Hospital Nacional

History

Founded as Clinica Nacional (National Clinic), a small 10-bed facility with one OR, one delivery room and a small newborn unit, opened on 9 July 1973, in Justo Arosemena Avenue and 38th Street in Panama City, Panama. The hospital exclusively provided OB/GYN services, thus came quickly to be known as "Clinica de la Mujer" (The Women's Clinic). To sustain its growth to 25 beds, the hospital moved to a larger location in January 1980, just across the street.

Years later, in September 1994 "Centro Médico Nacional" (National Medical Center) opened its doors, a state-of-the-art Medical Office Building, that houses 110 specialists.

By this time the fame and demand on the small clinic made expansion feasible. On 20 August 1998, a brand-new hospital building was inaugurated, located next by, on Avenida Cuba between 38th and 39th Streets in Panama City and thus it is now known as Hospital Nacional.

Facilities

Hospital Nacional is an 80-bed facility that handles all mayor medical specialties. The Intensive Care Unit has eight adults beds and five pediatric beds. The neonatal area is well equipped, keeping with the initial tradition of this hospital of OB/GYN expertise. The neonatal ICU is finely equipped, and able to care for 5 patients at a time. Experienced registered nurses care for patients in shifts that cover 24 hours. A dedicated team of physicians of all Major medical specialties is available.

Services

Insurance

Hospital Nacional works with all major Panamanian insurance companies, and also has a special International Insurances Department dedicated to handling International Insurance Programs.