Getting to the clinic

Patto Plaza is at the heart of Panjim: a few minutes from most of Tiswadi and from Porvorim across the river, and a short walk from the main bus stand.

Where we are

Shop #2, Ground Floor, Citi Center, Patto Plaza, Panjim, Goa 403001. On Google Maps the clinic is listed as “Dr. Laura’s Dental Clinic” (plus code FRWM+MJQ, Panaji).

Open the clinic in Google Maps for live directions from wherever you are.

How long it takes

Most of Panjim and the nearby villages are within ten minutes by car. These times are measured from the clinic along the roads, without traffic; allow extra time at busy hours.

Minutes by car from the clinic, without traffic

  1. Altinho4 min 3.1 km
  2. Campal4 min 3.2 km
  3. Merces5 min 3.3 km
  4. Santa Cruz5 min 3.7 km
  5. St Inez5 min 4.6 km
  6. Miramar5 min 4.7 km
  7. Taleigao6 min 4.5 km
  8. Porvorim6 min 4.7 km
  9. Caranzalem7 min 6.5 km
  10. Ribandar8 min 4.8 km
  11. Bambolim8 min 5.7 km
  12. Dona Paula8 min 7.7 km
  13. Saligao11 min 10.1 km
  14. Old Goa13 min 10.9 km
  15. Candolim14 min 11.5 km
  16. Mapusa15 min 12.8 km
  17. Calangute15 min 13.2 km
Fig. 1Driving times along the roads from the clinic’s map pin in Patto (OpenStreetMap routing). Allow extra time at busy hours. The Panaji bus stand is a 4-minute walk.

By car

  • From Porvorim, Mapusa and the north: come south on the NH66 and over the Mandovi into Panjim. The clinic is in Patto, near the Panaji bus stand.
  • From Miramar, Caranzalem and Dona Paula: come into the city along the Miramar road and through Panjim to Patto.
  • From Taleigao and St Inez: come through St Inez and along 18th June Road to Patto.
  • From Merces, Santa Cruz, Bambolim, Ribandar and Old Goa: come in from the east side of the city to Patto.

By bus

The clinic is about 300 metres from the Panaji bus stand (the Kadamba bus stand) in Patto, roughly a four-minute walk. Buses from Mapusa, Porvorim, Calangute, Margao, Vasco, Ponda and most of Goa come into this bus stand.

Opening hours

Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM – 2 PM and 3 – 7 PM. Closed on Sunday. Hours can change on public holidays, so call or WhatsApp +91 93598 17593 to check or to book.

Areas we see patients from

Panjim, Altinho, Campal, Fontainhas, St Inez, Miramar, Caranzalem, Dona Paula, Taleigao, Santa Cruz, Merces, Chimbel, Bambolim, Ribandar, Old Goa, Porvorim, Betim, Sangolda, Saligao, Mapusa, Calangute and Candolim, as well as visitors from across Goa and abroad.

There are separate guides for Porvorim, Mapusa, Calangute and Candolim, and for Goans coming home from abroad.

Dr. Laura Albuquerque

Your dentist

Dr. Laura Albuquerque

Patients come to Dr. Laura from all over Tiswadi and Bardez, both for everyday care and for her specialist work on implants, crowns and dentures.

Common questions

How far is the clinic from the Panaji bus stand?

About 300 metres, roughly a four-minute walk. Both are in Patto.

How long does it take from Porvorim?

About 6 minutes by car without traffic; the clinic is just across the Mandovi in Patto. Allow more time at busy hours on the bridge.

Is the clinic open on Saturday?

Yes. The clinic is open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 2 PM and 3 to 7 PM, and closed on Sunday.

How do I book?

Call or WhatsApp +91 93598 17593.

This page gives general information, not advice for your own teeth. Dr. Laura will explain what suits you, and what it will cost, after examining you.

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Address

Shop #2, Ground Floor, Citi Center,
Patto Plaza, Panjim, Goa 403001

Opening hours

Monday9:30 AM – 2 PM, 3 – 7 PM
Tuesday9:30 AM – 2 PM, 3 – 7 PM
Wednesday9:30 AM – 2 PM, 3 – 7 PM
Thursday9:30 AM – 2 PM, 3 – 7 PM
Friday9:30 AM – 2 PM, 3 – 7 PM
Saturday9:30 AM – 2 PM, 3 – 7 PM
SundayClosed

Hours can change on public holidays. Call or WhatsApp to check.

Appointments

Call or WhatsApp +91 93598 17593

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