World-class healthcare at the hub of the Americas
Panama brings together the fundamentals of a competitive medical tourism destination: Hospital Pacífica Salud (Hospital Punta Pacífica) is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine International, and several private hospitals in Panama City serve international patients with physicians frequently trained in the US. Procedure costs are commonly cited at 40-70% below US prices (industry references and the Panama Tourism Authority, ATP), with dollar-denominated pricing that removes currency uncertainty. Copa Airlines' Hub of the Americas offers direct flights to roughly 80 destinations, easing patient arrivals from North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. In addition, the large resident retiree and expat base creates recurring local demand for private healthcare. Panama's tourism incentive law may grant benefits to health-tourism infrastructure; the exact scope depends on the project and should be verified with the ATP and legal counsel. This page is informational and does not constitute legal, tax or medical advice.
Discover the main opportunity areas in this sector
Orthopedics, cardiology, ophthalmology and fertility centers targeting international patients.
Dental and cosmetic surgery packages combining procedure, lodging and transfers.
Lodging with nursing support for post-operative recovery, potentially eligible for tourism incentives.
Remote follow-up platforms extending the patient relationship after they return home.
Agencies coordinating diagnosis, hospital, logistics and billing for foreign patients.
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Last updated: 7/13/2026
