Costa Rica
1.7 million American tourists visit yearly and 70,000 Americans call Costa Rica home. According to the Costa Rican Investment Promotion Agency, more than 125,000 medical tourists visited for a variety of medical treatment in 2018.
Dental work, plastic surgery, and fertility are the most popular treatments sought. Dental tourism is booming! Highly-skilled dentists, accredited by the American Dental Association treat patients in San Jose. Escazu, an upscale suburb, is home to clinics servicing Americans and Europeans undergoing restorative and cosmetic work (crowns, bridges and implants).
Why?
- Quality of Care: Private medical care in Costa Rica is exceptional.
- Study Abroad: Top surgeons and doctors frequently study abroad in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
- Price: Major operations and doctor visits are discounted some 75% from U.S. prices.
- Facilities: State-of-the-art facilities where elite surgeons treat foreign patients.
- Close Proximity: Costa Rica is a short flight from the U.S. and Canada.
- Satisfaction: More than 95% of medical tourists are satisfied with the quality of care.
