Start with your treating team’s requirements
Ask how close you must remain to the facility, when follow-up is required, and when crossing the border is clinically appropriate. The right location may change during recovery.
Consider staying in Ciudad Juárez
Remaining near the treating facility may simplify planned reviews. Confirm the accommodation’s accessibility, companion arrangements, transport, and access to help. A hotel is not a substitute for medical supervision.
Consider staying in El Paso
El Paso may be convenient for a U.S.-based companion or onward travel. However, returning to the treating facility means another border crossing. Clarify who can assess a concern locally and the potential cost of U.S. care.
Get the emergency and follow-up plan in writing
Keep clinician contacts, hospital details, medication information, and a copy of your records. Ask what to do outside office hours. Do not delay urgent medical care while waiting for a coordinator to respond.
Sources & further reading
Check the linked official sources for current requirements. This guide supports preparation; it is not an individual clinical assessment.
General planning information, not medical advice. Your treating professional determines suitability, treatment, recovery, and travel clearance.