Medical Tourism

The quality of medical care at the leading private hospitals in Costa Rica has re-defined medical tourism in that country. Costa Rica Hospitals provide a affordable medical treatment option for North Americans that cannot afford the high cost of medical care or cannot wait for the long treatment wait times in their home country.

When you choose Costa Rica for bariatric, orthopedic, general surgery,dental work, cosmetic surgery, or any other medical treatment, you are choosing world-class, personalized care at affordable prices. It is natural to be wary of hospitals abroad, as you will be going to an alien place, probably for the first time. It is best if you take some time and do as much research as possible while choosing a hospital in Costa Rica. In this article, we will talk about what you can expect as a medical tourist from the top hospitals of Costa Rica.

Hospital Clinica Biblica: The hospital is equipped with the latest technology in the medical field. For instance, the use of cutting edge laparoscopic surgery methods have reduced patient recovery time

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Bariatric surgery in Costa Rica is an attractive option for those from the USA and Canada thanks to the high quality and affordable cost of medical care in Costa Rica. People with a BMI of 35 and above may consider various low cost weight loss surgeries like gastric sleeve and gastric band in Costa Rica when they are unable to lose weight with diet and exercise alone.

Some people with BMI of less than 35 may also be eligible for bariatric  surgery if they have co-morbidities like hypertension, sleep apnea, diabetes, etc.

Weight loss surgery helps to reduce weight by reducing the capacity for food intake, lowering absorption of nutrients by the digestive system or using a combination of the first two methods.

How Weight Loss Surgery in Costa Rica can be Advantageous for You

• Weight loss surgery is quite costly in the USA, because medical insurance usually does not pay for bariatric surgeries. Hence, the cost of, say, gastric bypass in the US would be upwards of $35,000, whereas in Costa Rica gastric bypass is a

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