scoldoc
American expat in Dominican Republic
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44
About me
American
Lives in peurto plata
Speaks English, some spanish
Registration: 28 July 2020
full time job in medical billing dept.
Multi facility health center needs english as first language medical biller or some one willing to learn. Must have good problem solving skills and be organized. Location EDITED OUT CONTACT INFO Read More
Starlink Internet by Roryzion
Hello everyone I live in San Felipe Puerto Plata.聽 Claro does not have fiber in my neighborhood (yet).聽聽Does anyone have a review of Starlink's service? The site shows it's available for my address in PP.聽聽
Just installed yesterday , it great ,fast and the reduced the monthly to 2900 pesos Read More
Veterans from the USA by scoldoc
Im looking for a way to reach Disabled Veterans to inform them they can get Chiropractic care with no out of pocket expense. Does any one know if there is a VFW post on the island.
@gmccargin聽聽:Life Quiro Spine Rehabilitation Center, Has Many services for Veterans including Chiropractic and Physiotherapy. They bill FMP directly, They are also Certified CMP ,DBQ exam sites with offices in Santo Domingo , Santiago and ... Read More
The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Dominican Republic. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are ...
@Priscilla聽Im looking for a english speaking physical therapist to hire part time in Puerto Plata. Do you know where I can list this.聽 Read More
Dental Implants by Tripp789
My wife and I live in Cabarete part of the year and I am looking for a good dentist in Santiago for implants. Anyone have any experience? Any idea of the costs? Thanks!
Dr.Lepe in puerto plata specializes in implants. Did mine. Read More
thinking of moving to DR by hdennae1
Hello! I live in Texas and am thinking of moving to the DR. I was wondering if you could share some information with me on a couple of subjects: What mode of transportation do the locals use--I've heard that they use mo-peds and golf carts ...
Im looking for a acupuncturist on the north coast. Anyone know of one? Read More
Looking for suggestions by Edwin Zorrilla
I鈥檓 35 years old and a US Army veteran. I served in Afghanistan and was medically retired. I鈥檓 moving to the Dominican Republic in November 2021. I鈥檓 struggling as to where I should rent an apartment. I鈥檝e never been to the ...
Edwin, you have lots of options. I live in Puerto plata. Its great, lots of expats and veterans. Feel free to reach ut and I will help you however I can . Dr. Gary Deutchman Read More
How to break up with a Dominican....asking for a friend!!! by planner
I am opening this thread for our new poster who needs our help. I will let him tell his story.....
Why do you want to break up. I missed that part. She sounds great. Give her a chance. I haven't heard you say anything negative about her. Everyone wants love and companionship. Give her more time, stop listening to others,listen to your heart. Read More
Water filters - whole house vs drinking/cooking only by planner
I need everyone's help now. I do not have any info on water filtration systems available here or any idea on current costing. Tell me - what are my options for a whole house? What are my options for just drinking and cooking water? Remember ...
Ive posted this before. I had ecoserve in sasua put a whole house system in. Cost around 2k .they have been great with prompt service. I can drink water from my faucets. Shower with no clorine smell. Going on 2 years no complaints. Read More
Is there VA approved clinics/ pain ? by JayPxpat
Hi my name is JayP. I am looking to buy and live in the DR. My family is from DR. I鈥檝e been in contact with Scott Medina, developer in punta cana, but I see others moving to north shore , etc. I am a US Army Veteran, that plans to live in DR ...
If you need a Chiropractor or physical therapist and have a servive telated injury. You can go to Life Quiro Spine Rehabilitation centers. Www.quiropractico.com.do They will bill FMSP directly. They have xray as well. Read More
Water filters - whole house vs drinking/cooking only by planner
I need everyone's help now. I do not have any info on water filtration systems available here or any idea on current costing. Tell me - what are my options for a whole house? What are my options for just drinking and cooking water? Remember ...
Ecoserve in sasua installed mine. The first sanitized all the plumbing in the house. Then connected system. They come regularly to change filters and are there by next day if theres a problem. I drink the water from the faucet and make ice with it ... Read More
Is there VA approved clinics/ pain ? by JayPxpat
Hi my name is JayP. I am looking to buy and live in the DR. My family is from DR. I鈥檝e been in contact with Scott Medina, developer in punta cana, but I see others moving to north shore , etc. I am a US Army Veteran, that plans to live in DR ...
Life Quiro Spine Rehabilitation centers accepts Veterans with service related injuries and bills the VA directly in the Foriegn Medical Services Program. Www.quiropractico.com.do Locations in Peurto plata, Santiago, and Santo domingo. Read More
Water filters - whole house vs drinking/cooking only by planner
I need everyone's help now. I do not have any info on water filtration systems available here or any idea on current costing. Tell me - what are my options for a whole house? What are my options for just drinking and cooking water? Remember ...
initially was around $2100 usd then i have a service contract the second year at around 400 i think. Read More
Water filters - whole house vs drinking/cooking only by planner
I need everyone's help now. I do not have any info on water filtration systems available here or any idea on current costing. Tell me - what are my options for a whole house? What are my options for just drinking and cooking water? Remember ...
I bullt a new house in plantation, luerto plata 2 years ago almost. When i showered i smelt like clorine from the town water. I had ecoserve in sasua install a whole house system. I have no smell and csn drink the wster direct from the faucet. They ... Read More
Housing rental prices Puerto Plata by Gman123
My realtor is trying to tell me that the rental prices for a house in Puerto Plata have gone up by like $300US per month in the last few months. Can anyone confirm this strange phenomenon? Anyone got an agent in Puerto Plata who doesn't assume ...
Capron Real Estate Agency 829-465-6601 ask for Kirkwood, Tell him Dr. Gary sent you. Read More
Veterans from the USA by scoldoc
Im looking for a way to reach Disabled Veterans to inform them they can get Chiropractic care with no out of pocket expense. Does any one know if there is a VFW post on the island.
Also you can find our locations on our website. Www.quiropractico.com.do Read More
Veterans from the USA by scoldoc
Im looking for a way to reach Disabled Veterans to inform them they can get Chiropractic care with no out of pocket expense. Does any one know if there is a VFW post on the island.
I am not a Veteran. But I have allot of Veteran friends in peurto plata. We accept veterans directly and also from the other Vet.Groups . We prefer to recieve them directly and file our own paperwork with the VA. Read More
Veterans from the USA by scoldoc
Im looking for a way to reach Disabled Veterans to inform them they can get Chiropractic care with no out of pocket expense. Does any one know if there is a VFW post on the island.
Im co founder of Life Quiro, Spine rehabilitation centers in Puerto Plata, Santiago and Santo Domingo. We also treating Veterans with service rekated injuries and billing the VA directly. Read More
Is driving from Santo Domingo to North coast safe?? by SayMen25
Hello, We are thinking about visiting in the summer and renting a car in Santo Domingo to travel to the North Coast. The idea is to drive there and stop at different towns and beaches to get to know the areas to see which one we like best to ...
I live in peurto plata and have to drive to santo domingo fairly often. Its all multi lane highways ,very safe. Lots of places to stop for fuel and food along the way. Once you get to the north coast about 3-4 hours from Santo domingo there are many ... Read More
Solar panel orientation by brodies2013
Has anyone here had a technical survey done on what direction solar panels can/should be placed on a roof? We have a steeper angle roof than most....we are going to add 6 more panels but are out of space on South facing side...but I imaging at ...
i posted the company that did mine. call jean abbott 809-796-5444 i did 10 kw cost was around 10k for complete job. i m hooked up to the grid, so I sell the electric i don't use during the day to porto plata electric and buy back what i need at ... Read More
Solar panel orientation by brodies2013
Has anyone here had a technical survey done on what direction solar panels can/should be placed on a roof? We have a steeper angle roof than most....we are going to add 6 more panels but are out of space on South facing side...but I imaging at ...
i built a house in peurto plata last year and had jean Abbott , JA solutions?809-796-5444 install 10kw . What I liked was that they used all aluminum frame work with stainless steel bolts. its connected to an inverter that connects to puerto plata ... Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
My next renewal is my 5th and is makes my temporary residency to permanent. Then i need renew in two years. My lawyer Sylvie Vanvousett heloed with the whole process. Original cost was 1500 to start Read More
Veterans from the USA by scoldoc
Im looking for a way to reach Disabled Veterans to inform them they can get Chiropractic care with no out of pocket expense. Does any one know if there is a VFW post on the island.
I think that these facilities that advertise with American flags and use the word Veteran assistance are just making it easier for Vets to find them. They are not regular medical facilities to the public. Then only assist Veterans. I have many ... Read More
Veterans from the USA by scoldoc
Im looking for a way to reach Disabled Veterans to inform them they can get Chiropractic care with no out of pocket expense. Does any one know if there is a VFW post on the island.
The VA does not have a center in the the DR. They do allow doctors to bill for service related injuries under the FMSP. foreign medical service program. The FMSP has a fee schedule for thousands of different procedures from surgery to massage. A ... Read More
Veterans from the USA by scoldoc
Im looking for a way to reach Disabled Veterans to inform them they can get Chiropractic care with no out of pocket expense. Does any one know if there is a VFW post on the island.
I can't speak for the VA clinics, but at Life Quiro Spine Rehabilitation Center you will not have to pay anything out of pocket. If you have a service related injury that has affected you spine, spinal muscles ability to walk you probably will ... Read More
Veterans from the USA by scoldoc
Im looking for a way to reach Disabled Veterans to inform them they can get Chiropractic care with no out of pocket expense. Does any one know if there is a VFW post on the island.
Are there allot of canadian vets on the island? Read More
Veterans from the USA by scoldoc
Im looking for a way to reach Disabled Veterans to inform them they can get Chiropractic care with no out of pocket expense. Does any one know if there is a VFW post on the island.
Life Quiro Spine Rehabilitation center is also accepting Veterans with disabilities. *** Read More
Veterans from the USA
Im looking for a way to reach Disabled Veterans to inform them they can get Chiropractic care with no out of pocket expense. Does any one know if there is a VFW post on the island. Read More
Tankless Water Heaters by wishinguwell
Hi all: I am building a house in Bonao and strongly looking at putting in a whole house propane gas hot water heater. My problem is I don't know if there are any dealers or installers in the country. Can any one help?
If your going to run pipe then I would use gas. Read More
Tankless Water Heaters by wishinguwell
Hi all: I am building a house in Bonao and strongly looking at putting in a whole house propane gas hot water heater. My problem is I don't know if there are any dealers or installers in the country. Can any one help?
I have many neighbors with the propane version. They are always in a well vented area outside but covered. Depending on the size of the house . You can get small electric units for each area needing hot water. They sell a shower head electric and ... Read More
Flying to usa after jan.26th and 3 day by scoldoc
Does anyone know where a rapid test can be found. I need to fly feb 5th to the states.
Are you sure it's a airline thing. This is a government mandate from usa. Read More
Flying to usa after jan.26th and 3 day
Does anyone know where a rapid test can be found. I need to fly feb 5th to the states. Read More
Paying your rent by Gman123
Hey guys just wondering what the most common way to pay your landlord here in the DR Is when your money is coming from a bank in another country thanks.
I recommend opening two accounts, a pesos and a dollar account. if you have to pay your landlord in dollars, depending on the stability of the peso, you may be limited in exchanging changing pesos to dollars each day. If you transfer dollars in to a ... Read More
LAS TERRENAS OR CABARETE by goinforit
We have been to Las Terrenas and are now checking on real estate. Now noticing condo prices are lower in Cabarete. Just looking for feedback in comparing the two towns as a retirement destination.
i agree, i live in Puerto Plata in Plantation. A very nice development. That being said everyone has different things that they like and don't like . Like some want to walk to a supermarket or have good separation from neighbors. You definitely ... Read More
LAS TERRENAS OR CABARETE by goinforit
We have been to Las Terrenas and are now checking on real estate. Now noticing condo prices are lower in Cabarete. Just looking for feedback in comparing the two towns as a retirement destination.
I live in Plantation in peurto plata. its across from Palm Hills going towards puerto plata. before playa dorado. I built a house but there are condos there that are very nice in the 130 range 2 bedroom. Read More
New To expat.com
My name is Dr. Gary Deutchman, Im a Chiropractor from the USA. Ive been traveling back and forth to peurto plata for 7 years. Mission work in Haiti originally brought me to the island. We constructed an church, school and orphanage in Haiti. under ... Read More
Medical Services for Retired Military Personnel by jim1942
Any medical facilities/offices for retired military personnel? Thanks, Jim
Juvante Veterans Health Center has Chiropractic, Massage, Physical Therapy, General Medicine and psychology. contact them at 809 517 6312 they are in Peurto Plata. The Chiropractic is available in Peurto Plata, Santiago and Santo Domingo. Read More