Health Care in Coronado
Summary: Learn about the health system in Coronado: how it can and cannot be used by expats, nomads, retirees and others moving to and living in Coronado.
Coronado has a public and private healthcare system. The public healthcare system is called the Caja de Seguro Social (CSS). It is used by both locals and foreigners, including expats and digital nomads. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Coronado for minor medical emergencies and minor surgeries. The public hospitals in Coronado are generally clean and well-equipped, but the wait times can be long. Expats and digital nomads are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Panama, but many prefer to use private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Private hospitals in Coronado are generally more modern and have shorter wait times.
Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Coronado
- Hospital Nacional de Coronado: This is a public hospital located in Coronado. It is well-equipped and provides a range of services, including emergency care.
- Clinica Coronado: This is a private clinic located in Coronado. It specializes in general medicine and provides a range of services, including emergency care.
- Hospital Punta Pacifica: This is a private hospital located in Panama City, approximately 1 hour away from Coronado by car. It is well-equipped and specializes in a range of medical services, including emergency care.
Emergency Services in Coronado
Coronado has ambulance services that can be called in an emergency. The ambulances are generally reliable and arrive quickly.
Health Insurance Companies in Coronado
The most popular private health insurers in Coronado are Blue Cross Blue Shield, Assa Compañía de Seguros, and Mapfre. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies or specialized expat health insurance providers.
About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
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- Pros and Cons of Living in Panama 2024
- 2024 Guide to Moving to Panama
- More Advice about Retiring in Panama
- Members Talk about the Cost of Living in Panama