Intermedical Solutions

Healthcare System in Spain

The World Health Organization (WHO) has ranked the Spanish healthcare system as the 7th best in the world. Also, the same report informed that the Spanish people are ranked second, in regard to being satisfied with the quality of healthcare they receive.

Spain has more than 750 hospitals serviced by 450,000 doctors and nurses offering 2.4 million surgeries per year. All of the hospitals in Spain are recognized and supervised by the Spanish Ministry of Health.

The Spanish health industry holds an excellent reputation of the essential post operative care after any kind of surgery.

Spanish physicians are trained for at least 6 to 7 years before they are qualified and receive their degrees. Specializations, such as those required for surgeons, require additional years of study and training before the doctors are certified as licensed.

All of our hospital partners have English-speaking doctors and medical staff, who have undergone rigorous medical schooling and in-house training in institutions that are recognized in the European Union.

One of the reasons why Spain has become a highly reputable medical community in Europe is due to its lower cost of living, yet the standard of living is much higher. Also, Spain offers a wide range of medical treatments equivalent to the best of the world. Also, Spain has an excellent network of hospitals.

The Spanish medical system offers all medical specialties:

• Orthopedic surgery
• Cosmetic surgery
• Eyesight surgery
• Obesity surgery
• Elective surgery
• Dentistry

Costs, Travel and Recovery

Prices for medical treatment in Spain vary depending on the surgery or the corresponding treatment. However, patients can easily obtain up to 60%  savings. Also, Spain’s healthcare system is ranked 1st in the European Union and offers prices at least 15% lower than the rest of the Union Members

In Spain, we not only cure diseases, but also place special attention to full health rejuvenation. In this respect, Spain has made a name for itself through the numerous health clinics and resorts. Many of our hospitals are located in some of the most exotic areas of Spain providing a relaxed recovery after surgery.

Another important factor to keep in mind is the fact that the Spanish are among the world’s healthiest people. They have the highest average life expectancy in the EU – 80 for women and 74 for men. Also, the Spain registers the lowest occurrences of heart diseases in the world. This is due to the Spanish Mediterranean Diet. Spain is one of the best places in the world for optimum patient recovery.

Overview

Spain, the 2nd most visited country in the world, is located in South Western Europe on the Iberian Peninsular sharing borders with Portugal, Gibraltar, Morocco, France, and Principality of Andorra. The Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean and Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea also form part of Spain.

Spain has one of the mildest climates in Europe with summer remaining mostly dry, sunny and hot with temperatures varying from 17C to 37C. Winters are usually windy, rainy and cool with temperatures between 2C and 18C.

Spain has a very family orientated culture and the people are generally communicative. Compared to other countries, Spanish wages are generally lower but the cost of living is also less and therefore the general lifestyle also better. Spanish is the main language, although other regional languages are also prevalent. Many people in Spain speak English, predominantly on the coast and in hotels.

One of the best things about Spain is the country’s food and wines. Provinces known for wine are ‘Rioja’ and surrounding areas; and almost all of Spain is famous for excellent fish and meat dishes. In addition, nightlife in Spain is vibrant and usually extends till dawn. Discos, music bars, night clubs, dinner / dancing venues and clubs can be found in the urban and semi-urban parts of the country.

The Basque Country

The Basque Country is located in the most eastern part of the Gulf of Biscay, the Basque Country has a surface of 7,234 km² and a population exceeding 2 million people, with a density of nearly 300 inhabitants per km². Vitoria-Gasteiz is the capital and it has two official languages: Basque and Spanish.