In this series of articles we'll run through the most internationally renowned clinics in Barcelona that attract thousands of visits through medical tourism each year. In this first article, discover the reasons for visiting Barcelona for medical treatment and where to visit..
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Why visit Barcelona for a medical procedure?
There are a number of different reasons to visit, but did you know that Spain has one of the best life expectancy rates in Europe? It is the best place to be for a number of treatments, for example the World Health Organization says that it has the lowest breast cancer mortality rate in Europe and among the best care for stroke and coronary heart disease. Barcelona treats the highest number of foreigners in Spain and has the largest number of clinics.
Which specialist treatments is Catalonia best equipped for medical tourism?
Healthcare in Catalonia is the best equipped in terms of human resources (GPs, nurses, pediatricians, etc) and technology, especially for the following procedures:
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
- Cancer treatment (Radiation Therapy and Clinical Trials)
- Heart and circulation diagnosis (Digital subtraction angiography and Haemodynamics)
- Bone diagnosis and treatment (Gammagraphy)
- Full/partial body diagnostic machinery (CAT, MRI, PET)
Staying in Barcelona for Cancer Treatment
There are various clinics that have their own specialities. Like the Sant Joan de Déu Hospital specializes in childhood cancers, and Fundació IMOR in Brachytherapy. The Quirón Teknon Hospital specialises in blood cancers like lymphoma, leukemia, and bone marrow aplasia - diseases which award-winning Dr. Emilli Montserrat is an expert for at the World Health Organization.
There's also the Baselga Institute for many types of cancers. Finally the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology is at the forefront of cancer research in Spain and regularly has innovative clinical trials for various cancers.
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Going to Barcelona for Cancer Treatment 
Matthew Debnam 10 Nov 2014 Barcelona is home to the best teams in the world who will help you fight and beat cancer.
Excursions in Barcelona
To make the most of Barcelona and fill your trip with unforgettable experiences and emotions, we offer you the excursions through the Catalan capital organized by our friends - the GetYourGuide team. Choose your excursion and fall in love with Barcelona:
Women's health (IVF, Gynecology, and fertility clinics)
For women who are in danger of a risky birth or with fertility problems, the Dexeus Woman's Health in Barcelona is best bet. It was the first clinic in the world to give birth to a baby from a serodiscordiant couple (one of the partners is HIV positive).
It's not just for health reasons too, many visitors come for other reasons, for example if you are a lesbian couple or a single woman - the liberal laws here will permit you to undergo reproductive procedures which may not be available to you in your country of origin.
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Women's health in Barcelona – IVF & Gynecology clinics Matthew Debnam 05 Dec 2014 A guide to women's medical tourism in Barcelona. Fertility and gynecology.
Pediatric Care
Sant Joan de Déu Hospital is one of the leading children's hospitals in Europe and works with Barcelona's 'Hospital Clinic'. It has some of the largest visitor numbers in Europe and has a department specifically for arranging care with international visitors.
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Pediatricians in Barcelona Matthew Debnam 15 Jan 2015 Access healthcare in Barcelona for your child with this list and information.
Eye healthcare
Barcelona is home to one of the most renowned eyes hospitals in the world. The Barraquer Ophthalmology Centre was opened and is run by the Barraquer family, a surname that is widely respected in the world of eye-care. They have some of the most advanced treatments available in the world.
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Eye specialists in Barcelona Matthew Debnam 30 Jan 2015 A list of opticians, optometrists, and ophthalmologists in Barcelona.
Cosmetic Surgery Clinics and Hair loss Clinics
Many are concerned with their own appearance and Anti-Aging Group Barcelona attracts clients from all over the world. Dr. Jesús Benito is an award-winning surgeon and has innovated various cosmetic surgery techniques that are used around the world.
Another type of clinic you can find in Barcelona are those for people who suffer hair loss. Barcelona is one of the few places in the world where you can find the FUE "New Dense" technique, a completely non-invasive procedure that leaves no scars, allowing up to 3500 insertions in a day at half the cost.
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Cosmetic surgeons and hair loss treatment in Barcelona Matthew Debnam 13 Apr 2015 Visit Barcelona for cosmetic treatments while enjoying the mediterranean setting.
Other conditions
The medical specialist fields in Barcelona include other areas too. An internationally recognized name is the Guttman Institute, highly specialized in rehabilitating patients who have suffered spinal, nervous or neurological injuries. Fundació Puigvert focuses on Urology, Male Fertility, and Nephrology (treatment for kidney problems). Instituto de Otologia García-Ibanez is one of the birthplaces of treating Otology (treatment for hearing problems).
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Specialist medical treatments in Barcelona Matthew Debnam 27 Apr 2015 Innovative medical treatments at these specialist centres in Barcelona
