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You will meet your anesthesiologist before surgery. At that time, he or she will review your medical history and evaluate the needs of your specific procedure to determine what type of anesthesiais best for your procedure.
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Cardiology
This department provides medical care to patients who have problems with their heart or circulation.
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Care Path Total Hip Prosthesis
Overview You have been to the outpatient clinic with your orthopedic surgeon and as a result of your complaints and the abnormalities on the X-ray you have jointly decided to have an artificial hip placed to reduce your complaints. Such an operation is no small matter and the rehabilitation requires a lot of willpower and …
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized room or tube. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a well-established treatment for decompression sickness, a hazard of scuba diving.
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Dermatology
The dermatologist works closely with you and your health care team to understand and address your dermatologic needs and give you the right answers the first time.
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The ENT department provides care for patients with a variety of ear, nose and throat problems.
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Gastroenterology
Run by consultants specialising in bowel-related medicine, this department investigates and treats upper and lower gastrointestinal disease, as well as diseases of the pancreas and bile duct system.
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Intensive Care
Patients who have a serious illness, have suffered a serious accident or who are recovering from a major operation are treated in the ICU.
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The Nephrology-dialysis department treats patients with acute and chronic kidney problems. Patients are cared for by the consultation service and in the hospitalisation unit.
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Neurology
This unit deals with disorders of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. It’s run by doctors who specialise in this area (neurologists) and their staff.
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Gynaecology departments investigate and treat problems of the female urinary tract and reproductive organs, such as endometritis, infertility and incontinence.
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Oncology / Hematology
This department provides radiotherapy and a full range of chemotherapy treatments for cancerous tumours and blood disorders.
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Ophthalmology
The Comprehensive Ophthalmology service offers primary eye care including medical and surgical management for all types of conditions of the eye and surrounding structures – both routine and urgent.
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Orthopedics
The orthopedics program at Curaçao Medical Center provides skillful care for a complete range of orthopedic conditions, such as arthritis, bone fractures, and musculoskeletal injuries.
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Pediatrics
Families are considered an important part of the CMC healthcare team. We encourage their involvement and welcome parents to be with their children 24-hours a day. One parent may sleep at the child’s bedside at night and healthy brothers and sisters are encouraged to visit.
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Pharmacy
Curaçao Medical Center’s pharmacy is to help our patients to make the best use of their medicines and thereby contributing in the betterment of their health.
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Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgery (also known as reconstructive surgery) is used to repair and reconstruct damaged tissue and skin, to restore normal function or appearance.
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Pulmonology
We have a team of pulmonary specialists—physicians with advanced knowledge and skill in diagnosing and treating pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases—along with respiratory therapists, nurses and others with expertise in lung care who are here to help you.
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Radiation Therapy / Radiotherapy
All of the radiotherapy options we offer enable our team of physicians to provide the very best treatment and therapy approach for all patients, personalized specifically for each patient’s particular tumor.
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Radiology
Curaçao Medical Center has a state-of-the art Radiology department that continuously works to providing patients the most up-to-date technological advances and innovative treatment options.
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Rehabilitation
TheRehabilitation department at Curaçao Medical Center is dedicated to advancing human ability and solving barriers for those with disabilities. From sprains and strains to severe injuries affecting the spinal cord and brain, our specialists provide the highest level of evidence-based care.
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Surgery
At Curaçao Medical Center, our team of general surgeons offers personalized care and advanced techniques to meet your specific needs.
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Urology
The urology department is run by consultant urology surgeons and their surgical teams. It investigates all areas linked to kidney and bladder-based problems.
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FAQs
What is the healthcare system in Curacao? ›
Curaçao's healthcare system is based on that of the Netherlands. The general practitioner functions as the system gatekeeper. There were 80 GPs in 2015. A Basic Health Care Insurance scheme, organized through the Social Insurance Bank was introduced on February 1, 2013.
How many hospitals are in Curacao? ›Curaçao has 3 local hospitals.
Which Caribbean island has the best healthcare? ›The Bahamas is a major tourist hub for international travelers and home to many expats looking to enjoy their retirement in the sun. It makes sense, then, that the nation has a reputation for offering the best healthcare in the Caribbean.
What country has the best healthcare system? ›Healthcare System Performance Ranking
The Commonwealth Fund regularly ranks the best healthcare in the world. The United States has come in last in 2006, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2017, and 2021. Key Findings: "The top-performing countries overall are Norway, the Netherlands, and Australia.
- Enjoy the endless summer: year-round tropical weather.
- Every weekend is a mini-vacation: beach time.
- Have the best of both worlds: Dutch influences.
- You can be anything you want to be: career opportunities.
- Tropical villa: affordable real estate.
- Live where others vacation.
Caribbean Medical University or CMU has its main campus in Curaçao, an island in the Caribbean Sea located between Aruba and Bonaire, north of Venezuela.
How good is healthcare in Aruba? ›Despite that, Aruba has one of the best healthcare systems in the Caribbean. In case the island's medical facilities do not cover severe medical issues, the concerned patient can be airlifted for standard medical care.
Is Curacao autonomous? ›Curaçao is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of The Netherlands and, together with Aruba and Bonaire, it constitutes the "ABC" islands, or Leeward Antilles. Just 12° north of the Equator, Curaçao has a warm, sunny climate yearround.