Registering with a GP
Register with a general practitioner within your first week. Do not wait until someone gets sick.
- Grand Cayman Medical Group: multi-doctor practice in George Town. Walk-ins and appointments.
- Cayman Medical Centre: convenient for Seven Mile Beach and Camana Bay residents.
- Island Medical Care: Savannah location. Good for eastern district residents.
- Bring your medical records from home — immunization history, chronic conditions, current medications.
- Ask about online booking and after-hours availability.
What to expect
The standard of GP care in Cayman is good. Most doctors trained in the UK, US, or Canada. The main adjustment is cost and insurance process.
- Consultation fee: $75-$150 per visit (varies by practice and insurance).
- Insurance: most visits are partially covered. Co-pay typically $25-$75.
- Prescriptions: written by your doctor and filled at a local pharmacy. Not all medications are available locally.
- Referrals: your GP refers you to specialists, either locally or in Miami.
- Wait times: generally shorter than NHS (UK) but appointments may take 1-2 weeks for non-urgent matters.