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International Patient Safety Checklist in Panama

Use this checklist before booking treatment abroad. Verifying these items helps protect your health, finances, and travel plans.

  • Verify hospital accreditation (JCI, NABH, or equivalent)
  • Confirm surgeon credentials and experience with your specific procedure
  • Request detailed cost estimate including all fees
  • Check if the hospital offers international patient services
  • Verify language support for consultations and medical records
  • Confirm insurance acceptance or payment options
  • Research visa requirements and medical visa availability
  • Plan adequate recovery time before return travel
  • Arrange airport transfer and accommodation near hospital
  • Request copies of all medical records and discharge summaries
  • Clarify follow-up care arrangements in your home country
  • Get a second opinion before committing to treatment abroad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about hospitals in Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Hospital Punta Pacífica is the first Latin American hospital to hold both JCI accreditation and a formal affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine International, one of the world's most respected academic medical institutions. Founded in 2006, the hospital brings Hopkins-standard clinical protocols, quality management, and physician development to Panama City. With 185 beds and over 700 specialist physicians, it covers the full range of specialties and is the benchmark private medical facility in Central America for international patients.
The most popular procedures for international patients in Panama are cardiac surgery (coronary bypass, valve replacement, angioplasty), orthopedics (knee and hip replacement, spinal surgery), bariatric surgery (gastric sleeve and bypass), dental care (implants, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics), cosmetic and plastic surgery, and ophthalmology (LASIK, cataract). Panama is also growing in oncology treatment for patients who prefer a US-adjacent destination with JCI-accredited facilities.
Typical savings are 40–60% compared to US prices. Gastric sleeve surgery costs approximately $8,000–$12,000 in Panama vs. $20,000–$25,000 in the US. Knee replacement runs approximately $12,000–$18,000 vs. $35,000–$50,000. Cardiac bypass surgery costs approximately $25,000–$40,000 vs. $100,000+ in the US. Dental implants are approximately $1,200–$2,000 vs. $3,000–$5,000. All prices are in USD — Panama uses the US dollar, so estimates are directly comparable.
No. US citizens, Canadian citizens, and citizens of most EU and Latin American countries do not require a visa to enter Panama — tourist entry is granted on arrival for up to 180 days (for US citizens) with a valid passport and onward travel ticket. No special medical visa exists; patients enter on standard tourist status. Always verify the latest entry requirements with the Panamanian consulate or SENAFRONT (border authority) before booking.
Panama uses the US dollar (USD) as its official currency alongside the Panamanian balboa (which is pegged 1:1 to USD and rarely used for large transactions). This means all medical costs, hospital bills, and treatment quotes are already denominated in US dollars — there is no currency exchange, no conversion risk, and no unexpected exchange rate fluctuations. Credit cards are widely accepted at all major private hospitals and clinics. This makes Panama uniquely transparent and simple for American and Canadian patients to budget their treatment costs.

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