Gynaecology
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Medical Tourism in Panama
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Panama
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Medical tourism in Panama: key facts
- MapHospitals lists 142 hospitals in Panama across 1 city.
- 92 doctors at these hospitals have a profile.
- 1 hospital lists an accreditation such as JCI or NABH.
Source: MapHospitals directory, November 2026.
Cities
Medical Tourism Cities in Panama
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Treatments
Medical Treatments in Panama
Panama is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments
Orthopaedics
17 hospitals
Stomatology
16 hospitals
Cardiology
12 hospitals
Urology
12 hospitals
Oncology
8 hospitals
Dermatology
8 hospitals
Nephrology
8 hospitals
Neurology
7 hospitals
Gastroenterology
4 hospitals
Pediatrics
4 hospitals
Ophthalmologists
3 hospitals
Neonatology
3 hospitals
Rheumatology
3 hospitals
Microbiology
2 hospitals
Proctology
1 hospital
Pulmonology
1 hospital
Psychiatry
Otorhinolaryngology
Podiatry
Hepatology
Otolaryngology
Venereology
Perinatology
Anaesthesiology
Cost Guide
Cost of Living in Panama
Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals
67%
Cheaper than USA
on average
on average
90%
Healthcare
savings vs USA
savings vs USA
$200
Hospital Room
per day
per day
$40
Budget Hotel
per night
per night
Food & Dining Costs ($)
Business Lunch
$12
↓33%
US $18
Budget Meal
$6
↓50%
US $12
Cheap Restaurant
$7
↓53%
US $15
Water Bottle (1.5L)
$1
↓50%
US $2
Coffee (Café)
$3
↓40%
US $5
Groceries (Weekly)
$60
↓50%
US $120
| Item | $ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Business Lunch | 12 | 33% less |
| Budget Meal | 6 | 50% less |
| Cheap Restaurant | 7 | 53% less |
| Water Bottle (1.5L) | 1 | 50% less |
| Coffee (Café) | 3 | 40% less |
| Groceries (Weekly) | 60 | 50% less |
Food & Nutrition
Most hospitals in Panama include meals in their room charges. For companions, local restaurants offer nutritious meals at very affordable prices. Grocery delivery apps are widely available for longer stays.
Accommodation Costs ($)
Budget Hotel / Night
$40
↓56%
US $90
Mid-Range Hotel / Night
$100
↓44%
US $180
Luxury Hotel / Night
$300
↓25%
US $400
Airbnb / Month
$900
↓64%
US $2,500
Apartment (City Centre)
$1,200
↓45%
US $2,200
Apartment (Outside Centre)
$650
↓59%
US $1,600
| Item | $ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Hotel / Night | 40 | 56% less |
| Mid-Range Hotel / Night | 100 | 44% less |
| Luxury Hotel / Night | 300 | 25% less |
| Airbnb / Month | 900 | 64% less |
| Apartment (City Centre) | 1,200 | 45% less |
| Apartment (Outside Centre) | 650 | 59% less |
Stay Smart
For recovery stays of 2+ weeks, an Airbnb or serviced apartment near your hospital can be significantly cheaper than a hotel. Many hospitals also have tie-ups with nearby hotels offering discounted patient rates.
Healthcare Costs ($)
Doctor Consultation
$40
↓80%
US $200
Hospital Room / Day
$200
↓94%
US $3,500
Basic Medicine
$10
↓33%
US $15
Travel Health Insurance / Day
$8
↓68%
US $25
Nursing Care / Day
$100
↓71%
US $350
Physiotherapy Session
$40
↓73%
US $150
Dental Checkup
$30
↓85%
US $200
| Item | $ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Consultation | 40 | 80% less |
| Hospital Room / Day | 200 | 94% less |
| Basic Medicine | 10 | 33% less |
| Travel Health Insurance / Day | 8 | 68% less |
| Nursing Care / Day | 100 | 71% less |
| Physiotherapy Session | 40 | 73% less |
| Dental Checkup | 30 | 85% less |
Medical Tourist Tip
Healthcare in Panama costs up to 90% less than the US. A hospital room is just $200/day compared to $3,500+ in the US. Many hospitals offer all-inclusive packages that cover room, nursing, and meals.
Transport Costs ($)
Local Transport (Monthly)
$25
↓64%
US $70
Airport Taxi
$30
↓45%
US $55
Taxi per km
$1
↓50%
US $2
Fuel / Litre
$1
US $1
Local SIM + Data
$8
↓80%
US $40
| Item | $ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport (Monthly) | 25 | 64% less |
| Airport Taxi | 30 | 45% less |
| Taxi per km | 1 | 50% less |
| Fuel / Litre | 1 | — |
| Local SIM + Data | 8 | 80% less |
Getting Around
Ride-hailing apps (Uber, local alternatives) are widely available and affordable. Many hospitals offer airport pickup services. Buy a local SIM card with data on arrival for navigation and communication.
Daily Life Costs ($)
Internet / Month
$35
↓46%
US $65
Laundry / Load
$3
↓25%
US $4
Mobile Prepaid / Month
$10
↓80%
US $50
Clothes (Avg.)
$40
US $40
Haircut
$8
↓68%
US $25
Movie Ticket
$6
↓60%
US $15
Gym / Month
$40
↓27%
US $55
Beer
$3
↓57%
US $7
| Item | $ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Internet / Month | 35 | 46% less |
| Laundry / Load | 3 | 25% less |
| Mobile Prepaid / Month | 10 | 80% less |
| Clothes (Avg.) | 40 | — |
| Haircut | 8 | 68% less |
| Movie Ticket | 6 | 60% less |
| Gym / Month | 40 | 27% less |
| Beer | 3 | 57% less |
Daily Essentials
Day-to-day expenses in Panama are very manageable. Wi-Fi is available at most hotels and hospitals. Laundry services, pharmacies, and convenience stores are easy to find near major medical centres.
Spending Breakdown
* Costs are approximate averages based on 2024–2025 data. Actual prices may vary by season and location.
Panama is a growing medical tourism destination in Central America, using the US dollar and offering quick access from North American cities. The country is known for dental work, cosmetic surgery, and its excellent bilingual healthcare professionals.
Top Hospitals
Top Hospitals in Panama
Ranked by how complete and credible each profile is: photos, doctors, accreditations, verified owners and patient interest
Centro Médico | San Judas Tadeo
Panama City, Panama · Hospital
1 doctor · Gynaecology, Urology, Neonatology
Centro de Salud Amelia Denis de Icaza | Centro de Salud de Pan de Azúcar
Panama City, Panama · Hospital
Clínica y Laboratorio Express Villa Lucre
Panama City, Panama · Hospital
Cardiology, Pediatrics, Stomatology
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