Medical treatment in Spain

Medical treatment in Spain

The healthcare system in Spain is of a very high standard and is among the best in Europe. Spain medicine offers primary and specialty care services, as well as the most up-to-date treatments and innovations in health care.

Spanish medical system offers fast and effective treatment without waiting lists. Patients arrive to Spain to receive medical treatment discover top end healthcare system and enjoy substantial cost savings.

Many clinics and hospitals are located in large tourist destinations with surrounding natural, cultural and tourist attractions.

Doctors of Spanish specialized medical centers treat most complex neurological and neurosurgical problems using the best technology available. Neurological disorders like lumbar disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis and other are treated with high success in Spanish medical centers.

Medical team of most hospitals speaks English. Translators to other languages can be arranged on a short notice.

Travel tips:

Capital city: Madrid

Local Time: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)

Electricity: 220V/50Hz

Tourism: 60 million visitors per year

Religion: There is no official religion, but the majority of the population is Roman Catholic.

Language: Spanish

Emergency numbers: Ambulance: 112, Fire: 112, Police: 112

Temperature (°C): The climate of Spain is extremely varied. The northern coastal regions are cool and humid. The central plateau is cold in the winter and hot in the summer; Madrid has a winter average of about 8°C and a summer average of 23°C.

Passport and visa: Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay is required. Visa not required for stays of up to 90 days.