Why Spain?
Once you have decided that undergoing a treatment abroad is the best option, you should then consider which country to go to. There are many important factors to consider, other than the costs. The main ones should be the political stability and the country’s infrastructure to receive foreign visitors. Also you should take into consideration the hospital amenities and doctors credentials. And last, you should deliberate who will take care of all the necessary arrangements that you will need to guarantee a smooth and hassle-free healthcare travel.
Having said the above, we are pleased to present you Barcelona as one of the top medical tourism destinations in Western Europe. Barcelona is located in Spain, and it is the capital city of the community of Catalonia and besides its beautiful Mediterranean beaches and nature, pleasant climate, friendly people and crime-safe surroundings, it has a rich cultural heritage, breathtaking monuments and endless sightseeing making it the world's fourth most visited tourist destination with about seven million tourists a year.
Barcelona’s successful public health system and its pioneering character regarding to new medical technologies and facilities makes this city an excellent and prestigious medical tourism destination and currently receives more than 10,000 foreign patients each year. Historically, Institut Dexeus (IVF) and Barraquer Clinic (Ophthalmology) were amongst beginners in Barcelona medical tourism services. Moreover, the Joint Commission International (JCI) has accredited 20 hospitals and clinics in Spain and is ranked seventh by the World Health Organization (WHO) for best healthcare system.
Barcelona offers high-quality services at prices that are typically lower than in your home country in internationally well-known and prestigious hospitals, as well as renowned specialized doctors who developed several scientific fields such as spine surgery, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, kidney & liver transplants, eye surgery, oncology and thoracic surgery, and led innovative techniques in plastic and orthopaedic surgery.
Additionally, U.S. and Canadian citizens do not need a visa in order to enter Spain if staying for less than 90 days, though you must have a valid passport.
Having said the above, we are pleased to present you Barcelona as one of the top medical tourism destinations in Western Europe. Barcelona is located in Spain, and it is the capital city of the community of Catalonia and besides its beautiful Mediterranean beaches and nature, pleasant climate, friendly people and crime-safe surroundings, it has a rich cultural heritage, breathtaking monuments and endless sightseeing making it the world's fourth most visited tourist destination with about seven million tourists a year.
Barcelona’s successful public health system and its pioneering character regarding to new medical technologies and facilities makes this city an excellent and prestigious medical tourism destination and currently receives more than 10,000 foreign patients each year. Historically, Institut Dexeus (IVF) and Barraquer Clinic (Ophthalmology) were amongst beginners in Barcelona medical tourism services. Moreover, the Joint Commission International (JCI) has accredited 20 hospitals and clinics in Spain and is ranked seventh by the World Health Organization (WHO) for best healthcare system.
Barcelona offers high-quality services at prices that are typically lower than in your home country in internationally well-known and prestigious hospitals, as well as renowned specialized doctors who developed several scientific fields such as spine surgery, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, kidney & liver transplants, eye surgery, oncology and thoracic surgery, and led innovative techniques in plastic and orthopaedic surgery.
Additionally, U.S. and Canadian citizens do not need a visa in order to enter Spain if staying for less than 90 days, though you must have a valid passport.