Centro Medico del Sur OSCAM
Dr Oscar Cambronero
Phone: 2262-2525 / 8811-9345
WhatsApp: +(506) 8367-2606



Centro Medico del Sur OSCAM
VA Foreign Medical Program/CHAMPVA Medical Coverage & VA Medical Benefits Claims Assistance & Support



Veterans Care Costa Rica





Centro Medico del Sur OSCAM is a General Medical Facility owned and operated by Dr Oscar Cambronero, opened in 2000, and located in Heredia, Costa Rica. Dr Oscar Cambronero is certified and registered with Veteran Evaluation Services, VES, to provide C&P Evaluations scheduled by the VA after you file your disability claim.
CMS OSCAM specializes in providing medical care throughout Costa Rica to Veterans enrolled in the VA's FMP or CHAMPVA. CMS OSCAM is a all-inclusive Medical Clinic to include CMS Pharmacy and CMS Billing Services. Our wonderful staff has coordinated medical services in all regions of Costa Rica having providing home delivery of approved medications for over 500 United States Armed Forces veterans, retirees, & their families.
CMS OSCAM has teamed up with the Veterans Advocacy Group "You Served, We Care" for Veterans located in Latin America. You Served We Care has coordinated 8-10 Veteran Services Officers to provide services to Veterans located throughout Latin America. Registered & sponsored by the Houston, TX VA they are located throughout Latin America to assist Veterans with their claims needs.


Centro Medico del Sur OSCAM Provide the following Services



Pharmacy



We provide vaccines, medications, drug information services, and biologics to our Veteran's and their families. We do everything in our power to get our patients the best available options to treat their symptoms and diagnosis. We also coordinate delivery depending on availability.



Physical Therapy



The physical therapist will be responsible for evaluating and managing an individual's movement system across the lifespan to promote optimal development diagnose impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions and provide interventions targeted at preventing or ameliorating activity limitations and participation restrictions.



Home Visits / Nursing Services



Nursing practice provides the Veteran with healthcare across a continuum of services for acute and chronic conditions in hospital and skilled nursing settings.

A home visit includes a veteran's history, examination, problem solving and decision making in various levels depending upon a Veteran's need and diagnosis.



Chronic Disease Management



An integrated care approach to managing illness which includes screenings, check-ups, monitoring and coordinating treatment, and patient education. It can improve the Veteran's quality of life while reducing your healthcare costs if you have a chronic disease by preventing or minimizing the effects of a disease.



General Medicine



Our General Medicine practice provides general and preventive medicine for Veterans and their families, and manages medical conditions including but not limited to Arthritis, Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart Disease, and more.



Minor Surgeries/Cancer Treatments



We provide most surgical procedures that do not involve anesthesia or respiratory assistance during the surgical procedure. CMS will coordinate surgeries and cancer treatments outside of our limitations with a local surgeon or oncologist who specializes in the required operation and treatment



IV & IM Treatments



IV treatments and IM shots may be provided by CMS or a third party healthcare facility which CMS contracts out to. We take the time to understand the patients needs and requirements to provide the best care for your health and optimal well being.



Electrocardiogram



ECG or EKG services provide a valuable test to detect heart problem's and monitor the hearts activity during various situations. An electrocardiogram measures the electrical signals in your heart. the ECG is painless, noninvasive and provides fast results.



Nebulization



A Nebulization treatment involves the use of a medical device that converts a liquid medicine into a mist, vapor or aerosol, such that it can be inhaled directly into the airways and lungs. Nebulizers are useful for patients who can not use inhalers.



Evidence Gathering



Centro Medico del Sur OSCAM understands the importance of submitting the correct documentation to substantiate disability benefits claims. We have coordinated with a variety of specialty care providers willing to complete diagnosis evaluations, disability benefits questionnaires, and medical opinions.
This is a great foundation for submitting a fully developed claim. We will also provide you with the Title 38 CFR Regulations. Title 38 CFR defines the schedule of ratings, correct medical terminology, & testing needed to substantiate your current diagnosis or in obtaining a diagnosis in conjunction with defining the severity of your service connected condition.





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general medical



Dr Oscar Cambronero is a General Medical Practitioner registered and certified with Veterans Evaluation Services to provide C&P Evaluations in Costa Rica when requested by the VA. In addition Dr Cambronero provides diagnosis', Disability Benefits Questionnaire's, and Medical Opinions for his patients in their process of obtaining evidence to substantiate their disability compensation claim with the VA. Most diagnosed conditions can be or are required to be evaluated by a General Medical Practitioner which makes his support to Disabled Veterans a key in developing a relationship between US Veterans and medical support in Costa Rica.



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Psychiatrist



Centro Medico del Sur OSCAM has coordinated with various Psychiatrists to provide treatment, diagnosis, and Medical Opinions. Once service connection is approved by the VA and the Veteran is enrolled in Foreign Medical Program, treatment for PTSD is also available via remote conferencing granted the therapy is conducted in the same country the Veteran is located as confirmed by FMP.



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neurologist



Centro Medico del Sur OSCAM has coordinated evaluations and care with a local english speaking Neurologist with a desire to assist Veterans. The Neurologist can provide Treatment, Diagnosis, and Medical Opinions for conditions such as Parkinson's, ALS, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Central Nervous System, Narcolepsy, Fibromyalgia, Headaches, MS, Peripheral Nerve Conditions, and Seizure Disorders.



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Orthopedic



Centro Medico del Sur OSCAM has coordinated evaluations and care with local English speaking Orthopedic Doctors with a desire to assist Veterans. The Orthopedic Doctor can provide Treatment, Diagnosis, and Medical Opinions for conditions such as Amputations, Foot, Ankle, Knee and Lower Leg, Hip and Thigh, Back, Neck, Shoulder and Arm, Elbow and Forearm & Wrist, Hand and Finger, Muscle Injuries, Non-Degenerative Arthritis, and Osteomyelitis.



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Ocologist (Cancer Treatments)



Centro Medico del Sur OSCAM has coordinated evaluations and care with local English speaking Oncologists with a desire to assist Veterans. The Oncologist Doctor can provide Treatment, Diagnosis, and Medical Opinions for cancer.



Centro Mèdico del Sur OSCAM






The CMS OSCAM Team is dedicated to providing support for US Disabled Veterans and their families living in Costa Rica. We know the difficulties with finding a healthcare provider in Costa Rica and we want you to know we are here for you. We are networked with the Veterans Advocacy group, You Served We Care headquartered in Panama City, Panama. At CMS OSCAM you can register with a VSO who is willing to help you with your claim through "You Served, We Care" sponsored by the Houston, TX VA.



dr Oscar Cambronero



General Medical / founder



Dr. Cambronero is a General Physician and founder of Centro Médico del Sur Oscam. With over 18 years of experience attending Veterans Health needs. His mission is to guarantee access to health care to the Veterans and retired patients of the United States Military who live in Costa Rica.



Aurora Arce



Clinic Manager



Aurora is Centro Médico del Sur's wonderful manager. She is in charge of the customer service. Aurora will take care of the details that make our patients feel at home. Her experience in this area allows the clinic to solve any patient questions and/or needs immediately.



Katherine Gomez



Clinic operations



Katherine is our incredible team member who is there to greet our patients with a smile at the front desk Monday through Friday. She has been employed with Centro Médico del Sur Oscam since 2011. Katherine is the one who will be coordinating specialty care, scheduling patient medical appointments, and ensuring that the patients are receiving their medications.



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Location & Contact Information



CMS OSCAM is conveniently located across from the new Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social, Hospital de Heredia San Vincente de Paúl. CMS employs a on-site driver to deliver medications. CMS staff may be able to coordinate transport for our patients to and from our clinic when requested, Contact us for more information!



In front of the East entrance of Social Security Hospital of Heredia, CR
Centro Médico del Sur OSCAM, Calle 10 /AV. 16, Heredia, CR | (506) 2262-2525 (506) 8811-9345


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*Foreign Medical Program 1-303-331-7590: www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/programs/veterans/fmp/index.asp


*CHAMP-VA Q&A 1-800-733-8387: www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/programs/dependents/champva/CHAMPVA_faq.asp


*VA Welcome Kit

www.va.gov/va-welcome-kit-color.pdf


*Access/Manage VA Benefits & Healthcare:

1-800-827-1000 www.va.gov


*Get eBenefits Premium:

www.ebenefits.va.gov


*Fully Developed Claims:

www.benefits.va.gov/FDC/checklist.asp


*Evidence Needed For Your Disability Claim:

www.va.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim/evidence-needed/


*Order your Military Records, National Archives:

www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/medical-records.html


*VA Benefits Policies, Reference Material System:

www.benefits.va.gov/WARMS/


*Apply for Increased Disability Benefits:

www.va.gov/disability-benefits/apply/form-526-disability-claim/introduction


*2019 VA Community Care Program:

www.va.gov/communitycare/


*Get a US Phone Number:​

www.magicjack.com/magicApp.html


*VA Dependency/Indemnity Compensation Info:

www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/types-dependency_and_indemnity.asp


*Surviving Spouse & Dependents Compensation:

www.va.gov/burials-memorials/dependency-indemnity-compensation/


*Total/Permanent Disability Student Loan Forgiveness:

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/disability-discharge


​*List By Disability Benefits Questionnaire Forms:

www.benefits.va.gov/compensation//dbq_ListByDBQFormName.asp​


*Overseas Non-Health VA Administrative Support:

https://benefits.va.gov/pittsburgh/


*Search VA Forms:

www.va.gov/vaforms/default.asp


*Veterans Residing in Panama Support:

www.panamarelocationtours.com/veterans-medical-benefits-in-panama


*You Served We Care Veterans Advocacy Group

https://youservedwecare.org









We are located at Heredia, Costa Rica: East Side from the CCSS Heredia Hospital




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