I cant vouch for it, but I have been hearing a lot about "tea" made from boiling bananas?? Im guessing it would be worth a shot, prob can scare up a banana there :) http://theheartysoul.com/banana-tea-sleep-remedy/
On another note - Will someone recommend an Eye Doctor in the San Jose area where he and his staff speak English (Only because my Spanish is so damn bad) and is capable...
Steven F. replied:
Dr. Adrian Rubenstein in San Jose at the address above. He is Oxford trained and speaks fluent English.
Vivian S. replied:
I got cataract and corneal implant in one eye in March with Dr. Orlich in Sabana.. We had no insurance covoverage and the staff spoke English as I requied an English speaking person as my Spanish was and still is poor. If you want more details, PM me.
Marjolein K. replied:
Dr Orlich and Dr Rubenstein are both great
Randy A. replied:
My wife just had cataract surgery earlier this year. Her doctor was Dra. Adriana Van der Laat Rocha. She works in the CIMA complex. Her number is 506-2208-8118. My wife was very satisfied.
Tim H. replied:
Dr. Rubinstein at the CIMA in San Jose. Did an excellent job on my father in law's cataracts.
Sandra O. replied:
There are several eye doctors at CIMA. I use Dr. Carlos Cabezas, ph. 2208-8412, Suite 412 in Tower 2. He speaks perfect English. Unfortunately, the receptionist doesn't.
Fletcher L. replied:
From what I have been told from those who live here, very few with existing American Health Care living here is accepted by Dr.'s or hospitals. Most will pay out of pocket, submit bills for reimbursement, some are paid and some not all depending on each ones individual policy. Much cheaper and faster to simply fly back to USA, have procedures done and return the vast majority of the time for most people.
Marcia C. replied:
Dr Orlich, Clinic 20/20 in Sabana Oeste by Starbucks.
Barbara B. replied:
2208-8118 English. Cima. Dr. Van de lay tower 2. First floor. Beautiful facility.
Thank you for letting me join your group. We are retired and turning 70, actually Joe turned 70 last year. Our health is pretty good right now despite Joe losing half...
Vicki S. replied:
People - the reality is if one gets cancer or something like that we ALL here KNOW it can take a YEAR to get an appointment & most of us have known people that HAVE left CR BECAUSE the care is NOT good for someone with a serious illness. Emergency care is different & even at that - some have great experiences & some die or have problems. It's all a crap shot with the CAJA. What nursing home are you talking about in Escazu Judy as that's definately not Verdeza as they're LOTS more $$ AND you have to pay a big chunk TO buy into it there. I've been here over 10 years & it's been a VERY SLOW movement getting retirement homes to open in CR. They're few & far between BUT they ARE opening Narda Siders Woods.
Dana J. replied:
One other thing to think of when choosing where to live in Costa Rica is the level of Spanish that you speak. It will be a loosing proposition to move to some beautiful, but remote area where no one speaks English and you don't speak Spanish. Try out an area with a pretty good expat population as a start. Eventually, as your Spanish improves and you figure out how things work in Costa Rica, only then should you consider living in that beautiful, but remote area. Of course access to good medical care is also an important factor, so you might need to research the local hospitals too. As an example, we live near Atenas, but the main CAJA hospital is in Alajuela, at least a 30 minute drive.
Vivi A. replied:
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It's very important that I get to a good ear doctor (otolaryngologist) in Puntarenas (or San Jose if I have to). I was told to see Dr. Chow, a Chinese doctor in...
We are living near Heredia, and we need an English-speaking doctor. At this time, we specifically need one for our son, who is 16. A doctor in San Jose was recommended...
Sharon H. replied:
Dr Slon in Heredia He is located one block from the Church in downtown. There is also another Dr I know his name is Oscar last name I think starts with a C maybe Campo . His office is across from the new Heredia Hospital at the traffic light. When we lived in Heredia we were going to both of them and they are good Drs.
Michelle H. replied:
I googled "Doctor Slon" and I came up with this information. This might be a good starting place. Thank you to everybody for your help. :)http://www.welovecostarica.com/public/605.cfm
Hey everyone! I'm looking for a holistic doctor around the Sabana/escazu area. Anyone know of any they can recommend?
Alex C. replied:
You should come see Greg Damato today at curridabat. He is a scientific doctor with humongous knowledge on energetics etc... today he is talking about superfoods but he is available for private sessions sometimes. He does not como to the central valley often . Google concious living school for info. Today is the last day. He is in a different ball park as anyone you mention... really.
Im in search of an orthopedic doctor. I live in ciudad colon. Any particular recommendations before I start calling around would be greatly appreciated!
Carol B. replied:
Yes, Oscar Oeding at Clinica Biblica
Linda S. replied:
Dr Victor Chaves at Catolica, did a hip replacement on me a year ago........excellent Dr and hospital!!
Victoria T. replied:
Dr. Fernando Contrares Soares - at CIMA and Biblica. He did orthoscopic surgery on my shoulder.
Does anyone live in Liberia? Does it have a decent hospital? What about stores, doctor offices, dentists, etc? Similar to San Jose?
Stu P. replied:
San Rafael is the hospital
Kelly S. replied:
Clinica San Rafael is excellent & shopping has improved over the last 10 years.
Barbara B. replied:
I am near there at the beach great health care. Cima hospital my Gastro dr in another hospital in the center of town. My beeches ear nose and throat guys there. Many physicians. Shopping no Macy's. Good roads near beaches. Fast food. Some nice restaurants. Movies
Hi, Anyone know of a good Endocrinologist/Diabetic Doctor in CR? I've seen few and all just provide me with pills and not helping me treat it.
Steven F. replied:
I assume you are talking about real diabetes care and not fringe miracle food/pill cures. I go to Dr. Update who cones out to Liberia once a month. I am also on an Insulin pump that I purchased here from Meditek who also work closely with Dr. Image.
Eye Care by Puntarenas- I need to have an eye infection looked at. I live in Monteverde and Puntarenas is the closest area. Does anyone know a private doctor there?...
Denise T. replied:
Ciudid Neilly has Dr Toma. He comes every other week. He is also based out of Cima. Don't mess with an eye infection here. My husband also lost his sight. Good luck.
Doctor and dentist recommendations for the Escazu/Santa Ana area
Any and all physician specialists welcome. Please just give a reason or example of why you recommend...
Margaret A. replied:
I use public healthcare for medical and dental needs in Escazu Centro. I am very happy with my medical and dental services....very thorough, highly motivated to create health and prevent disease. CIMA Hospital professional building has all kinds of doctors and dentists if you want private care.
I have private INS, and want to find a doctor for the "free" annual check up, in San Jose. I see the list of providers, but have no idea who to choose. Any...
Hello all, I was wondering if you can get prescriptions written in the US filled at a pharmacy in Costa Rica? Or would I need to find a doctor there for ongoing Rx needs.