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Dialysis in Cozumel, Mexico
Travelling to Cozumel and need holiday dialysis while you're there? Below are 2 dialysis centers in and near Cozumel. Tell us your dates and we'll confirm availability and book your sessions.
Dialysis centers in Cozumel
Centers we've identified in or near Cozumel. Confirm availability and details directly — Dialysis Go verifies and books your session as part of arranging your visit.
Get travel medical insurance before you go
Dialysis abroad only works if you're covered for it. Check each policy's wording on pre-existing conditions before you rely on it.
Amerimed Hospital Cozumel
Av. 85 Sur Bis 999, San Miguel de Cozumel, Q.R.
Tel: +52 987 869 5555
Dialysis capacity on the island is limited — confirm availability before travel.
Highest-rated hotel nearby: La Perle Noire - Dive Hotel Cozumel — 9.2/10 (204 reviews), 0.9 km away
COSTAMED Cozumel (Centro Médico de Cozumel)
Calle 1 Sur 101, Col. Adolfo López Mateos, 77640 Cozumel, Q.R.
Tel: +52 987 872 9400
Many patients are routed to Playa del Carmen via ferry when island capacity is full.
Highest-rated hotel nearby: La Perle Noire - Dive Hotel Cozumel — 9.2/10 (204 reviews), 0.6 km away
Planning dialysis in Cozumel
- Centers listed
- 2
- Typical cost per session
- $80–$180 (if paying privately)
- Peak season
- December–April (dry season), plus US spring break
- Nearest airport
- Cozumel (CZM), or ferry from Playa del Carmen
- Language
- Spanish
Costs are indicative ranges for Mexico, not quotes. Estimate your whole trip.
Who pays for dialysis in Cozumel?
- All visitors: there is no reciprocal cover, so dialysis is self-pay at private units — usually well below US prices.
- US Medicare patients: Original Medicare generally does not pay for dialysis outside the US. Some Medicare Advantage and private plans include limited cover abroad, so check yours before you go.
- Canadian residents: some provincial health plans reimburse part of the cost of dialysis out of the country. Check the rate and paperwork with your province before you travel.
When to book
Book 4–6 weeks ahead, longer for Christmas and spring break in the beach resorts. Private units often ask for payment in advance. Peak season in Cozumel: December–April (dry season), plus US spring break.
Emergency numbers in Cozumel
In an emergency, call 911 for an ambulance. Tell the operator you're on dialysis and which unit treats you, and keep your access details and medication list with you.
911Ambulance, police and firePrivate hospitals in tourist areas often run their own ambulances — your hotel front desk can call one for you.
What the unit in Cozumel will ask for
- Your current dialysis prescription (dialyser, dry weight, access, anticoagulation).
- Blood results from the last 4–6 weeks, including virology (hepatitis B and C, HIV).
- Records from your last few sessions and a current medication list.
- A referral or fit-to-travel letter from your nephrologist.
- An MRSA screen and recent ECG, if the unit asks for them.
Each unit has its own list — read the full travel guide or check entry requirements for Mexico.
Wheelchair rental in Cozumel
Long days, dialysis fatigue and unfamiliar streets add up. Renting a wheelchair or mobility scooter for your stay in Cozumel saves your energy for the things you came to do.
- Book a few weeks ahead in peak season and ask for delivery to your hotel, so the chair is waiting when you arrive.
- Tell the supplier your weight, seat width and how you'll use it — a lightweight folding chair for taxis, or a power chair or scooter for longer distances.
- Ask your airline for free wheelchair assistance at both airports when you book your flight; it's separate from renting a chair for your stay.
- Check the dialysis unit and your hotel have step-free access, and whether the unit can lend a chair between the entrance and your station.
Dialysis in Cozumel: common questions
- Is there a dialysis center in Cozumel?
- Yes. We list 2 dialysis centers in and near Cozumel: Amerimed Hospital Cozumel and COSTAMED Cozumel (Centro Médico de Cozumel).
- How much does holiday dialysis cost in Cozumel?
- If you're paying privately, expect roughly $80–$180 per haemodialysis session in Mexico. The clinic sets the exact price, and we confirm it with you before anything is booked.
- Is dialysis covered for visitors in Cozumel?
- All visitors: there is no reciprocal cover, so dialysis is self-pay at private units — usually well below US prices. US Medicare patients: Original Medicare generally does not pay for dialysis outside the US. Some Medicare Advantage and private plans include limited cover abroad, so check yours before you go.
- How far ahead should I book dialysis in Cozumel?
- Book 4–6 weeks ahead, longer for Christmas and spring break in the beach resorts. Private units often ask for payment in advance. Peak season in Cozumel is december–April (dry season), plus US spring break.
- Which airport is closest to Cozumel?
- Cozumel (CZM), or ferry from Playa del Carmen. Try to book your first session within a day or two of landing so you don't go too long between treatments.
- What is the emergency number in Cozumel?
- Call 911 for an ambulance in Cozumel (ambulance, police and fire). You can also reach the ambulance service directly on 065. Tell the operator you're on dialysis and keep your access details and medication list with you.
- Can I rent a wheelchair in Cozumel?
- Yes — mobility equipment suppliers in and around Cozumel rent manual wheelchairs, power chairs and scooters by the day or week, and many deliver to your hotel. Book ahead in peak season, and ask your airline separately for free wheelchair assistance at the airport.
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