EN
Barcelona is a centre of medical tourism not only in Spain but also in Europe. More than 16,000 foreign patients come here annually (mainly citizens of Great Britain, France, the United States of America, CIS and the Middle East). There are dozens of clinics that fully comply with international standards and norms for the provision of medical services. Therefore, to simplify the search for all those who want to go for treatment to the capital of Catalonia, MedicGlobus has prepared an independent rating based on the choice of our patients – TOP-5 of the leading hospitals in Barcelona. Where to go and why – read next.
TEKNON MEDICAL CENTER
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.
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. Famous name working here are: Antonio de Lacy Fortuny (head of the Surgical Institute at Teknon, which specializes in the treatment of gastrointestinal tract diseases), Bartolome Oliver (head of the neurosurgical department at Teknon, who has vast experience working with radiosurgical units Novalis and Cyber Knife), Antonio Alcaraz (Top specialist in the field of laparoscopic treatment of genitourinary system diseases) and others. 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 25 years of its existence, Teknon Medical Center has made a breakthrough in the provision of medical services. It is equipped with the latest models of equipment for accurate and quick diagnosis (panoramic MRI system for visual diagnostics HFO, installation for positron emission computed tomography, etc.), as well as for complex surgical interventions (Da Vinci robotic system, Novalis Tx radiosurgical unit) and TrueBeam linear accelerator). The key areas of the Teknon are oncology, neurosurgery, cardiology, surgery, traumatology and cardiac surgery.
HOSPITAL QUIRONSALUD BARCELONA
Private, multispecialty hospital, which is part of the Quirónsalud health 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 is confirmed by the accreditation of JCI – the largest international regulatory medical organization.
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 orthopedist of Spain), Jose Baselga (founder of the Quiron Cancer Center in Barcelona and the country’s leading oncological surgeon),Josep Tabernero Caturla (an outstanding specialist in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancer and in the creation of drugs to combat these pathologies) and Pablo Clavel (a world-class spinal surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive treatment of spinal pathologies).
There are more than two hundred wards at the disposal of Quiron Barcelona clinic patients (165 standard and 40 extra comfort). On the basis of the medical centre, there is an international patients department for working with foreign patients. Clinic Barcelona is chosen by people from different parts of the world (CIS, 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.
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 Quirónsalud 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 specializing in the treatment of lung cancer, Matteo Fabbi – an outstanding specialist in the treatment of endocrine system pathologies of the Uniclinica of Catalonia).
Since 2001, the clinic launched a program of continuous modernization of medical equipment, which allows them to regularly update and improve the technical base. Therefore, the medical center is one of the most technologically advanced medical institutions in the European Union. The main areas of the University Hospital of Catalonia include oncology, cardiology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, surgery, neurosurgery, paediatrics, orthopaedics and traumatology.
OPHTHALMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE QUIRON BARCELONA
Ophthalmological Institute Quiron Barcelona is a specialized medical institution, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies connected with eyes. It operates in accordance with international standards and is certified by ISO: 9001 and ISO: 4001.
Over the 20 years of existence, the Quiron Eye Center has established itself as the leading Spanish institution for the treatment of vision.
Microsurgical operations are successfully carried out here, as well as laser installations are used to eliminate and correct eye diseases.
The Quiron Barcelona Ophthalmological Institute is equipped with the latest technology (ultrasound ophthalmological apparatus, Orbscan projection scanning Corneal topography, HRT II confocal laser scanning system).
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 center 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 involve the removal 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 practicing in ServiDigest are: Ramiro Duran (deputy director of the ServiDigest medical center 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).
For more information about planning treatment in the leading clinics of Barcelona, contact the coordinating doctors of the MedicGlobus medical platform. We will find the best option to solve your problem.
