Medical tourism in San José 2026

Ideal Image Medical Spa Clinic is a private plastic surgery center in San José, Costa Rica. Its surgeons hold multiple international certifications, including ISAPS and ASAPS.

• Treats patients from Europe, the United States, and Latin America.
• Serves both adults and children.
• Certified by IPRAS and FILACP, two leading plastic surgery organizations.

Americas Dental Care Clinic is a boutique dental center in San José, Costa Rica. It has treated overseas patients since 2006, focusing on implants, oral surgery, and general dentistry for adults. Prices are 75% lower than typical US and Canadian rates.

• Accredited by the Costa Rica Ministry of Health.
• Welcomes patients from the USA, Canada, and Australia.
• Three dentists handle implant placement, extractions, and restorative care.
• Personalized attention with around 300 patients cared for each year.

Dr. Suarez's office is a private plastic surgery practice in San José, Costa Rica. Dr. Suarez personally oversees every consultation, surgery, and recovery visit. Core specialties include breast surgery, body contouring, facial rejuvenation, and non-surgical treatments.

• Provides virtual consultations and helps arrange travel for out-of-town patients.
• Offers surgical procedures like liposuction, fat transfer, facelifts, and tummy tucks, plus non-surgical treatments like Botox and CoolSculpting.
• Dr. Suarez checks on patients during recovery and provides aftercare support.
• Bilingual professionals assist international patients throughout their stay.

JBM Plastic Surgery Costa Rica is led by authorized plastic surgeon Dr. Jorge Badilla. The clinic specializes in body contouring, facial rejuvenation, and injectables. It holds professional memberships in three international plastic surgery societies.

• Performs fat transfer injections using the patient's own body fat, with no risk of allergic reaction.
• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Ibero-Latin American Federation, and the Costa Rican Association.
• Offers rhinoplasty, abdominoplasty, facelifts, eyelid surgery, and otoplasty.
• Also provides Botox, dermal fillers, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments.

Universal Plastic Surgery is a Costa Rica cosmetic surgery clinic with over 40 years of experience. It is led by the country's first Super Micro Surgeon. Core specialties include plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery.

• Board-certified plastic surgeons specializing in rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, lip fillers, and Botox.
• High level of patient privacy ensured throughout treatment.
• Virtual tour allows patients to explore the facility before visiting.
• Procedures cost significantly less than in the United States and Canada.

Dental Costa Rica offers general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and facial surgery in San José. It focuses on smile makeovers and reconstructive procedures using modern technology.

• Handles dental implants, crowns, veneers, bone grafts, and metal-free restorations.
• Facial surgery options include rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, bichectomy, and chin reduction.
• Provides 24/7 emergency services for dental and facial needs.
• Offers packaged services for added convenience.

Plastic Surgery in Costa Rica is led by Dr. Alejandro Lev, known as a “Doctors' Doctor” in Costa Rica. The clinic offers facelifts, eye lifts, and coronal brow lifts. Patients recover at Casa Mercedes or Verdeza Recovery Center.

• Free repairs for any persistent complications after surgery.
• Overnight recovery nurse included at no extra charge.
• Two recovery partners: Casa Mercedes with nursing care and Verdeza Recovery Center with private rooms, meals, and transportation to appointments.

Reveal Plastic Surgery is a private clinic led by a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 4,000 patient questions answered online. It focuses on cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, plus non-surgical treatments at its on-site medical spa.

• Free cosmetic consultations include a written estimate covering all procedure costs.
• On-site medical spa offers injectables, fillers, and other non-surgical aesthetic treatments.
• Healthy, active patients in their 80s and 90s regularly choose the clinic for procedures.

Stanford Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Clinic is a digitally driven hospital in San Jose, Costa Rica. It uses AI and mobile data to provide real-time precision health insights. Core specialties include lung transplants, orthopedics, trauma care, and sports medicine.

• CAR-T cell therapy offered as a new cancer treatment option.
• Online second opinion program connects patients to world-class doctors remotely.
• Collaborates with Silicon Valley leaders to develop innovative healthcare solutions.
• Clinical trials available alongside complex procedures like multi-organ transplants and pulmonary artery reconstruction.
• Emergency department staffed by board-certified emergency medicine doctors with advanced trauma capabilities.

Dr. Stephanie K. Rowen is a Kaiser Permanente-affiliated clinic in San José. It specializes in mental health services and addiction recovery. The clinic provides flexible care options and preventive resources.

• Access care by phone, email, or video for convenience.
• Offers mental health treatment, addiction recovery, and emergency services.
• Provides COVID-19 testing, flu shots, and pharmacy services on-site.
• Integrates with Kaiser Permanente's network of doctors and hospitals.
• Flexible individual and family health plans are available.