Cancer treatment in Spain

Great professionals! Our children are in safe hands. I will always be grateful for the care and attention to my daughter. The children’s oncology team was headed by Dr. Mora. Thank you very much!

Excellent professionals and equipment! Everyone treated us wonderfully, everyone explained to us, accompanied us throughout the whole healing process. This is an incredibly hospitable hospital!

One of the best hospitals in Europe, they are very friendly with children and very kind, attentive, and caring in relation to their patients!

One of the best hospitals for children in Europe. There is a maternity hospital, gynecology, examinations, ambulance, and specialists. Everything is at the highest level, but you have to wait very long. Caring staff, comfortable wards. One- or two-people wards. There is a bathroom in the ward, you can take a shower as well as there is a wardrobe, a table. The beds are comfortable, regulated. There is a TV. Tasty food. The hospital is located on a mountain and the entrance offers a stunning view of Barcelona. There is a cafeteria-restaurant, very beautiful! The menu is about 10 euros. There are devices in which you can buy water, sandwiches, sweets, juices, as well as tea and coffee. There is Wi-Fi.

Three months ago, my daughter had scoliosis. I have only words of gratitude to the entire medical team and all hospital specialists. Thanks so much for everything!!!

On 6 November 2018, I underwent a colonoscopy and oral pandendoscopy. When undergoing the entire examination, the center’s staff was treating me very correctly.

Since childhood, I suffer from constipation, I have dolichosigma (the gut is longer than necessary). In recent years, my condition has become quite difficult – constant enemas, laxatives. Once it came even to obstruction. The gastroenterologist said that it is necessary to operate and the operation is complicated. My sister works in Spain, she advised to come to them for treatment. I was operated on in the surgical center ServiDigest (Barcelona). There were no large incisions – they were treated me by using microsurgical methods. Now I feel fine. There are no more constipations, there are no scars (thin strips, they are not visible).

Congratulations to the whole ServiDigest team …

They are very kind and excellent professionals.

I appreciate the very good service they offer.

Thanks to all the doctors who helped me.

Blessings to all!

Last week, I was observed and I would like to thank Doctor Ribot and the entire caring team. Good conditions and good specialists!

Good and comprehensive advice. The clinic was received as long-awaited guests. All questions were answered. Willing to recommend to people. The only thing that is inconvenient is that there are no direct flights to the city of Palomna.

The clinic is one of the best in Europe, the attitude of the staff is excellent, the quality of examinations is excellent. The price is moderate, to be honest, not very expensive compared to other European countries

Everything was top notch. The medical staff are professional and, most importantly, sympathetic and pleasant people. Helped in a very timely manner.

Thanks to the coordinated work of the staff and highly qualified doctors, we quickly passed the examination and received answers to all questions regarding the treatment of our child.

I was treated at home for more than 2 years with no improvement. My son was diagnosed withepilepsy 2 years ago, as you know, the treatment is very long. We were admitted to this clinic during our travel to Barcelona.  After examination, doctor prescribed us the treatment. I hope I will recover very soon with the new treatment scheme.

My 10 years old son is undergoing treatment for osteosarcoma with mts to the left lung. The quality and service are very satisfied.

The Pediatric Cancer Hospital, especially Dr. Blanca Lopez Ibor, is the best doctor I have ever meet. I recommend.

I asked for a second independent opinion, I didn’t expect anything, but I was pleasantly surprised by the promptness and attentiveness of the doctors. We organized a video consultation with the HM clinic in Spain, everything went as planned, the doctor wrote what needs to be done at the moment and treatment options. Thanks!

Our son came for treatment from Kazakhstan with a diagnosis of soft tissue sarcoma. During the entire treatment, we were accompanied by attentive and qualified staff. In the clinic, we were fed tasty and varied. In the Korochan clinic, all conditions are created to feel like at home. Special thanks to Adrian Trejo (Head of the Department of Pediatrics) for becoming a friend of our family during the treatment.

We would like to thank for the treatment that the Department of Neurology of the Corachan Clinic and in particular Neus Marie, Adrian Trejo and Dr. Aledo have been giving us for almost 4 years. They were and remain not only an indispensable help for our son Unai, but also a part of our family. They were always there, in good and bad times, and responded to any of our requests very quickly and with warmth. I want to emphasize that Neus Marie Cardona accompanied us during the most difficult epilepsy operation, lasting more than 9 hours. We do not have enough words of gratitude and love for what they have done and are doing for us. This is a team that is dedicated to their work and has a huge professional experience. Since our son was 3 months old, we trusted them on the recommendation of our fantastic pediatrician Dr. Martha Balart from the Pediatric Department of the Corachan Clinic, to whom we also want to express our deep gratitude for her professionalism and warm attitude towards our family. Without a doubt, we highly recommend our pediatrician, Dr. Marta Balart, as well as the team of the Department of Neurology at the Corachan Clinic. Once again, we would like to thank Neus Marie without her help, our son would not have been able to achieve such progress.

For a little over a year now, we have been visiting various pediatric doctors at the Corachan clinic with our 13-year-old daughter, she has autism and developmental disorders due to a deficiency of the Cdkl5 protein. The main visits are with Dr. Aledo, as well as with Dr. Alvarez, Neus Marie, with the Department of Traumatology with Dr. Peiro, Dr. Vilalta and Dr. Fontecha. All of them are professionals in their field, also very kind and sensitive people, besides, we see in their work clear and tangible results in the evolution of our girl. The director of the department, Adrian Trejo, is a very close and active person, always ready to help and support us. Our daughter was recently operated at the Corachan Clinic by a team of trauma surgeons on the spine, she has a double curve of 77 degrees in the dorsal region and 53 degrees in the lumbar region. An operation that was a success in every sense of the word, the entire medical team is distinguished by its professionalism, and we want many people to know about this department and their wonderful team. Our daughter’s scoliosis was completely cured. The girl no longer has pain, and on the third day after the operation she was already able to get out of bed a little, and a week later she even started walking with the physiotherapist Enric, singing songs. 🙂

We have cancer (neuroblastoma stage 4) it just so happened in life. With high-dose chemistry, we started having problems with the eyes, the optic nerves were damaged. We are shown a certain therapy so that in the future my daughter can see and navigate normally in space. In the pediatric department of the Corachan Clinic, we were examined and concluded that Mia had peripheral vision. It was necessary to quickly solve the problem. After the examination and the conclusion of ophthalmologists, measures were taken to restore vision, we were given the necessary recommendations, advice, and taught to train our eyes. Mia can see better! Since the child has problems with his eyes, he has problems with his back … in order to look at objects, Mia began to hunch over, we also asked for help in this matter. A physiotherapist has been working with Mia for a year now, a very good specialist, I always attend classes, I am amazed at the attitude towards my child and the professionalism of the guys who work with special children. Thank you for being Clínica Corachan!

We had a face-to-face consultation with the geneticist Susana Boronat in the pediatric department of the Corachan Clinic. The attention from the staff, the professionalism of the geneticist in the clarity and detail of answers to all the questions I asked, together with her caring, careful and sensitive attitude towards my son, as a small 6-year-old patient, gave a complete feeling of satisfaction and a desire to contact them for professional help and make recommendations to other potential patients!

I want to express my sincere gratitude to the maxillofacial surgery team at the Quirónsalud Madrid University Hospital (Pozuelo) for their attention and care in recent days.

Especially to Dr. Julio Acero, the head of the department, Dr. Fernando Najera, Dr. Ana Belen Guerra and the entire team for their professionalism, humanity and high level of patient care.

Thank you to Quirón hospital for the excellent work and care for patients. Your professionalism and attention make difficult moments much easier. Always grateful.

We were treated for a pediatric orthopedic problem that involved surgery. Dr. Merino is very attentive and professional, explaining everything clearly.

The surgical team and the inpatient department are also of the highest level.

I want to express my sincere gratitude to Quirón Pozuelo hospital and especially to the gastroenterology team. From the very beginning they showed exceptional professionalism, attentiveness and a human attitude.

My husband was hospitalized from December 27 for a serious illness, and we are immensely grateful for the help provided. I would especially like to mention Dr. David Fernandez, who operated on him, Dr. Peinado and Dr. Yuzgad, who showed high professionalism in a critical situation. Also Dr. Merello, whose kindness and sense of humor helped in difficult moments.

A special huge thank you to all the nursing staff, especially the teams of the two departments who cared for my husband around the clock.

Thank you for your humanity, professionalism and support during a difficult period.

The surgery was very successful. From the admissions department to the nurses and the conditions of stay — everything was at a high level.

We were assisted by Veronica Lopez from the international patients department. Thanks to her, my husband was able to quickly receive medications for chemotherapy. A very warm and caring person who truly helped us with all the formalities.

I have NO complaints whatsoever. The service is exceptional: medical staff, nurses, administrators, X-ray, laboratory — everything is at the highest level. The patient feels in a safe and warm atmosphere. Great gratitude to all the staff of Quirón Pozuelo hospital.

After a failed surgery for a hiatal hernia and an emergency reoperation, I spent 33 days in intensive care in a serious condition. I want to express my huge gratitude to all the ICU staff — from the cleaners to the doctors.

Their humanity, empathy and professionalism helped me survive. To me they were ‘angels’ I will never forget.

The clinic is excellent in terms of equipment and service. My son has been monitored by neurology since birth, and there are no complaints about the doctors.

But it has become difficult to make an appointment: especially in dermatology and gynecology. Sometimes it is impossible to get a follow-up appointment, prescriptions expire, and one has to turn to other hospitals. Every year the situation with accessibility gets worse.

I underwent surgical intervention, and overall the process was very good: surgery, intensive care, nurses, food, administration.

The only thing that should be improved is informing the patient before the operation.

After the lens implantation surgery I feel severe burning in my eyes, watering and glare that prevent me from seeing clearly. Despite good results on the devices, in everyday life I see poorly, especially up close and at night.

At follow-up examinations they say that ‘everything is perfect’, but my real sensations are a deterioration of vision. I did not receive clear explanations or a solution to the problem. Very disappointed with the result of the surgery.

My mother was in the internal medicine department. I want to note the high level of professionalism and human attitude of the staff — from the doctor to the orderlies and the physiotherapist.

We are very grateful for the care during a difficult time.

The childbirth experience was excellent. From the moment of admission the staff was very friendly and attentive. The dilation process went calmly under the constant supervision of doctors.

The birth went quickly and without pain. The baby and I received excellent care. During my stay at the clinic the attitude was very human and supportive.

I want to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. David Abejon for the procedure performed on November 21 at 3:00 PM. Despite my anxiety, his calmness and attentive attitude helped me feel confident.

Thanks to his professionalism, the procedure went more easily than I expected. Huge gratitude for the care and human attitude.

No complaints about the doctors, but the organizational system is very weak. Almost always you have to wait for the appointment with a delay of an hour or more.

After the vision correction surgery I did not get the promised result. I have to continue wearing glasses and lenses. I was not warned about possible complications.

Many follow-up visits passed, but the problem remained. Very disappointed with the result.

The infrastructure is good, the equipment is modern, but the attitude towards patients is often formal and impersonal. Especially in sensitive departments such as oncology, there is a lack of an individual approach.

An experience with both positive and negative moments during my father’s hospitalization.

The positive: the intestine was successfully operated on using a minimally invasive method; beforehand the doctors jointly reviewed the test results and did not rush the decision. The nurses and doctors were friendly.

The negative: noisy rooms and doors; after the surgery a full dinner was brought by mistake when only liquids were allowed, and medications that had already been discontinued were administered twice.

The gallbladder was also removed without warning, which seemed excessive to us, although in conventional medicine this is a common procedure.

A family member was treated at this hospital, and we can only say good things about the doctors and nurses during the stay on site. For the first time I felt that doctors of different departments really communicate with each other. The only downside is that it is very difficult to resolve anything by phone, which is very annoying.

A very good experience related to taking a COVID test for returning to the UK. The whole process was clearly organized, information came by email, and the visit itself went smoothly. The staff was very friendly. Thank you.

I had to face breast cancer, and I was discouraged, knowing the methods and success of treatment in Ukraine. But a friend of mine said that they help people with a similar diagnosis abroad. I myself am not very good at searching on the Internet, so I asked my daughter to do it, who, after talking to several foreign clinics, chose Kiron Madrid. I don’t need a visa, we quickly bought tickets and I went to the clinic. In Madrid itself, I was met by the local coordinator, and at the clinic I was given an interpreter who was present during the communication with the doctors. The first few days were spent on an examination that confirmed the diagnosis, after which I was prescribed an operation to remove the tumor. I was scared, but the staff helped me keep my spirits up. The operation itself went well, fortunately no metastases were found and I did not need additional treatment. Now I’m home and feeling great. I will go for a second check-up with a local doctor soon. We thank the doctors of the Madrid clinic for helping me cope with such a terrible diagnosis. I hope the problem doesn’t come back again!

From a professional standpoint everything is fine, but the attitude toward the patient in the pediatric urology department is extremely unsatisfactory.

Because of the quarantine situation and the snowfall in Madrid, I discovered after the consultation that I had not been given a prescription for the medication. After several days of unsuccessful calls, I was told I had to come to the hospital in person on Wednesday evening.

They refused to send the prescription by email or any other means. After a repeat visit (I live on the other side of Madrid), I was again told to make an appointment.

Very disappointed with this attitude, especially considering that the mistake was not on my side.

There are both positive and very negative impressions. The main problems are related to staff shortages, which lead to long waits and periods when patients receive no attention.

The second problem is the overload of the “star” doctors, who see too many patients, resulting in lower quality consultations and possible errors.

They provided qualified help to my grandfather, he was diagnosed with colon cancer and was treated and now everything is fine. Great clinic!

If you are a foreign patient without insurance, I would not recommend this place. For a blood test and a scan they can charge about 500 euros. At the same time, the doctors and staff were friendly and professional.

In my youth, I got a severe skin burn. When 30 years later I felt sick and went for a diagnosis – I was told that it was stage 3 skin cancer, right there. I immediately decided to sign up for treatment in Spain. And my choice was right. I was treated and given a good prognosis. I was recently re-diagnosed after treatment – everything is fine.

The best clinic I’ve ever been to! And I had to visit many such establishments. Had DBS here to cure a tremor that has plagued me for half my life. The operation is complicated, you can’t trust anyone. And Kiron Madrid proved a long time ago that only the best doctors work here!

I want to express my deep gratitude for the care I received after my recent delivery at this hospital. From the very beginning of the pregnancy, the medical care was exceptional.
I especially want to acknowledge the team of Dr. Blanca Paredes — a wonderful gynecologist with enormous professionalism and humanity. For me she is one of the best specialists at the hospital; without a doubt, I will continue to be seen by her.
I also thank the midwife Irene Rubio, who accompanied us for many hours with incredible dedication. Thanks to her we managed to cope with a very difficult situation. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
And finally, thank you to the entire department staff, the nurses and assistants for their care and constant attention.
Excellent facilities, beautiful delivery rooms and very comfortable wards.

I am very grateful for your service and hospitality.

I had thyroid surgery. Very good treatment, I didn’t even feel anything. I was very nervous, but I was treated wonderfully.
The team that worked with me in room 204 was very good.
Manuela Blanco

On 01.02.2026 I had surgery at this hospital, and I have nothing but words of gratitude for all the staff.
I especially want to thank the admissions team, Noelia — completely devoted to her patients, Eva, who attentively accompanied the entire process of my surgery, the excellent nursing team, the anesthesiology staff and, of course, Dr. González Rivas for changing my life.
I want to note the magnificent work that they all did during my stay at the hospital, as well as the humane, attentive and professional attitude I received at every moment.
I return to Malaga with very warm memories and deep gratitude to the entire team of this hospital.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Three weeks ago I gave birth at this hospital. I could not have chosen a better place. The care of the specialists from the very first minute was incredible. The work of the midwives in the delivery ward and of all the staff on the floor was excellent. Very humane, caring attitude, a lot of patience and understanding in such a difficult and special moment.
And, of course, special thanks to Dr. Héctor Baraona, the gynecologist, to whom I will always be grateful for his complete dedication to patients. One of the best specialists I have ever met.
Thank you for your work and for making the birth of my son an incredible event that I will remember all my life. ❤️

Recently I came to have a blood test, a breast ultrasound and a thyroid ultrasound. Besides having to wait an hour for each procedure, almost all the staff who attended me were very rude, except for the young man who drew blood.
And today I went to the gynecological emergency department, waited two and a half hours, and there was no one in the gynecology office. In the end I left, because the shift change was approaching and no one even knew where the gynecologist was.

On December 3rd I was operated on at this hospital, and I have no words other than gratitude.
Special thanks to Dr. Paniso, who performed my colonoscopy and gastroscopy with incredible professionalism and care. And, of course, to Dr. Pedraza from the abdominal surgery department — he has golden hands… he saved my life. Thank you to him and his entire team. Don’t let him go, you very rarely meet doctors with such sensitivity and kindness.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

In May 2024 I came for an initial consultation with Dr. Gutiérrez. He told me that I had arthritis in both knees and that in 15 years I might need prostheses on both knee joints. At that time he offered two options: surgery or hyaluronic acid injections, since the inner menisci were in very poor condition.
I chose meniscus surgery, which took place on September 13th. When my stitches were removed on the 25th, the doctor said I should already be walking without crutches. A month and a half after the surgery I began to feel tingling in my left foot and asked for an MRI, but I was told rather rudely that it was impossible.
A week later I went to another traumatologist at another clinic, who calmly explained to me that an MRI a month and a half after surgery would indeed not give a clear picture. At the end of October I again described my situation, and then I was finally prescribed an MRI.
On November 2nd I came for a consultation, and, without explaining anything and without even showing the results of the study, the doctor said he was ending further follow-up and offered hyaluronic acid injections. After that I went to three more hospitals, where I was told that a prosthesis was necessary.
Now I already have a left knee joint prosthesis — the surgery was performed in February this year. I twice contacted the patient services with complaints, but I was essentially told that if a prosthesis was placed, then there were reasons for it.
In the end, instead of living without a prosthesis for another fifteen years, as I was initially told, I received it just six months after the first surgery.

The hospital itself is good, but they need to provide internet access for patients and companions. For two years now they have been saying it exists, but by some coincidence it never works.
Nowadays it is hard to imagine a private hospital without such a service, especially for patients who stay here for a long time.

I was planning surgery and a consultation with Dr. Nogueira and his office. My nose needed significant tip lengthening. In the end I did not have surgery with this doctor.
The doctor stated that he has no policy on revision surgeries. The secretary became increasingly difficult to deal with. Instead of helping to address my concerns, she began to argue with me and made it difficult to reschedule the consultation date.
The doctor is unwilling to meet and discuss issues even if you come in person.
The cost of the surgery is 8,300 US dollars, excluding hospital stay expenses.

I am very pleased with the medical procedures performed here. The staff and doctors are very friendly, attentive and caring.
Definitely recommend.

We were recently at the Vithas Aravaca University Hospital. Although the surgery itself went very well, the conditions of the stay and the attitude of part of the staff leave much to be desired for a private hospital.
Dirt accumulates in the wards under the beds, sofas and in other places. The cabinet doors were warped. There were no curtains at all — only hooks for them, so we constantly had to raise and lower the blinds. There are cracks everywhere on the walls. The bathroom window was poorly secured.
A week earlier we had accompanied a relative at another Quirón group hospital, and the difference was huge. I understand that this hospital is old, but periodic renovation is necessary.
Thank you.

It’s a pity that this hospital is no longer what it used to be.
They used to provide excellent service here, but now that is no longer the case. Entire teams of medical specialists are leaving here for a reason.
Delays have become a very common problem — waiting two hours has become commonplace. This creates an extremely unpleasant atmosphere in the waiting area: people shout at the staff, complain and get irritated.
The hospital does not warn in advance about delays, although it is perfectly aware of them. I want to thank the staff for their professionalism and good work, which, unfortunately, cannot be said about Vithas management.

A good hospital. We spent five days here after the surgery, and overall everything was positive. Very humane and professional staff.
Dr. Mesa and his team, the nurses, orderlies, intensive care staff and Begoña from the traumatology department were wonderful.
I don’t give 5 stars only because of the administrative procedures before the surgery, which were poorly organized due to a lack of staff. They should hire more administrative employees.
The hospital has an open parking lot, the first 30 minutes are free. The cafeteria offers a set lunch for 13 euros. The TV in the room is free. The Wi-Fi works quite well. The in-patient food is rather poor.
I recommend the hospital.

Mammography and ultrasound on CDs? Still?
Many modern computers no longer have disc drives, and in my case, as with other patients, there are problems viewing the studies. They only post the conclusion on the website, but what if I want to show the images to another specialist?
In addition, is it normal for a specialist to simultaneously hold appointments and work in the emergency department? I waited two and a half hours for the gynecologist appointment. For a private medical center this is unacceptable. At the very least, patients could be warned in advance.
Two hours thirty minutes of waiting… incredible.
Best regards.

I strongly recommend this hospital, as excellent specialists and staff work here. I have been to many hospitals around the world and I love coming here, because here I feel at home.
Making an appointment happens very quickly, and everything is organized perfectly.
I especially want to mention Alessandra from the blood collection office, Dr. Nuria from gynecology and Susi from administration for their kindness and help.
On 11/07/22 I also want to thank Ana from the main reception desk — very professional and patient.
Rocío did my MRI — she is just wonderful!
Some staff at the radiology department reception should improve their attitude toward patients.
Thank you all.

A few weeks ago I gave birth by cesarean section. I want to thank my gynecologist, the midwives, anesthesiologists, orderlies and all the specialists who were by my side. Their humanity and attitude were wonderful.
The pediatricians are also excellent and took wonderful care of my baby.
However, the low rating is related to the work of the in-patient department. The gynecologist prescribed a treatment regimen for me, but it was not always followed.
There are very attentive and kind nurses and assistants, but overall I was dissatisfied. They did not bring me all the prescribed medications. Those who have undergone a cesarean section know how painful it is.
Several times I called the staff with the call button, but no one came or answered. They promised to bring medications and did not, or brought them too late.
I felt left without proper attention. I think the problem is in the organization of the work.

I was operated on on Thursday, and I had to stay at the hospital overnight. The surgical team was excellent.
However, after being transferred to the ward, the nurses and student trainees of the evening shift behaved as if the work or my questions bothered them.
In addition, despite the fact that I reported my food allergy, for dinner I was served a dish with that product. What would have happened if I had had an allergic reaction?
Also, many staff members in the cashier area were without masks and did not observe social distancing.

On Monday the 16th I had surgery in the afternoon. The traumatologist-surgeon and his entire team were exceptional. The surgery itself went quickly and successfully.
However, the work of the reception and the nurse in the recovery ward was terrible. The nurse wanted me to go to the toilet by myself after ankle surgery.
Post-operative information was practically absent, and the medication recommendations were incorrect. She couldn’t even explain how to give heparin injections.
Once home, I called the hospital several times with questions, but no one could give me answers.
It’s a great pity that after the surgeon’s excellent work such an impression remains. This experience is enough to choose a different hospital next time.

Despite the scheduled time, I had to wait 4 hours for a preliminary examination and also for arranging additional visits. The staff in the ENT department was polite. Already at the entrance one could feel a general stressful and tense atmosphere.

The delivery room and the postpartum department are excellent in terms of staff. Everyone was friendly and attentive.
However, the hygiene in the department leaves much to be desired: dirty corners in the bathroom, hair from the previous patient in the sink.

I received a lot of attention, very compassionate nurses and doctors, I was attended to quickly, they told me the tests would take 40 minutes. Everything was done much faster. I recommend this hospital, I have Adeslas insurance and no problems with payment. I hope I won’t be back here for a long time, hehehe.

Very good service. As with all hospitals, depending on the therapeutic area and depending on the time/day you visit the emergency department, you will have to wait longer or shorter. However, in general, it is very good: a wide selection of doctors, an appointment at the right time. The staff is friendly and takes care of everything.
The premises are clean, spacious and bright. I recommend.

In the trauma center, they paid a lot of attention, they treated me very well, they did all kinds of tests until they made a diagnosis. I had to wait a long time. But my 30-day treatment experience was generally positive. The doctor who treated me was very professional.

Every time I went for an examination or received my relatives, both doctors and nurses, assistants, and even cleaners, emergency managers, at the reception desk… EVERYONE treated us well. This was especially noticeable when there were convulsive moments with COVID. Therefore: THANK YOU for such attention and care in these difficult times.

Getting your eye test report should be a simple process, but the only way to get it – is to make another appointment. No help by phone, no messages by mail… This can be solved in a matter of minutes (electronic report!!!). And then they say that there is a long queue.