English-Speaking Online Doctor in Costa Rica: How Telemedicine Works for Expats
Need an English-speaking doctor in Costa Rica? Hospital Express offers same-day telemedicine video visits with bilingual doctors. E-prescriptions, medical certificates, and chronic care follow-up.
English-Speaking Online Doctor in Costa Rica: How Telemedicine Works for Expats
Finding an English-speaking doctor in Costa Rica used to mean navigating private hospital networks and paying premium prices. With Hospital Express telemedicine, you can see a bilingual doctor via video call — often the same day — from your home, hotel, or Airbnb.
What Can Telemedicine Help With?
Our doctors handle a wide range of needs through video consultations:
- General illness — cold, flu, infections, allergies, stomach issues
- E-prescriptions — sent directly to your phone or email, valid at any pharmacy in Costa Rica
- Medical certificates — for work, insurance, travel clearance
- Chronic disease follow-up — hypertension, diabetes, thyroid, cholesterol management
- Post-surgery guidance — follow-up care after procedures in Costa Rica
- Equipment prescriptions — CPAP, oxygen concentrators, hospital beds (we deliver too!)
How Does It Work?
- WhatsApp us at +506 8777-7361 and tell us what you need
- We schedule your appointment — often within hours, same day
- You receive a video call link (works on any smartphone, tablet, or computer)
- See the doctor in English or Spanish — your choice
- Get your prescription, certificate, or care plan sent to your phone/email
No app download required. No insurance paperwork. No waiting room.
How Much Does It Cost?
Telemedicine visits at Hospital Express cost a fraction of what you'd pay at a private hospital ER or walk-in clinic in Costa Rica. Contact us on WhatsApp for current rates — they're surprisingly affordable.
For comparison, a US telemedicine visit with insurance typically runs $50–75 in copays. Without insurance, $150–300+. Our rates are competitive with or below US copay levels.
Who Uses Our Telemedicine Service?
Expats Living in Costa Rica
You've moved to Costa Rica but still want a doctor who speaks your language and understands your health history from back home. Our bilingual doctors bridge that gap.
Tourists Who Get Sick
Food poisoning, a bad cold, or an allergic reaction shouldn't ruin your vacation. Skip the hospital wait and see a doctor from your hotel room.
Medical Tourism Patients
Had surgery in San José? Our doctors can do your follow-up visits via video — saving you trips to the hospital during recovery. We can also prescribe and deliver any equipment you need (hospital beds, oxygen concentrators, wheelchairs).
US Families Coordinating Care
If your parent lives in Costa Rica and you're in the US, you can help arrange their medical visit by WhatsApp. We'll keep you updated in English.
What About In-Person Home Visits?
Hospital Express also offers in-home medical visits in the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM) for cases that need physical examination. Ask about availability when you contact us.
Languages Supported
- English and Spanish — all communication, prescriptions, and certificates
Get Started
WhatsApp: +506 8777-7361
No appointment system to navigate. No portal to sign up for. Just message us and we'll take care of the rest.
Hospital Express — English-speaking telemedicine in Costa Rica. Same-day video consultations, e-prescriptions, and 24/7 bilingual support. 16+ years serving patients across Costa Rica.