About us

Urgent Care Aruba offers a welcome alternative to crowded emergency rooms

Dr. Carlos Yagua Sr and his wife, Dr. Noris Velasquez, have been pillars of healthcare excellence in Aruba for nearly three decades. Their unwavering dedication to patient well-being has earned them a stellar reputation as trusted family practitioners.

Now, their legacy continues with Urgent Care Aruba (UCA), established in 2013 by their four children, all seasoned general physicians. Committed to providing quick, reliable, and efficient solutions for every medical need, UCA offers a welcome alternative to crowded emergency rooms.

UCA Founding Family

  • Dr. Carlos Yagua Fingal
  • Dr. Noris Velasquez
  • Dr. Carlos Yagua Velasquez
  • Dr. Isabel Yagua Velasquez
  • Dr. Luis Yagua Velasquez
  • Dr. Stephanie Yagua

Clinical Team

  • Dr. Evelyn Sandoval
  • Dr. Gabriela Ferreira
  • Dr. Sebastian Unfried (Lung)
  • Dr. Marcela Realpe (GYN/OB)
  • Dr. Manuel Sierra (Urology)
  • Dr. Hani Farhat (Dermatology)

Radiology Team

  • Dr. Anthony Thijssen
  • Dr. Rafael Acuna
  • Dr. Willy Sancho
  • Dr. Bruno Solis Ugalde
  • Dr. Alejandro Vallecillo
  • Gabriela Mora
  • Ronald Calvo

With deep roots in the local community, UCA is driven by a mission to prioritize patient satisfaction and deliver evidence-based, quality care.

Dr. Carlos Yagua Sr and Dr. Noris Velasquez, alongside their accomplished children, have created a healthcare oasis where visitors and residents alike can find peace of mind.

Whether you’re facing a minor ailment or a medical emergency, our team is dedicated to ensuring you receive the attention you deserve without interruption to your daily life or vacation plans.

Conveniently located in two accessible spots on the island, UCA stands ready to serve your medical needs with utmost professionalism and compassion.

Our first location, situated at Noord Medical Center, Noord 63, provides easy access for those in the high-rise hotel area of Aruba.

Meanwhile, our second location at Caya Punta Brabo 11A offers comprehensive care to residents and visitors in the low-rise hotel area.

At UCA, we believe everyone deserves access to reliable medical care, and our team is here to ensure your health is our top priority.