Question 1

What do I do if I have an emergency?

Accepted Answer

SMDC Urgent Care Center is open after-hours, seven (7) days a week and on holidays for any NON-LIFE-THREATENING healthcare needs. At SMDC Urgent Care Center we treat injuries, fevers, infections and other ailments and offer shorter wait times, walk-in appointments and affordable treatments.

However, if you or some other person’s condition is LIFE-THREATENING and requires attention as soon as possible, please visit the ER! Remain calm, call 911 and inform them of your situation and they will send AMBULANCE services to your location as soon as possible.

Important contact details:
 • SMMC Hospital​: 910 or +1 721 543-1111
 • Police Department​​: 911 or +1 721 542-2222
 • Ambulance Services:​​ 912 or +1 721 542-2111
 • Coast Guard: 913
 • Collective Prevention Services CPS: 914

Question 2

Does SMDC have a pharmacy?

Accepted Answer

SMDC does not have an on-site pharmacy, although certain medications are regularly available and stocked for use during consultations. However, we have working relationships with two (2) pharmacies only minutes away from our center.

The Druggist Pharmacy in Simpson Bay (adjacent to the WIB-Bank) is just a one (1) minute walk away and has normal daytime business hours.

The MAHO Pharmacy in Maho (at the corner end of the Maho Strip) is just a five (5) minute drive away and has daytime and after-hours business hours.
Both pharmacies will be more than happy to assist you with our digital or printed prescriptions.

Question 3

If I am a tourist and forgot to bring my medication(s) with me to St. Maarten, what can I do to fill the prescription?

Accepted Answer

SMDC will be more than happy to assist you with refilling your prescription(s) from home. Just book an appointment by phone, WhatsApp or email to request a doctor’s consultation. Once seen, the doctor will assist you with refilling your required medication.

Question 4

Where is SMDC Located and how can I get there?

Accepted Answer

SMDC is conveniently located in the Simpson Bay district, on the main Airport Road, directly across from the SOL Gas Station.

If you are driving, SMDC is only a five (5) minute drive from the Airport, seven (7) minute drive from Maho Beach, and a fifteen (15) minute drive from our Dutch Capital, Philipsburg.

Question 5

Does SMDC offer at home/ in boat consultations?

Accepted Answer

Our SMDC on-site “Priority Doctor” services are available under certain conditions. If you are a visiting tourist, crew member or student and require private medical consultation for yourself or your staff, SMDC will be happy to accommodate your needs (however, certain conditions may apply).
Please contact our emergency number, +1721 523 5064, to have your medical case evaluated and we will do our best to gain you access to the medical attention you need.

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