Nicaragua
Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
When we asked members in Nicaragua if they typically need to travel to see specialists, they replied...
"My wife had critical care for atrial fibrillation at Hospital Vivian Pellas, and we were very satisfied with their service. However she ended up needing cardiac ablation, which they were not equipped to perform. We went to a Johns Hopkins related hospital in Panama for that procedure. Also very good care there (my granddaughter also had cardiac surgery there.) Hospital Vivian Pellas has a discount program for their services, not really "health insurance". We joined the discount program since we have needed their services periodically. We are in our early 70's - we previously had international health insurance, but premiums increased every year while in our 60's and it became excessively costly or unavailable when we turned 70," commented one expat who made the move to Managua, Nicaragua.
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"Nicaragua is home to several cities that boast top-notch medical specialists. Managua is the country's capital and hosts a wide array of medical centers that offer a vast selection of specialists across a variety of fields. Granada, situated on the northwestern shore of Lake Nicaragua, also provides a stellar selection of medical experts. The capital city of Chinandega, located on the country's Pacific coast, is another excellent choice for medical care, with a wide range of specialists available. Furthermore, the beautiful coastal city of León, located to the northwest of Managua, is renowned for its top-notch physicians and surgeons. Other towns and cities throughout Nicaragua, such as Matagalpa, Esteli, and Juigalpa, also offer several highly skilled medical professionals," remarked another expat in Nicaragua.
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Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
If you live in Nicaragua, newcomers to Nicaragua would love to hear your answer to this question:
About the Author
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.
