Why This Doctor Is Betting on El Salvador

Dr. Alan Chen is a U.S.-trained physician who spent years inside the modern healthcare system before questioning its incentives, especially after COVID. In this Build In El Salvador interview, he explains why he first came to El Salvador because of Bitcoin and safety, why he invested in property, and how he now wants to build a health retreat focused on nature, food, community, sunlight, and real healing. These are the topics we cover: Alan Chen’s background as a U.S.-trained doctor Why 2020 changed how he saw the medical system The difference between healthcare and “sickcare” Why health is connected to money, food, relationships, and lifestyle El Salvador as a place to build His vision for a retreat center instead of a traditional clinic Advice for people curious about moving and building in El Salvador Follow BIES on X: https://x.com/BuildInES Subscribe to our Email list: https://buildinelsalvador.substack.com/