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Health Care in Nueva Gorgona

By Joshua Wood, LPC

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Summary: Health Care in Nueva Gorgona: Locate providers, hospitals, and medical centers to find the best health services available for expats and nomads.

Health Care in Nueva Gorgona - Health Care in Nueva Gorgona

Nueva Gorgona has a public and private healthcare system. The public healthcare system is called the Social Security System (CSS) and is used by both locals and foreigners. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Nueva Gorgona for minor medical issues, but for serious medical emergencies and major surgery, they recommend using private hospitals. Public hospitals in Nueva Gorgona are generally crowded and understaffed, but they are free or low-cost and provide basic medical care. Foreigners, including expats and digital nomads, are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Panama, but most expats prefer to use private hospitals for more specialized medical care and major surgeries. Private hospitals in Nueva Gorgona are generally well-equipped and staffed, and provide a higher level of care than public hospitals.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Nueva Gorgona

The most popular hospitals and clinics for expats in Nueva Gorgona are:

  • Hospital Punta Pacifica (private hospital): Located in Panama City, approximately 1 hour away by car from Nueva Gorgona.
  • Clinica Hospital San Fernando (private hospital): Located in Panama City, approximately 1 hour away by car from Nueva Gorgona.
  • Clinica Hospital Santa Fe (private hospital): Located in Panama City, approximately 1 hour away by car from Nueva Gorgona.
  • Clinica Hospital San Miguel (private hospital): Located in Panama City, approximately 1 hour away by car from Nueva Gorgona.
  • Clinica Hospital Paitilla (private hospital): Located in Panama City, approximately 1 hour away by car from Nueva Gorgona.
  • Clinica Hospital Nacional (public hospital): Located in Panama City, approximately 1 hour away by car from Nueva Gorgona.

Emergency Services in Nueva Gorgona

Nueva Gorgona does have ambulance services, and they can be called by dialing 911. Ambulances usually arrive quickly, but there can be delays depending on the situation.

Health Insurance Companies in Nueva Gorgona

The most popular private health insurers in Nueva Gorgona are ASSA, Blue Cross, and Mapfre. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies, but there are also specialized expat health insurance providers available.

About the Author

Joshua Wood Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.


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