Infrastructure

Costa Rica’s cosmetic surgery specialists are fully trained and certified by a national medical association and experienced in the latest and most effective cosmetic surgery and non-surgical techniques related to patient make over needs. In order to assist consumers in identifying suitably experienced and qualified plastic surgeons, the Costa Rica Plastic Surgery Board maintains listings of credentialed physicians who are fully certified members of the association.
The Costa Rica board can verify whether a particular doctor is presently certified or is completing training in preparation for certification.
Costa Rica has become a hot spot for cosmetic dental care, especially for North and South Americans and Western Europeans. Basic services provided by any well established and qualified dentist would include: implants, 100% porcelain crowns and bridges, porcelain inlays, prosthesis, resin fillings, bleaching, mercury free dentistry, root canal treatment, major surgeries, gum treatments and nitrous oxide sedation. A visitor seeking dental work from simple fillings to surgical implants and periodontics can also anticipate large savings without compromising quality of care.

Popularity

Costa Rica's popularity in the medical tourism market has grown steadily. With six major private hospitals and 22 public hospitals, Costa Rica offers every level of care, plus a full range of dental work and cosmetic procedures.

Each year more medical tourists from the United States visit Costa Rica for medical procedures in the comfort and privacy facilities performed by many U.S. trained doctors for a lot less than it would cost them back home. Many North Americans are drawn to Costa Rica for a number of reasons, including the fact that the country is just short flight away and its hospitals and private clinics offer state-of-the-art equipment staffed by board certified, English-speaking doctors and surgeons.

And perhaps more importantly, the cost of medical procedures in Costa Rica is a whole lot less. The Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, in their 2009 report "Medical Tourism Consumers in Search of Value" reported cost savings averaging between 50% to 70% less than the costs of medical care and procedures in the United States.

Facts

The World Health Organization ranked Costa Rica's health system even higher than the United States.

Costa Rica is the one of a few countries in the world where every private hospital has earned JCI accreditation.
Costa Rican health care providers have been hosting international patients for many years, providing an enthusiastic, welcoming and comforting environment.
Costa Rica's government takes an active role in promoting the quality of medical tourism.
Costa Rica is one a top medical tourism destinations in the world!