Expat Healthcare & Health Insurance in Nueva Gorgona, Panama

Expats have differing opinions about healthcare in Panama. Many advice against public hospitals and healthcare, but some recount good experiences. This article covers public vs private healthcare, cost of healthcare, obtaining prescription medications and much more.

Expats living in Panama talk about their own experiences with healthcare, hospital visits, emergencies, finding a doctor, buying health insurance in Panama and more.

Knowing which hospital you would go to should a medical emergency arise while living in Panama is important. This information is provided (but not endorsed) by expats and the US Embassy in Panama.

Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about healthcare and health insurance for expats in Panama.

Read recent healthcare reports submitted for: David, Bocas del Toro and La Chorrera.

Help others moving to Panama by answering a set of questions about health insurance, public healthcare in Panama, prescription medicine, quality of medical care and emergency services.

Read recent baby reports submitted for Boquete and Puerto Armuelles.

If you're an expat parent who had a baby abroad, write a report about your childbirth experiences to help other expecting expat parents.