Hospitals in Madrid
The healthcare infrastructure of hospitals in Madrid complies with the requirements not only of the State, but also of the regulations of the Community of Madrid. What are they characterized by? For having a complex of facilities highly prepared for the admission of patients of any specialty.
In addition, the 24-hour emergency department at these hospitals is designed to serve patients who need urgent medical care and cannot wait for a scheduled appointment. 24/7 medical attention; and the best part: Totally free of charge.
How does Social Security work in Spain?
In Spain, the social security system is a public system that is responsible for protecting citizens in situations of need, providing a series of benefits and services covering areas such as healthcare, retirement, unemployment, maternity or paternity.
In the case of health care, citizens are entitled to receive free medical care in the country’s public health centers and hospitals, and for this it is necessary to be affiliated to the system. However, any inhabitant of the Community of Madrid can go to the emergency doctor when it is a serious problem.
What about private healthcare?
As an alternative to public health care we find private institutions, a wide range of clinics and hospitals in Madrid equipped with the latest technology, as well as highly qualified specialists, which are already ranked among the best private centers in Spain and Europe.
The 5 best known hospitals in Madrid
Would you like to have a list of the best known hospitals in Madrid, in case of emergency? Here are the top five, specially selected by area and specialty.
San Carlos Clinical Hospital
The Hospital Clínico San Carlos is part of the public health system of the Community of Madrid and is affiliated with the Complutense University, which means that it is a university center with a close relationship with research and the training of new medical professionals.
The institution has a wide variety of medical specialties, including cardiology, oncology, neurology, traumatology, surgery and pediatrics. It also has intensive care units, emergency units and a transplant area.
- Calle del Prof Martín Lagos, S/N, 28040 Madrid
Jiménez Díaz Foundation
It is a high-quality private hospital in Madrid (categorized as one of the largest private hospital groups in Spain and Europe) that offers a wide variety of medical specialties and has a team of highly qualified and experienced professionals.
The hospital is also dedicated to research and teaching, making it a center of excellence in the field of medicine that is already a pioneer in the application of clinical methods and diagnostics.
- Av. de los Reyes Católicos, 2, 28040 Madrid
Gregorio Marañón Hospital
The Gregorio Marañón Hospital, located in one of the most central streets of Madrid, is a university center affiliated with the Complutense University, which means that, in part, it is a training center with a close relationship with research and the education of our future professionals.
The institution is dedicated, in addition to various health areas (such as the Maternity Hospital, whose specialized building stands out above the rest), also to medical research, and has been one of the main research centers in Spain in recent years.
- Dr. Esquerdo Street, 46
La Paz University Hospital
Hospital Universitario La Paz is one of the largest and most prestigious hospitals in Spain, and is known for offering high quality medical care to its patients, with specialties such as cardiology, oncology, neurology, traumatology, surgery and many more.
On the other hand, it is one of the most important hospitals in Spain in terms of pediatric medical care, as it has a pediatric intensive care unit and a pediatric transplant unit, among other specialized services.
- P.º de la Castellana, 261, 28046 Madrid
Hospital 12 de octubre
Hospital 12 de Octubre is one of the leading hospitals in Spain in terms of medical care for infectious diseases, and has played a key role in the treatment of diseases such as HIV and Ebola. It has a national reference center for infectious and tropical diseases, one of the most important in Europe.
Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and a team of highly qualified and experienced physicians and healthcare professionals, it has been recognized for excellence in patient care and has received numerous awards and recognitions over the years.
- Av. de Córdoba, s/n, 28041 Madrid
