Around three months ago a new modern hospital ('Centro Medico Cabarete', CMC) located on the main road between Sosúa and Cabarete, finally opened its doors to the general public. This is a development that residents in Sosúa have been waiting for! Until now everyone had to travel to Puerto Plata if they needed medical treatment, which meant that many lives were lost due to the time/ distance involved. Victims of car/motorbike accidents, in particular, often did not survive.
The owners of the new CMC are of Argentinian descent, and the hospital is a real family affair. The project is the brainchild of Dr. Roberto Spitale, who is a renowned neurosurgeon with around 30 years experience. His parents, Alida and Roberto Spitale, head the administration team. Even his sister and brother-in-law contribute, with long distance consulting from their practices in the United States.
Cabarete Centro Medico
The CMC also has a number of highly qualified specialists that it can call on when necessary. These include allergy specialists, cardiologists, general surgeons, dermatologists, endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, gynaecologists, ear-nose-throat specialists, paediatricians, neurophysiologists, psychologists, laboratory diagnosticians, lung specialists, medical microbiologists, neonatal doctors, neurosurgeons, neurologists, oncologists, eye specialists, orthopaedic specialists, pathologists, anaesthetists, plastic surgeons, radiologists, radiotherapists, rheumatologists, revalidation experts, thorax surgeons and urologists. The hospital contains all the latest equipment required for these specialisations, and includes an extensive laboratory facility, and some of the most modern radiology equipment in the north coast (including a CT Scan).
Doctors consultations take place between 8am and 5pm; it is recommended to call first to set up an appointment for a specialist. Emergency service and ambulance are available 24 hours per day. The CMC has 22 beds including private, semi-private rooms, and intensive care. It also has two operating theatres and a neo-natal ward. The front entrance (reception) is closest to the main road, while the emergency entrance is clearly marked at the back of the building.