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One of the great advantages for foreigners living in Panama is the high quality of medical care and large number of US-trained physicians and specialists.

Foreign residents in Panama:

Americans living in Panama will readily tell you what a pleasure it is to be treated by one of Panama’s numerous American-trained, English speaking doctors. They are warm, knowledgeable and unhurried.

In fact, Panama is fast becoming a Mecca for “health tourism”. Why? Because Panama offers first-class medical treatments by American-trained doctors in hospitals that are on a par with the USA at 50% less cost.

Medications:

You can get pretty much any medication here. One convenience is that many medications that would need a doctors prescription in the States, can be bought over-the-counter at Panama's drug stores. Just ask for the medicine and in most cases you can buy without it showing a prescription.

Health Insurance:

Health insurance is inexpensive compared to the states. Panamanian health insurance is available for those who sign up under 60. Our family of four pays $219.00 a month for an excellent plan.

Hospitals:

Four hospitals are favored by foreigners in Panama City are Hospital National, Hospital Punta Pacifica afiliated with John Hopkins, Hospital San Fernando and Hospital Paitilla.

Hospital Nacional: Hospital Nacional is a modern, 80-bed private hospital a few blocks from Balboa Ave. The Medical staff has 160 physicians and specialists in virtually everyfield of medicine. Many are Board Certified and most have received their training in the United States or Western Europe.

The hospital has some of the most advanced medical technology in Central America and a special office for international clients. A US-based hospital management firm leads the administration of Hospital Nacional and it has a strategic alliance with Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Website: www.hospitalnational.com