Quito is the capital of Ecuador, as well as the second most populous city after Guayaquil. Quito was the first World Heritage Site declared by UNESCO, so named because of the well-preserved monasteries founded by Catholic missionaries who came from Spain in the 16th century. The city is blessed with a rather constant cool climate - a favorite tourist destination because of its beautiful mountain landscapes.
The health sector in Quito is under development and has many good hospitals in the public and private sectors. Here are some of the largest hospitals in the country.
This is a description of some of the best hospitals in Quito.
Metropolitan Hospital is the most famous hospital in Ecuador. It is located in Av. Mariana de Jess s / n y Nicols Arteta, Quito. A group of prominent doctors founded this international hospital in 1985 with technical assistance from AMI, American Medical International. Currently, it is an ISO 9001: 2000 certified hospital implementing the Integrated Quality System (SGIC) and a modern intelligent operating room, the OR1 system. The hospital has earned collaboration with many highly regarded medical centers, including the Cleveland Clinic, the Mayo Clinic, the University of Texas, and the Mount Sinai Hospital.
The Department of Surgery has 13 operating rooms and is well known for performing the most complex operations, including open heart, spinal cord and brain surgery, as well as bone marrow transplantation. The hospital has well-equipped devices for visualization, electrodiagnostics, hemodialysis, nuclear medicine and electromyography.
The hospital is recognized for its technological advantage with complex devices, including 64 multi-layer CT scanners, neuro-endoscope, interventional radiology, three-dimensional color doppler, MRI, electrocardiogram - ECG, Holter-ECG and ergometers. The emergency department of the Metropolitan Hospital is equipped with 19 care stables, 15 for adults and 4 for children. Intensive cabinets are spacious and equipped with amenities such as fans, centralized monitoring, oxygen and vacuum networks and various specialized equipment. Tel: 399 8000
At Desarrollo Comunidad, Villa Lengua 267, Casilla 691 you will find Ascension Hospital (HVA), General Missionary Hospital. HVA is operated by HCJB Global Hands, a recognized NGO that has two leading hospitals in Ecuador. The hospital, founded in 1955, has 104 beds and departments in all fields of medicine and surgery. It is the preferred choice for family practice, traumatology, ophthalmology and surgery. The Department of Surgery has well-equipped theaters for general surgery, cardiac surgery, upper jaw / face surgery, pediatric surgery and plastic surgery. In addition, the hospital has special clinics for palliative care, physical, occupational and speech therapy, neck and neck care, and mental health. In the emergency room of the 24/7 Hospital Voz Andes there are 20 beds and two ambulances and well-equipped intensive care units for trauma. Phone: 241540
Hospital Carlos Andrade Marne located in Av.18 de Septiembre 3220 y Ayacucho is another reliable hospital in Quito. He offers good medical care at a reasonable price to his members. This medical facility is operated by the Ecuadorian Institute of Social Security (IESS), a charitable organization. The hospital offers excellent medical care in 14 departments, including gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, surgery, neurology and rehabilitation. Hospital Carlos Andrade Marne has well-equipped units in the fields of hemodynamics, pathology, nuclear medicine, radiology and laboratory services. The emergency room has all the necessary tools to meet any urgency. The Andrade Marne Hospital is also a center for medical education, research and training. It has agreements with universities in Ecuador and abroad and conducts various courses for undergraduate and graduate students. Tel: 256 4939
