FEATURED SPECIALTIES

Spain is particularly strong in selected high-complexity medical fields where the right technology, specialist team and coordination matter.

IberSalud works with leading private hospitals and specialist units in Spain, including centres in Madrid, Barcelona and Pamplona, to help families access the right medical evaluation.

The specialties below are the areas where we believe Spain can offer the most to Filipino patients — but they are not the only possibilities. If your situation is different, reach out and we will tell you honestly whether Spain is worth considering.

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ADVANCED ONCOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY

Spain is particularly strong in advanced oncology and hematology, with specialised cancer centres offering world-class technologies such as CAR-T, proton therapy, precision radiotherapy and robotic cancer surgery at a fraction of the cost of comparable care in the United States or Singapore.

IberSalud has agreements with leading specialist centres in Spain where these advanced treatments are available for selected cases.

  • Spain has highly specialised private cancer centres with multidisciplinary teams, advanced radiotherapy platforms, cellular therapy programmes and international patient pathways. For Filipino families considering treatment abroad, this can be especially relevant in complex cancer cases where the right technology and the right specialist team are both critical.

    • CAR-T evaluation for selected blood cancers

    • Proton therapy assessment for certain paediatric, brain, ocular, skull-base and re-irradiation cases

    • Precision radiotherapy: IMRT, VMAT, SBRT

    • Robotic oncologic surgery for selected solid tumours

    • Second opinions from oncology and hematology teams

    • Multidisciplinary cancer review where applicable

  • Not every cancer case is suitable for CAR-T, proton therapy or robotic surgery. The right pathway depends on diagnosis, previous treatments, imaging, pathology and specialist evaluation by the hospital team.

Neurosciences & Movement Disorders

Spain has highly specialised neuroscience units for movement disorders, complex neurological conditions and selected brain or spine cases. For some patients, evaluation may include advanced techniques such as HIFU, DBS, epilepsy surgery assessment or complex neuro-oncology review.

  • Spain offers consolidated expertise in selected neurological fields, combining advanced imaging, experienced neurology and neurosurgery teams, and coordinated care pathways. This is especially relevant when families need a serious second opinion or want to compare treatment options abroad before making a major decision.

    • HIFU for selected essential tremor or Parkinson-related symptoms

    • DBS for selected movement disorders

    • Epilepsy surgery evaluation

    • Neuro-oncology and complex brain surgery

    • Complex spine evaluation

    • Advanced imaging and specialist neurological assessment

  • Some of these technologies may also exist in Asia. Spain’s value is the combination of specialist experience, multidisciplinary evaluation and coordinated access to centres used to managing complex international cases.

Structural & Interventional Cardiology

For selected heart conditions, Spain offers advanced catheter-based and minimally invasive procedures that can avoid open-heart surgery entirely and reduce hospital stay and recovery time compared with conventional surgery. This can be especially relevant for patients exploring treatment abroad for valve disease, arrhythmias or complex coronary disease.

  • Spanish private hospitals have strong cardiology and interventional cardiology units, with advanced imaging, cath labs and teams experienced in structural heart and complex rhythm procedures. For international patients, the value is not only the procedure itself, but the ability to organise assessment, scheduling and admission in a structured way.

    • TAVI for selected aortic valve disease

    • MitraClip / TriClip for selected valve repair cases

    • Left atrial appendage closure

    • Complex coronary interventions

    • Arrhythmia assessment and ablation

    • Advanced imaging-guided procedures

  • Cardiology cases require careful review of imaging, previous tests, symptoms and clinical risk. The hospital team confirms whether an interventional or minimally invasive approach is appropriate.

Fertility & Assisted Reproduction

Spain is one of Europe’s leading destinations for assisted reproduction, especially for international patients seeking donor-egg IVF, embryo testing or evaluation after previous IVF failure. It can be a strong option for families looking for experienced clinics, clear protocols and a well-established legal framework.

  • Spain has a mature assisted reproduction sector with specialised fertility clinics, international patient teams and extensive experience in complex IVF cases. For Filipino families, Spain can be especially relevant when privacy, donor availability, medical quality and legal clarity are important.

    • Donor-egg IVF

    • IVF / ICSI

    • Preimplantation genetic testing

    • Fertility preservation

    • Repeat IVF failure assessment

    • Fertility surgery when indicated

  • Fertility treatment is highly individual. The right pathway depends on age, previous history, test results, medical background and the recommendations of the fertility team.

Advanced Surgery

Spain offers strong private surgical teams across several specialties, especially when cases require careful planning, experienced surgeons and coordinated admission. IberSalud can help families access evaluation for selected advanced surgical procedures in Spain.

  • Spain has experienced private surgical teams and access to modern operating rooms, robotic platforms and minimally invasive approaches in selected hospitals. For international families, this can be valuable when a case requires a second opinion, a complex procedure or a more structured pathway than what is available locally.

    • Robotic and minimally invasive surgery where indicated

    • Orthopedics and spine surgery

    • Urology and prostate surgery

    • Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery

    • Complex general surgery second opinions

    • Recovery and admission planning

  • Surgery is never one-size-fits-all. The right recommendation depends on imaging, diagnosis, surgical risk, previous treatments and the experience of the hospital team.

Orthopedics & Spine

Spain can be a strong option for selected orthopedic and spine cases, especially when a patient needs advanced imaging, experienced surgical teams, coordinated admission and rehabilitation planning. This may be relevant for older patients, complex spine cases, joint replacement candidates or those seeking a second opinion before major surgery.

  • Spanish private hospitals have experienced orthopedic and spine teams, with access to modern imaging, surgical planning and rehabilitation support. For international families, Spain can offer a structured pathway from assessment to surgery and recovery planning.

    • Complex spine surgery

    • Joint replacement

    • Revision surgery

    • Sports and trauma reconstruction

    • Minimally invasive approaches where indicated

    • Rehabilitation planning

  • Orthopedic and spine decisions depend heavily on imaging, symptoms, functional limitation and surgical risk. The hospital team will determine whether surgery, rehabilitation or another approach is most appropriate.