The Tico Times (English language newspaper in Costa Rica) blog posted this information that may be of interest
With the cost of medical on the rise, medical tourists from the United States, Canada and Europe should definitely compare the cost of medical treatment in Costa Rica to what it would cost at home. You can reach Costa Rica from just about everywhere in the U.S. and Canada in 12 hours or less; from Europe in well under a day. Costa Rica has eminently qualified doctors, excellent hospitals, attractive recovery centers, affordable costs, and provides an opportunity for a memorable vacation. Places like Costa Rican Medical Tours offer package deals for both vacation and treatment.
Here are just a couple of reason why Costa Rica is becoming a desire place to have medical treatment.
* The cost of medical treatment in Costa Rica can range from a third to even a fourth of what it can cost in the United States and Canada. * As required by law, medical practitioners carry liability insurance at all times, giving patients protection and coverage from malpractice. * Language will not be a barrier because, along with the doctors, the hospital staff, recovery center staff and tourist industry personnel, as well as a surprisingly high number of Costa Ricans, especially those in their teens, 20s and 30s, can speak English. (Cabell's note - many doctors graduated from English speaking medical and dental schools.)
Medical Procedures USA Costa Rica Average Savings
Heart Bypass Up to $130,000 $24,000 70-80% Heart Valve Replacement Up to $160,000 $15,000 80-90% Angioplasty Up to $57,000 $9,000 70-80% Hip Replacement Up to $43,000 $12,000 60-70% Hysterectomy Up to $20,000 $4,000 70-80% Knee Replacement Up to $40,000 $11,000 60-70% Spinal Fusion Up to $62,000 $25,000 50-60% Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Facelift $7,000-$9,000 $4,600 – $5,000 30-40% Rhinoplasty $8,000-$12,000 $3,500 – $3,900 50-65% Breast Lift $5,000-$8,000 $3,000 – $3,400 40-55% Breast Augmentation $5,000-$8,000 $2,700 – $2,900 50-65% Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) $4,000-$5,500 $2,000 – $2,200 50-60% Brazilian Butt Surgery Up to $10,000 $3,000 – $3,300 55-65% Tummy Tuck $6,000-$8,500 $3,900 – $4,200 45-50% Facelift $7,000-$9,000 $4,600 – $5,000 35-45% Male Breast Reduction Up to $6,000 $2000 – $2600 50-60% Bariatric Surgery Laparoscopic Gastroplasty Up to $30,000 $10,500 55-65% Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Up to $35,000 $14,000 50-60% General and Cosmetic Dentistry Bridges $1,000+ per tooth $250 – $400 per tooth 60-70% Crowns $1,000+ per tooth $250 – $400 per tooth 60-70% Implants $3,500+ per tooth $700 – $900 per tooth 70-80% Porcelain Veneers $1,500+ per tooth $300 – $500 per tooth 65-80% Root canal Up to $800 $315 55-60% Teeth whitening Up to $700 $250 55-65%
Costa Rica also boasts some of the best doctors in the world. To see some of the top ones, visit, Costa Rica Doctors
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