Hospital Clínica Bíblica

Hospital Clínica Bíblica is one of Costa Rica's oldest and most respected private hospitals, founded in 1929 by Protestant missionaries in the heart of San José. It holds Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, a distinction it has maintained since 2008, making it one of the first hospitals in Central America to achieve that certification. The hospital spans multiple clinical buildings in central San José and operates across more than 40 specialties, with particular renown in cardiology, oncology, orthopedic surgery, fertility and reproductive medicine, ophthalmology, bariatric surgery, and dentistry. Clínica Bíblica has long been the preferred private hospital destination for North American and European medical tourists seeking high-quality care at a fraction of US or European costs. Its International Patient Services department provides dedicated English-speaking coordinators, travel and accommodation assistance, direct insurance billing with major international carriers, and pre-arrival medical consultations. The hospital is especially well regarded for dental procedures, hip and knee replacements, fertility treatments, and executive health check-ups, with savings of 50–70 percent compared with equivalent US procedures commonly cited by patients. The on-site pharmacy, clinical laboratory, and imaging centre streamline diagnosis-to-treatment timelines for international visitors. Clínica Bíblica is located within walking distance of central San José hotels and is easily accessible from Juan Santamaría International Airport, a 30-minute drive away.