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Barcelona is a centre of medical tourism not only in Spain but also in Europe. More than 20,000 foreign patients come here annually (mainly citizens of Great Britain, France, the United States of America, and the Middle East). Dozens of clinics fully comply with international standards and norms for the provision of medical services. to simplify the search for all those who want to go for treatment in the capital of Catalonia, MediGlobus has prepared an independent rating based on the choice of our patients – TOP-5 of the leading hospitals in Barcelona. Learn more about them from our article.
TEKNON MEDICAL CENTRE
Teknon Medical Center is the hub of medical innovation in Spain. This institution is accredited by Joint Commission International, confirming the high quality of service and patient safety. The clinic examines and treats global stars, famous politicians, actors and other public figures.
The hospital is among the top ten medical centres according to the highest scores of the Index of Hospital Quality (IEH). It was ranked fifth among private hospitals with a good reputation by the Health Reputation Monitor (MRS).
Teknon is part of the Quirónsalud Medical Holding. The hospital is located in the central residential area of Barcelona, which is popular among tourists. The medical staff of this institution has about 2,000 employees, including 400 doctors.
Antonio de Lacy Fortuny
Head of the Surgical Institute at Teknon, which specialises in the treatment of gastrointestinal tract diseases. He has introduced a large number of surgical procedures such as NOTES, SILS, etc. into the world practice. He is most often approached by patients for treatment of colorectal cancer, bariatric surgery and oesophagal cancer surgery.
Antonio Alcaraz
Top specialist in the field of laparoscopic treatment of genitourinary system diseases and others. He is a global pioneer of laparoscopic and robotic surgery. In 2009, he was part of the team that performed the first transvaginal kidney removal in the world.
Bartolome Oliver
Head of the neurosurgical department at Teknon, who has vast experience working with radiosurgical units Novalis and CyberKnife. President of the European Skull Base Society. He treats brain tumours, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease and other neurological diseases.
Jordi Anthony Vives
He is a leading specialist in gynaecological surgery. He has been practising for more than 30 years. The doctor performs open and minimally invasive surgeries. In 2016, he was included in the TOP DOCTORS AWARDS rating of the best doctors in Spain.
The clinic offers 211 patient rooms, more than 30 outpatient rooms and 19 VIP-class rooms. For the convenience of patients, parking for 1,000 parking spaces is provided.
Over the 30 years of its existence, Teknon Medical Center has made a breakthrough in the provision of medical services. It has the latest models of equipment for accurate and quick diagnosis (panoramic MRI system for visual diagnostics HFO, installation for positron emission computed tomography, etc.).
The Da Vinci robotic system, the Novalis Tx radiosurgery unit and the TrueBeam linear accelerator are also used for complex surgical interventions. There is also one of the most powerful laboratories in Europe for 3D bone printing.
The key areas of the Teknon clinic are oncology, neurosurgery, cardiology, surgery, traumatology and cardiac surgery.
Clinic: Teknon Hospital
Procedure: Surgery
Patient’s age: 3 years
Sandra: “We are very grateful to the doctors and nurses of the paediatric department. First of all, we would like to thank them for their attention, care and professionalism! The service was 10 out of 10 and it made our hospital stay a much more relaxing experience.”
Read: Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona Children’s Hospital
Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona Children’s Hospital is a specialised medical facility for the diagnosis and treatment of various pathologies in paediatric patients. It operates according to national and international standards and has more than 20 certificates (CSUR, ERN, XUEC, NACHRI, HPH, etc.).
Over the years, the clinic has established itself as a leading Spanish institution for the treatment of oncology, neurological disorders, cardiovascular disorders and organ transplantation in children.
The hospital successfully performs minimally invasive surgeries and uses laser and robotic devices to treat various diseases.
More than 311,000 patients are treated at the hospital every year. It successfully performs over 94% of heart surgeries, preserves the sight of approximately 90% of children with eye cancer, and cures 84% of Ewing’s Sarcoma patients. This hospital is a common referral for rare diseases. Based on the Sant Joan Clinic there is a Research Centre. This is where innovative drugs and treatment methods are developed. About half of the Centre’s developments have already been incorporated into the work of the medical centre.
Clinic: San Juan Hospital
Procedure: Surgery
Patient’s age: 15 years
Tanya: “This year I had surgery at Sant Joan Clinic. I am very grateful to the doctors for their work. Everything was explained to me in detail before the procedure and I felt confident and safe.”
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UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF CATALONIA
University Clinic of Catalonia is a multidisciplinary hospital that works in more than 25 specialities. It was founded in 1984 and thanks to the high standards of treatment has become one of the main players in the field of medicine in Barcelona.
The hospital is part of the Quirónsalud Network and serves not only citizens of the country but also foreign patients. About 300 doctors work here, many of whom are known far beyond Spain (for example, Rafael Rosell – a world-class oncologist specialising in the treatment of lung cancer, Matteo Fabbi – an outstanding specialist in the treatment of endocrine system pathologies of the Uniclinica of Catalonia).
The main areas of the University Hospital of Catalonia include oncology, cardiology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, surgery, neurosurgery, paediatrics, orthopaedics and traumatology.
Since 2001, the clinic has launched a program of continuous modernization of medical equipment, which allows them to regularly update and improve the technical base. Therefore, the medical centre is one of the most technologically advanced medical institutions in the European Union.
Clinic: University Hospital of Catalonia
Procedure: Cardiac surgery
Patient’s age: 61 years
Meinred: “The doctors at this clinic saved my life, without exaggeration. I had a catheterisation and two stents placed. Both the surgeons and nurses were very attentive and polite. Even though I don’t speak Spanish, the language barrier was not a problem.”
SERVIDIGEST MEDICAL CENTER
ServiDigest Medical and Surgical Center is a 40-year-old institution that helps patients deal with gastrointestinal tract pathologies as well as endocrinological disorders through surgical intervention.
High rates of success in surgical treatment of digestive system cancer are recorded here. Specialists of the medical centre carry out the removal of malignant neoplasms of the colon using TEM – transanal endoscopic microsurgery. This method is one of the safest and most effective in the initial stages of colon cancer therapy.
Specialists of the medical institution also carry out successful endoluminal operations to combat primary obesity (POSE), which helps to get rid of 45% of excess body weight. After this surgery, patients do not have scars, and the rehabilitation period passes as quickly as possible.
Popular specialists practising in ServiDigest are Ramiro Duran (deputy director of the ServiDigest medical centre and chief specialist of the clinic for minimally invasive surgery of gastrointestinal pathologies), Josep Merlot (director of the clinic and leading surgeon in Spain, specializing in gastrointestinal endoscopy, as well as surgical treatment of digestive system diseases), Eduardo Maria Soler Targanora (TOP specialist in bariatric surgery in Barcelona).
Clinic: ServiDigest Medical Center
Procedure: Check-up
Patient’s age: 30 years
Maria: “I keep track of my health and undergo annual check-ups. This year I had a gastroenterological check-up at ServiDigest and was completely satisfied with the results.”
HOSPITAL QUIRONSALUD BARCELONA
Quirónsalud Barcelona is a private multispecialty hospital, which is part of the Quirónsalud Medical Group. It is considered the ideal example of private medicine in Spain. Over 20,000 surgical procedures and 3,000 deliveries are performed here annually. The quality and safety of the services provided are confirmed by the accreditation of JCI – the largest international regulatory medical organisation. The medical staff of the Quironsalud Clinic Barcelona exceeds 1,000 people, of which 300 are specialists of the highest category. Leading doctors of this institution are:
Ramon Cugat
Top orthopaedic surgeon in Spain with over 35 years of experience. He is a pioneer of the arthroscopic surgery method and one of the best sports medicine specialists in the country.
Jose Baselga
He is the founder of the Quironsalud Cancer Centre in Barcelona and the country’s leading cancer surgeon. He is one of the creators of Herceptin, a monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of HER-2-positive breast cancer.
Josep Tabernero
He is an outstanding specialist in the treatment of GI oncology and the development of drugs to combat these pathologies. In 2017, he was named one of the top 5 oncologists in Spain by Forbes magazine.
Pablo Clavel
A world-class spinal surgeon who specialises in the minimally invasive treatment of spinal pathologies. Since 2011, Dr Clavel has headed the Department of Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery at the Clavel Institute at the Quirónsalud Barcelona Hospital.
There are more than two hundred hospital rooms at the disposal of Quiron Barcelona clinic patients (165 standard and 40 extra comforts). Based on the medical centre, there is an international patient department for working with foreign patients. Clinic Barcelona is chosen by people from different parts of the world (Middle East, Europe and Asia). It successfully treats diseases of the cardiovascular system, oncology, neurological diseases, infertility, injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, etc.
Prices for medical services in Barcelona clinics
The cost of diagnostics and treatment in Spain is at an average level by European standards. Prices for medical services in Barcelona vary depending on the level of the medical centre and the doctor’s qualifications. The table below shows the approximate cost of procedures popular among patients in Barcelona clinics.
| Procedure | Стоимость |
|---|---|
| Chemotherapy | from €2,800 |
| Vasectomy | from €3,000 |
| Aortocoronary bypass surgery | from €13,000 |
| Procedure | Cost |
|---|---|
| Mastectomy | from €15,000 |
| Knee endoprosthesis | from €18,000 |
| Robotic prostatectomy | from €23,000 |
To find out the prices of treatment in the leading hospitals in Barcelona, please follow the links to the pages of these medical centres. If necessary, MediGlobus coordinators will provide you with detailed information on the prices of the hospitals.
Summary
Barcelona is among the popular medical destinations in Spain. Thousands of patients from all over the world come to the highly specialised and general clinics of this city. Check-ups, oncology treatment, organ transplants and other medical procedures are performed here.
Popular among medical tourists are such institutions as Teknon, Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona, University Clinic of Catalonia, ServiDigest Surgery Centre and Quirónsalud Barcelona Hospital.
The cost of treatment in Barcelona clinics varies depending on many factors, including the level of the institution and the qualifications of doctors. The price of medical services here is average by European standards.
For more information about organising treatment in the leading clinics in Barcelona, please contact the coordinating doctors of the MediGlobus medical platform. We will find the best option to solve your problem.
