Costa Rica

Costa Rica's popularity in the medical tourism industry has been growing steadily over the years. Costa Rica currently has 3 hospitals that are Joint Commission International The JCI is a world wide leading organization operating accreditation programs for a fee to subscriber hospitals and other health care organizations (Source: Wikipedia)  (JCI) accredited, all of which are currently located in the capital of San Jose.

In total, there are over six major private hospitals and 22 public hospitals in the country .Costa Rica offers these following levels of care: Intermediate Life Saving capabilities, Complex Life Saving Treatment Capabilities, Advanced Life Savings Treatment Capabilities and Life Style Treatment Services (This includes having dental work and cosmetic surgery done in Costa Rica).

Because of Costa Rica's close proximity to the USA, the country is able to attract over 20,000 US medical tourists a year. This is also due to the low costs of medical services that are quite attractive to consumers seeking quality care at an affordable price. The Deloitte Center for Health Solutions stated in their 2009 report, "Medical Tourism Consumers in Search of Value", that cost savings average of between 30-70% of US prices.

Medical Tourism in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: A Popular Medical Tourism Destination

Cost – The cost of healthcare in Costa Rica is ranged between 25%-33% of the healthcare costs in the US. This does not reflect the quality of care, as the Costa Rican healthcare system is modern and up to date with the most advanced western medical systems in the world.

Language – Costa Rica's private hospitals employ the finest doctor in Latin America. Most physicians have been trained in western institutions, as they also speak English making sure there are no barriers between them and international patients.

Nonexistent Waiting Periods - Once you are interested in undergoing surgery in the country, waiting periods will not be a factor. You can schedule the surgery within a short period of time, in a matter of weeks or even days from the time you decide on having the surgery.

Which Medical Treatments Are Available in Costa Rica?

Thousands of medical travelers visit Costa Rica for various types of medical treatments, however, some are considered more popular than others.

Dental surgery and dental treatments are a very popular niche in the Costa Rican medical tourism niche. As procedures are considered to be minimally invasive and are very important for our external look, more and more people are having dental treatments done to boost their self confidence.

Another common treatment patient come in to Costa Rica for is the field of plastic surgery procedures. As most procedures do not have long or hard recuperation period, patients interested in this elective surgery choose to have it done in advanced center in the Costa Rican capital, starting from breast augmentation and enlargements to complete facelifts and tummy tucks.

In addition to these, there are patients who will consider this country for all other treatments; including open heart surgery, orthopedic joint replacement surgery, cancer treatments, general surgery and more. For further information about medical tourism in Costa Rica or other medical destinations, please contact us or ask for a quote.