what if you get sick while in paradise?
DOCTOR'S HOUSE CALLS - Ocho Rios & Environs
The large all-inclusive hotels have medical clinics on site at the resort. These clinics are often well equipped.
There are numerous private doctor offices in the town as well as pharmacies. (almost every road has a doctor!) Be prepared to spend at least two (2) hours or more waiting though.
The main public clinic is the Ocho Rios Health Center (Mon to Fri 9-5) which is usually an extremely lengthy visit.
JEN-MED is the preferred choice for tourists who become ill while on holiday or vacation.
We provide hotel doctors on site, bringing concierge medical care to your hotel room.
Everything that can be treated in a doctor's office can be treated in your hotel room.
- Injections, pain management, wound care, IV fluids, etc.
- Paperwork for your insurance, fitness to fly or dive, etc
- Many years of Experience in hotels, villas, attractions,
- Reputable medical team
- Knowledgeable with the first world level of care you're accustomed to
To see a list of commonly treated conditions, click here.
To book an appointment, call or whatsapp 876 207 2370 or 876 459 4435.
TELEMEDICINE for Tourists to Jamaica (Islandwide)
For Telemedicine or online consultations, from anywhere in Jamaica, click here.
Simple medical conditions that can be assessed and treated via a virtual visit.
Prescriptions are sent digitally to the pharmacy closest to you.
Paper work for insurance will also be provided.
BOOK appointment. click here
Specialized Care
Specialty care is also available by appointments in Ocho Rios. Services include:
- Ear, Nose, Throat
- Orthopedics
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatrics
- Dermatology
- OBGYN
- Cardiology
- General Surgery
- Internal Medicine
- Psychiatry.
Hospitals
There are no private hospitals in Ocho Rios and the nearest Public Hospitals are St Ann's Bay Hospital (15-20 minutes away) and Port Maria Hospital, St Mary (30 minutes away). These hospitals are type B hospitals and do not have certain specialized services such as Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, ENT, etc. They have XRays but not CT scanners.
The main private hospitals are in Montego Bay and Kingston.
Imaging
There are Xray, Ultrasound, CT Scan & MRI available as well at several private labs.
There are several Ambulance Service Providers who are proficient. Air Ambulance transfer may also be arranged.