40:22

#12

Hello -
We live in Panama and found a great dentist. My husband hates the dentist but had to go in an emergency and she was awesome. I do not know where she had her training but she speaks perfect English.

Here is the information that I have -
Integra Grupo Odontologico
Via Israel, Edif. Antillanca, APDO. 0819-01038 El Dorado
Al Lado de National Car Rental, Panama R De P.
Oficina 1-A Tel.: (507)265-5836 / 264-2133

Her name is: Dr. Patricia E. Guillen B.

Warthogg Member

Member since 22 March 2011

WarthoggMember19 April 2011 15:42:29

#13

I'd recomend DR.Louis Batres. Best dentist I've ever been to.

Now there is a recommendation I can understand.

Donzoila Active member

Member since 29 November 2009

DonzoilaActive member20 April 2011 01:20:47

#14

The dental clinic Sonrisas at Plaza Ventura in El Dorado is a good clinic run by a doc who studied in the US and speaks perfect English.
Good luck!

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