Brad Cook has more than 15 years' experience coordinating medical services for international patients at Clinica Biblica Hospital in Costa Rica where he runs the International Department for the hospital.

Born in Costa Rica of U.S. parents, Brad spent time in Brazil and the U.S. before finally settling down in Costa Rica. This unique tri-cultural background has allowed Brad to better understand the concerns and expectations of clients from many different cultural backgrounds.

Mr. Cook launched the Medical Tourism initiative for Clinica Biblica Hospital orchestrating an aggressive service oriented model that has helped position Clinica Biblica Hospital as one of the top destinations in Latin America for medical services. Under his direction, the International Department has been recognized for providing outstanding services to international patients, insurance companies and facilitators.

Brad began helping international patients long before the term Medical Tourism came into vogue having coordinated surgeries, emergency services, air ambulance evacuations and insurance benefits and billing, for thousands of international patients in need of medical care.

Brad is a recognized expert on the topic of Medical Tourism and International patient services having spoken and directed workshops at various Medical Tourism and Benefits conferences.

The success Mr. Cook has had developing the international patient program has been viewed as a model for other hospitals in Latin America who are implementing a medical tourism program of their own and he is often contacted by hospitals, brokers and facilitators for input and assistance.

Brad is contacted regularly by local and international publications on the subject of Medical Tourism and is a key proponent and strategic contact for the Costa Rican government in their ongoing development of Costa Rica as the region’s premiere medical tourism destination.

Mr. Cook is an Advisory Board Member and Strategic Development officer for Latin America for the Medical Tourism Association and has a degree from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI.