For minor medical problems, head for the farmacia - look for a green cross and the Farmacia sign. Pharmacists are knowledgeable and helpful, and many speak some English. They can also sell drugs over the counter (if necessary) that are only available by prescription at home.
One word of warning however: in many Mexican pharmacies you can still buy drugs such as Entero-Vioform and Mexaform, which can cause optic nerve damage and have been banned elsewhere; it is not a good idea, therefore, to use local brands unless you know what they are.
For more serious complaints you can get a list of English-speaking doctors from your government's nearest consulate; big hotels and tourist offices may also be able to recommend someone.
Every Mexican border town has hundreds of doctors experienced in treating gringos (dentists, too), since they charge less then their colleagues across the border. Every reasonably sized town should also have a state- or Red Cross-run health centre (centro de salud), where treatment is free.
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