FAQ FOR PATIENTS WILLING TO TRAVEL TO COSTA RICA FOR MEDICAL OR DENTAL ATTENTION

If you are considering travelling to Costa Rica for a medical or dental procedure, please take into consideration the following recommendations:

• Look for INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED clinics and hospitals. The accreditation is a process the healthcare facilities go through in order to deliver excellent services complying with the highest standards of patient security.
• Make sure the professional (dentist or physician) is BOARD CERTIFIED in Costa Rica. If you are looking for dental services visit the page www.colegiodentistas.com; or if you are looking for medical services check the page www.medicos.sa.cr and make sure the professional is included in the list of certified specialists.
• If the clinic or the hospital shows the SEAL OF QUALITY PROMED  you have to know that the institution and its professionals already account with the mentioned requirement and they are endorsed by the Council for International Promotion of Costa Rica Medicine PROMED, the official Board for the regulation and promotion of medical tourism in Costa Rica.
• For your recovery please consider choosing a SPECIALIZED RECOVERY FACILITY able to assist you during your recuperation period. You can choose between 4 stars chain hotels or small recovery centers. Check for a list of specialized recovery facilities at www.promedcostarica.com or ask the hospital for a recommendation.
• Transportation to and from the hospital, mainly after your surgery, is a very delicate service where experience of the driver, accessibility and CPR training are important elements to take into consideration. Check for a list of SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES for patients at www.promedcostarica.com or ask the hospital or the hotel for a recommendation.
• Submit all your MEDICAL RECORDS to the hospital in Costa Rica in order to get an evaluation from the Costa Rican physician and a quotation from the hospital as much exact as possible.
• Have a VIDEO CONFERENCE WITH THE PHYSICIAN in Costa Rica before travelling; it will help establishing more confidence between you and your new doctor.
• For any inquiry about accredited facilities, certified doctors or any logistic details please call US at (305) 381 2988 or send us an email at info@promedcostarica.com