Healthcare in Bariloche

Major Hospitals & Medical Centers

Bariloche has several medical facilities, though finding English-speaking staff can be challenging:

Private Hospitals:

• Sanatorio San Carlos - Main private hospital with specialized services
• Instituto Médico Bariloche - Multi-specialty medical center

Public Hospitals:

• Hospital Zonal Bariloche "Dr. Ramón Carrillo" - Main public hospital with emergency services
• Hospital de Área El Bolsón - Regional hospital serving the area

Note: "Guardia" refers to urgent care or emergency department in hospitals.

Pharmacies in Bariloche

Dr. Pasteur is a major pharmacy chain in the city, with several locations. Other pharmacy options include local independent pharmacies. Staff usually do not speak English, and foreign prescriptions are not accepted — only prescriptions issued by Argentine doctors are valid. CareThere can help by issuing valid prescriptions locally and guiding you through the process.