Many companions, and in some cases patients, are choosing to take advantage of the affordable, quality healthcare solutions that exist in Costa Rica while already there.

Some of the more Companion Procedures in Costa Rica people are inquiring about are the following:

Dental

Due to the relatively high number of people who don’t have dental coverage, Costa Rica has become a mecca for people searching out high quality, low cost alternatives to the high costs incurred in North America.  In fact, of all the procedures we facilitate, dental is by far the most sought after.  It is said that a full 14% of all tourists to Costa Rica have some sort of dental work done.

Costa Rica is often rated as the top pick in the world for North Americans traveling for dental work due to its low prices and high quality of work.  In fact, several U.S. insurance companies are beginning to offer Costa Rican dental providers in their policies.

You can learn a little more about dental in Costa Rica at the following links:

http://internationalliving.com/2010/05/dental-care-in-costa-rica/

http://www.medicaltourismmag.com/issue-detail.php?item=19&issue=1

In Costa Rica, we work with Dr. Rodrigo Barrantes at Santa Monica Dental Center: http://www.santamonica.co.cr/index.php.  Dr. Barrantes is the advertising face of Sensodyne in Costa Rica.  Dr. Barrantes went to high school in the United States before returning to Costa Rica.  He did much of his dental training at The University of Miami.  Several video testimonials and pictures of his work can be viewed here>

Information On Dental Procedures

• Crowns And Bridges
• Porcelain Veneers
• Dental Implants

Ophthalmology

Clinica 20/20 is the most advanced ophthalmology clinic in Costa Rica run by Dr. Claudio Orlich and certified by the AAASF (American Association of Accreditation of Ambulatory Facilities):   http://www.oftalmologia.co.cr/clinic_photo_gallery.htm.

Dr. Orlich is a member of the Ophthalmic Society of Costa Rica, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and other important medical associations.

Independent reviews of Clinica 20/20 and Dr. Orlich can be viewed at:  http://www.besthospitaladvisor.com/hospitals-and-clinics/private-clinic/clinica-20%1020_133.html.

Cosmetic Surgery

Costa Rica is considered the “Beverly Hills” of Latin America for cosmetic surgery with many highly skilled surgeons performing work at a fraction of the cost of North America while maintaining the latest technologies.  While cost is a factor, many are seeking doctors out in Costa Rica for their skill, not just the cost savings.

We work with several highly regarded surgeons at the Joint Commission International accredited Hospital La Catolica:  http://www.passportmedical.com/destinations/costa-rica/hospital-la-catolica/.

Diagnostic Tests

Many seek out a variety of diagnostic tests while in Costa Rica rather than pay the high prices in North America or brave the long wait times.

We work with 2 Joint Commission International accredited private hospitals with state-of-the-art facilities, Hospital Clinica Biblica and Hospital La Catolica.

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic surgery, such as knee and hip replacements, is extremely popular in Costa Rica.  Surgeons are considered excellent with a more human approach to care.  The cost is almost 80% cheaper than in the US, and Canadians often choose to pay for immediate treatment rather than wait for publicly funded care as wait times can reach several years with the accompanying discomfort.

Fertility

Infertility affects nearly 1/3 of the population.

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