Dr. Longworth Medicine Man
Posted July 26th, 2008 by Christopher HowardOne of the main factor that is driving foreigners to Costa Rica is the quality of health care they are receiving in the U.S. People are being priced out of the market and wind up with no medical insurance. Costa Rica is the solution for these disenfranchised individuals. I have talked to people want to move here but are afraid they won’t receive the same care they do in the U.S. They are completely mistaken.
Not only is medical care affordable here but we have some excellent doctors. One of them is John Longworth who works at the Clínica Bíblica Hospital in San José. At first people usually say, “His name doesn’t sound Spanish.” The are right. Dr. Longworth is Canadian but was raised in Costa Rica.
He is a consummate professional. During an appointment he really gives his patients the attention they deserve. Time doesn’t seem to be a factor no matter how many patients he has waiting. The doctor is almost always accessible in case of an emergency and returns calls. He is soft spoken but make no mistake about it he will scold patients for not losing weight or following a specific treatment. You’d be hard pressed to find a doctor in the U.S. with the same bedside manner.
I am talking from first-hand experience about doctor Longworth. He has been my personal physician for over ten years and I don’t have one complaint about him. In fact, I have recommended him to other foreigners and all of them seem to be very pleased with the service he provides.
Dr. Longworth is just the tip of the iceberg. Costa Rica Rica has many fine doctors. Nevertheless when choosing a physician talk with former patients and get several recommendations from other doctors before making your choice.
