Will I need to travel to see a specialist?

"Yes, there are a good number of medical specialists in Guayaquil. People in the city have access to a wide range of medical specialists, including cardiologists, neurologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. For highly specialized medical care, people usually go to the Hospital del Rio, which is one of the largest and most advanced hospitals in the country. The hospital has a wide range of specialists and offers a variety of treatments, including cancer treatments, organ transplants, and advanced surgical procedures," explained one expat living in Guayaquil, Ecuador.