Health tourism is the practice of crossing international borders in pursuit of health care. The reason for health tourism is usually that the individual is seeking good quality medical care at affordable prices. Other reasons include the pursuit of types of health care and treatments not available in the individual's country. This pursuit of good care at affordable prices is often coupled with tourism in the country visited.

Why health tourism and a spa? A spa is an excellent place to relax and rejuvenate after a surgical procedure. A spa is an excellent experience all by itself. Combine the need to heal after a surgical procedure with the need to rest body and soul from the trials of daily life and you have all the reasons you need for health tourism and a spa.

Individuals who engage in health tourism often submit to surgery outside of their country and pay less than half the cost they would have paid at home. The "savings" entailed in health tourism then "pays for" the trip and convalescence at a spa. Thus we have health tourism and a spa.

Health Tourism and Spa Opportunities in Panama

There are several excellent spas in Panama. All of these offer an entire range of health tourism and spa experiences.

A health tourism and spa location in the province of Bocas del Toro stands out. This is the Spa Flora Bella. Spa Flora Bella offers full service day spa amenities in the exotic Boca del Toro Archipelago.

Closer to Panama City is the Gamboa Rainforest Resort near the Panama Canal. This beautiful location in the Panama Rain Forest is made for relaxation and rejuvenation and is a great spa after a medical tourism procedure in Panama City. In addition Gamboa is close to Panama City for follow-ups.

Valle Escondido is another excellent choice for health tourism and a spa. This spa is in a unique location near Boquete in the Chiriqui highlands of Panama. The surrounding area is a popular eco tourism destination above the heat and humidity of the Panama coast. What better place to find a little peace and rest at a spa after your health tourism procedure in Panama City.

There are many other excellent health tourism and spa locations in Panama. Contact us for details.

Health Tourism and a Spa in Panama

Panama is close to the U.S. and has a wealth of excellent physicians and health care facilities. Panama has a excellent local medical infrastructure and many local physicians have trained in and been certified in their specialties in the U.S., Canada, Great Britain or the rest of Europe.

How Much Can You Save by Engaging in Health Tourism and a Spa in Panama?

The short answer is half the cost on all medical or surgical aspects. However, figures vary. Your best bet is to investigate the costs in your own country, physician charges and all related hospital, lab, x-ray, and other costs. Then ask a heath tourism facilitator for information regarding the health tourism alternatives in countries such as Panama and Costa Rica. Remember to ask for total cost, not just the doctor's charges.

Depending upon the procedure one can really enjoy a nice relaxing and energizing stay at a spa for convalescence and still save money on the total.

Look at the following table of U.S. cosmetic plastic surgery costs. Divide the cost by two and that is what you can split between savings and a vacation in a tropical paradise like Panama. For procedures such as hip replacements the savings is more. Health tourism and a spa will save you money.

A Sample of U.S. Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Prices

Contact us for more information on health tourism. We can schedule a consultation for you with a reputable and skilled physician.