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of a pharmacist. If you become significantly sick or injured elsewhere
in the country, get to Quito or Guayaquil as soon as possible.

Major Medical Facilities
In Quito
Metropolitano (Av. Mariana de Jesús and Av. Occidental; 2-

2431-520). Probably the best emergency facility, staffed by top profes-
sionals, but the costs are comparable to western countries.

Hospital Voz Andes (Villalengua 267, next to VozVoz Andes radio
station,

2-2241-540) has an emergency room and is staffed by
American, British and national physicians.

In Guayaquil
Clinica Kennedy (Av. del Periodista, 4-2286-963) caters to for-

eign visitors, with excellent emergency services and staff.

Doctors
The following doctors are recommended by British and American
Embassies for quality, bilingual service:

Dr. Alvaro Dávalos . General Practitioner with specialization in
tropical medicine. La Colina 202 and San Ignacio (near 6 de
Diciembre and Colón), 2-2500-267/8, [e-mail].

Dr. Stephen Contag . Gynecology and Obstetrics. Medico
Meditropoli, Av. Mariana de Jesús, across

from Hospital

Metropolitano, suite 109. 11 am-6:30 pm, 2-2267-972 or 9-709-670.

Dr. John Rosenberg . Internal Medicine. Foch 476 and Almagro
(down the street from the Magic Bean). Look for MEDCENTER sign.

2-2521-104/2-2223-333/9-9447-237, [e-mail].

Dr. Edward Jarvis and Dr. Patrick Bullock . Clinica
Quiropractica Suiza 272 and Eloy Alfaro,

2-2460-306/9-721-503,

[e-mail].