Knowing where the hospitals in Punta Cana are before you need them saves time. Below are the main private hospitals and clinics, what each is best for, and how to reach them.
Book a private ridePhoto: Oleg Yunakov · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsIn a life-threatening emergency, call 911, the national emergency number, and tell your hotel front desk. For urgent care, the three main private hospitals in the area are Hospiten Bávaro, Centro Médico Punta Cana and Hospital IMG Punta Cana, which all run 24-hour emergency services.
| Emergency | 911 (national emergency number) |
|---|---|
| Hospiten Bávaro | Carretera Verón–Punta Cana 106 · +1 809-686-1414 |
| Centro Médico Punta Cana | Avenida España, Bávaro · +1 809-552-1506 · 24-h line +1 809-473-7283 |
| Hospital IMG Punta Cana | Boulevard Turístico del Este, Cocotal · +1 809-285-6116 · WhatsApp +1 849-261-6116 |
Hospiten Bávaro
Hospiten Bávaro is part of the international Hospiten group and sits on the Verón–Punta Cana road, a short drive from the airport. It lists more than a dozen specialties, including cardiology, traumatology, paediatrics, gynaecology and an intensive care unit, and says it works with a wide network of national and international insurers. Main phone: +1 809-686-1414. Hospiten also runs small clinics inside some all-inclusive resorts, so ask your front desk first for minor problems.
Centro Médico Punta Cana
Centro Médico Punta Cana is on Avenida España in Bávaro and belongs to the Grupo Rescue network. It has an emergency room and a 24-hour call centre (+1 809-473-7283); the main line is +1 809-552-1506. It is often the closest hospital for hotels in central Bávaro.
Hospital IMG Punta Cana
Hospital IMG is on the Boulevard Turístico del Este near Cocotal and is often recommended to English-speaking patients. Main line +1 809-285-6116, WhatsApp +1 849-261-6116. It also operates an outpatient clinic in Puntacana Village near the airport.
What to bring to the hospital
- Passport or ID.
- Your travel or health insurance card and the insurer’s emergency phone number. Call your insurer as early as you can; many private hospitals ask for a guarantee of payment or a deposit.
- A list of medicines you take and any allergies.
- A credit card.
Getting to the hospital fast
For a true emergency, call 911 or ask your hotel to call an ambulance. For urgent but stable situations (a sprain, a high fever, a child who needs to be seen), a private car is often the quickest option. Punta Cana Transfer Pro can send a car on WhatsApp (+1 555-453-7815); tell us it is a hospital trip so we send the nearest available driver. We are a transport service, not a medical service, and our drivers cannot give medical care.
Pharmacies
For minor problems, pharmacies such as Farmacia Carol have branches in the main shopping centres, including Downtown Punta Cana and San Juan Shopping Center in Bávaro.
Getting to the hospitals in Punta Cana by private car
For a medical appointment or a follow-up visit (not an emergency), you can book a private driver who waits for you and takes you back to your hotel. In a life-threatening emergency, call an ambulance first. See your price and book your private transfer, or message us on WhatsApp. You can also read more guides in Where to Go in Punta Cana.
Save this page before your trip: the hospitals in Punta Cana listed above are spread across Bávaro and the Punta Cana area, and the drive between them can take a while in traffic. Knowing which of the hospitals in Punta Cana is closest to your hotel is the most useful thing you can do in advance.
Quick answers about hospitals in Punta Cana
What number do I call in a Punta Cana emergency?
In a Punta Cana emergency, call 911, the national emergency number in the Dominican Republic, and tell your hotel front desk so they can guide the ambulance.
Where is the nearest pharmacy in Punta Cana?
Most malls and shopping plazas have a pharmacy in Punta Cana and Bávaro, and many deliver to hotels. Ask your front desk which one is closest.
How do I see a doctor in Punta Cana?
Many resorts have a medical office or a doctor in Punta Cana on call. For anything more, the private hospitals above see visitors; bring your passport and insurance details.
Frequently asked questions
What is the emergency number in Punta Cana?
911 is the national emergency number in the Dominican Republic.
Which hospitals in Punta Cana are open 24 hours?
Hospiten Bávaro, Centro Médico Punta Cana and Hospital IMG Punta Cana all run 24-hour emergency services.
Do Punta Cana hospitals accept foreign insurance?
The main private hospitals work with many international insurers, but coverage depends on your policy. Call your insurer’s emergency line as soon as possible.
Is there a hospital near Punta Cana Airport?
Hospiten Bávaro is on the Verón–Punta Cana road near the airport, and IMG runs an outpatient clinic in Puntacana Village.
Sources
Checked November 2026. Prices, phone numbers and opening hours change, so confirm before you travel.
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