Barcelona International Hospitals brings together the city’s most prestigious medical centers, recognized worldwide for their excellence, innovation and personalized care for international patients.
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Barcelona stands among the top global destinations
for medical excellence. Recognized by the WHO
nd independent rankings, Catalonia’s healthcare system
is one of the best in the world. Every year, more than 20,000
international patients – mainly from the UK, USA, the Middle East,
and Russia – trust Barcelona’s hospitals for advanced treatments.
Barcelona stands among the top global destinations for medical excellence. Recognized by the WHO nd independent rankings, Catalonia’s healthcare system is one of the best in the world. Every year, more than 20,000 international patients – mainly from the UK, USA, the Middle East, and Russia – trust Barcelona’s hospitals for advanced treatments.
Barcelona International Hospitals (BIH) is the association that brings together the most prestigious and specialized hospitals in Barcelona, united by a shared commitment to medical excellence and international patient care. Together, these centers represent the highest level of healthcare expertise in Spain, offering access to world-class treatments, state-of-the-art technology, and personalized care in every major specialty.
As a unified alliance, BIH promotes collaboration among hospitals, shares best practices, and guarantees that every patient receives consistent quality standards across all institutions. This makes Barcelona one of the few cities in the world capable of offering multidisciplinary care for every stage of life: from pediatrics to complex adult surgery.
Each hospital within BIH is a reference center in its field, covering every major medical specialty with advanced technology, accredited international departments and a strong focus on patient experience.
We proudly adhere to the highest global standards, positioning BIH as a trusted destination for patients seeking specialized care. Our coordinated network ensures that world-class medical expertise is consistently accessible, no matter which BIH facility you visit
The hospitals that form part of Barcelona International Hospitals are consistently recognized among the best in Spain and Europe, appearing in global rankings and earning awards for innovation, research, and quality of care.
Recent distinctions include:
Featured by Newsweek among the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals in Pediatrics and internationally recognized for its patient-centered care model. The hospital holds over 60 European, national, and regional accreditations, including memberships in ERN (European Reference Networks), CSUR (National Reference Centers of the Spanish Ministry of Health), and XUEC (Catalan Clinical Expert Units Network), highlighting its excellence in the treatment of rare and complex pediatric diseases.
Part of the Hospital Clínic Barcelona network, barnaclínic+ combines private care with the excellence of one of Spain’s top university hospitals. The group ranks #3 in Spain and #59 worldwide in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2025, appears among Forbes España’s Top 5 Hospitals, and has been listed by Top Doctors among the Best Private Hospitals in Spain.
Accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Health as a National Reference Center (CSUR) for complex spinal cord injury. The hospital also holds key certifications such as ISO 14001 and BREEAM®ES for environmental sustainability and IQNet SR10 for social responsibility, among others, reflecting its strong commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable healthcare.
Recognized as one of only 17 European Prostate Cancer Centres of Excellence (EPCCE) and the only one in Spain. The hospital is also accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Health (CSUR) for complex renal and urological conditions, and is part of the XUEC network for rare kidney diseases, reflecting its leading role in advanced urology, nephrology, and andrology care.
Named by Forbes España among Spain’s top private hospitals. The center holds the Joint Commission International (JCI) Gold Seal of Approval, the highest global standard in healthcare quality and patient safety, and is ISO 9001-certified for excellence in service management.
Teknon holds prestigious accreditations from Joint Commission International (JCI) and the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), underscoring its commitment to global standards in healthcare quality and patient safety. The hospital has also been ranked among Spain’s top 20 in World’s Best Hospitals 2025 by Newsweek. It is home to multiple Top Doctors Award–winning specialists and leads pioneering programs in minimally invasive and robotic surgery.
Included in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals (Spain) 2025 and holder of the Joint Commission International (JCI) Gold Seal of Approval, reaffirming its commitment to the highest standards of quality and patient safety. The hospital has also received Patient Choice Certificates in both Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery, recognizing excellence in specialized care and patient satisfaction. In addition, several members of its medical staff have been honored with Professional Excellence Awards from the Official College of Physicians of Barcelona.
Barcelona’s hospitals combine cutting-edge medical technology with human warmth. From robotic surgery and intraoperative MRI to precision oncology and telemedicine powered by 5G, our hospitals offer a level of innovation rarely matched elsewhere.
Each hospital in our network has a dedicated International Patient Department, with multilingual staff ready to guide you through every step — from the first contact to recovery.
