Comments on: Costa Rica’s Medical Tourism and Wellness – Health Care

By: Anita Vargas

Anita Vargas — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:15:00 +0000

The growing practice of traveling abroad for medical treatment isn’t a novel concept. People in the Ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean used to travel to remote places seeking spas and sanatoriums built on remote lands where healing mineral springs were abundant. Medical tourism also took place in Europe during the Renaissance, usually to communities where medical education and research centers where located. So this medical tourism in Costa Rica is not a new concept, but rather a spin on an historic one.

By: Eric Christensen

Eric Christensen — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:12:09 +0000

I am a certified/licensed prosthetist and orthotist in the states and would love to have some info on what is happening in my field of expertise in Costa Rica. Any information would be helpful, just guide me in the right direction.

Thank You

By: Mumtaz @ Healthbase

Mumtaz @ Healthbase — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 02:48:33 +0000

I totally agree with you. Costa Rica has some of the finest hospitals in the world with the quality afforded at par with what you get in the United States. I can say so because we are a US-based medical tourism facilitator and have connected several patients to hospitals and dental clinics in Costa Rica. They have all come out hale and hearty from their medical travel experience. But one should still take caution when selecting their provider anywhere in the world as there are good and bad providers everywhere. For more information, read this: How to have a successful medical tourism trip?

By: Donna

Donna — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:24:45 +0000

I had 5 surgeries in Costa Rica at The Rosenstock Center with Dr. Rashi and Dr. Cohen. The cost in the states was going to be appox. $20,000.00 for ONE of my surgeries. All 5 plus expenses and new clothes was less than $18,000.00 in Costa Rica.
The Doctors and The Rosenstock Center are the GREATEST. I can’t say enough about the them. Their facility is very clean, very well equipped and the staff was wonderful to me. If I ever have to have surgery again I will go back to Costa Rica rather than here in the states. They are better qualified all around.

Definitely go early so you can see the country, it is a gorgeous.

By: Chauncey

Chauncey — Sun, 16 May 2010 23:32:15 +0000

Sounds like several of you people ought to get educated in the Chelation Therapy world. I have an enlarged heart which, ultimately was caused by circulation blockages. Chelation eliminates metals and blockage assocated problems. I am presently bring Cardio Renew to Costa Rica. Works for me where Western Medicine doesn’t. I am interested in improving and not to just limp along the rest of my life. Fountain of Youth????

Chauncey chauncey1946 (at) yahoo.com

By: Gary

Gary — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 07:39:05 +0000

Medical tourism is becoming more and more popular. With the struggles in the United States, Costa Rica's health care system is powerful. A friend of mine at Mr Costa Ricas Property understands this. He has been in Costa Rica for many years. Yeah for Costa Rica!

By: Vikki Riggle

Vikki Riggle — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 02:37:47 +0000

I’m a Type 1 diabetic trying to figure out how the Costa Rican medical system treats my disease. We hope to move to Costa Rica within the next 24 months and want to use the public Caja system. (I already know the private system won’t cover pre-existing conditions so that’s out.) Does anybody know anything about the treatment regime available through the public system? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

By: Kathy Jpy

Kathy Jpy — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:22:40 +0000

I am looking for a Medical Dr. who is familiar with the disease of Hemochromotosis; Iron Overload. I get Phlybotimised once a month, to get the iron out of my liver and hopefully my new blood without lead. My Dr. said, being at sea level will help tremendously. If you can find me any info., I glady recieve it.. We are starting to build in 2 wks. so by then hopefully, I can find a hospital or Clinic that could care for me. We are in Dominical, but everyone says, San Jose. I am a precuser of Diabites 2.

What about San Insidro?

My Dr. here in U.S.A. speaks Spanish and said, she would talk to whomever I get advice from.

Looking forward to hearing from someone.

Kathy Joy

By: Pamela Harp Gentry

Pamela Harp Gentry — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:07:03 +0000

This is great news and news that I have been hearing for awhile. We recently purchased property in beautiful Costa Rica with plans of building in a couple of years. This news reinforces our belief that we made a great decision to have a home in a country that is beautiful and very progressive. Blessings