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Teknon Medical Center (Centro Médico Teknon) is one of Spain's leading private healthcare facilities, located in an upscale district of Barcelona, just 14 km from El Prat Airport. Founded in 1994 by Tenet Healthcare Corporation, the hospital has over 30 years of experience providing advanced medical care.

Teknon Medical Center holds international accreditations from the Joint Commission International (JCI) and the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), reflecting its commitment to high standards of healthcare quality and patient safety. The hospital is also known for treating high-profile patients, including celebrities, athletes, and politicians.

Key advantages

• JCI and EFQM accredited for healthcare quality and patient safety.
• Named Best Clinic for International Patients by IMTJ in 2019.
• More than 400 specialist doctors and approximately 2,000 healthcare professionals.
• Advanced medical technology, including the Novalis radiosurgery system and da Vinci robotic surgery system.
• 24/7 multilingual support, including dedicated Russian-speaking coordinators.

Clinic statistics

• Experience: Over 30 years of experience.
• Patients: More than 1,100,000 patients treated.
• Medical staff: Over 400 specialist doctors and approximately 2,000 healthcare professionals.

Annual performance

• Around 19,400 hospitalizations.
• Approximately 16,314 outpatient visits.
• Around 19,400 surgical procedures.
• Approximately 89,100 emergency department visits.
• Up to 145,000 diagnostic tests.

Infrastructure and facilities

Teknon Medical Center offers modern facilities designed to support comprehensive medical care, from diagnosis and surgery to intensive care and comfortable accommodation.

Rooms and suites

• 13 royal suites and 6 luxury suites.
• 211 individual rooms.
• 3 delivery rooms.
• Day hospital services.

Operating rooms and care units

• 20 operating rooms, including 1 hybrid operating theatre.
• Intensive Care Unit with 14 beds for adults and children.
• 150 medical consultation rooms.
• 24/7 emergency care.
• 720 parking spaces.

Medical technology

Teknon Medical Center is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies, including 2 CT scanners, 1 PET-CT scanner, 4 MRI machines, 1 mammography device, 19 ultrasound machines, 2 linear accelerators, 1 bone densitometry scanner, and the da Vinci robotic surgery system.

Renowned specialists

Teknon Medical Center brings together specialists in a wide range of medical fields, including cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, ophthalmology, and reproductive medicine.

Cardiac surgery

• Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda — specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and the Ross procedure and has been included among Spain's top 100 doctors by Forbes.
• Dr. Josep Brugada Terradellas — internationally recognized cardiologist and arrhythmology specialist who identified Brugada syndrome in 1992. He has authored more than 300 original scientific publications.

Maxillofacial surgery

• Prof. Federico Hernandez Alfaro — Director of the Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology Institute at Teknon and author of more than 120 scientific publications and several books.

Neurosurgery

• Dr. Bartolome Oliver — President of the European Skull Base Society, specializing in microsurgery and minimally invasive brain and spine surgery, with more than 40 years of experience.

Spinal surgery

• Dr. Alejandro Peiro Garcia — specializes in pediatric spinal surgery and scoliosis treatment and has completed advanced training in Canada.

Orthopedics

• Dr. Joaquim Casañas Sintes — Head of Orthopedic Surgery at Teknon since 1999, specializing in hand surgery, peripheral nerves, brachial plexus reconstruction, and nerve regeneration.

Epileptology

• Prof. Antonio Russi — specializes in the treatment of severe epilepsy using medication, surgery, and neurostimulation.

Oncology

• Dr. Jaume Capdevila — specializes in gastrointestinal and endocrine tumors and participates in research into innovative cancer treatments.

Ophthalmology

• Dr. Jordi Mones — Director of the Institut de la Màcula and specialist in retinal diseases and macular disorders.

Plastic surgery

• Dr. Vicente Paloma Mora — Head of plastic and aesthetic surgery at Teknon and a member of Spain's Forbes Top 100 doctors.

Reproductive medicine

• Dr. Ramon Aurell Ballesteros — reproductive medicine specialist with more than 30 years of experience.

Awards and recognitions

Teknon Medical Center has received multiple recognitions for its medical expertise and international patient care, particularly in oncology, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, and epilepsy treatment. The hospital has also been selected by internationally known public figures, athletes, and celebrities for medical care.

In 2024, Teknon Medical Center served as the Official Medical Service and reference hospital for the 37th America's Cup Louis Vuitton sailing regatta.