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Medical Tourism in Panama Custom Search In Roman times, people in Britain travelled to the waters in Bath. In Europe in the 18th century, people from all over Europe travelled to health spas along the Nile. Now in the 21st century, the ease of global travel has made this practice possible for anyone. Of all the countries offering medical services at competitive prices, Panama has emerged as the newest 'best' destination to become a 'medical tourist.' You may find that some health procedures are less expensive in Bangkok, Singapore, or India...but when you compare the difference in airfare prices and long travel times, Panama becomes a far more reasonable alternative. Continental, Delta, and American Airlines fly non-stop to Panama from the United States. So does Copa, the national airline of Panama, which has daily non-stop flights from L.A., San Francisco, Houston, Miami, New York, and Washington, D.C. It is also a lot easier for friends and family to come over too.
World Class Medical ServicesReceiving world-class surgery, whilst enjoying a vacation in a luxury setting, is affordable in Panama. You will find a wide range of health services and experienced specialist physicians in all areas and specialties, such as dental implants, cosmetic or plastic surgery, assisted reproduction, cardiology, cosmetic dentistry, orthopedics, and many, many more. You can even have an "extreme makeover" done and return home not only feeling great but looking like a new person. After your surgery or procedure, you can recuperate in beautiful hotel-spas on the beach, in the rainforest, or in the mountains. You can have everything arranged for you in advance.Pana-HealthPana-Health is an organization in Panama City that caters to foreigners coming to Panama for cheaper health care. Pana-Health, which works hand in hand with the Panama Ministry of Tourism (IPAT), has gathered a membership of nearly 100 bilingual physicians, collectively specializing in: assisted reproduction; cardiology; dental implants; dermatology; endocrinology and diabetes; gastroenterology; general and oncologic surgery; general dentistry; geriatrics; internal medicine; ophthalmology; allergies; periodontics; plastic surgery; prosthodontics; psychology; urology; and speech and language.
Panama has many hospitals and clinics scattered throughout the country, but the top four private ones are in Panama City. All four hospitals measure up to the highest U.S. standards in terms of quality of care, sophistication of surgical procedures and equipment used, and up-to-date technology. They doctors received their specialist training abroad, mostly in the U.S., where many are also board certified. Pana-Health can coordinate your doctor’s appointments and consultations, hospital or clinic services, hotel or apartment arrangements, airport pickup, and mountain, beach, or rainforest vacations. It also provides a 24-hour hotline for all your medical questions and guidance while in Panama. After you explain the procedure you want, Pana-Health provides a complete quote of anticipated medical charges to include expected hospital time (if needed) and when you plan on traveling. Case Histories from Pana-HealthCatherine McCabe (International Living) gives these examples of procedures carried out in Panama and their cost savings.A 28-year-old travelled to Panama for a gastric bypass. The total bill was $14,716, which included the surgeon’s costs, surgical assistants and nurses, anesthesiologist, all hospital fees, lab work, and medications. Average U.S. cost: $25,000. A 33-year-old woman travelled to Panama for in-vitro fertilization. She paid $5,250, which covered hormone and follicle monitoring, anesthesia, follicle aspiration, oocyte recognition, all lab work, semen preparation, embryonic transfer, and hormone profiles. Average U.S. cost: $9,000 to $18,000. Another patient came for cataract surgery using a monocular lens at $2,500 per eye. The price included the surgeon’s fees, anesthesiologist, and lab tests as an ambulatory outpatient. Average U.S. cost: $5,000 to $6,000 per eye. For more on Health in Panama Leave Medical Tourism and go to Home Page
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