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How Much Does Brain MRI Cost in Spain?

A brain MRI in Spain typically costs from $200 to $500. The final price depends on the used protocol and clinic location. Major cities like Madrid and Barcelona often have higher rates. In the US, similar diagnostics cost around $600 on average. Patients save about 33% by choosing Spanish clinics. Most prices include the radiologist report and digital image files.

  • Contrast agent use: Typically adds 20-30% to the base cost for clearer imaging.
  • Clinical location: Prices in Madrid or Barcelona may run 10-15% higher than regional centers.
  • Advanced technology: Scans using 3-Tesla MRI machines often cost more than 1.5-Tesla units.
  • Specialized protocols: Detailed imaging for epilepsy or tumors carries a premium over basic scans.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a leading center often provides access to sophisticated tools like 3-Tesla MRI scanners. Hospital Ruber Internacional in Madrid and Hospital HM Nou Delfos in Barcelona use this tech. High-volume hospitals also offer unique value through extensive research programs. For example, Quironsalud Madrid allows some patients to join clinical trials for neurodegenerative disorders. Centers accredited by JCI offer standards similar to top US hospitals at lower costs.

Data verified by Bookimed as of July 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 145 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

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Roberto Martínez Álvarez

42 years of experience

Dr. Roberto Martínez Álvarez is the Head of Functional Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery at Ruber International Hospital. He specializes in Gamma Knife and CyberKnife treatments for brain tumors and vascular malformations. He serves on the Executive Council of the International Society of Stereotactic Radiosurgery.

  • Winner of the National Medical Prize XXI in neurosurgery.
  • Authored 180 scientific publications and three medical books.
  • Treats complex conditions like Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
  • Practices at Ruber International, a JCI-accredited clinic ranked among the top 6 in Spain.
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Antonio Gil-nagel Rein

76 years of experience

Dr. Antonio Gil-nagel Rein directs the Epilepsy Unit at Ruber International Hospital in Madrid. He is a pioneer in the genetic diagnosis and surgical treatment of complex epilepsy. Dr. Gil-nagel Rein previously taught at the University of Minnesota and Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center. He treats refractory cases using interstitial laser treatment and Gamma Knife.

  • Founder of the European Epilepsy Research Network and the European Association for Epilepsy Monitoring.
  • Authored over 160 Scopus-indexed articles with more than 5,200 citations in neurology journals.
  • Specializes in orphan conditions including Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
  • Practices at JCI-accredited Ruber International, ranked among the top hospitals in Spain.
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Erika María Torres San Narciso

16 years of experience

Dr. Erika María Torres San Narciso heads the Advanced Neurosciences Unit at Quironsalud Torrevieja. She specializes in neurodegenerative disorders, epilepsy, and movement disorders. Dr. Torres San Narciso previously served as Head of Neurology at two major Spanish hospitals. She treats complex conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis.

  • Member of the Spanish Society of Neurology and the Valencian Society of Neurology.
  • Completed specialized training in movement disorders at the Universidad Oberta de Catalunya.
  • Maintains research focus on movement disorders and clinical neurology.
  • Practices at JCI-accredited Quironsalud Torrevieja, the leading center in southeastern Spain.
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Jesus Romero Imbroda

22 years of experience

Dr. Jesus Romero Imbroda is a neurologist at Quirónsalud Marbella. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Neurology. Dr. Romero Imbroda serves as an academic at the Royal Academy of Medicine. He focuses on multiple sclerosis research and complex neuromuscular disorders. The doctor also teaches at the University of Granada.

  • Former President of the Andalusian Society of Neurology.
  • Served on the Internal Residential Doctor Assessment Committee.
  • Treats Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and cognitive conditions.
  • Performs deep brain stimulation and spinal cord stimulator procedures.

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Катерина • Brain tumor removal
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 !!!
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!!!
Anonymous • Medication treatment for epilepsy
Kazakhstan
Dec 24, 2018
Verified review.
"Especially I want to say about Dr
First of all, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the coordinator of the International Patient Support Center, Svetlana Pashchenko, who helped with the professional choice of a doctor and in solving organizational issues of a trip to Spain. I want to express my gratitude to the staff of the above clinic. High professionalism, attentive attitude to patients, kindness and cordiality of the personnel of the center are those qualities that anyone who comes for help faces. The junior and nursing staff are tactful, quickly responding to the requests of patients. Everywhere cleanliness and comfort. The medical staff is not only competent specialists, but also just kind and cordial people. They always come into the ward with smiles, they know how to cheer up a child, and how to explain the need for medical procedures. Thanks to them, children feel safe, comfortably settling in this medical institution, equipped with the latest medical equipment. Especially I want to say about Dr. Antonio Russi, from whom I am delighted! Highly professional doctor of the European level - Doctor “From God”, possessing high theoretical and practical knowledge in his medical profile. Doctors Russi is distinguished by an individual approach and self-control, patience, wisdom, honesty, calmness and high competence. Such a sensitive, attentive doctor can be trusted not only with the examination and subsequent medical prescriptions, but also as a whole with further treatment of the child. Many of the patients of the innovative medical center "Teknon" will agree with me that a warm atmosphere of love and respect for patients, emotional support for the health of patients, a positive perception of life and an unlimited belief in complete recovery are created here. May God grant you health and long life! God bless you!                                                                                                    Almaty, Kazakhstan
Tymon Stanek • Medication treatment for epilepsy
Poland
Jun 22, 2018
Verified review.
It is thanks to the world's best medical equipment, in which the clinic is equipped and a well-trained team of doctors
Ms. Liza Dudnik from bookimed reacted very fast and was very very involved from the beginning. She was in constant touch with us all the time, even during her holidays. Teknon Centre is one of the best when we think about medical equipment, service, doctors and the atmosphere there. Cleanliness deserves for 5 stars. Dr. Antonio Russi and his team very involved with the study and very helpful when something happens. The nurses were treating my son as their own and thanks to them my son was not feeling as being during the hospitalization. Everybody, there was taking care of my son with great care, patience, and enormous kindness. And finally....what's the most important in this "diamond frame" - the diagnostic of my son is the best. My son's diagnosis is very clear. My son has been examined so thoroughly that the clinics in Germany (where my son is being treated) could not make such a clear diagnosis. It is thanks to the world's best medical equipment, in which the clinic is equipped and a well-trained team of doctors. Everything that has been included in this "diamond frame" deserves the highest rating of customer satisfaction. Nothing, absolutely nothing, does not remain here without a shadow of a doubt.

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Updated: 07/03/2019
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