Catalinas Urgent Care

About Us

At Catalinas Urgent Care, we are dedicated to providing exceptional and urgent medical care to the community of Matapalo and its surrounding areas. As an integral part of Medi Red Costa Rica, we pride ourselves on our patient-centered approach, offering high-quality and accessible health services. Learn more about our mission, our values, and the committed team that makes excellence in healthcare possible.

What represents us

Our Values


Commitment to Excellence

At Matapalo Urgent Care, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality medical care, using the most advanced technologies and following best practices in each service we offer.


Patient Centered Care

Our priority focus is the well-being of the patient. We strive to provide a personalized, empathetic and respectful healthcare experience for each individual we serve.


Constant Innovation

We value innovation as a fundamental pillar to continually improve our services and treatments, thus guaranteeing that our patients always have access to the latest in medical care.


Integrity and Ethics

We maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethics in all our operations, ensuring transparency, honesty and reliability in our work and in our relationships with patients.


Collaboration and Teamwork

We believe in the power of collaboration and teamwork. Our health professionals work together to offer comprehensive and effective solutions, focusing on holistic patient care.


Social responsability

We are committed to social responsibility, actively contributing to the well-being of our communities and promoting sustainable practices that respect the environment and society in general.



We are part of one of the largest networks of medical centers!

Medi Red Costa Rica



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Years with you!

For 20 years, we have been committed to the health and well-being of Costa Rica, growing alongside our community and evolving to meet its medical needs.


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Doctors

We have a team of 25 highly qualified doctors specialized in various areas of medicine, committed to providing compassionate and quality care to all our patients.



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Medical centers

Our network is comprised of more than 10 strategically located medical centers, each equipped with cutting-edge technology and dedicated staff to provide exceptional medical care.


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Satisfied Patients!

The trust and satisfaction of our 23,678 patients is a testament to our commitment to excellence in health care and the drive to continue improving every day.



Catalinas Urgent Care

Meet our team



Doctor

Dr. Héctor Briceño


Hello, my name is Héctor Briceño, a General Practitioner with training in comprehensive patient care, disease prevention, and management of common conditions in general medicine. My approach focuses on clinical assessment, timely diagnosis, and appropriate treatment, based on updated medical guidelines and a patient-centered care model.
I have experience in outpatient consultation, chronic disease management, early symptom evaluation, and preventive health guidance. I am part of the medical team, providing quality care, professional ethics, and a strong commitment to the health and well-being of each patient.




Nurse

Paulina Ovares


As a compassionate and highly skilled nurse, Paulina Ovares plays a vital role at Catalinas Urgent Care. With a strong dedication to patient well-being, Paulina consistently delivers healthcare with empathy, professionalism, and attention to detail. Her calm demeanor and patient-centered approach make her a trusted presence for both patients and colleagues. Always focused on delivering quality care, she helps ensure that every visitor to Catalinas Urgent Care receives timely, respectful, and effective medical attention. Paulina is not only a healthcare provider—she is a pillar of support within our medical team.



We are always looking for excellent collaborators!

Want to be part of the team?

Catalinas Urgent Care

Do you need urgent medical attention? Do not wait more. Contact us now at Catalinas Urgent Care to receive immediate and professional assistance. We are here to take care of you when you need it most.

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