{"id":12214,"date":"2026-09-16T15:36:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T21:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drandresmorales.com\/pacientes-internacionales\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T12:48:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T18:48:23","slug":"international-patients","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.drandresmorales.com\/en\/international-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"International Patients"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row gap=&#8221;20&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1589816280748{margin-top: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12218&#8243; img_size=&#8221;545&#215;450&#8243; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Neurosurgery in Costa Rica for international patients&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]If you live outside Costa Rica and need specialized neurosurgical care, I can evaluate your case and guide you through the available treatment options for conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system.<\/p>\n<p>The process can begin before you travel. My team and I can review your available medical information, understand your diagnosis, and guide you through the next steps so that your care in Costa Rica can be planned clearly and efficiently.[\/vc_column_text]\r<!-- radiantthemes-custom-button -->\r<div class=\"radiantthemes-custom-button hover-style-four rt559105538  letter-spacing-1 font-weight-medium\"  data-button-direction=\"left\" data-button-fullwidth=\"false\" ><a style=\" color: #ffffff; line-height: 23px; font-size: 13px;\" class=\"radiantthemes-custom-button-main  vc_custom_1789598090609\" href=\"#contacto-form\"  title=\"\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"placeholder\">Request an evaluation<\/div><\/a><\/div>\r<!-- radiantthemes-custom-button -->\r[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1789593607873{margin-top: 40px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #F4F4F4 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Specialized neurosurgical care in Costa Rica&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1789598173477{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1789598110506{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Every patient requires an individual evaluation. I provide specialized care in different areas of neurosurgery, taking into account your diagnosis, symptoms, and medical studies to determine the most appropriate treatment option for your case.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html 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For this reason, the first step is to understand your diagnosis and review the available medical information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;20&#8243; el_class=&#8221;patient-steps-seguros&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1792156636299{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>1. Share your case<\/h3>\n<p>Contact the office and indicate that you are an international patient. 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