If you are traveling to Puerto Rico for business and become ill or need medical advice, Puerto Rico hospitals can provide you with the healthcare services that you need. There are a wide array of major general hospitals and smaller specialty hospitals to choose from. And, depending on your specific needs, you might consider a small community hospital or even the Puerto Rico veterans hospital.

If business keeps you in Puerto Rico for an extended period of time, it's a good idea to keep the list of hospitals handy in case you, your employees or your family need medical attention. Because you can usually find a community hospital, Puerto Rico is a good place to be when you need healthcare. To be informed about hospitals in Puerto Rico while traveling there, do the following:

1. Find the location of the major hospitals in Puerto Rico.

2. Locate a Puerto Rico healthcare facility near where you are staying or working.

3. Contact a Puerto Rico medical center at the first sign of illness.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find a list of hospitals in Puerto Rico

Get information about hospitals in Puerto Rico, including specialty services and location. Highlight the ones near where you will be staying and/or traveling through.

I recommend: UsHospital.info provides the names, locations, and detailed information about major hospitals in Puerto Rico. For example, it lists more than 20 San Juan, Puerto Rico hospitals. Hospitals Worldwide has compiled contact information for over 50 hospitals in Puerto Rico.

Identify specialty hospitals in Puerto Rico

Some hospitals are dedicated to a specific function, such as surgical and rehabilitation hospitals, while a pediatric hospital provides care for babies and children. A general care center is important if you will be in Puerto Rico long-term and you'll want to know the location of the nearest pediatric hospital if your family will be traveling with you.

I recommend: The Metro Pavia Health System provides four different facilities with a broad range of health services. Find the most convenient location for you. Located in Santruce, St. Jorge's Children's Hospital specializes in a wide range of pediatric services. The website provides detailed contact information in Spanish and English.

Check the credentials of hospitals in Puerto Rico

Read up on the accreditation and membership affilations of different Puerto Rico hospitals to ensure that you will receive top-notch care.

I recommend: US News & World Report provides a hospital directory that lets you look up a hospital's accreditations and memberships by name or location. Check the Ashford Presbyterian Community Hospital's website for its selection of accreditations and medical group associations.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Make sure you know about emergency transportation to your facility of choice. Not all hospitals in Puerto Rico provide ambulance service, so check your facility ahead of time.