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Dialysis in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Travelling to Playa del Carmen and need holiday dialysis while you're there? Below are 2 dialysis centers in and near Playa del Carmen. Tell us your dates and we'll confirm availability and book your sessions.
Dialysis centers in Playa del Carmen
Centers we've identified in or near Playa del Carmen. 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.
Life Centro de Hemodiálisis Riviera Maya
Carretera Federal, Manzana 27, Lote 2, Colonia Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen
Opened 2011 specifically to serve tourists and residents of the Playa del Carmen/Cozumel area.
Highest-rated hotel nearby: Casa Creunza de Mar — 9.5/10 (173 reviews), ~350 m away
Certeza Nefrología Hemodiálisis — Dyalisis Center
Km 293, Carretera Tulum-Cancún, Playa del Carmen
Highest-rated hotel nearby: Paradisus by Meliá La Perla - Adults Only - Riviera Maya — 9.2/10 (91 reviews), 1.5 km away
Planning dialysis in Playa del Carmen
- Centers listed
- 2
- Typical cost per session
- $80–$180 (if paying privately)
- Peak season
- December–April (dry season), plus US spring break
- Nearest airport
- Cancún (CUN), about 45 minutes away
- Language
- Spanish
Costs are indicative ranges for Mexico, not quotes. Estimate your whole trip.
Who pays for dialysis in Playa del Carmen?
- 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 Playa del Carmen: December–April (dry season), plus US spring break.
Emergency numbers in Playa del Carmen
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 Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen
Long days, dialysis fatigue and unfamiliar streets add up. Renting a wheelchair or mobility scooter for your stay in Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen: common questions
- Is there a dialysis center in Playa del Carmen?
- Yes. We list 2 dialysis centers in and near Playa del Carmen: Life Centro de Hemodiálisis Riviera Maya and Certeza Nefrología Hemodiálisis — Dyalisis Center.
- How much does holiday dialysis cost in Playa del Carmen?
- 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 Playa del Carmen?
- 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 Playa del Carmen?
- 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 Playa del Carmen is december–April (dry season), plus US spring break.
- Which airport is closest to Playa del Carmen?
- Cancún (CUN), about 45 minutes away. 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 Playa del Carmen?
- Call 911 for an ambulance in Playa del Carmen (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 Playa del Carmen?
- Yes — mobility equipment suppliers in and around Playa del Carmen 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.
Modern private units in the main tourist destinations, often at lower cost than the US. Holiday dialysis across Mexico.