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About the clinic

Teknon Hospital (Centro Medico Teknon) is a private medical facility in Barcelona, Spain. World-renowned doctors provide diagnostics and treatment at Teknon.

Epileptology (treatment of epilepsy), neurosurgery, oncology, heart surgery, and stem cell therapy are the primary specialties in Teknon Hospital.

Teknon Hospital is No.1 choice for celebrities, sportsmen, and politicians. Teknon doctors delivered Shakira's baby (famous singer), operated Andres Iniesta (Spanish professional footballer), Thomas Röhler (German athlete competed in the javelin throw), provided stem cell therapy to FC Barcelona football players.

Teknon Clinic is a modern medical center that provides a comprehensive range of medical services. Patients from all over the world can find top-notch care for various medical needs, ranging from online consultations to complex surgeries. Our team of highly qualified doctors and medical coordinators works together to ensure the highest quality of care and patient satisfaction.

The top 5 advantages of Teknon Clinic are: 

  1. Experienced and qualified doctors with a special focus on the patient safety and comfort. 
  2. Cutting-edge medical equipment and technologies. 
  3. Comprehensive care from online consultations to complex surgeries. 
  4. Friendly and helpful staff. 
  5. A modern and clean clinic's environment.

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1994 Year of foundation
400 doctors
Highest-Rated Clinic for Stem cell therapy for Alzheimer's disease
10000 patients per year
23500 Operations per year
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Cardiology
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Echocardiography $378.84 - $595.32
CT (computer tomography) $649.43 - $865.91
Premium Check up $3788.37 - $5953.15
Consultation with a cardiologist $607
Paediatric Check-Up $1623.59 - $3788.37

hospital accreditations of quality

Joint Commission International  certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
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European Foundation for Quality Management certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
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Patient choice in Neurology certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
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Patient choice in Neurosurgery certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
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Patient choice for Epilepsy treatment certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
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Centro Médico Teknon: more details about the clinic

Spain, Barcelona

Teknon Hospital in Barcelona was founded in 1994 by Tenet Healthcare Corporation, the American company that takes the 2nd place for the number of established hospitals worldwide.

Since 2014, Teknon Hospital has been working on the premises of Quironsalud Hospitals Group. According to this network's data, Quironsalud is the 1st in Spain and the 3rd in Europe for success rates of treatment, number of highly-skilled medical staff, and cutting-edge equipment.

Centro Medico Teknon has the quiet and high-end district location 14 km away from Barcelona–El Prat Airport.

 

 

BENEFITS OF CENTRO MEDICO TEKNON

  1. Outstanding doctors. Dr. Raimon Miralbell (oncologist), Dr. Antonio Russi (epileptologist), Dr. Joaquim Casanas (orthopedist), Prof. Gerardo Conesa (neurosurgeon) are recognized as the best specialists in Spain. Years of experience, new therapeutic methods development, and hundreds of international publications are under their belt.
  2. Revolutionary technologies. Centro Medico Teknon is a digital hospital where doctors apply Novalis (radiosurgery device), Da Vinci (minimally invasive robotic surgery system), Renaissance (spinal robotic surgical guidance system) and other tools for accurate operations.
  3. Innovative treatment methods. Institute for Regenerative Therapy (Institut de Teràpia Regenerativa Tissular) works on Teknon premises to provide stem cell therapy for orthopedic injuries or diseases resistant to conventional treatments.
  4. Digital patient-oriented approach. The Teknon experts develop computerized programs that focus on making healthcare accessible, fast, accurate, and affordable. Most of these programs rely on technologies, useful for doctors and patients, to make a decision and reduce medical errors to zero.
  5. Accurate diagnosing. The Teknon specialists provide 3D modeling and 3D printing programs to develop three-dimensional display of the organs and parts of the body. This approach helps to develop the most effective treatment plan and choose implants that will fit perfectly the patient’s anatomy.


 

EPILEPTOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Teknon Hospital Barcelona is famous around the world for success epilepsy therapy for children and adults. Doctors have been treating patients with this disease for over 30 years.

Teknon is the leading epilepsy center for Americans. Companion Global Healthcare (US Medical Tourism Agency) has included Teknon Hospital to the list of clinics with international medical accreditation that accept American patients with different diseases including epilepsy.
 

 

As Teknon doctors report, over 10 patients are from Russia (the most severe stages of epilepsy are observed in Slavic people).

Centro Medico Teknon is No.3 neurological facility in Spain according to the Institute for Environmental Health (IEH), US laboratories and consulting group. During the evaluation, IEH representatives have taken into account surveys of 1,750 Spanish doctors.

 

Conservative epilepsy therapy

Prof. Antonio Russi provides medication therapy and specializes in the treatment of severe and rare epilepsy stages.

Prof. Antonio Russi in the best epileptologist in Europe due to the number of successful cases. He is included into Top 100 list of the best Spanish doctors by the Forbes magazine.

The doctor found Epilepsia Russi Institut, where he and his team develop new medications, conservative and surgical methods for epilepsy treatment.

The Teknon specialists provide a comprehensive treatment program that aims to get rid of seizures completely.

 

Surgical epilepsy treatment

30% of patients need surgical intervention to defeat the disease. Prof. Antonio Russi (head of the Epileptology Dep.) and Prof. Bartolome Oliver work together to help with disposing of severe epilepsy stages performing the surgery.

The Teknon neurosurgeons perform 90 operations per year under the supervision of Prof. Russi and Prof. Oliver.

Doctors provide stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG). It is a surgical procedure that identifies areas of the brain where the epilepsy seizures originate. SEEG is successful in 90% of cases and helps to fight against disease even in the most challenging cases.

 

TEKNON NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE
 

The Teknon Neuroscience Institute is specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of complex pathologies that affect the central nervous system and the spine, offering a fast and agile circuit for patients.

It has the most modern techniques and the most innovative facilities and technologies, as well as a team of renowned professionals led by Prof. Gerardo Conesa, an expert in neurosurgery.

Prof. Gerardo Conesa  is a Head of the Teknon Neuroscience Institute. The doctor has over 36 years of experience with
specialization in minimally invasive neurosurgical operations. 

The 12 functional units of the Institute of Neurosciences:

  • Functional Unit of Complex Column and Scoliosis
  • Functional Unit of Memory
  • Epilepsy Functional Unit
  • Functional Unit of Surgical Neuromodulation of Mental Disorders
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery Functional Unit
  • Neuromuscular Functional Unit
  • Functional Unit of Skull Base Surgery
  • Neurovascular Functional Unit
  • Functional Unit of Surgical Neuro-oncology
  • Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Functional Unit
  • Functional Unit of Headaches and Craniofacial Pain
  • Functional Unit for Surgery of the Peripheral Nervous System.

The Institute is made up of functional units: organizational structures that accommodate a whole series of professionals focused on a specific aspect of the pathology and on the patient who suffers from it.

The objective is to integrate the different information and multidisciplinary visions, enriching their diagnosis and treatment, implementing protocols, streamlining care circuits, creating databases, reviewing and updating relevant scientific information, and implementing new procedures and new technologies.

Robotic surgery techniques and artificial intellgence assement for precise treatment planning help to achive the best resulta for every patient.

 

Neurosurgical techniques and equipment in Teknon Hospital Barcelona

  1. Minimally invasive spinal surgery is an intervention through small incisions from 0.5 to 6 cm (depending on the type of procedure). Doctors use micro tools and a camera to monitor the process. After minimally invasive operations, patients recover faster than after the open ones.
  2. Neuronavigation is a special system tracking the location of surgical instruments during the operation. This method allows a surgeon operating through small incisions and performing movements precisely without touching the surrounding healthy tissues.
  3. Tumor surgery with fluorescence is a technique that allows determining the size of the tumor and its borders to completely remove it.

 

HEART INSTITUTE

The Teknon Heart Institute was established in 2017. This facility has combined 2 most prestigious cardiovascular institutions in Catalonia — Sant Jordi Cardiovascular Center and Teknon Cardiovascular Institute.

Specialists have designed a unique infrastructure of the Institute to offer patients excellent, permanent, and comprehensive service according to all patients' needs.

The Teknon Heart Institute includes:

  • hybrid operating room (surgical theatre equipped with new medical imaging devices such as CT or MRI scanners to perform minimally invasive operations)
  • 3 haemodynamic rooms (digital rooms equipped with the most advanced technology for the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery diseases)
  • consulting area (place, where a doctor examines patients)
  • intermediate care unit (specific department for older adults to receive comprehensive medical care that helps them to be independent as much as possible after discharge and prevent moving into residential or nursing homes)
  • hospitalization area (subdivision where a patient, who needs an admission, gets all necessary health care).

Dr. Xavier Ruyra heads the Teknon Heart Institute. Dr. Ruyra specializes in minimally invasive cardiovascular surgery. He accepts patients with complex heart disorders and operates even elderly people.

Dr. Ruyra is one of 5 best specialists in cardiac surgery within Spain according to the Forbes magazine.

Dr. Xavier and his team have carried out over 5,000 heart surgeries. The doctor conducts degenerative and functional mitral valve replacements with a 95% success rate and rheumatic mitral valve replacement with up to 45% success index.

 

Revolutionary technologies used in Teknon Heart Institute

The Teknon heart surgeons perform coronary interventions and therapy of structural cardiac pathology guided by X-ray, computed tomography and ultrasound. This approach makes surgeries safer and reduces complication risks.

Teknon haemodynamic rooms are equipped with Philips Azurion, image-guided therapy platform with an intuitive interface. The platform allows performing complex procedures in an app environment, programming a large number of tasks that facilitate the work of professionals and increase the safety of patients.

The Teknon cardiac doctors and patients have participated in the international study of Ultraseal, the new device for the left atrial appendage closure in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and high risk of bleeding.

According to Teknon data, in 97% of cases, surgeons implant the device successfully with no device migration, the deficient percentage of bleeding and perforation during the procedure. Patients have reduced the incidence of thrombosis or secondary embolisms after the implantation.

 

TEKNON ONCOLOGY INSTITUTE

The Teknon Oncology Institute is one of the most extensive facilities for cancer treatment in Spain. Local oncologists has been accepting patients since 2000.

Prof. Raimon Miralbell is a world-renowned oncologist and head of the Teknon Radiology Oncology Center.

Dr. Raimon has over 35 years of experience. This doctor has received numerous awards as the leading radiation oncologist and author of 100 international publications.

Dr. Miralbell practiced and trained in Spanish, American, and Britain medical institutions.

Oncologists follow strict American standards developed at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (USA) to provide patients with the latest technologies.

 

Medication cancer therapy at Centro Medico Teknon

  1. Chemotherapy is an anti-cancer medication treatment prescribed individually.
  2. Hormone therapy is a cancer treatment method to slow or stop the growth of a hormone-dependent tumor (grow and survive with the help of hormones). This type of treatment is the most appropriate option to affect malignancies in the chest, uterus, ovaries, thyroid, and pancreas. Drugs block estrogen to stop tumor growing.
  3. Immunotherapy is a method of drug treatment that activates the protective function of the body and block the growth of cancer cells.

The Teknon experts currently develop and test new drugs for cancer treatment.

 

Radiation therapy at Teknon Hospital Barcelona

Centro Medico Teknon is equipped with the latest technologies for radiotherapy:

  • 3D-CRT (three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy) device to irradiate the tumor, located close to the vital organs without damaging neighboring tissues. The Teknon doctors have been practicing 3D-CRT radiotherapy for more than 15 years.
  • Novalis linear accelerator adapts to the tumor size and shape, irradiates it as accurately as possible and does not harm healthy tissues.

 

Surgical oncology

The Teknon surgeons specialize in minimally invasive operations with the Da Vinci robotic system. These are surgeries through small incisions (1-2 cm), the size of which resembles the kidney bean. Minimally invasive surgeries help reduce trauma to the body, avoid heavy bleeding, and speed up recovery time.

Da Vinci robot makes the surgeon’s movements of hands and instruments more precise inside the patient’s body. During the operation, a surgeon is under 100% control of a robot that minimizes medical errors significantly.

 

INSTITUTE OF REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

The Institute of Regenerative Medicine (Institut de Teràpia Regenerativa Tissular) works on the premises of Centro Medico Teknon.

Since 2003, specialists have been providing stem cell therapy. It is a new treatment option with stem cells that are the progenitors of all other types of cells in the human body and may transform in each of them. And since 2013, Teknon doctors have been growing muscles and ligaments using stem cells.

Over 1,300 patients have undergone stem cell treatment at Centro Medico Teknon. 700 of them have received stem cell treatment with high success rate (without complications).

30% of patients may face inflammation after the procedure. However, this is a good sign, and people with inflammation have a better result than people without this side effect. The inflammation usually lasts 1 week.

100% of the procedures have not caused any cancer.

Teknon regenerative specialists give stem cell treatment for:

  • osteoarthritis
  • disc degeneration
  • osteonecrosis
  • fractures
  • sports traumas.

Stem cell therapy at Teknon is popular among world-renowned athletes. This treatment method speeds up recovery, and as a result, there is no rehab period. Athletes come back to their ordinary life just after the treatment.

The Teknon Regenerative Medicine Institute is among a few medical facilities in the world to have permission to apply stem cell therapy. In 2006, the facility received the certificate from IBGM (Instituto de Biología y Genética Molecular), multidisciplinary center that develops and implements projects for cells functioning and usage.

 

The process of stem cell therapy at Teknon Hospital

  1. Bone marrow aspiration: a doctor makes a puncture from the sacral bone to take enough material to receive stem cells.
  2. Cultivation of stem cells: specialists grow stem cells for 1 week. Only 1 out of 100,000 cells is the stem one.
  3. The second phase of stem cells cultivation: cells planting for the second time also lasts 1 week.
  4. Freezing of stem cells: Teknon specialists freeze the cells at 100 degrees below zero in the liquid nitrogen. This period may take years until the stem cells become necessary for treatment.
  5. Thawing of stem cells: when a patient needs the therapy, specialists gradually unfreeze stem cells. It takes 10 days.
  6. The therapy itself: doctors make injections with stem cells. The procedure is minimally invasive, performed without any incisions. The lifespan of cells lasts 8 hours, so it is necessary to carry out the therapy within this time limit.

 

Trends of stem cell therapy at Centro Medico Teknon

Teknon specialists conduct the numerous trials to improve the effectiveness of the therapy. Doctors look for the specific markers to find out what stem cells are more effective and what diseases they may treat.

Today Teknon doctors develop programs to treat such disorders with stem cells as:

  • eye impairments
  • heart diseases
  • spinal cord disorders.
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Stephanie • Acoustic neuroma
United States of America

Oct 3, 2019
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"The surgery bought us +10 precious years with our mother which is priceless!"Return: About the doctor, About the clinic, About the results, About the experience, The surgery bought us +10 precious years with our mother which is priceless!
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Great and thorough communication, after weeks of research we ended up choosing Prof. Oliver, had a Skype consultation and scheduled the surgery a few months later. My mother got the best care, the surgery went perfect despite all the risks associated with brain surgery. I can’t thank Prof. Oliver Bartolome enough, his skill is a gift from God! He was extremely kind and patient and answered all the questions throughout our hospital stay and follow up appointments. The surgery bought us +10 precious years with our mother which is priceless! The hospital is very clean, food is good and staff is friendly; great views of the Tibidabo from the hospital room and gorgeous green manicured gardens that lead to the main entrance. The place is huge, it took me a couple days to learn my way around from the parking to all the right departments.
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Great and thorough communication Great and thorough communication, after weeks of research I ended up using one of the neurosurgeons they recommended in Barcelona, we had a Skype consultation and scheduled the surgery a few months later. Great platform for choosing a surgeon abroad, they really know their stuff! My mother got the best care, the surgery went perfect despite all the risks associated with brain surgery. Thank you Bookimed team for your wonderful help!

Катерина • Brain tumor
Ukraine

Jul 3, 2019
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"Once again I want to express my deep gratitude to Katerina and Darya for all that they have done for my son and me !!!
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The clinic has a very good atmosphere, despite the fact that it is a hospital. Stay in this clinic can be compared with a sanatorium. The doctors are qualified, they explain everything in detail, they are treated with respect. The chamber is very comfortable, beautiful view from the window, which helps to switch a little from the disease. There is wi-fi in the ward, which is very important for foreign patients, since you can always contact your relatives without any problems. There is a TV, a fridge, a shower and a toilet in the ward. I am very pleased with the book service, namely Katerina and Daria, as they facilitated all the organizational issues. We picked up the necessary flight at the best price. I was very worried that when we arrived at the airport we would reach the clinic without knowing the language. But bookimed takes care of his patients, we were met by a transfer, brought to the clinic, held to the reception, helped to arrange all the documents. If there were any questions, Daria and Katerina are always in touch and always helped to resolve any issue. I am very pleased with the clinic that bookimed offered us. Cun underwent five operations that were successful and now, every day his son is getting better. My advice to everyone, if you are told in Ukraine that nothing can be done or just watch, do not give in and be sure to contact bookimed to get advice from experienced doctors according to your diagnosis. So, as in Ukraine there are not many devices, without which doctors refuse to perform certain operations. And naturally they do not have the necessary experience in treating certain diagnoses. I used to think how to get advice abroad if I have never been abroad in my life. It turns out everything is very simple, you just need to contact bookimed, and they organize a consultation with the doctor who is needed for you. Once again I want to express my deep gratitude to Katerina and Darya for all that they have done for my son and me !!!
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I am very pleased with the bookimed service, namely Katerina and Daria, as they made all the organizational issues easier for us. We selected the required flight at the best price. I was very worried about how, having arrived at the airport, we would get to the clinic without knowing the language. But bookimed cares about its patients, a transfer met us, brought us to the clinic, took us to the reception, and helped us fill out all the documents. If any questions arose, Daria and Katerina were always in touch and always helped resolve any issue. I am very pleased with the clinic that bookimed offered us. The son underwent five operations, which were successful and now, every day the son is getting better. My advice to everyone, if you are told in Ukraine that nothing can be done or just watch, don’t give up and be sure to contact bookimed to get advice from experienced doctors specifically on your diagnosis. Since in Ukraine there are not many devices without which doctors refuse to perform certain operations. And naturally they do not have the necessary experience in treating certain diagnoses. I used to think about how to get advice abroad if I had never been abroad in my life. It turns out that everything is very simple, you just need to contact bookimed, and they will organize a consultation with the doctor you need. Once again I want to express my deep gratitude to Katerina and Daria for everything they did for my son and me!!!
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Georgia Hirst • Consultation with a neurosurgeon
Canada

May 16, 2024
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I had a very positive experience throughout my whole journey to get surgery in BCN. I was led to Dr. Conesa who was professional, attentive, caring, and . I felt completely confident in his skills and ability. He made himself available to speak to me at anytime before and after surgery, which was so appreciated. The hospital care was exemplary, it was impressive how quickly I moved through the preoperative visits, blood work, X-rays, anesthesia visit etc. Post op care was great. I had a very positive experience all the way through. I can recommend, BookiMed 100% who helped navigate the process .
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They connected with through an online search and they were amazing in how well they handled my case. They had my medical information and based on this they recommended Dr. Conesa. They responded to all my requests quickly. They were the liaison between myself and Dr. Conesa which was very helpful.

Андрій Ярема • Herniated disk
Ukraine

Nov 26, 2022
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Had an online consultation with Dr. Oliver on November 16. I am satisfied with the result, everything is clear and understandable with a guaranteed result and the rehabilitation time is calculated by the day !!!!!
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Константин Слепуха • Cerebral artery aneurysm
Ukraine

Mar 6, 2020
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I want to thank bookimed (coordinator Igor Kobylinsky) for his help in organizing a Skype consultation with Dr. Bartolome Oliver. A communication based on trust is so lacking in our routine. Thank you for such communication, thanks for understanding parental anxiety. Bookimed is a real informational need! Thank you for being there! The consultation was useful, thanks to the doctor for the communication, thanks to the translator and clinic coordinator Ostap Bondarenko for participating in the organization of the consultation. Igor Kobylinsky, Ostap Bondarenko - you are where you should be, “take off my hat” and thanks again! Konstantin. Ukraine. Odessa.
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Sorry, I unreasonably did not mention the participation of Olesya Bulavina. Thank you for your help, good luck and health to you and the entire CARE department!
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