Dr. Bartolomé Oliver has _doctor_255_years_ of neurosurgical experience and has performed 1,100+ anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedures. The procedure at Centro Médico Teknon typically costs around $29,400–45,000, which includes surgery, 2–4 days hospitalization, and follow-up consultations. Dr. Oliver trained internationally and has published 150 research papers. The JCI-accredited hospital uses minimally invasive techniques with 3D intraoperative scanning for better outcomes.
Centro Médico Teknon is a private multi-specialty medical center in Barcelona, Spain, and part of Quirónsalud, Spain’s largest private hospital group. The center specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, and heart surgery, with expertise also covering cardiology, fertility, ophthalmology, and advanced diagnostics. JCI accredited and recognized as one of Barcelona’s leading private hospitals, Centro Médico Teknon treats complex cases and welcomes international patients, including public figures, athletes, and celebrities. The center serves adults only and welcomes around 10,000 patients each year, with patients most often coming from Russian-speaking countries, Europe and the Commonwealth, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
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Hospital Ruber Internacional is a JCI-accredited private hospital in Madrid, Spain. Ranked among Spain's top 6 hospitals by Forbes. Specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and cardiology.
Hospital Universitari Quiron-Dexeus is a JCI-accredited university hospital in Barcelona. It specializes in orthopaedics and neurosurgery.
Hospital Universitari Quiron-Dexeus is a JCI-accredited university hospital in Barcelona. It specializes in orthopaedics and neurosurgery.
Over _doctor_1711_years_ of neurosurgical experience – Dr. Conesa leads the Institute of Neurosurgery at Teknon Medical Centre, specializing in complex spine and brain procedures.
Dr. Gerardo Conesa Bertran directs the Institute of Neurosurgery and Neurobiology at Teknon Medical Centre. He is a specialist in brain stem surgery and operations in highly functional brain areas. Dr. Conesa performs complex procedures for brain tumors, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease. He holds a medical degree and doctorate with honors from the University of Barcelona.
Centro Médico Teknon is a private multi-specialty medical center in Barcelona, Spain, and part of Quirónsalud, Spain’s largest private hospital group. The center specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, and heart surgery, with expertise also covering cardiology, fertility, ophthalmology, and advanced diagnostics. JCI accredited and recognized as one of Barcelona’s leading private hospitals, Centro Médico Teknon treats complex cases and welcomes international patients, including public figures, athletes, and celebrities. The center serves adults only and welcomes around 10,000 patients each year, with patients most often coming from Russian-speaking countries, Europe and the Commonwealth, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
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Dr. Augusto Covaro is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Hospital Universitari Quiron-Dexeus in Barcelona. He completed two fellowships in spinal surgery in Denmark and Sweden. Dr. Covaro specializes in treating scoliosis and complex spine conditions. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its orthopedic department.
Hospital Universitari Quiron-Dexeus is a JCI-accredited university hospital in Barcelona. It specializes in orthopaedics and neurosurgery.
Dr. Covaro actively contributes to spine surgery research, with articles in scientific magazines and participation in international meetings.
Dr. Augusto Covaro is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Hospital Universitari Quiron-Dexeus in Barcelona. He specializes in treating herniated disks, spinal stenosis, and complex scoliosis. Dr. Covaro serves as a member of AOspine and the Spanish Society of Orthopedics. He practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital recognized for neurosurgery and orthopedics.
Hospital Universitari Quiron-Dexeus is a JCI-accredited university hospital in Barcelona. It specializes in orthopaedics and neurosurgery.
Dr. Augusto Covaro specializes in spine surgery, performing advanced procedures at Hospital Universitari Quiron-Dexeus in Barcelona.
Dr. Augusto Covaro is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Hospital Universitari Quiron-Dexeus in Barcelona. He completed fellowships in spinal surgery in Denmark and Sweden. These programs were supported by SICOT and AOspine. Dr. Covaro treats complex conditions like scoliosis, lumbar stenosis, and herniated discs.
Hospital Universitari Quiron-Dexeus is a JCI-accredited university hospital in Barcelona. It specializes in orthopaedics and neurosurgery.
Dr. Delgado leads the Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery service at HM Montepríncipe University Hospital, specializing in complex hand and spine procedures.
The doctor is part of the Hand Surgery service at HM Montepríncipe University Hospital. The team includes a head of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery, a fellowship-trained hand surgeon from the Christine M. Kleinert Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, and a surgeon with a European diploma in Hand Surgery from the European Federation of Hand Surgery (FESSH).
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Dr. Bartolome Oliver is a neurosurgeon at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He performs over 200 surgeries annually, specializing in brain tumors and epilepsy. Dr. Oliver trained in Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the USA. He pioneered robotic spine surgery using the Mazor Robotics system in Southern Europe.
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The klіnіka itself cope with the positive positiveness of the enemy, the grandeur of the spacious spaces on top, de bagato tsikavih atraktsiy for children, ї їdalnya, de є inexpensive complex menu, bagano automativ, de mozhno kupiti riznomannіt producti na na. chambers for all the rest of the word, with a shower, a toilet, a toilet, a toilet, a bathrobe, a toilet, a toilet, a toilet, a shower, a toilet, a shower, a toilet, a shower, a toilet, staff yak I vzhe pisav znaye anglіysku, okrіm іспанської. Order із клінікою є навчальний корпус вищого медичного закладу. В клініці працюють найкраюі дитячі лікарі Іppanії, крім цього кожен із they are engaged in science and і викладацькою діяльністю. Shcho before the self-operation, the won passed without restraint, as it is perebuvannya in reanimatsii and in the chamber. 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He was extremely kind and patient and answered all the questions throughout our hospital stay and follow up appointments.\nThe surgery bought us +10 precious years with our mother which is priceless!\nThe 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.\nThe place is huge, it took me a couple days to learn my way around from the parking to all the right departments."},"order":{"illness":{"id":301,"name":{"en":"Acoustic neuroma"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":78,"name":"Centro Médico Teknon","alias":"teknon-medical-center","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2019-10-03T15:17:14.000+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":true},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"images":[{"full_url":"review/5dfa2e9bcd09e_b.jpeg","preview_url":"review/5dfa2e9bcd09e_s.jpeg"},{"full_url":"review/5dfa2ea03dc68_b.jpeg","preview_url":"review/5dfa2ea03dc68_s.jpeg"}],"comment_about_bookimed":{"en":"Great and thorough communication\nGreat 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.\nGreat platform for choosing a surgeon abroad, they really know their stuff!\nMy mother got the best care, the surgery went perfect despite all the risks associated with brain surgery.\nThank you Bookimed team for your wonderful help!"},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"\"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!"}}},{"id":4230,"user":{"id":3257,"name":"Катерина ","country_code":"UA","country_name":{"en":"Ukraine"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"manager","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":3}],"text":{"en":"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.\r\n\r\nI 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 !!!"},"order":{"operation":{"id":101,"name":{"en":"Brain tumor removal"}},"illness":{"id":236,"name":{"en":"Brain tumor"}},"diagnostic":{"id":455,"name":{"en":"Brain MRI"}}},"doctor_info":{"id":255,"name":"Bartolomé Oliver","alias":"bartolome-oliver-md-phd"},"clinic_info":{"id":78,"name":"Centro Médico Teknon","alias":"teknon-medical-center","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2019-07-03T05:51:53.000+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":true},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"images":[{"full_url":"review/5d3af333b601b_b.jpeg","preview_url":"review/5d3af333b601b_s.jpeg"}],"comment_about_bookimed":{"en":"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!!!"},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"\"Once again I want to express my deep gratitude to Katerina and Darya for all that they have done for my son and me !!!.\""}}},{"id":6848,"user":{"id":165019,"name":"Константин Слепуха","country_code":"UA","country_name":{"en":"Ukraine"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"manager","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2}],"text":{"en":"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."},"order":{"illness":{"id":114,"name":{"en":"Cerebral artery aneurysm"}}},"doctor_info":{"id":255,"name":"Bartolomé Oliver","alias":"bartolome-oliver-md-phd"},"clinic_info":{"id":78,"name":"Centro Médico Teknon","alias":"teknon-medical-center","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2020-03-06T16:14:34.000+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":true},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"comment_about_bookimed":{"en":"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!"},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"- \"Thank you for being there!\""}}},{"id":3855,"user":{"id":43051,"name":"Лилия Михайловна ","country_code":"KG","country_name":{"en":"Kyrgyzstan"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":0},{"name":"coordination","value":0},{"name":"doctor","value":0},{"name":"manager","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":0},{"name":"translation","value":0},{"name":"relative_price","value":0}],"text":{"en":"In childhood and old age you perceive reality as a fairy tale. A fairy tale as a reality. In these ages, and the pain is felt somehow completely unbearable. Yesterday, I still suffered, but today, at least on the wall. In old age you become overgrown with connections in every sense. For any reason there is the best-inventor specialist. But suddenly, it helps everyone, and alas, you.\r\n\r\nThe pain devastates the pockets and turns the soul. All life is reduced to overcoming its Luminaries of medicine shrug And you understand, while you are still sitting, the pain is silent. Having exhausted our local professional resource, the son turned to Bookimed It turns out that there is such a wonderful organization that finds the best specialist in the fairy tale, who once again inspires you. If I had been told this, I would have laughed. But the whole last year I was sick. The pain followed everywhere And that organization finds a clinic in Barcelona, in the clinic of a surgeon with an ancient Spanish name and with the latest approaches He talked to me on Skype And then - the road And then 6 hours of picking at me Yes, so that after waking up from anesthesia, I worried about when they start the operation Doctors and nurses work as a well-established mechanism I know that a bad comparison, but the impression that you are in production. I understand, \"the Soviet have their own pride\" But pain pah-pah gone And for me, the patient, the main thing so she doesn't Returned. Now I know who will find the one who will relieve from pain-bookimed! I can only say thank you for organizing the trip, for the clinic, for the doctors .... for all the wonderful people who know how to understand and sympathize, and do their work with dignity. And Dr. Oliver Abadan Bartolomeo is just a magician. Thank you again. As long as it hurts, you can’t think about anything, but once you let it go, you are a public unit. I hats off to professionals. I am always grateful.\r\n\r\nAlexander Katsev, Doctor of Philology, Professor, Academician"},"order":{"illness":{"id":2773,"name":{"en":"Spinal stenosis"}}},"doctor_info":{"id":255,"name":"Bartolomé Oliver","alias":"bartolome-oliver-md-phd"},"clinic_info":{"id":78,"name":"Centro Médico Teknon","alias":"teknon-medical-center","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2019-05-20T00:00:00.000+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":false},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"summary":{"positive":{"en":"I hats off to professionals. \r About the Doctor: He talked to me on Skype and then - the road, Dr. Oliver Abadan Bartolomeo is just a magician. \r About the Clinic: Bookimed finds a clinic in Barcelona, in the clinic of a surgeon with an ancient Spanish name and with the latest approaches, Doctors and nurses work as a well-established mechanism. \r About the Results: Pain pah-pah gone and for me, "}}},{"id":3175,"user":{"id":74922,"name":"Фуад ","country_code":"LV","country_name":{"en":"Latvia"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":0},{"name":"coordination","value":0},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"manager","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2}],"text":{"en":"Used the online consultation service of Dr. Bartolomé Oliver. Since I did not want to rely on the opinion of one doctor. I was looking for the opinion of a doctor with another \"school\", from another country, but at the same time experienced. During the video conference I was provided with a translator. I was able to ask all my questions and received comprehensive answers.\r\n\r\nI express my gratitude to the staff of the Bookimed portal (especially Ostap Bondarenko) for their promptness. After submitting the application for several hours, I was provided with an online consultation with one of the leading doctors. This is just fantastic! And what a noble thing!\r\n\r\nI strongly advise everyone to use the services of Bookimed! I am very pleased with the work of Bookimed employees! They do their job perfectly well and at the same time do a noble cause!"},"order":{"illness":{"id":236,"name":{"en":"Brain tumor"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":78,"name":"Centro Médico Teknon","alias":"teknon-medical-center","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2019-03-15T15:32:04.000+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":true},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"comment_about_bookimed":{"en":"I am very pleased with the work of the Bookimed staff! They do their job perfectly and at the same time do a noble cause!"},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"\"I strongly advise everyone to use the services of Bookimed! I am very pleased with the work of Bookimed employees! They do their job perfectly well and at the same time do a noble cause!\""}}},{"id":2364,"user":{"id":2894,"name":"Юрий ","country_code":"UA","country_name":{"en":"Ukraine"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":0},{"name":"coordination","value":0},{"name":"doctor","value":0},{"name":"manager","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":0},{"name":"translation","value":0},{"name":"relative_price","value":0}],"text":{"en":"Tse our other vіzit in qiu klіnіku. All on vivomu rivnі. To my son, I was shocked by my friend's operation on the vessels of the brain. The operation went without acceleration. The operatives translated the sina into the new reanimacine viddlennya, one from the most in Europe. Yogo bulo vіdkrito liche y Chervni 2018 rock. Doba perebuvannya in reanіmatsії і mi vzhe boules in chambers. All lіkari that medical staff - great professional. In lіkarnі є perekladach from Ukraine, the one that you felt here, yak in the house. Okrem Podyaka website Bookimed that our medical coordinator Sv_tlanі Kalіnіchenko for nadanu help in the compilation of the klіnіki that postіnu pidtrimku yak і in Ukraine, і in Іспанії."},"order":{"illness":{"id":1524,"name":{"en":"Moyamoya disease"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":272,"name":"SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital","alias":"sant-joan-de-déu-–-barcelona-children’s-hospital","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2018-11-07T12:49:24.000+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":false},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"summary":{"positive":{"en":"\"To my son, I was shocked by my friend's operation on the vessels of the brain.\" Return: About the doctor: \"All lіkari that medical staff - great professional.\" About the clinic: \"In lіkarnі є perekladach from Ukraine, the one that you felt here, yak in the house.\" About the results: \"The operation went without acceleration.\" About the experience: \"Yogo bulo vіdkrito liche y Chervni 2018 rock."}}},{"id":26745,"user":{"id":1082951,"name":"Stephen O'Donnell","country_code":"PT","country_name":{"en":"Portugal"}},"ratings":[{"name":"recommend","value":10},{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":0},{"name":"doctor","value":0},{"name":"manager","value":0},{"name":"personal","value":0},{"name":"translation","value":0},{"name":"relative_price","value":0}],"text":{"en":"The moment that stands out most was sitting with my doctor as he went through my MRI scans, explaining every detail with a clarity I appreciated. This approach was representative of my entire interaction with the clinic. The financial aspect was also handled transparently; there were no additional expenses on top of the initial quote, which was an important part of my decision-making process. I am still in early recovery. My main piece of advice for anyone considering this path and this clinic is straightforward. Trust the doctors at Ruber."},"order":{"operation":{"id":112,"name":{"en":"Gamma Knife"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":6225,"name":"Hospital Ruber Internacional","alias":"hospital-ruber-internacional","flags":[{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true},{"name":"is_hide","value":false}]},"created_at":"2026-08-10T16:08:27.082+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false}],"summary":{"positive":{"en":"Trust the doctors at Ruber."}}},{"id":5949,"user":{"id":147683,"name":"Игор ","country_code":"UA","country_name":{"en":"Ukraine"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":4},{"name":"coordination","value":4},{"name":"doctor","value":4},{"name":"manager","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":4},{"name":"translation","value":4},{"name":"relative_price","value":3}],"text":{"en":"With the service bookimed, the relationship is elegant. Everything is simple and fast. In the clinic, in principle, the same, even too much))) Russian accompanying so many that it was necessary for 4-5 people to explain their question each time. But better than not. All questions are answered. I recommend both the service and the clinic"},"order":{"diagnostic":{"id":130,"name":{"en":"Consultation with a neurologist"}}},"doctor_info":{"id":270,"name":"Antonio Russi","alias":"antonio-russi"},"clinic_info":{"id":78,"name":"Centro Médico Teknon","alias":"teknon-medical-center","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2019-11-21T08:30:40.000+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":true},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"summary":{"positive":{"en":"I recommend both the service and the clinic."}}},{"id":4337,"user":{"id":119547,"name":"Aleksandra Vladimirova","country_code":"UA","country_name":{"en":"Ukraine"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"manager","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":0}],"text":{"en":"Very good. Met very well, the translator is very good. Everything was on time, without delay. Full-time, personal consultation was about an hour, quite carefully. The only thing that they are used to is that they still do manual examinations, but there wasn’t one, they just walked through the pictures, but I am very pleased."},"order":{"illness":{"id":42,"name":{"en":"Herniated disk"}}},"doctor_info":{"id":255,"name":"Bartolomé Oliver","alias":"bartolome-oliver-md-phd"},"clinic_info":{"id":78,"name":"Centro Médico Teknon","alias":"teknon-medical-center","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2019-07-12T13:57:51.000+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":true},{"name":"would_recommend","value":false},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"comment_about_bookimed":{"en":"I'm still waiting for an estimate of the cost of the operation."},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"I am very pleased."}}},{"id":26643,"user":{"id":1075780,"name":"James Connolly","country_code":"IE"},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"recommend","value":10}],"text":{"en":"The doctor was competent and professional, and the team at Bookimed were trustworthy and helpful throughout the entire journey. The clinic staff were also very supportive. No surgery recommend. It was the right decision for me."},"order":{"illness":{"id":2773,"name":{"en":"Spinal stenosis"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":6574,"name":"Quironsalud Torrevieja","alias":"quironsalud-torrevieja","flags":[{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true},{"name":"is_hide","value":false}]},"created_at":"2026-08-03T17:30:14.307+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false}],"client_response":{"what_like_text":{"en":"Doctor was competent and professional. Bookimed were trustworthy and helpful."}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"The team at Bookimed were trustworthy and helpful throughout the entire journey."}}},{"id":10023,"user":{"id":411182,"name":"Андрій Ярема","country_code":"UA","country_name":{"en":"Ukraine"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"manager","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":0}],"text":{"en":"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 !!!!!"},"order":{"illness":{"id":42,"name":{"en":"Herniated disk"}}},"doctor_info":{"id":255,"name":"Bartolomé Oliver","alias":"bartolome-oliver-md-phd"},"clinic_info":{"id":78,"name":"Centro Médico Teknon","alias":"teknon-medical-center","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2022-11-26T15:52:01.000+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"comment_about_bookimed":{"en":"Yes of course."},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"!!!!!!"}}}],"meta":{"total_count":20,"total_pages":1}},"offers":{"cards":[],"metadata":{"total_count":0}},"listingTexts":{"entity_texts":{"txt_country":{"text":"Why choose Spain for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion?
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Bookimed Expert Insight: While Spain boasts elite surgeons like Gerardo Conesa Bertran at Centro Médico Teknon, our data shows institutional stability matters. Clinics such as Hospital Universitari Quiron-Dexeus demonstrate that specialized orthopedic and neurosurgery focus leads to higher patient ratings. Patients should prioritize centers performing thousands of annual operations to ensure the lowest risk of structural subsidence.
Patient Consensus: Many patients report immediate relief from arm numbness but emphasize that the first two weeks involve significant throat soreness. Success feels distinct when nerve symptoms vanish, even if some neck stiffness remains permanent after the fusion.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: Spain presents a unique credentialing pattern where high-volume private centers like Centro Médico Teknon perform 23,500 operations annually. This volume often correlates with higher success rates in complex spinal fusions. Patients should prioritize clinics with Newsweek rankings and specific Bookimed neurosurgery awards. These indicators reflect consistent patient satisfaction beyond basic regulatory compliance.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: Spain’s neurosurgery centers, such as Centro Médico Teknon, offer a distinct advantage with surgeons like Dr. Augusto Covaro, who holds specialized international fellowships in complex spine surgery. Data shows that high-volume centers performing thousands of operations annually often achieve better mobility outcomes because surgeons can precisely calibrate the fusion to preserve adjacent segment health.
Patient Consensus: Real functional impact is often less than expected as the body naturally adapts by moving the torso. The most common practical adjustment is using mirrors more effectively when checking driving blind spots.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: Spain’s neurosurgery centers like Centro Médico Teknon maintain high quality standards with JCI accreditation and specialized units. While side effects are temporary, data shows clinics with higher volume, performing over 23,000 yearly operations, often provide more refined post-operative care protocols that specialize in managing early dysphagia and nerve recovery.
Patient Consensus: Many find the throat sensation described as a lump or catching more bothersome than the actual incision. Recovery rarely moves in a straight line, as improvement often comes in waves with occasional muscle flare-ups.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: Spanish neurosurgeons at JCI-accredited centers like Centro Médico Teknon or Hospital Ruber Internacional often emphasize that neck rotation is the final hurdle. While you may feel physically strong, the ability to slam on brakes or check blind spots safely usually lags behind overall recovery. Many leading specialists perform over 20,000 annual operations collectively, ensuring high success rates for these timeline benchmarks.
Patient Consensus: Many feel capable of driving by week 4 but report that neck stiffness makes lane changes feel unsafe until closer to month 3. Always request written clearance specifically outlining your physical job duties for insurance and employer documentation.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: Spain’s neurosurgery centers like Centro Médico Teknon manage high surgical volumes, performing 23,500 operations annually. This high frequency often translates to refined surgical efficiency. Experienced surgeons, such as those with international fellowships in complex spine surgery, frequently maintain tighter timelines. Many patients save over _price_percent_discount_% compared to US costs while receiving care at Joint Commission International accredited facilities.
Patient Consensus: Patients often lose track of time due to anesthesia and suggest bringing a companion to monitor arrival and exit times. Many report that while the surgery feels brief, the recovery room monitoring adds unexpected hours to their day.
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