Destination

Panama

US dollar economy and direct flights from several US hubs, with affiliated teaching hospitals.

Flight time from the benchmarked states

Average across the clinics in this country, from the state's main hub.

Entry and documents: Passport plus proof of onward travel; no visa for stays up to 180 days. Tocumen is the best-connected hub in Central America.
Money: The US dollar is legal tender, alongside the balboa at par. No conversion, no exchange spread, no currency risk on your quote.
Language: Spanish, with substantial English in the private hospital system, a legacy of the Canal Zone.
Flights and getting around: Direct flights from Miami, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta and New York. Hospitals are in Panama City, 30 to 45 minutes from the airport outside rush hour.
When to go: Dry season runs mid-December to April. The rest of the year has daily afternoon rain and full humidity, which is worth knowing if you will be walking on a new joint.
Care landscape: Several hospitals are affiliated with US teaching institutions and hold international accreditation. City lodging is plentiful; ask the clinic for its recovery-hotel rate.

Demonstration content: these figures are fictional placeholders and will be replaced with verified, sourced data before launch.