Quirónsalud Hospital, Spain

Location: The listing places it in Barcelona, Spain, though Quirónsalud operates as a nationwide network with facilities across the country.

Quirónsalud is Spain's largest healthcare provider. It was formed through the merger of the Idcsalud and Grupo Hospitalario Quirón groups, and brings together more than 60 years of experience in medical care. The network runs over 70 medical facilities across Spain, offering comprehensive care across all major specialties. Alongside its clinical work, it maintains a strong research center and functions as one of the country's leading medical and educational institutions, with a stated focus on delivering high-quality care while prioritizing patient comfort.

Treatments and Specialties

The hospital covers a very broad range of specialties, including:

• Cancer, hematology, and stem cell therapy
• Heart surgery, vascular surgery, and pediatric cardiology
• Orthopedics and spine surgery
• Neurology and neurosurgery
• IVF, fertility, gynecology, and obstetrics
• Liver and kidney care, including transplants
• Cosmetic and plastic surgery (rhinoplasty, liposuction, breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, etc.)
• Bariatric surgery, urology, gastroenterology, and general/laparoscopic surgery
• Eye surgery, dental, ENT, pulmonology, endocrinology, rheumatology, and more

Achievements and Distinctions

• Complex case publications — Quirónsalud has treated many complex medical cases that have been documented in medical journals. In August 2021, its Córdoba hospital treated a particularly complex hand tumor, published as a scientific reference for other physicians.
• Telemedicine leadership — Especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, the group expanded telemedicine services significantly. Its Marbella hospital runs one of Quirónsalud's largest telemedicine initiatives, letting patients receive diagnoses at home and reducing time and cost.
• Innovation in hip replacement — The traumatology team at Quirónsalud Santa Cristina de Albacete pioneered a minimally invasive hip replacement technique called the Direct Superior Approach (DSA), which produces more stable hips with minimal dislocation, less pain, and shorter hospitalization.