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Teknon Medical Center (Centro Médico Teknon) in Barcelona is one of Spain's leading private healthcare facilities, renowned for high-quality medical services and innovative treatment approaches. Established in 1994 by Tenet Healthcare Corporation, the clinic is conveniently located in an upscale district, just 14 km from El Prat Airport.

Teknon Medical Center holds prestigious accreditations from authoritative international bodies such as the Joint Commission International (JCI) and the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), reflecting its adherence to the highest global quality and patient safety standards.

Chosen by numerous celebrities, athletes, and politicians, Teknon is trusted by high-profile personalities, underscoring its prestigious reputation.

Key advantages:

• Certified by JCI and EFQM, validating exceptional service quality and safety.

• Named Best Clinic for International Patients by IMTJ in 2019.

• Over 400 highly qualified doctors, many included in Spain's Top 100 list by Forbes.

• Cutting-edge medical equipment, including the Novalis radiosurgery system and the da Vinci surgical robot.

• 24/7 multilingual support with dedicated Russian-speaking coordinators

Clinic statistics:

• Experience: Over 30 years of excellence in healthcare.

• Patients: More than 1,100,000 patients treated.

• Medical Staff: Over 400 elite doctors and approximately 2,000 healthcare professionals.

Annual performance:

• Around 19,400 hospitalizations.

• Approximately 16,314 outpatient visits.

• About 19,400 surgical procedures.

• Approximately 89,100 emergency department visits.

• Up to 145,000 diagnostic tests annually.

Infrastructure and facilities:

Rooms and suites:

• 13 royal suites and 6 luxury suites for maximum patient comfort.

• 211 individual rooms fully equipped for patient convenience.

• 3 modern delivery rooms for safe childbirth.

• Day hospital services.

Operating rooms and care units:

• 20 advanced operating rooms, including 1 hybrid operating theatre.

• Intensive Care Unit with 14 beds for adults and children.

• 150 specialized medical consultation offices.

• Emergency care is available 24/7 year-round.

• Additional amenities: 720 parking spaces.

Technological equipment:

• 2 Computed Tomography (CT) scanners.

• 1 PET-CT scanner for advanced diagnostics.

• 4 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines.

• 1 Mammography device for early breast cancer detection.

• 19 ultrasound machines for versatile diagnostics.

• 2 linear accelerators for precise radiation therapy.

• 1 bone densitometry scanner.

• Da Vinci robotic surgery system for minimally invasive procedures.

Renowned Specialists at Teknon Medical Center:

Cardiac surgery:

• Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda — Ranked among Spain's top 100 doctors by Forbes, specializing in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and the Ross procedure.

• Dr. Josep Brugada Terradellas is a world-renowned cardiologist who identified Brugada syndrome in 1992. An arrhythmology and sports cardiology expert with over 300 original scientific publications.

Maxillofacial surgery:

• Prof. Federico Hernandez Alfaro — Director of the Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology Institute at Teknon. Recognized by Stanford University among the top 2% of global scientists three years in a row. Author of over 120 scientific publications and multiple books.

Neurosurgery:

• Dr. Bartolome Oliver, President of the European Skull Base Society, is renowned for microsurgery and minimally invasive brain and spine operations and has over 40 years of experience.

Spinal surgery:

• Dr. Alejandro Peiro Garcia — Completed a two-year specialized training in pediatric spinal surgery at the University of Calgary and Alberta Children's Hospital in Canada. Actively researches scoliosis treatment methods and innovative spine surgeries, publishing extensively in international journals.

Orthopedics:

• Dr. Joaquim Casañas Sintes — Head of Orthopedic Surgery at Teknon since 1999. Specializes in hand surgery, peripheral nerves, brachial plexus reconstruction, and nerve regeneration using mesenchymal cells. Serves as President of the Spanish Hand Surgery Society (SECMA) and is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH).

Epileptology:

• Prof. Antonio Russi — Spain's leading epileptologist specializing in severe epilepsy treatment using anti-epileptic medications, surgery, and neurostimulation.

Oncology:

• Dr. Jaume Capdevila specializes in gastrointestinal and endocrine tumors and is actively involved in research and developing innovative cancer treatments.

Ophthalmology:

• Dr. Jordi Mones — Director of the Institut de la Màcula, a leading specialist in retinal diseases and macular research.

Plastic surgery:

• Dr. Vicente Paloma Mora — Listed among the top 100 doctors in Spain by Forbes, leading the plastic and aesthetic surgery department at Teknon.

Reproductive medicine:

• Dr. Ramon Aurell Ballesteros — With more than 30 years of experience, recognized as one of Spain's best specialists in reproductive medicine.

Awards & recognitions:

Teknon Medical Center holds multiple JCI accreditations and has achieved numerous recognitions in medical tourism, particularly in oncology, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, and epilepsy treatment. Renowned public figures such as singer Shakira, footballer Andrés Iniesta (FC Barcelona), and Olympic champion Thomas Röhler have chosen Teknon for medical care.

Teknon Medical Center is also the Official Medical Service and reference hospital for the 37th America's Cup Louis Vuitton sailing regatta in 2024.