Clinica Nacional, (as originally known) initially a10-bed facility with one operating room, one delivery room and a small newborn unit, opened on July 9, 1973 in a small location on Avenida Justo Arosemenena and 38th Street.

The hospital exclusively provided Gynecology & Obstetrics services, thus came quickly to be known as "Clinica de la Mujer". To sustain its growth to 25 beds, the hospital moved to a larger location on January of 1980.

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

Finally, on August 20th, 1998 the new hospital facilities were was inaugurated. It is a brand new, modern building located on Avenida Cuba between 38th & 39th Streets in Panama City and it is now known as Hospital Nacional.

List of Specialities and Departments:

• Pathology
• Services Endoscopy
• Physical Therapy
• National Genetics Center
• Electrophysiology
• Fetal Therapy
• Hyperbaric Chamber
• Cardiac Testing

• Upper digestive video endoscopy
• Video bronchoscophy
• Video colonoscopy
• Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
• Capacitive Diathermia
• Laser for analgesics and and healing of wounds
• Modern ultrasound equipment
• Electro-therapeutic equipment for the management of pain, muscular strengthening, electrodiagnostics, etc
• Hydrotherapy
• Electronic traction
• General Orthesis
• Motor or sensory nerve conduction testing
• Electromyography of upper and lower extremities and paraspinal muscles
• Blinking reflex
• Repetitive stimulation test
• Electromyography of anal sphincter
• Application of botulinum toxin (Botox) guided by needle electromyography
• Neuromuscular training by biofeedback - electromyography (facial paralysis, peroneal muscle, anorectal, peripheral nerve lesions)
• Electroencephalograms