Health & Emergencies
Dominican Republic offers reasonable-quality healthcare in Santo Domingo and tourist areas. Medical tourism is growing.
The public system offers basic care; tourists generally go private.
Well-equipped private clinics in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 2,000-4,000 DOP ($35-70 USD) |
| Emergency room | 8,000-12,000 DOP ($140-210 USD) |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 15,000-30,000 DOP ($265-530 USD) |
| Emergency surgery | 100,000-200,000 DOP ($1,750-3,500 USD) |
| Ambulance | 3,000-5,000 DOP ($53-88 USD) |
| Raio-X | 1,500-3,000 DOP ($26-53 USD) |
| Exames de sangue | 1,000-2,000 DOP ($18-35 USD) |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Dominican Republic. Private hospitals typically require upfront payment or proof of insurance. Asteroid clients have immediate coverage and 24/7 support in their language.
The main emergency number in Dominican Republic is 911. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.
The public system offers basic care; tourists generally go private.
Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 2,000-4,000 DOP ($35-70 USD), while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
Pharmacies are abundant in tourist areas, many open 24h, with affordable medication.
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