Doctors in Santa Ana
19 listings for expats in Santa Ana
Listings last reviewed: March 2026
Santa Ana's healthcare access improved dramatically with the opening of the Clínica Bíblica Santa Ana campus — a full-service private hospital just 5 minutes from most Santa Ana neighborhoods. This facility offers emergency care, specialist consultations, diagnostics, lab work, and surgical capabilities with English-speaking staff. Hospital CIMA in neighboring Escazú is 10–15 minutes away as a backup. Private practice physicians in Santa Ana tend to be bilingual and accustomed to working with expat families. General consultations run $70–$100, with specialists at $80–$120. The medical professionals listed below serve the Santa Ana community and accept most major international insurance plans.
Santa Ana sits adjacent to Escazú and offers slightly lower costs with similar access to English-speaking professionals and international amenities.
NOVAMEDIC Centro Médico
Dra. Tessa van den Boogaard
Niva Ginecología y Obstetricia
Distrito Clínico - Santa Ana
Consultorio Médico y Enfermería Santa Ana Dr Luis Fdo Cascante
Consultorio Medico Dr Jose D. Hidalgo
RINOFACE CLINIC (otorrinolaringología)
Clínica Dra. Jeniree Gutierrez
Quiropedia dr pie
Clínica Vascular Vargas y Morelli - Santa Ana
Dr. Nelson Bravo García. Cirujano Oftalmólogo. Centro de Especialidades Oftalmológicas CEO
Consultorio Dra. María de los Ángeles Rivera
Clinica Central Santa Ana · Coopesana
Centro Médico Torre Fuerte
Hospital Clínica Bíblica
INS Sucursal
Centro médico familiar Santa Ana
Total Dermas Clinic
Hospital Metropolitano • Santa Ana
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a private doctor visit cost in Costa Rica?
A private general practitioner consultation typically costs $50 to $80, and a specialist visit runs $80 to $120. These prices are a fraction of US costs, which is why many expats pay out of pocket for private visits rather than relying solely on the public CAJA system.
Do doctors in Costa Rica speak English?
Many private physicians, especially in the Central Valley and major towns, trained abroad and speak fluent English. English is common in private clinics serving expats. In the public CAJA system, Spanish is the working language, so bilingual expats or a facilitator can help with important appointments.
Is private healthcare in Costa Rica worth it?
Private care offers fast specialist access and your choice of doctor, which the public CAJA system rations through wait times. Most expats use both: CAJA for catastrophic and ongoing care, and affordable private visits for speed and convenience. This dual approach costs far less than US private insurance.
What should I know about finding a doctor in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana is a fast-growing area next to Escazú with similar access to bilingual professionals at slightly lower cost. That shapes your options: in areas with a larger professional pool you will have more choice and more English-speaking providers, while smaller or more remote locations may have fewer listings and sometimes require travelling to a larger town. The verified listings on this page reflect providers active in and around Santa Ana.