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Dr Miguel Alfaro
9 November, 2014

Dr Miguel Alfaro

Dr. Miguel Alfaro has been a plastic and reconstructive surgeon for over 35 years, treating both local and international patients.  He has performed thousands of surgical procedures that give him the confidence he needs to treat his patients for outstanding results in the safest manner possible and support his already amazing credentials.  He treats every patient as if they were his own family, with only their wellbeing in mind.  You can have as many postoperative consultations as needed, and stay in touch with Dr. Alfaro and his team anyway you prefer.

He graduated from the University of Costa Rica Medical School, completed his training as a specialist in General Surgery at University of Costa Rica, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and University of Missouri, Columbia.  He is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon from the University of Colorado Medical Center in Denver. 
He has been university professor, member of many professional and academic associations throughout the years.

Dr. Alfaro performs all types of plastic surgery procedures liposuction, for example, since 1976, years before it was started in the USA.  The most common procedures include breast augmentations, breast lifts or reductions, face lifts with neck and eyelid lifts, tummy tucks, arm and inner thigh lifts, fat grafting or injections to the face and buttocks as well.  He also has vast experience with rhinoplasty.

We also offer a wide variety of minimally invasive procedures that will optimize your surgical results.  We also provide postoperative treatment to improve healing and make you feel better, faster; reducing swelling and inflammation.  We assist patients through the whole process of consulting on a specific procedure, looking for lodging and transportation, and anything else they need during their surgical trip to Costa Rica.

Vamos Rent-A-Car

Vamos Rent-A-Car

 

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Vamos Rent-A-Car is one of Costa Rica’s most recommended car rental companies due to their high customer satisfaction ratings on websites such as TripAdvisor.com and LonelyPlanet.com.

Vamos has gained a strong reputation and a firm base of return clients due to its meticulously maintained vehicles, competitive pricing and attentive and personal customer service.  “All Perks, No Hassles.”

Costa Rica is a land of natural beauty and we invite you to explore the rainforests, volcanoes and beaches with our vehicles and services.  Let us make your Costa Rican stay stress-free!

Hotel Grano de Oro
8 November, 2014

Hotel Grano de Oro

Hotel Grano de Oro

Situated on a shady street just off Paseo Colon, San Jose’s main thoroughfare, Hotel Grano de Oro is a true oasis in the heart of the city. Converted from a Tropical Victorian Hotel, the 40-room hotel maintains the warmth and comfort of a private home with all the amenities of a fine hotel. Service is paramount and the perpetually smiling staff of the Hotel Grano de Oro welcome guests to their ‘home away from home’ time and time again.

Hallways lined with period photographs and original art meander through the building and present lush tropical flower arrangements and luxury plants at every turn. The entire hotel is non-smoking.

The hotel is also home to one of Costa Rica’s finest restaurants which is open daily from 7am until 10pm. Restaurant Grano de Oro merges tropical with European cuisine under the expertise of our French chef Francs Canal. Once a simple cafe, this restaurant has evolved into one of San Jose’s finest dining establishments, frequented by locals and tourists alike.

Hospital Unibe
29 May, 2014

Hospital Unibe

Hospital Unibe

We are a private medical center, which believes that high quality health care should be available to everybody so we are committed to maintaining affordable prices. We also focus the specialised services under the concept of integral health and health prevention.

Our priority is to provide complete physical, mental and social development of each of our users. Our work is strengthened through the pursuit of excellence in every service we provide.

We have 3 operating rooms with the latest equipment for orthopaedics surgery, plastic surgery, general surgery, urological procedures, among others.

We have 8 rooms for patients to be hospitalised, ensuring personalised and individualised care for our patients, maintaining a ratio of one to one ensuring superior care and attention to every need of our patients.

Accreditation – Hospital Unibe constantly strives for excellence in all its services and quality care. Our patients can have peace of mind that we comply with all international standards as Hospital Unibe was accredited in September 2009 by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF). AAAASF Accreditation ensures compliance with international standards in areas such as the general atmosphere in the operating room, policy & procedures in the recovery room, general safety in the institution, blood and drugs, records, medical quality assessment, continuous quality improvement, staff and general policies and procedures regarding anaesthesia.

In 2016, Hospital Unibe was accredited by Acreditas, an international subsidiary of AAAHC. Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Heath Care,founded in 1979, an American association which accredits ambulatory healthcare facilities throughout the world.

 

Dra Graciela Cortés Ramos
26 April, 2014

Dra Graciela Cortés Ramos

Dra Cortés is one of the most influential surgeons in Costa Rica, with extensive international experience. She has studied in various parts of the world including Europe, USA and Latin America.

Dra Cortés is certified by the the College of Doctors & Surgeons in Costa Rica to practice General Surgery, Digestive Surgery, Proctology & Laparoscopic Surgery. She is also certified to practice Medicine and Surgery by the Government of Spain. This title is accepted in the Economic Community of Europe 1993. She is also certified for General Surgery and Digestive Aparatus Surgery, by the Ministry of Health in the Republic of Nicaragua 2004.

In Costa Rica, Dr Cortés is one of the most experienced surgeons in Laparoscopic Surgery and is considered on of the pioneers in Advanced Surgery in this field. In 1992 when the world of laparoscopic surgery started, Dra Cortés completed her training in laparoscopic digestive surgery and colorectal surgery, a short time after completing her training in Hospital Santa Margarita, France.

Dra Cortés has a diploma in Advanced Surgery from Spain and in Bariatric Surgery from Columbia. She is recognised as a surgeon with a broad career with an extensive number of diverse surgeries of which more than 2,000 are laparoscopic procedures, including colon surgery, gastric surgery, pancreatic surgery, metabolic surgery, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, gastric band, hernia surgery and spleen surgery, amongst others.

Dra Cortés is Founder and Director of the Center of Investigation & Training in Laparoscopic & Related Techniques (CIELTA) of the Universidad Autonoma de Centroamerica (UACA) from 2003 to date.

Dra Cortés is Head of General Surgery at CIMA Hospital, San Jose, a JCI accredited hospital.

Dr Jorge Esmeral Maldonado
8 April, 2014

Dr Jorge Esmeral Maldonado

Dr Jorge Esmeral Maldonado & Laparascopic Center of Costa Rica

Dr Jorge Esmeral  Maldondo is one of the most experienced surgeons in Costa Rica, specifically in laparoscopic surgery, one of the pioneers of advanced surgery in the same field. Complement this with the excellent team of Doctors, psychologists, nutritionists, anesthesiologists, internists whose work, support and teamwork in both the pre and post operative, are of vital importance to the patient and their family environment.

The Laparoscopic Center of Costa Rica is an interdisciplinary group that has the best specialized doctors in different areas. Offering a complete and personalized attention to each one of the patients, from the initial visit to the surgical procedure and the short, medium- and long-term follow-up; becoming a trusted ally for all of our patients in and out of Costa Rica.

For peace of mind and confidence, the Laparoscopic Center Medical Team is comprised of highly trained surgeons who have extensive experience. The staff is led by Dr Jorge Esmeral Maldonado, Advanced Diploma in Surgery & Surgery for Obesity in the Clinic Teknon, Barcelona, Spain, under the direction of Carlos Ballesta, Center for Obesity Surgery  (Cali, Columbia), Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery (Corrientes, Argentina). Dr Esmeral  has  also been on many occasions  a teacher, invited to different courses of surgery in different countries such as Panama, Columbia and Argentina. Similarly he has been a lecturer and speaker at various courses where he has always shared his experience and teaching to different surgeons in different countries.

Park Inn Hotel
25 March, 2014

Park Inn Hotel

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Positioned only three blocks from Paseo Colon, San Jose’s main avenue, and walking distance from downtown, The Park Inn by Radisson San Jose, Costa Rica is perfect for vacations and business trips. Our guests can relax with dinner and drinks after a day in Costa Rica at the hotel’s RBG Bar & Grill.

With 117 spacious rooms that include complimentary wireless internet and 42-inch flat screen televisions, this hotel’s property in San Jose, Costa Rica, provides you with all the  features you need for comfortable accommodation.

Only 15 minutes away from San Juan Santa Maria International Airport and conveniently situated near the National Museum, Jade Museum and Costa Rican Art Museum.

Travellers Choice Winners 2014 on Trip Advisor and rated Number 2 Hotel in San Jose.

Dr Henry Davidovich Rose
18 March, 2014

Dr Henry Davidovich Rose

Dr Henry Davidovich provides medical consultation for all kind of ailments of the digestive system, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, pancreas, liver, biliary tract and gallblader.  Endoscopy of the digestive tract, Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, both diagnostic and therapeutic, for the detection of acute lesions and pre malignant lesions and removal if possible in the same endoscopic procedure of such lesions.  All endoscopic procedures are done under sedation so the patient does not feel anything.  Dr Davidovich also has available Capsule Endoscopy, Esophageal manometry, 24 hour esophageal pH measurement and Endoscopic Ultrasound.

 

Dr Ariel Miremberg R.

Dr Ariel Miremberg R.

Clinica del Sueno Costa Rica/ Sleep Clinic Costa Rica

Dr Miremberg attends to all Ear, Nose and Throat consultations and procedures for both adults and children.

His services include treatment for snoring and sleep apnea, as well as vertigo, dizziness, problems with voice, hoarseness, hearing problems and swallowing problems in children and adults.

For patients with sleeping issues or problems, Dr Miremberg offers two options of sleep studies 1. portable (at home or hotel room) 2.an overnight stay at the Sleep Clinic, with CPAP titration.

Dr Miremberg is Chief of Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) at CIMA Hospital San Jose – a JCI accredited hospital.

Dr Jacobo Zafrani
22 February, 2014

Dr Jacobo Zafrani

Dr Jacobo Zafrani has been a general and bariatric surgeon at Hospital Clinica Biblica since March, 2004. His total surgeries to date are 4500. He performs approximately 300 bariatric types of surgeries per year. The first surgeon to perform in Central America a metabolic surgery in 2006, since then he has performed more 275 surgeries and he is the leading surgeon for a multicenter study in this area.

Dr Zafrani is Founder and director of the first training center for minimal invasive surgery in Central and South America. He is also the Representative for Costa Rica chapter for the IFSO (International Federation for Obesity Surgery) and Coordinator for the first Laparoscopic Surgery Post Graduate Course in Costa Rica.

Dr Luis Kaver

Dr Luis Kaver

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Dr. Kaver’s Clinic is  a Pioneer in cosmetic and restorative dentistry with over 27 years of experience in the field. One of the first he’s known locally as the dentist to the stars performing dental work on Miss Costa Rica contestants since 1997 up to Miss Costa Rica 2014, Karina Ramos. He also works on Local TV hosts and models . We tend to hundreds of patients from around the world that have the desire and need for dental care as good or better as they would receive in their home country but at a much lower cost. We guarantee your complete and total satisfaction. Our clinic maintains the strictest sanitary and sterilization techniques and work according to the standards of the American Dental Association, ADA. We also keep up with the latest  in technology, using top notch materials for long lasting dental restorations. We have complete control over our work with an in-house lab and 3D imaging. All our services are performed in our facilities.

Patients from USA, Canada, Central & South America and Europe can attest to our work.

Here at Kaver Dental, we can also assist you with any hotel, tour, or transportation from the airport Let our office know if we can be of  assistance with any of your needs during  your trip to Costa Rica.

 

Mario Garita
19 February, 2014

Mario Garita

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Dr Mario Garita has 22 years of experience with dental implants. His clinic has welcomed more than 3500 patients from US and Canada and they have placed more than 16000 implants. There are close to 60% savings on all dental treatments comparable to the US specialists.

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