{"id":12521,"date":"2026-11-10T12:41:29","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T18:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drandresmorales.com\/international-patients\/neurocirugia-en-costa-rica-para-pacientes-de-canada\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T14:24:42","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T20:24:42","slug":"neurosurgery-in-costa-rica-for-canadian-patients","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.drandresmorales.com\/en\/international-patients\/neurosurgery-in-costa-rica-for-canadian-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"Neurosurgery in Costa Rica for Canadian 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 onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; image=&#8221;12546&#8243; img_size=&#8221;545&#215;500&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Prepare for Your Evaluation and Understand the Steps Before Traveling&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]Seeking medical care outside Canada requires a clear understanding of the process: which records to provide, what assessment you need, and how recommendations will be determined for your case.<\/p>\n<p>I am Dr. Andr\u00e9s Morales. I provide neurosurgical care in Costa Rica for conditions affecting the brain, skull base, and spine. If you live in Canada, you can contact my office to learn how to begin your evaluation and which medical records may be helpful.[\/vc_column_text]\r<!-- radiantthemes-custom-button -->\r<div class=\"radiantthemes-custom-button hover-style-four rt2081043119  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_1794333885951\" href=\"#contacto-form\"  title=\"\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"placeholder\">Ask How to Begin My Evaluation<\/div><\/a><\/div>\r<!-- radiantthemes-custom-button -->\r[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1794333906262{padding-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>In-person care takes place in Costa Rica. Medical steps are determined individually.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1794331566809{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #F4F4F4 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Prepare the Records That Help Explain Your Diagnosis&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1794333918071{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]If you have received care in Canada, previous reports and studies may provide useful information about your condition, treatment history, and progress.<\/p>\n<p>When making your initial inquiry, mention whether you have:[\/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]<strong>A medical summary:<\/strong> your diagnosis, current symptoms, and how long you have had them.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1792156642037{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Imaging studies:<\/strong> MRI or CT images, along with the radiology reports.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1792156648027{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Treatment records:<\/strong> medications, procedures, and previous surgeries.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1792156655318{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Additional clinical information:<\/strong> other relevant conditions and related test results.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]You do not need to arrange new tests on your own before requesting information. The office will explain which records are relevant, how to submit them, and whether translations are required.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;20&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1589816280748{margin-top: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Care for Brain, Skull Base, and Spine Conditions&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]An evaluation helps determine whether your condition requires neurosurgical care and which options should be considered. Not every patient needs surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Areas of care include brain tumors, skull base lesions, pituitary tumors, aneurysms, and other neurovascular conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Evaluations are also available for herniated discs and other spinal conditions, as well as trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm.<\/p>\n<p>Recommendations depend on your diagnosis, symptoms, available studies, and clinical assessment.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; image=&#8221;12365&#8243; img_size=&#8221;545&#215;500&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1794330346074{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-1 vc_col-md-1 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1530093961396{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-10 vc_col-md-10 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;From Your Initial Inquiry to Planning Your Care&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1794334003573{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-1 vc_col-md-1 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1794330339778{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;15&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662054541606{padding-top: 44px !important;padding-right: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 44px !important;padding-left: 24px !important;background-color: #00847e !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;1. Contact the Office from Canada&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:18px|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:23px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1794334014118{margin-top: 13px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;font-weight-medium&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Explain why you are seeking care and mention the studies and medical records you have available.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:18px|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:23px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1794334023710{margin-top: 13px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;font-weight-medium&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662054552303{padding-top: 44px !important;padding-right: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 44px !important;padding-left: 24px !important;background-color: #00847e !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;2. Receive Guidance on the Evaluation Process&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:18px|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:23px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1794334034413{margin-top: 13px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;font-weight-medium&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The office will explain the next steps and whether an in-person consultation or further assessment is needed. Submitting records does not confirm that you are a candidate for surgery.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:18px|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:23px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1794334040526{margin-top: 13px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;font-weight-medium&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662054563499{padding-top: 44px !important;padding-right: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 44px !important;padding-left: 24px !important;background-color: #00847e !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;3. Coordinate Care in Costa Rica&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:18px|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:23px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1794334050109{margin-top: 13px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;font-weight-medium&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Before arranging travel, confirm appointments and ask which medical matters need to be addressed beforehand.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:18px|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:23px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1794334057405{margin-top: 13px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;font-weight-medium&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662054573549{padding-top: 44px !important;padding-right: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 44px !important;padding-left: 24px !important;background-color: #00847e !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;4. Prepare for Your Return to Canada&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:18px|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:23px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1794334068013{margin-top: 13px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;font-weight-medium&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;If you receive treatment, request instructions for recovery and follow-up. The appropriate time to return home will depend on your condition and progress.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:18px|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:23px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1794334073837{margin-top: 13px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;font-weight-medium&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1794330368091{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xl-inherit vc_col-lg-inherit vc_col-md-inherit vc_col-sm-inherit&#8221;]\r<!-- radiantthemes-custom-button -->\r<div class=\"radiantthemes-custom-button hover-style-four rt329541069  letter-spacing-1 font-weight-medium\"  data-button-direction=\"center\" data-button-fullwidth=\"false\" ><a style=\" color: #ffffff; line-height: 23px; font-size: 13px;\" class=\"radiantthemes-custom-button-main  vc_custom_1794334082849\" href=\"#contacto-form\"  title=\"\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"placeholder\">Ask About the Next Steps<\/div><\/a><\/div>\r<!-- radiantthemes-custom-button -->\r[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1792105689050{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #F4F4F4 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;faqs-seguros&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Questions from Canadian Patients&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1794334089934{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Do I need a physician\u2019s referral to make an initial inquiry?&#8221; open=&#8221;true&#8221;]You can contact the office to ask about the process. If you have a referral or a summary from your physician, mention it and ask whether it is required for the evaluation.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Can I share studies completed in Canada?&#8221;]Tell the office which studies you have, when they were performed, and the available formats. The team will explain how to submit them and whether additional information is needed.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Are medical records accepted in English or French?&#8221;]Ask about document requirements before sending records. Accepted languages and translation requirements must be confirmed with the office.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Will my provincial or territorial health plan cover care in Costa Rica?&#8221;]Coverage for care outside Canada must be verified directly with the relevant health plan and any additional insurer. Do not assume that consultations, procedures, or travel expenses will be covered.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How long would I need to stay in Costa Rica?&#8221;]Your stay depends on the evaluation and any recommended treatment. There is no standard length of stay for every patient. Confirm medical guidance before deciding on travel dates.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What should I ask about continuing my care in Canada?&#8221;]Ask which follow-up appointments you will need, which records to keep, and what information to share with your regular physician. 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