Deep Brain Stimulation in Spain

Spain has a uni payer healthcare system. This means that there is universal coverage for most of the expenses (excluding prescription drugs). One might have to wait for quite some time to avail of elective procedure treatment in Spain. Non-European travelers must have valid health insurance coverage to benefit from the hospitals in Spain. One can also avail of it on a residency visa. The private insurance system helps you to avail the benefits at monthly costs. The taxes in Spain are comparatively lower than those of other European countries. Hence, one can surely opt for this country for medical treatment.

The Joint Commission International (JCI) is a global leader in health care accreditation. JCI accreditation is considered a gold standard in worldwide health care. It provides the most skilled and experienced healthcare professionals in the medical industry, as evaluators of the rigorous international standards in healthcare quality and patient safety. Here are a few JCI certified hospitals in Spain :

• Vithas Xanit International Hospital
• Grupo Hospitalario Quirónsalud
• Centro Médico Quironsalud Teknon
• Hospital General de Catalunya
• Instituto de Microcirugía Ocular (IMO Barcelona)
• Sanitas Hospitales
• Guttmann Institute
• Instituto Balear de Oftalmología (IBO)

The hospitals in Spain are based on “el sistema national de salud” which provides high-quality care and medical centres, that is, “centros de salud”. This system has public and private healthcare systems, often within the same level. Since many countries send ex-pats here, one can even find an English speaking doctor very easily. Most doctors are adequately skilled and can handle the cases.

One has to apply for a Schengen Visa to gain entry into Spain for a medical purpose. The required documents when applying for a Schengen Visa for Medical Treatment are as follows:

1. Visa application form.
2. Two photos.
3. Valid travel document/passport.
4. A copy of your passport's data page.
5. Roundtrip flight reservation.
6. Travel Medical Insurance.
7. Proof of accommodation

MediGence has been praised on a global scale for the list of services they provide. Apart from the listed services, the staff and the guides are adorned for their customer interaction, impromptu assistance, and various other assistance related guidance throughout the tour. Thus, the list of services provided by MediGence are:

• Insurance query related guidance
• In-detail guidance till completion of the medical tour
• Visa Assistance
• Free airport to hospital transfer
• On-Ground Support
• Teleconsultations
• Accommodations Assistance
• Rehabilitation and recovery services

Spain has many cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Pamplona that have some of the best hospitals in Spain. Madrid has good hospitals for general and reproductive health facilities. Barcelona has hospitals specializing in child healthcare.