Short answer: YES.

Panama has excellent private healthcare, especially in main cities ranked as follows: Panama City (Institutions as Pacifica Salud and The Panama Clinic) David (Institutions as Hospital Chiriqui and Mae Lewis Medical Center) and Chitre (Clinica especializada de Azuero). In these cities you have good access to private clinics, doctors and specialists who often have either studied abroad or completed part of their medical training, residencies, fellowships or advanced studies abroad at internationally recognized institutions.

If healthcare is one of the reasons making you nervous about moving abroad, this may be one of the easier boxes to check.

Would you expect the Avengers / Thor actor, Chris Hemsworth, to come to Panama to get Stem Cell therapy?

World-Class medical expertise is at your disposal at a fraction of the cost in the US and Canada.

For someone coming from the United States or Canada, the experience may feel surprisingly familiar: private hospitals, appointments with specialists, modern diagnostic equipment and private insurance options.

And depending on the service, private healthcare can cost considerably less than what many Americans are accustomed to paying.

Will My Doctor Speak English?

In Panama City and established international communities, finding English-speaking doctors is common, but don't assume every doctor, nurse or medical office will operate in English.

This is another area where having a local network helps. At REMAX Panama, relocation is not just about handing you the keys to a house. We can help you understand the area and connect you with local resources as you get settled.

Our Advice

Don't choose a home first and investigate healthcare later.

If healthcare is important to you, make it part of the real estate search from DAY ONE: hospitals, specialists, pharmacies, insurance and driving time.

Tell us what you need. We can help you narrow down the areas of Panama that make sense for YOUR life.

If you are interested in knowing how affordable it is, WE CAN HELP, contact us and we can share costs related to healthcare. 

Spoiler alert: Is VERY affordable.