Medical Tourism Awards 2017 29 Medical Tourism Costa Rica is an online guide and directory providing medical tourists with information and advice when considering travelling to the Central American country for care and treatment. The firm works with local healthcare providers and, with the support their bilingual team, connect medical travellers with the best healthcare provider for them. Working with an extensive network of hospitals, centres and clinics as well as medical travel insurance, facilitators and agencies, the firm connects travellers with the right information so they can plan their confidently plan their trip to Costa Rica. Claire Charnock recognised the potential of Costa Rica as a leading medical destination whilst also acknowledging the lack of publicly available information on the matter. While medical tourism is certainly not new to Costa Rica, Claire noticed that many travellers failed to recognise its potential. Costa Rica boasts a number of highly acclaimed treatment centres and clinics with a large community of leading doctors, surgeons, therapists and healthcare specialists. Then there are its natural resources that would benefit travellers seeking treatment. Being a beautiful country with a warm, enriching climate and the gorgeous landscapes, it offers the perfect respite MedIC al dIReCT oRy of The yeaR Medical Tourism Costa Rica from surgery and treatment. Following the changing legislation in the United States, she saw an opportunity. As a result she launched Medical Tourism Costa Rica in 2013 and began connecting travellers with first class physicians and specialists.Medical LiveWire’s Medical Directory of the Year award is highly competitive award with many leading firms providing insightful information and advice to travellers. When our judging panel considers directories for this award, one principle which greatly sets a candidate above others is trust. When deciding to go abroad for medical treatment or care, clients need to be able to trust in the information and advice given them. Whether it is your first time or if you a seasoned traveller, going to a foreign country for treatment can be daunting. Being able to rely and depend on the research and resources, something which Medical Tourism Costa Rica greatly impressed upon our judging panel. Their dedication to providing the best for the clients, whether it is the best clinic or the best travel insurance, is why we are proud to present them with Medical Directory of the Year. Claire and David Charnock Directors www.medicaltourismcostarica.com+1 888 743 3201 info@meditourdirect.com When deciding to go abroad for medical treatment or care, clients need to be able to trust in the information and advice given them.