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Medical Directory of Costa Rica:

Costa Rica's most comprehensive online directory of Medical Doctors and Surgeons, Medical Specialists, Dentists, Healthcare Professionals, Alternative Healthcare Providers, Hospitals and Clinics with links to worldwide medical databases and the Internet healthcare information base.

Costa Rica's socialized medical system has been extremely successful at keeping the diseases that plague most tropical countries. Through a system of education and preventive medicine, Costa Ricans enjoy a life expectancy comparable to that of North Americans. Such health standards is one of the reasons that visitors feel so comfortable in Costa Rica. Perhaps some of them are even thinking of doing investments and are probably checking investools and other websites that offer investor education and other financial products. With this, it is safe to say that Costa Rica is indeed an ideal place for investors and visitors alike.

If you do happen to need medical attention, first rate care is available at any of Costa Rica's public hospitals and private clinics. You can even pay with your credit card at private clinics in San José. Medical care is actually surprisingly inexpensive, which has spurred a minor but growing trend of medical tourism. Foreigners who require medical treatment not covered by insurance in their respective countries often head to Costa Rica for treatment, where the cost is less than half of what they would pay at home. A growing number of high quality cosmetic surgery specialists regularly treat foreign patients.

Emergency lines

When traveling to Costa Rica or any other destination, make sure to always have on hand a list of emergency telephone numbers, and always inquire about the health system and any other useful inofrmation related to your health and safety.

In case of emergency, dial 911 from any telephone in the central valley (San José, Cartago, Heredia, Alajuela). while this service is not fully operative in the provinces of Guanacaste, Limón and Puntarenas, dialing it will redirect your call to the nearest hospital or police station. The service offers a bilingual operator 24 hours a day.

Medical Assistance

While in the capital, several hospitals and health centers are available:

Clinica Catolica (2225-5055) in Guadalupe

Clinica Americana (2222-1010) in downtown San José

Clinica Biblica (2257-5252, 2257-0466) also in downtown San José

KOP Medical Clinic (2228-4119) in San Rafael de Escazú

All these places offer services in English, Spanish and sometimes other languages.

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Costa Rica is the only country in the world where 100% of the private hospitals have earned JCI accreditation.

Costa Rica is 36th in ranking of the world's health systems while the U.S. is ranked 37th (The World Health Report 2000 Health Systems: Improving performance).

Costa Rica is politically stable and has a friendly environment.

The government of Costa Rica has taken an active role promoting the regulation and quality of medical tourism.

Travel to Costa Rica is only a few hours from major U.S. cities, not a 20+ hour trip away.

Costa Rican providers have been hosting international patients for many years and provide a welcoming and comforting environment.

Costa Rica is one of the top 5 medical tourism destinations in the world.

Why you should consider using Costa Rican Medical Services when planning your procedure.

Our comprehensive service provides a comfortable and supportive experience.

Our staff has personally visited the hospitals, clinics, physicians, dentists and recovery centers providing service to our clients.

Our educational tools answer your questions and provide access to valuable information about your trip and your providers.

LATEST NEWS

July 18, 2010

A variety of medical services, including dentistry and cosmetic/plastic surgery, have made San Jose, Costa Rica the leading international destination for medical tourists. Compared to other well-known destinations, the cost of comparable medical treatment in Costa Rica is typically between one half and one third of the price. Highly skilled doctors and strict health codes have created an attractive environment for those seeking medical care.