Paediatric orthopaedics
Rare diseases
Kidney and urological diseases
Reconstructive Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
We aim to make your stay as pleasant as possible
Information in advance
We explain the treatment options for your health problem and help you to choose the most appropriate specialist for your consultation.
Case studies
Your medical case file is studied by our specialists, or by a multidisciplinary team if necessary.
Personalised treatment plan
We prepare a detailed personalised treatment plan and estimated quote (in Spanish, English, French, Russian or Arabic).
Travel documents
In accordance with current Spanish legislation, we help to arrange visas where necessary by writing to the Spanish consulate in your country.
Arrival at the airport
We offer airport transfers, hotel or apartment bookings, interpreters and other services at the request of the family, through our partner companies.
Greeting at the Hospital
Our International Services team will personally greet you on your arrival at the Hospital.
Personalised care in your language
A contact person will be available throughout the process to resolve any doubts in your own language.
Complete care plan
We draw up a care plan for the patient and their family from the first to the last day in the hospital, including not just healthcare but also other aspects such as transfers and accommodation.
Interpreting
Interpreting service for inpatients when the family speaks a language other than English or Spanish, not included in the medical care plan.
Private rooms
All our rooms are private, making your hospital stay as comfortable as possible.
Facilities to keep your child close
You can be with your child for the majority of the care process: during anaesthesia, before surgery and in the ICU (accessible 24/7). Our rooms are prepared so that you can care for your newborn in your own room.
Reducing the impact of hospitalisation
Musical therapy, clowns, Child Life, volunteers, dog-assisted therapy, school for children, spiritual care, mobile library, WIFI internet connection, play areas...
Delivery of medical documentation
We provide you with a copy of all exams and the medical report translated into English, Spanish or Catalan.
Medical guidance
We advise you on the pharmacological treatments recommended by the medical team to help you find them in your country.
Help with return travel
We make sure your return journey to your country when the treatment is complete is as comfortable and easy as possible.
Remote care
Once in your home country, we offer you support to arrange consultations whenever you need them, as well as helping you get back into your daily routine.
Medical follow-up
We monitor the patient's progress together with their doctor in their home country to help their recovery run smoothly.
Information in advance
We explain the treatment options for your health problem and help you to choose the most appropriate specialist for your consultation.
Case studies
Your medical case file is studied by our specialists, or by a multidisciplinary team if necessary.
Personalised treatment plan
We prepare a detailed personalised treatment plan and estimated quote (in Spanish, English, French, Russian or Arabic).
Travel documents
In accordance with current Spanish legislation, we help to arrange visas where necessary by writing to the Spanish consulate in your country.
Arrival at the airport
We offer airport transfers, hotel or apartment bookings, interpreters and other services at the request of the family, through our partner companies.
Greeting at the Hospital
Our International Services team will personally greet you on your arrival at the Hospital.
Personalised care in your language
A contact person will be available throughout the process to resolve any doubts in your own language.
Complete care plan
We draw up a care plan for the patient and their family from the first to the last day in the hospital, including not just healthcare but also other aspects such as transfers and accommodation.
Interpreting
Interpreting service for inpatients when the family speaks a language other than English or Spanish, not included in the medical care plan.
Private rooms
All our rooms are private, making your hospital stay as comfortable as possible.
Facilities to keep your child close
You can be with your child for the majority of the care process: during anaesthesia, before surgery and in the ICU (accessible 24/7). Our rooms are prepared so that you can care for your newborn in your own room.
Reducing the impact of hospitalisation
Musical therapy, clowns, Child Life, volunteers, dog-assisted therapy, school for children, spiritual care, mobile library, WIFI internet connection, play areas...
Delivery of medical documentation
We provide you with a copy of all exams and the medical report translated into English, Spanish or Catalan.
Medical guidance
We advise you on the pharmacological treatments recommended by the medical team to help you find them in your country.
Help with return travel
We make sure your return journey to your country when the treatment is complete is as comfortable and easy as possible.
Remote care
Once in your home country, we offer you support to arrange consultations whenever you need them, as well as helping you get back into your daily routine.
Medical follow-up
We monitor the patient's progress together with their doctor in their home country to help their recovery run smoothly.
We are here to help you
Experts in the health of children and pregnant women
Our success rates place us among the best in the world in high-complexity diseases in children and pregnant women.
At the forefront of pediatric care
We are a group of more than 600 professionals of all pediatric specialties trained at the world's best hospitals.
We apply the latest advances in research
We treat our patients with the latest scientific advances and develop new, more effective and less aggressive therapies.
Design and comfort to humanise care
Paediatric facilities, private rooms and accompaniment to reduce the impact of disease and treatment on children and their families.
Patient and family experiences
Frequently asked questions
Spain, like many other countries in the world, has experienced an emergency due to the COVID-19 infection. Fortunately, this disease has a slight effect on children, which has allowed us to maintain optimal conditions throughout the pandemic to ensure the usual activity, care and treatment of our patients and their families.
In order to receive the newly arrived international patients in this new normal, the Hospital has adopted different measures to ensure that it is a safe and COVID free hospital.
The Hospital carries out a COVID-19 screening test every two weeks to all professionals at the hospital to make sure that all people in contact with patients and their families are healthy and without risk of contagion.
Specific areas have been set up to isolate COVID-19 patients from other patients, with differentiated and well signposted circuits to prevent infection.
Our specialists have adequate protective equipment, in accordance with the recommendations of the Spanish and European health authorities, and have been vaccinated.
Currently, international patients are being treated in our center as usual. These patients and their families follow the stipulated prevention measures and we must confirm that to date no international patient has developed the coronavirus infection.
Before and during hospital admission to the SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital, international patients should take into account the following guidelines.
Patients access to Barcelona today
- Patients and accompanying family members are allowed to travel to Barcelona for medical treatment in our hospital without any problem and no need to quarantine. The entry to Spain for medical treatment is one of the exceptions to the rule of the Spanish Government for keeping a quarantine of 14 days. The Hospital provides a letter to families to facilitate access through security checks at airport border crossing points and manages with Spanish authorities the entry authorization.
- Our International Patients Department supports families to find a flight from their country, provide accommodation in our city and transfer from the airport to the hospital or their accommodation.
Preparation of the trip and arrival at the Hospital
- To minimize the number of people in the Hospital, only a maximum of two accompanying family members per patient may travel.
- Approximately, 48h before starting the trip, the case manager will contact the family by phone to carry out a clinical screening.
- It is recommended to perform a PCR test on the patient and accompanying family members between 2 and 7 days before travelling to our country. In case of a positive result, it is recommended to postpone the trip.
- Upon arrival in Barcelona: a medical consultation - preferably 48h before admission / surgical intervention - will be carried out with the Infectious Diseases Service to assess the patient's situation and a screening test (PCR and serological tests) for the patient and the accompanying family members to confirm that there is no active infection.
In case of detection of results compatible with the COVID-19, the appropriate measures will be taken for the protection and safety of the patient, accompanying family members and health professionals.
Before arranging a visit at SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital, our medical team must assess the case. To this aim, you must specify the patient's details on the form and enclose the current medical report and complementary tests (imaging, laboratory, etc.). You may also send us any audiovisual document (photo or video) that shows the patient's current condition.
You may send us reports and tests in the following languages: English, Spanish or Catalan.
It is very important that the reports and test results be recent to allow our specialists to assess each case appropriately.
Following evaluation by our medical team, we will send you a detailed treatment proposal and an economic assessment.
It may take 5 to 7 days to prepare a personalised treatment proposal. We do not send standard proposals. Our specialists study each case to prepare a detailed treatment proposal. If necessary, a multidisciplinary team assesses the patient's situation.
Your case will be examined by international experts in each medical or surgical specialty. Our specialists in different paediatric and obstetric disciplines provide multidisciplinary guidance of each patient's case.
At SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital, we try to minimise unnecessary tests and tests that may impact the patient's state of health. However, depending on the quality and resolution of the tests provided, our specialists may find it necessary to repeat tests with more precise and reliable technology.
Tests will only be performed under the instruction of medical professionals at SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital.
The language of communication with the medical team may be Spanish or English. The Hospital may provide an official Russian, French or Arabic interpreter who will accompany the family during hospital visits.
At the discretion of the healthcare professional, the Hospital may request the presence of an interpreter to ensure that the family understands the medical team's explanation of the patient's diagnosis and treatment.
Interpreting services are not included in the medical care budget.
While 100% of the medical care budget must be paid in advance, if, at the time of discharge, 100% of the budget has not been used up, the remaining deposit will be returned to the family.
Likewise, if the medical treatment program changes during the treatment, due to patient's medical situation, the deposit amount will need to reflect the changes accordingly. The patient will be asked to top up their deposit based on the new proposal, before treatment continues.
It is recommended that payment be made by bank transfer. Payment in cash is limited to €10,000, according to Spanish regulations.
It is not necessary. At SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital, we try to minimise days of admission and promote outpatient treatment. This is to prevent infections in patients with a weakened immune system and empower patients to go through the process with their families.
On the patient's arrival it is necessary to present:
- Original passport of patient.
- Original passport of patient's father, mother or legal guardian.
- Postal address in country of origin.
- Contact details (telephone and email address).
SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital has agreements with various insurance companies.
Insurance companies may arrange all existing services with the hospital or only authorise specific ones. Carefully review the terms of your health insurance policy and check with your insurance company about your coverage to confirm that the care that you request (visit, treatment, emergencies, etc.) is covered by your insurer at SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital.
If you need to request more information, contact your insurance company or write to us.
In Barcelona there is a wide range of apartments and hostels available. Our team can recommend you accommodation close to the Hospital and suited to your needs. You also have information on our website.
You should be aware that the cost of accommodation may vary substantially depending on the season.
SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital is located in Esplugues de Llobregat, a town next to the city of Barcelona, with a wide range of leisure, culture and restaurants and a public and private transport network that facilitates mobility around the city. You can visit the website of the Barcelona Tourist Office for recommendations at each time of the year.
We treat patients with highly complex disorders from all over the world
Why come to Barcelona?
The best specialists and outcomes
It's the capital of a region with one of the best healthcare systems in the world and some of the best success rates in complex procedures.
An advanced biomedical and technology hub
Catalonia is one of the leading European regions in biomedicine and contributes 3.15% of European scientific production.
Connected across the world
Its airport is connected to 193 cities in 5 continents. More than 20,000 patients from all over the world visit Barcelona each year.
The entire team will accompany you
International Services
