The Baja Clinic, Km 176.5 on Carretera Federal No. 5
San Felipe offers excellent healthcare facilities and services to keep you healthy and at ease during your stay.
Healthcare services in San Felipe have continued to improve over the years, though visitors should still plan ahead for emergencies and medical coverage. Residents, retirees, and visitors now have access to a mix of local clinics, private doctors, Red Cross services, and larger hospitals in Mexicali, about two hours away by road.
San Felipe has several private medical practices and small clinics that provide routine care, urgent treatment, lab testing, and minor emergencies. Local facilities are generally adequate for non-critical issues like dehydration, infections, or minor injuries. For more serious medical situations — such as trauma, cardiac events, or surgeries, patients are usually stabilized locally and then transferred to a full-service hospital in Mexicali or San Diego, depending on insurance and condition.
Abasolo Medical Clinic – Dr. Victor Abasolo has long been one of San Felipe’s most trusted physicians, known for his emergency care experience and coordination of medical evacuations when necessary. Phone: (686) 577-1706 Email: VICHE@TELNOR.NET Red Cross (Cruz Roja) – Provides 24-hour ambulance service and emergency stabilization. Phone: 065 (local emergency number) or 911 Centro de Salud San Felipe – A public health center offering ba
San Felipe does not currently have a large, fully equipped hospital; most serious cases are transferred to Mexicali General Hospital or private facilities such as Hospital Almater or Hospital de la Familia in Mexicali. Air or ground ambulance service may be arranged if needed. Several medical evacuation insurance companies (like SkyMed and MASA Assist) regularly visit San Felipe and offer plans that cover air transport to San Diego or Mexicali in emergencies. It’s recommended for long-term visitors or retirees to enroll in one of these programs.
U.S. or Canadian insurance usually does not cover treatment in Mexico unless you have international coverage. Some Mexican private clinics now accept cash, credit cards, or international insurance with prior approval. Always carry your passport, travel insurance details, and emergency contacts.
Medical Services (686) 576-02200
Pharmacies (farmacias) are widely available in San Felipe and offer both over-the-counter and prescription medications. Many medications are available without a prescription, but you should always consult a local doctor before taking any unfamiliar drug.
The Baja Clinic, Km 176.5 on Carretera Federal No. 5
If you plan to stay in San Felipe long-term: Register with a local clinic or physician. Keep a list of emergency contacts and nearest hospitals. Consider medical evacuation coverage for peace of mind.
Call 911 or 065 (Red Cross) immediately. If you are at a hotel or resort, notify the front desk — most have local emergency contacts. The Red Cross will transport you to their facility or coordinate with a Mexicali hospital if advanced care is needed.
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