CIMA Hospital San Jose

CIMA Hospital San Jose, established in 2000, is one of Costa Rica's most advanced private hospitals with 200 beds and JCI accreditation. As part of the International Hospital Corporation network, it operates to the highest international standards and is a preferred destination for medical tourists from North America. The cardiac surgery department performs coronary bypass, valve repair, and catheterization procedures with experienced cardiovascular surgeons. Orthopedic surgery services include total joint replacement, arthroscopy, spine surgery, and sports medicine with outcomes comparable to US hospitals at a fraction of the cost. Neurosurgery handles complex brain and spinal procedures using advanced imaging and navigation technology. The cancer treatment program offers surgical oncology and multidisciplinary care. General surgery and gastroenterology round out the hospital's comprehensive surgical capabilities. CIMA's international patient center provides seamless coordination for medical travelers including bilingual staff (English-Spanish), insurance verification, travel and accommodation assistance, and post-operative follow-up coordination with physicians in the patient's home country.