Best Clinics for Spina bifida (cleft spine) Treatment in Spain: 5 Top-Rated Centers

Dr. Bartolomé Oliver brings 49 years of neurosurgery experience, having performed over 1,100 spina bifida procedures. The JCI-accredited clinic uses a Da Vinci robot and intraoperative neural monitoring. A consultation typically costs around €565, and an MRI may run €875–€1,313. The surgery package, priced around €22,000–€35,000, covers the microsurgical procedure, anesthesia, and hospitalization.

SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital (Spain) treats patients from infancy to 18 years old. It is among the top three medical institutions in Europe and a leading center for pediatric oncology. The hospital has a dedicated Laboratory for Molecular Medicine, where innovative treatment methods are developed.

Quirónsalud Madrid specializes in neurosurgery for spina bifida, with Dr. Luis Madero leading pediatric care with 37+ years of experience. He heads the Paediatric Haemato-Oncology department and has authored 14 books and 200+ conferences. The clinic offers participation in clinical trials for eligible patients.

HM Hospitales is a group of 7 medical centers in Madrid which provide medical services in all specialties. Includes 4 comprehensive centers for oncology treatment, neurosciences, cardiovascular surgery, and fertility.

In 2018, was awarded by the Spanish Society of Health Informatics (SEIS) for revolutionized patient care and significant technological solutions in the healthcare sector.

Annually the HM medical team serves around 75K inpatients and 2.3M outpatients.

Dr. Pablo Clavel is a highly experienced neurosurgeon with 22+ years of practice, specializing in spinal conditions including Spina bifida. He leads the Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery department at Quirónsalud Barcelona Hospital, utilizing advanced techniques for complex spinal interventions. The clinic operates 23 dedicated surgical suites equipped with cutting-edge technology for precise spinal procedures.