Expats Talk about Health Insurance and Healthcare in Coronado, Panama

"It is not like others want you to believe. It is not up to US standards. The one private hospital wants you to believe they are part of the Johns Hopkins network and they are not. Clinics are often store fronts, crowded and dirty. Equipment is old. ," commented one expat who moved to Coronado.

"Coronado offers a variety of healthcare services to its residents. The city has a public hospital, Hospital de Coronado, which provides general medical services, emergency care, and specialized services such as cardiology, neurology, and obstetrics. Additionally, there are several private clinics in the area that offer a range of medical services, including general practice, dentistry, and optometry. Coronado also has a number of pharmacies that provide prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs. For those seeking alternative treatments, there are several spas and wellness centers in the area that offer massage, acupuncture, and other holistic therapies," said one expat.

"Make sure you can fly back to the US for health care. You can not get health care in Panama unless you have cash. We were held at gunpoint in Panama till we came up with the CASH following my husband's surgery. Did not matter that we had retired military health insurance," remarked one expat in Coronado.