How are local medical facilities in San Jose?

We asked members about local medical facilities in San Jose, they wrote...

"I'm about two miles from both a public and a private hospital, but for emergencies you definitely want to go to a public hospital. The private hospitals don't necessarily have the staff onsite and want to be paid upfront. The ER room at the public hospital is a zoo (no one likes it) but once you convince the intake person that you're really sick the care is as good as anywhere in the world, just without the creature comforts. Convincing the intake personnel that you're really sick though can be a challenge. They're surrounded by people with the sniffles who really shouldn't be there. It helps to arrive by ambulance or to be bleeding or at least to have a heart attack," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to San Jose, Costa Rica.

"Medical care in San Jose is generally of a high standard. The country has a well-developed healthcare system, with a number of public and private hospitals and clinics located throughout the city. The public hospitals are generally well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. Private hospitals and clinics offer a more personalized service and often have shorter waiting times. In addition, there are a number of specialized medical centers in San Jose, offering specialized treatments and services. Overall, medical care in San Jose is of a high quality and is accessible to all," commented one expat who made the move to San Jose, Costa Rica.

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