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Health Care Services

One of the great advantages of living in Panama is the high quality of medical care and the large number of English speaking, US-trained physicians and specialists. Medical and dental care are on a par with the USA. The same techniques, facilities and medications are used but costs average at least 50% less . Several Panama City hospitals
compare favorably to the best US hospitals.

Medical Care: Foreigners 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. Foreign residents find Panamanian doctors warm, knowledgeable and unhurried.

Dental Care: The same with medical care, it is easy to find an English-speaking, American trained Panamanian dentist. Dental procedures cost 50% or less than American prices. Many Americans are coming to Panama for implants, cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening and with the money saved, taking a vacation.

Hospitals

In Panama City: Two excellent hospitals that cater especially to foreigners- Hospital Nacional and Hospital Punta Pacifica. Twoother excellent hospitals are Clinica Punta Paitilla and Clinica San Fernando.

In Boquete and Chiriqui: We always hear good things about the Chiriqui Hospital and Mae Lewis Hospital, both in David. The Chiriqui Hospital has an attractive health coverage plan for about $800.00 a year for two persons.

Health Insurance: If you are under 60 you and your dependents can get full coverage first class medical insurance from a Panamanian insurance company beginning from about $200.00 a month. If you are over 60, there are several international insurance policies available that are inexpensive provide full coverage.