Kinshasa FAQs - Hopitaux
Kinshasa FAQs - Hopitaux
Kinshasa FAQs - Hopitaux
Before I begin:
I have marked the doctors and facilities with which I have personal experience with a *.
I have not been to every doctor on this list.
I am a registered nurse. I am fairly sensible. I am not an expert in all things.
Every doctor on this list has been recommended at some point by someone I think is
smart.
If I made a personal note, it just means I felt like I had something positive to share
about this doctor. Doctors without an anecdote aren't bad.
The details that I include about each listing are accurate to my knowledge. I'm sure I
made some mistakes. PLEASE let me know if you see errors or think there should be edits,
additions or changes.
Phone numbers and email addresses change in Kinshasa like nobody's business.
Apologies if they don't work.
Any good doctor in Kinshasa will know their limits. It's a good sign if they say that they
can't help you here and suggest you seek care outside of the country. Sometimes, a medical
evacuation is just the way to go..
In general, bring cash when you go to the doctor.
I think this list is in alphabetical order.
No promises. Just all my wishes for good health and healing.
Ready? Go!
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Hopital du Cinquantinaire
Dr. RAVI ( Mobile - 0822400062) - for Emergency
8501, Av. Haut Commandement, Gombe
http://www.padiyathmedicitykinshasa.com/
English spoken
"Africas first EMR care center with full fledged medical & Surgical ICU"
(Note: This is a brand new facility as of March 2014.)
PRIMARY CARE: For non-emergent illness, lab work, malaria tests, Well Child
Checks, immunizations, etc., it is generally easy and convenient to call, write, or visit
one of these local doctors.
Polyclinique de Kinshasa
Dr. Jean B. Juste - 081 884 02 04 Dr. Baum 0815014798
Immeuble Pergola/ Kinshasa-Gombe (Across the Boulevard from Express grocery
store )
French-speaking
General Practitioners
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 -5:00; Saturday: 8:00-1:00; Sunday: 8:30-11:00
Dr. Juste and Dr. Baume receive patients only on appointment; however you
dont need an appointment to see the gynecologist and the 2 other general
practitioners.
Pulse Africa Sprl Medical Laboratory and Clinic
Dr. M. Mannan Sharieff, M.D. - 0818095363 and 0854106950
Avenue de la Gombe, No. 8, Kinshasa/Gombe
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Cardiology:
Dentistry:
Dermatologist:
Neurology:
Ophthalmology:
- *Dr. Magloire Nzolantima - +243 (0) 993 715 460 or +243 (0) 998 171 110
http://www.laelvision.com/
Vision exams, emergency appointments, surgery
Office is at LAL VISION - near GG Mart
Orthopedics:
Pediatrics:
- Paula Huber
Phone +243823474223
Email: [email protected]
May work with children
Radiology:
Speech Therapy:
Sports Medicine:
I've never heard of anyone using them, but there appear to be facilities next to Grace
Market in Kintambo. Anyone have experience with this service?
Surgery:
PHARMACIES: I love pharmacies. They are my favorite stop for souvenirs all over
the world. In general, pharmacies in Kinshasa aren't thrilling, but they get the job
done for basic needs. FYI: You buy mosquito repellent at the pharmacy, not the
grocery store (except Shop Rite sometimes has spray in stock). Ask for medications
made in Europe and check the expiration dates. There are approximately 5 million
pharmacies within the Kinshasa city limits. This is the (very) short list.
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MENTAL HEALTH: I cannot stress enough how important it is to take care of your
mental health, wherever in the world you live. We are lucky to have choices for
excellent counseling services in Kinshasa after years without options. It's amazing
how helpful it can be to talk to someone - especially when you are dealing with
homesickness, culture shock, stress...the list goes on. Life in Kinshasa can bring out
the best - and worst - in people. I always say that the world would be a much better
place if everyone just went to counseling. End of lecture.
Counseling/Psychotherapy:
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