Please note: The Department of State assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the entities or individuals whose names appear on the following lists. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department or the U.S. government. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information on the list is provided directly by the local service providers; the Department is not in a position to vouch for such information.

All travelers should familiarize themselves with conditions at their destination that could affect their health (types of medical facilities, required immunizations, availability of required pharmaceuticals, etc.). The key resource for health information is the Travelers’ Health page of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website at http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/.

Information about infectious diseases abroad may be found on the website of the World Health Organization at http://www.who.int/en/, and further health information for travelers is available at http://www.who.int/ith/. For more information about pandemic influenza, including avian flu, see http://www.pandemicflu.gov.

Nicaragua: Health Information & Vaccines Read what the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has to say about health issues in Nicaragua.
Hospitals and Doctors in Nicaragua Find a list of hospitals and physicians in Nicaragua. Note that payment of hospital and all expenses is the responsibility of the traveler and that the U.S. Embassy does not have funds to pay for medical care.
Air Ambulance/Medevac: See below for a list of available options.
DNA Parentage Testing. DNA parentage testing may be necessary to establish paternity in certain citizenship and immigration cases. Read specific instructions on getting these tests.

List of Local Medical Facilities and Resources

The U.S. Embassy in Managua, Nicaragua assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the medical professionals, medical facilities or air ambulance services whose names appear on the following lists. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. Professional credentials and areas of expertise are provided directly by the medical professional, medical facility or air ambulance service.

The list is not meant to be exhaustive or definitive nor does it represent either a guarantee of competence or endorsement by the Department of State or the U.S. Embassy. Retention on this list depends upon a combination of factors including availability, training, and positive assistance in previous consultations, etc. Patient input, both positive and negative, regarding experience with local health care providers, is always welcomed as it provides additional information to assist the U.S. Embassy in making decisions about expanding or contracting the list.

Local Hospitals (Managua)

Private Hospitals:

Baptist Hospital
Phone: 2264-9020 ext. 94005 / Email: mercadeo@hbautista.org.ni
Address: Barrio Largaespada, 24 hours daily
Fax: 2249-7327
Military Hospital
Phone: 1801-1000, 2298-1035, for english speakers 8851-1097
Email: info@hospitalmilitar.com.ni
Address: Next to Tiscapa Lagoon, 24 hours daily
Fax: 2222-714
Hospital Metropolitano Vivian Pellas
Phone: 2255-6900 / info@hospitalvivianpellas.com
Address: Masaya Highway – Km 9.75, 250 meters West
Salud Integral
Phone: 2251-2030 / sintegral@hospitalsaludintegral.com.ni
Address: Montoya statue, 1 block North, 1 block West
Hospital SERMESA Bolonia
Phone: 2268-1975
Address: 9th Avenue, SE, Bolonia
Monte España
Phone: 2278-3920 / rrhh@hospitalmontespana
Address: Enitel, Villa Fontana 150 meters North

Public Hospitals:

Hospital Lenin Fonseca
Phone: 2266-6547
Address: Las Brisas Highway in front of Inide
Hospital Manolo Morales
Phone: 2277-0991
Address: Roberto Huembes Market 1 block West on Pista de la Solidaridad
Hospital Aleman Nicaraguense
Phone: 2249-7526, 2248-2248, 2249-0611
Address: Col. Xolotlan Siemens 3 blocks South
Hospital La Mascota
Phone: 2289-7409
Address: Barrio Ariel Darce 3 blocks South
Hospital Berta Calderon
Phone: 5769-0309
Address: C.C. Zumen 1 block West
Hospital Velez Paiz
Phone: 2298-0320
Address: Barrio Tierra Prometida

Regional Hospitals:

Hospital Gaspar Garcia Laviana — Rivas
Phone: 2563-3301
Address: Tola Highway – km 111
Hospital España — Chinandega
Phone: 2341-4749
Address: From La Retirada entrance 2.5 blocks East
Hospital Luis Felipe Moncada – San Carlos, Rio San Juan
Phone: 2583-0244
Address: One block West, Rio San Juan Stadium
Hospital Oscar Danilo Rosales — Leon
Phone: 2311-6912
Address: 1 block South Cathedral Church, Barrio el Rosario
Hospital Regional San Juan de Dios — Esteli
Phone: 2713-6305
Address: Panamerican Highway km 147
Hospital Amistad Japon — Granada
Phone: 2552-7050
Address: Granada Highway km 4.5
Hospital Juan Brenes – Madriz, Somoto
Phone: 2722-2247
Address: Next to the Red Cross, Barrio Juan Carlos Espinoza
Hospital Alfonso Moncada Guillen — Ocotal, Nueva Segovia
Phone: 2732-2491
Address: Bosawas street, Ocotal
Hospital Asuncion – Juigalpa, Chontales
Phone: 2512-2833, 2512-2332
Address: Nic-7 Juigalpa
Hospital Ernesto Sequeira — Bluefields, RAAS
Phone: 2572-2391
Address: Barrio San Pedro
Hospital Nuevo Amanecer – Bilwi, RAAN
Phone: 2792-2259
Address: Barrio Nueva Jerusalén
Hospital Humberto Alvarado — Masaya
Phone: 2522-2778
Address: Municipal Market 2.5 blocks East
Hospital Regional Santiago — Jinotepe, Carazo
Phone: 2532-2611/12
Address: Juan Jose Rodriguez High School, 2 blocks West
Hospital Cesar Amador – Matagalpa
Phone: 2772-2082
Address: Guanuca traffic light, San Ramon road
Hospital Victoria Motta — Jinotega
Phone: 2782-2626
Address: UNO Gas Station 2 blocks South, Barrio 20 de Mayo

Laboratories

Baptist Hospital Lab.
Phone: 2249-7070
Address: Hospital Bautista: 8:00 am-7:00 pm, M-F Emergencies: 24 hours daily
BIOLANALISIS-Carretera Masaya
Office: 2277-104, 2278-6350
Lab: 7:00 am-4:00 pm, M-F; 7:00-11:00 am, Sat.
Next to Hyundai
Fax: 2278-0582
BIOLANALISIS-Linda Vista
Phone: 2277-0582
Lab: 7:00 am-4:00 pm, M-F; 7:00-11:00 am, Sat.
Address: Main street Linda Vista, across from Texaco
Fax: 2-278-0582

X-Rays

Instituto de Radiologia Dr. Roberto Calderón
Phone: 2266-2740
Instituto: 8:00 am-12:00 noon, 2:00-4:00 pm, M-F
Address: From El Gueguense circle 1 block east
Fax: 2-266-5062
Rayos X Hospital
Office Phone: 2-249-7070
Clinica: 24 hours daily
Fax: 2249-7327

Doctors

List of Doctors (PDF 349 KB)

Medevac List

The U.S. Embassy in Managua, Nicaragua assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the entities or individuals whose names appear on the following lists. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the State Department or the U.S. government. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information on the list is provided directly by the service providers; the Department is not in a position to vouch for such information. The Embassy cannot arrange or pay for these commercial air ambulance services; please contact these private companies directly for additional information.

Air ambulance companies are urged to contact the Nicaraguan Civil Aeronautic Institution (INAC) for COVID-19 related landing permit requirements, including current COVID-19 test requirements for flight crews: http://www.inac.gob.ni/

The following private companies offer medical evacuations for COVID-19 related emergencies:

Air Ambulance 1
Headquarter: 10830 Craighead Dr., Houston, TX 77025
US Phone: 1 (800) 424-9000
International Phone: +1 (832) 900-9000
Email address: dispatch@airambulance1.com
Web address: www.airambulance1.com

AirLink AMBULANCE
Website: www.airlinkambulance.com
Point of Contact: Inez Dijkstra, Commercial Manager
Phone: +52 33 3629 8700
Email: customer.service@usmxairlink.com
Additional Notes: Available for charter flight services and medical repatriation.

Global Air Ambulance

Website: airambulance.com

Phone: 1-800-948-1220

Phone: 1-941-536-2002

Email: Global@Airambulance.com

Jet Rescue Worldwide Critical Care Air Ambulance
Boca Raton, FL
+1-786-619-1268
www.jet-rescue.com

REVA-AIR Ambulance Profesionals
Fort Lauderdale, FL
800-752-4195, 954-730-9300
www.flyreva.com

Trinity Air Ambulance International, LLC
www.FlyTrinity.com or www.TrinityAirAmbulance.com
Tel: 954-771-7911
Email: Contact@trinityairambulance.com
Address: 3535 Galt Ocean Drive Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308

The remaining companies offer medevacs for emergencies unrelated to COVID-19:

AEROCARE
Fort Lauderdale, FL
800-823-1911, 630-466-0900
www.aerocare.com

AERORESCATE
Centro Comercial “Güeguense” Modulo N5
Frente al Supermercado La Colonia Plaza España
Managua, Nicaragua
(505) 2298-3131, 305-600-3911
info@aerorescatenicaragua.com

AIR AMBULANCE WORLDWIDE
Clearwater, FL
877-922-9675, 727-781-1198
www.airambulanceworldwide.com

AirMed INTERNATIONAL
Birmingham, AL
205-443-4840, 800-356-2161
FAX: 205-443-4841
airmed.com

DNA Testing

You should know that DNA testing can be expensive. All expenses associated with DNA testing are the responsibility of the individuals tested. For this reason DNA testing is suggested only when no other options appear to be available. While we cannot require you to undergo this testing, we may not be able to continue processing your case without it.

In citizenship cases, most laws require a blood relationship regardless of marital status to confer U.S. citizenship. Therefore, though the offspring of a valid marriage are generally presumed to be the issue of the married parties, in cases where there are doubts, testing may be required. The law puts the burden of proof upon the applicant to establish a claim to U.S. citizenship.

The Department of State requires that DNA testing for visa and citizenship purposes be done by a laboratory accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks. The Department has also determined that the DNA testing performed must utilize specific scientific methods.

Genetic testing involves coordination between an accredited laboratory in the United States and a Post Panel Physician. Please click here for a general description of the step-by-step process for DNA testing (DOC 55 KB).

In making the choice to pursue this testing, please remember that we cannot guarantee that the tests will produce a favorable result that would allow us to issue a citizenship document.

For more information on DNA parentage testing, click here.

Any questions regarding genetic testing should be directed to the Chief of the American Citizen Services Section at ACS.Managua@state.gov or (505) 2-252-7100.

Panel Physicians

The following physicians are authorized by the U.S. Embassy to process DNA Parentage and other medical tests required for some Immigrant Visa and American Citizens Services.

Dr. Rolando Esparza
Altamira D’Este
De la Vicky 2 cuadras al lago ½ cuadra arriba Casa # 109
Managua
Tel: 2-277-0209 or 2-277-0180
Cellular: 8-883-7240
Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday
8:00 AM – 12:00 noon Saturday

Dr. Gilberto Martinez
Clinica Plaza España, de la rotonda El Guegüense 1 ½ cuadra al oeste.
Managua
Tel: 2-266-7284 or 2-266-7447
Cell: 8-882-4371
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Appointment preferred.

Dr. Matilde Reyes
Hospital Metropolitano Vivian Pellas
Km 9½ Carretera a Masaya 250 metros al Oeste, Managua
Phone: 2-255-6900 Ext. 4310 y 4300
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 Wednesday and Friday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 m. Saturday