Being based in Barcelona offers our patients many advantages to being treated here. The city is historically important in terms of being a pioneer in healthcare and has become a major healthcare destination with 152 private hospitals in the region and more than 19.000 beds. The surgeons here are world renowned and Catalonia is a Bio-Region; a cluster for biotechnology, biomedicine and medical technology.

It’s easy. All you need to do is fill in the ‘Contact Us’ form or simply call us on +34 932202809 and we will be delighted to get back to you either with a free quote, a consultation or further information – whatever you need.

The cost of treatment is calculated on an individual basis and will depend on the complexity and amount of medical assistance you need and any special requirements you may have. Generally speaking, our prices are considerably lower than in the USA (up to 50%) with the same, if not higher, standards of treatment and facilities as in their leading clinics.

Please fill in the ‘ Contact Us’ ‘ form, and after an initial consultation with Dr. Gilete we will provide you with a preliminary cost of the required surgery. We aim to respond within 24hrs.

We aim to provide you with the preliminary quote as soon as possible. Depending on the complexity of your diagnosis, surgery can usually be scheduled within a 3 month time frame or sooner.

We can organize a complete diagnostic program including imaging and tests. Please ‘ Contact Us’ for further details.

Of course, either in person or by video conferencing. Feel free to ask as many questions as you like. At least two languages are spoken (English and Spanish), please let us know if any other language is required for the communication. 

It is the patient´s responsibility to organize their travel to us. Please ‘ Contact Us’ for further details.

Normally, our final quote will include the costs related to your stay at the hospital (the number of days will depend on the complexity of treatment), preoperative evaluation, preoperative testing, anesthesiology, surgery, implants (if used), postoperative CT & imaging tests, post-operative care at the hospital, postoperative consultation after discharge and medication during stay.

It is advisable for patients taking a long haul flight to arrive in Europe at least a couple of days in advance, in order to let their body recover from the travel. Postoperative recuperation depends on the kind of surgery to be performed and your preoperative health status. Prior to surgery we will send you a health questionnaire to address your specific needs. After the operation it is important to take some time to recover before undertaking extensive traveling. Please check our “Fitness to Fly” section with recommendations before flying back. In any case, our team will be able to advise you upon this.

Yes, this is mandatory for our surgical patients. A spare bed is provided in your hospital room for your convenience.

This will depend on your physical state, e.g. if you are completely bedbound. Please do not hesitate to contact us with all your questions and requirements.

Depending on your needs, there are handicapped adapted taxis available for your convinience in Barcelona. Please contact us if you wish more information on this.

You will need to bring your most recent medical documents related to the condition you are about to be treated for as well as your passport.

Please check our “Fitness to Fly” section with recommendations before flying back and scheduling long haul flights. By following these recommendations it makes it much less likely that you will develop any complications during your trip back.More information available on http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2012/chapter-6-conveyance-and-transportation-issues/air-travel.htm

Dr. Gilete Spine Center is located in completely safe areas. In fact, we always recommend that before you travel abroad you check at the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) within the United States Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security https://www.osac.gov/Pages/Home.aspx .
Go to Region Locator (right hand corner) and search for Spain, Barcelona or any other city or country.

We recommend that you visit http://www.healthmap.org/ for up-to-date information.

Once you agree with the preliminary quote, a customized amended quote will be issued including everything. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.

We does not work with insurance, either public or private. Promohealth does not engage in any reimbursement process.

After our initial response to your enquiry we will need to see the most recent medical information that you have.

Assuming it is a western hospital, it will mainly depend on the complexity of the treatment. In our institutions MRSA infections are not something to be worried about but in any case you can check official statistics at OCDE: http://ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications/Publications/Forms/ECDC_DispForm.aspx?ID=816