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Spina bifida (cleft spine) treatment at Centro Médico Teknon

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Facilities 4.8
Staff 4.9
Language assistance 4.8
Support 4.9
58 patients
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94% Patients
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Bartolome Oliver
Bartolome Oliver
Leading pediatric neurosurgeon
50 years of experience • 280+ treatments performed
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About the clinic

Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona provides specialized treatment for Spina bifida. Diagnostic MRI scans may cost around €875, microsurgical procedures run €22,000–€35,000, and a full rehabilitation program is around €20,000. The clinic's head neurosurgeon, Dr. Bartolomé Oliver, has 49 years of experience and has performed over 1,100 related procedures.

Diagnostic Tests for Spina Bifida

An accurate diagnosis is the first step. Available tests include:

  • MRI lumbar spine or one specific area
  • CT scans
  • EMG electromyography
  • Neurosurgical consultation online

An MRI of the lumbar spine typically costs around €875 to €1,313. Patients can also opt for comprehensive diagnostic packages. The clinic is accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) and uses advanced imaging technology.

Surgical Treatment with Dr. Oliver

The primary surgical option is minimally invasive microsurgery. This technique uses neuronavigation for high precision. Dr. Oliver leads this procedure, bringing decades of specialized expertise. Hospitalization after surgery usually lasts 5 to 7 days. The surgical package often includes:

  • The microsurgical intervention
  • Anesthesia
  • Hospital stay

The price for this surgery may range from €22,000 to €35,000. It uses equipment like the Da Vinci robotic system. The procedure does not typically include pre-operative diagnostics or post-op physiotherapy.

Post-Operative Rehabilitation

Recovery is supported by a dedicated rehabilitation program. A comprehensive plan costs around €20,000. It includes 20 to 25 daily therapy sessions. Patients receive accommodation and meals during their stay. The program uses advanced equipment like the AlterG anti-gravity treadmill. It also includes Huber 360 electrostimulation and hydrotherapy. For individual needs, physiotherapy sessions may cost €100 to €150 each. Recovery time varies from weeks to months based on the case's complexity.

Centro Médico Teknon offers a complete care pathway for Spina bifida, from expert diagnosis through advanced surgery to tailored rehabilitation.

Highlights

1994 Year of foundation
400 doctors
Highest-Rated Clinic for Spina bifida (cleft spine) Treatment
10000 patients per year
23500 Operations per year
Most Popular Clinic for Spina bifida (cleft spine) Treatment
Leading pediatric neurosurgeon

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Treatments prices in the clinic

Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
Pediatric Neurosurgery
diagnostics Price
Brain biopsy $20718.13 - $28775.18
Biopsy $2877.52 - $5179.53
MRI of one area $748.15 - $920.81
Tumor Marker Blood Test $345.3 - $805.71
Brain MRI $920.81 - $1145.25

Clinic Doctors

Neurosurgeon
Bartolome Oliver
Bartolome Oliver
Neurosurgeon, Spine neurosurgeon, Neurooncologist, Pediatric neurosurgeon
Experience 50 years
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Gerardo Conesa Bertran
Gerardo Conesa Bertran
Neurosurgeon, Spine neurosurgeon, Stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon, Vascular neurosurgeon, Neurooncologist, Pediatric neurosurgeon, Pediatric neuro-oncologist
Experience 41 years
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hospital accreditations of quality

Joint Commission International  certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
Joint Commission International
US, Joint Commission International certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
European Foundation for Quality Management certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
European Foundation for Quality Management
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THE IMTJ MEDICAL TRAVEL AWARD WINNER IN 2019 certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
THE IMTJ MEDICAL TRAVEL AWARD WINNER IN 2019
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Patient choice in Neurology certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
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World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
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Patient reviews

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Igor Karasb

Aug 7, 2025
I have never seen a worse place. Wait 3 hours for a consultation for 200€ and still not get it. If you respect yourself and your time, don't even consider this clinic. I wanted to have an operation here, 10,000€ is not a small amount of money for ordinary people. I am a person who has money and who is ready to pay, but such an attitude at the beginning makes it clear what will happen next. A clinic for suckers! I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE! There are much better places in Spain.. health to all

Mojca Peternelj

Jul 8, 2025
I am trying to make an appointment for two days. First, when you click on 3 to get attended in English they always connect you to Spanish. Second, today when they connected me to appropriate ambulant a woman asked me if I speak Spanish and when I said no she hanged up the phone even tho she spoke with me up until then in English. It says it's international hospital? Very, very rude behaviour. Never experienced anything like this.

Abdulwahab Alansari

Jun 27, 2025
I am very happy to have found Dr Elvira Herreria (psychologist) - she’s wonderful and i’ve been seeing her for 2 years + , looking forward to seeing her again @ teknon next month. This centre is very grand and large, looks so lovely with the trees and greenery. Lots of signs to aid navigation. But despite that i must say it was a bit difficult finding her office - all staff i asked were helpful and sweet. I only have experience with my Dr and she’s fantastic. Highly recommended.

Ruslan M

Jun 16, 2025
Doctors and professional services are good in general (but always depends on a specific person/doctor) but the general client SERVICE is horrible!!! Takes forever to connect with their call center (and then when you finally on a line, they just hang-up for no reason o make you wait another eternity, literally EVERY TIME!!!)

Andrei Bahnareanu

May 2, 2025
I went with a friend who had severe back pain. The emergency service was well organised and quick. We waited some 30 min in total until she started to be treated. The staff was very friendly. No complains.

Carrer de Vilana, 12, 08022 Barcelona, Spain

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