Panama Health Services and Health Tourism
Health Care Services for International Tourists and Residents
One of the great advantages for foreigners living in Panama is the high
quality of medical care and large number of US-trained physicians and
specialists.
Health Tourism: The Best Place in the World for First-Class Medical Treatments at Affordable Prices.
Panama is fast becoming a Mecca for “health tourism”. Why? Because Panama offers first-class medical treatments by American-trained doctors in hospitals that are on a par with the USA at 50% less cost.
What is health tourism?
A “health tourist” goes to another country to get a similar treatment done but at a fraction of the cost.
Only in Panama can a health tourist:
- Get a medical treatment with the same techniques, facilities and medications etc. as in the USA.
- Choose from a wide selection of English speaking American-trained doctors.
- Stay in hospitals which compare favorably to the best US hospitals.
- Enjoy cosmopolitan Panama City- Central America’s safest and most modern city.
- Take vacations a short distance from Panama City enjoying world-class beach, mountain and nature destinations.
Who provides this service?
Health tourism to Panama is provided by Pana-health, a select consortium of Panama's top health professionals.
Their carefully selected group of doctors provide all kinds of medical treatment. From cosmetic surgery to dental implants.
You will stay in Panama's best hospitals which are comparable to US hospitals. With the money you save you can take a Panama vacation while you're here and enjoy Panama’s fabulous beaches and highlands.
Prices
The prices run at least 50% less than a similar treatment in the States.
Panama is Safe
Welcome to one of the safest countries and capital cities in the Americas. It is also the only Latin American capital where it is safe to drink the tap water.
Panamanian doctors are known to be not only fine professionals but also fine human beings
Americans living in Panama will readily tell you what a pleasure it is to be treated by one of Panama’s numerous American-trained, English speaking doctors. They are warm, knowledgeable and unhurried.
Get a medical treatment and take a vacation
With the money you save, you can take a fabulous vacation in Panama. Pesantez Tours works with Pana-Health to take care of you from the beginning to the end of your health/vacation trip to Panama.
Tax Deductible
According to the IRS, most travel expenses due to medical reasons are tax deductible. Website: http://www.irs.gov/publications/p502/index.html
Hospitals: Hospital Nacional, Panama City
Hospital Nacional is a modern, 80-bed private hospital located 2
blocks from the US Embassy in Panama City. The Medical staff has 160 physicians and specialists in virtually everyfield of medicine. Many are Board Certified and most have received their training in the United States or Western Europe. The hospital has some of the most advanced medical technology in Central America and a special office for international clients.
A US-based hospital management firm leads the administration of Hospital Nacional and it has a strategic alliance with Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. See listing below.