Scams in Lake Chapala Healthcare
A California woman visiting Mexico had to have two emergency heart surgeries. Now Hospital San Antonio headed by Sr. Calderon won’t release her until she pays a $40,000 bill. U.S. officials have warned travelers about hospital scams in Mexico. A representative of the patient reached out to Hospital San Antonio in Lake Chapala and no one at the hospital spoke enough English to answer any questions. The patient was visiting friends in Ajijic when she began having trouble breathing. When she collapsed and lost consciousness on Monday Dec 31 she was transported to Hospital San Antonio in Lake Chapala The patient was treated for an arterial blockage in her heart but not before the family was forced by the hospital to pay $25,000 upfront. After the first operation, another blockage was discovered. Again, the hospital demanded a $30,000 payment before operating. Hospital administrators demanded $40,000 upfront on ...