Hospital Punta Pacífica (Pacífica Salud)

3.8 stars ·

A leading private hospital in Panama City and one of the country’s best-known destinations for international patients. It is widely associated with medical tourism and offers advanced tertiary care, including cardiology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, obstetrics, and other specialty services.

60%
Satisfaction Rate
2004
Established

Our Treatments

Orthopedics

$4,000 - $15,000

Surgical procedures focused on the musculoskeletal system

92.0% success

Knee/Hip Replacement

$8,000 - $25,000

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

Spine Surgery

$10,000 - $35,000

Surgical treatment for spinal conditions

90.0% success
4-12 weeks
2-6 hours
  • Recovery: 4-12 weeks
  • Duration: 2-6 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Weight Loss Surgery

$9,000 - $22,000

Bariatric and weight management surgical procedures

93.0% success

Gastric Bypass

$12,000 - $26,000

Weight loss bypass surgery

94.0% success
2-4 weeks
2-4 hours
  • Recovery: 2-4 weeks
  • Duration: 2-4 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Gastric Sleeve

$9,000 - $22,000

Stomach reduction surgery

94.0% success
2-3 weeks
1-2 hours
  • Recovery: 2-3 weeks
  • Duration: 1-2 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Heart & Vascular

$5,000 - $30,000

Heart and cardiovascular system treatments

93.0% success

Heart Bypass

$15,000 - $40,000

Coronary artery bypass surgery

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

Customer Reviews

3.8

Based on 5 reviews

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"The staff was friendly enough, was thinking of going to HPP but ended up elsewhere. The guy they had give a tour was helpful and nice. There was 0 follow up from their other department(s)"

Mark Harder
· July 9, 2026

"Came in looking to get an xray to rule out an injury. The consult was about $60 and roughly the same for two X-rays. Luckily all is well. Dr Dahud who attended me was absolutely incredible as well."

Alejandro Palacio
· July 9, 2026

"Excellent hospital! The care taken here is second to none. The staff is not all fully billingual but you will definitely get the best and latest in care here. Rooms are nice and staff is always helpful."

Escape Room Panama
· July 9, 2026

"They force you to pay 500$ Deposit upfront. Then, they do not pay your your Money back. Scam. BE AWARE OF paying them 500$ Deposit. My actual final Bill was around 200$. They never send me my 300$ back. Until today 1 week later they did not even send me the Promised email or whatsapp. Nothing. SCAM. Be ware of your Money."

Philipp Bolender
· July 9, 2026

"I have had multiple experiences with this hospital this year and I've found it to be relatively well organized with relatively kind/professional staff. Not perfect, but pretty great all things considered. I have had labs, xrays, surgeries and been to the ER (yes, all in the past year unfortunately). Though I'd heard some different stories I myself was not asked for a credit card up front at the ER, I was attended to quickly (this may be luck but I was pleasantly surprised it was relatively empty on a Sunday) and my insurance copay was $75 in the end. Hospitalization 2 days private room was pretty excellent with plenty of personal attention. I complained that my call button did not work after 2 incidents. I found subsequent buzzes and/or cell phone calls to the desk outside received very prompt responses (I asked for the telephone number as I was going to be alone for a while and did not want to be stuck in the room with the IV alarm sounding for an hour). Billing at the end was handled humanely with a patient (as in not in a hurry) accounts person who came to my room and sat while I checked my excel sheet. I was slow and befuddled thanks to meds but it all tallied pretty closely with the estimate I'd requested prior to my surgery. (You can't ask for exact amounts, a few costs come up... but it was less than $300 difference in the end.) Final assessment: Yes there's room for improvement but at this time I doubt you'll find better care anywhere else in this city. I'll update if/when I have anything more to add."

Panama Veggie
· 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 Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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