Hospital Paitilla (Centro Médico Paitilla)

3.2 stars ·

One of the oldest private hospitals in Panama, located in Punta Paitilla, it caters to expats with many English-speaking staff trained in the US and Europe. Affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic and part of the Hospiten Group since 2019. It provides high-quality care for international patients.

60%
Satisfaction Rate
1958
Established

Certifications & Accreditations

ISO 9001:2015 (International Organization for Standardization)
ISO 14001:2015 (International Organization for Standardization)
JCI Accreditation (Joint Commission International)
ISO Accredited (ISO)
ISO Accreditation (ISO)

Our Treatments

Cancer Treatment

$5,000 - $25,000

Oncological treatments and cancer therapies

Surgical Oncology

$10,000 - $40,000

Surgical removal of cancerous tumors

2-8 weeks
1-6 hours
  • Recovery: 2-8 weeks
  • Duration: 1-6 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Orthopedics

$8,000 - $25,000

Surgical procedures focused on the musculoskeletal system

95.0% success

Knee/Hip Replacement

$15,000 - $35,000

Joint replacement surgery for improved mobility

95.0% success
6-12 weeks
1-3 hours
  • Recovery: 6-12 weeks
  • Duration: 1-3 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Heart & Vascular

$20,000 - $60,000

Heart and cardiovascular system treatments

Cosmetic Surgery

$3,000 - $12,000

Aesthetic and reconstructive surgical procedures

Weight Loss Surgery

$8,000 - $18,000

Bariatric and weight management surgical procedures

90.0% success

Dental Care

$800 - $5,000

Comprehensive dental and oral health procedures

Customer Reviews

3.2

Based on 5 reviews

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"Muy buen lugar pero muchos carros allá. Eso no está bien. Gracias"

Luis Ricardo
· July 9, 2026

"Excellent service. 👌 Greetings"

Abdel Núñez
· July 9, 2026

"The floor staff never, ever answer the phones. You can never get through. If you want to know if a doctor has arrived, you have to go there; if you want to know what time your appointment is, you have to go there."

Patricia Ronquillo
· July 9, 2026

"It looks decent from the outside, but the inside resembles a public hospital. They need to invest in remodeling; it can't all be about profit. The aesthetics have been completely neglected. Plus, you have to pay for parking. Not recommended at all; Panama Clinic is much better. Furthermore, they don't respect appointment times, so you end up paying extra for parking."

Javier S
· July 9, 2026

"The offices are accessible, everything is clean, the bathrooms and sinks are very good. I sometimes have to wait quite a while for the doctor, and that's reflected in the parking cost. Parking should be free, or at least the first hour free at the offices, but otherwise everything is fine."

Tilsa Esther
· July 9, 2026

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Destination Score

70%
Savings vs. US Prices
2
JCI Accredited
#25
global rank
50,000+
patients/year
65
Healthcare & Safety
65
Safety
67
Cost & Value
75
Travel & Getting There
70
Internet Speed
87
Climate
42
Climate & Environment

Healthcare & Safety

System Quality Excellent
Hospitals 5+
JCI Accredited 2 facilities
Emergency Services Good
Pharmacies 24/7 widely available
Safety Rating Moderate-High
Insurance Many private hospitals accept international insurance from US and other countries, with dedicated departments for foreign insured patients

Travel & Getting There

Airport Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Distance to City 17 km (~25 min)
English Level Moderate
Public Transit Moderate
Taxis & Rideshare Taxis widely available, Uber and other rideshares operational in Panama City

EU/US/UK: visa-free 180 days

Cost & Value

Daily Budget $110
Hotel (mid-range) $120/night
Restaurant Meal $15
Daily Transport $20
Currency Panamanian Balboa / US Dollar (PAB)
Tipping Tipping 10% in restaurants common, optional for taxis and hotels
Savings vs. US Prices
dental
70%
cosmetic surgery
70%
cardiac
65%
orthopedic
60%
fertility
55%

Climate & Environment

Average 26.5°C · Tropical monsoon

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Green bars = comfortable range (18-28°C)

Best Time to Visit January to April
Air Quality (AQI) 60
Water Quality Bottled recommended
Internet Speed 100 Mbps
Mobile Network Good 4G/LTE

Medical Tourism Hub

#25 global rank 50,000+ patients/year Excellent recovery environment
DentalCosmetic SurgeryCardiacOrthopedicFertilityStem Cell Therapy
Government-backed program
Patient rights protection

Clinic Location

While Your Companion Recovers

Beach excursions
Panama Canal tours
Shopping districts
Casinos
Tropical nature tours

Practical Information

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Business Hours

Monday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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This clinic speaks: English, Spanish

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