Medical excellence in Mexico includes skilled English-speaking doctors and dentists, medical insurance that costs less, and hospitals that charge only a fraction of U.S. costs for the same services. You will find competent doctors, some of them Americans, who speak your language and who studied at American or European medical schools. Many Americans get medical training at the University of Guadalajara, mainly because it's less expensive. In 1997 there were over 1000 foreign students studying at the medical school in Guadalajara. Highly competent surgeons of all specialties are present.
Surgical fees vary, depending upon the type, but all fees are lower.
Doctors in Mexico still make house calls. Most retirees go to private hospitals for medical treatment, mainly because these have a higher proportion of English-speaking doctors and other personnel. You can get names of English-speaking physicians by calling the American, British or Canadian consulates. Most retirees seem to think their medical service is better than adequate. Eye Wear and Eye Care Excellent opticians and ophthalmologists can be found throughout Mexico.