Hospital San Juan de Dios

Founded in 1845, Hospital San Juan de Dios is Costa Rica's flagship public medical institution and teaching hospital. This sprawling complex handles 65% of Costa Rica's complex medical cases while training future doctors through its affiliation with the University of Costa Rica. Though primarily serving locals, it accepts international patients through special agreements. The hospital combines historical significance with modern medicine - its original 19th-century wings now house administrative offices, while new towers feature advanced oncology and cardiology units. As a government facility, it provides low-cost care but often has longer wait times than private hospitals.

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