Barcelona Doctors

Visiting the doctors can be a stressful experience for many of us, but on this page we aim to make the experience a little less taxing by highlighting some English-speaking GPs and specialists, so at least you don’t have to add communication issues to your worries.

Public Healthcare

Expats who are legally Spanish residents can apply for the Tarjeta Sanitaria Individual (TSI) card, which entitles you to free public healthcare. In these cases, you can head down to your nearest CatSalut clinic with your card and see a doctor for free (although it’s hit or miss whether they will speak English, and using the TSI is more comfortable solution for those expats who have mastered Spanish or Catalan).

Tourists and travellers should be aware if their home country has a reciprocal healthcare agreements with Spain, which means you can access free public healthcare in the case of an emergency. You will need the relevant health card (EHIC for Europeans, GHIC for Brits), plus your passport, to access healthcare in this way. If you don’t have reciprocal health agreement, we would strongly advise getting travel insurance for your trip (and it’s never a bad idea to have be insured even if you have a reciprocal health card!).

Private Healthcare

The other way you can see a doctor is simply by booking an appointment and paying for it as a private customer, and prices in Barcelona are usually reasonable. Expect to pay between €30-100 for a consultation (afterwards, taking the necessary blood tests etc. and a follow up visit may add to those costs).

Expats of a certain age, or those who need to visit a doctor more than once in a while, would be advised to consider health insurance, which enable you to access private healthcare as much as you require it for a monthly fee. Not every private clinic collaborates with every insurance firm however, so best check who your local clinics work with first, before taking out a policy with any given firm.

Assuming you are not able to access the public healthcare, and / or prefer to be sure of speaking to a doctor in English, this list of private practitioners below should come in handy…

Top English Speaking Doctors

Keep reading for several clinics that speak your language…

1. English Doctor Barcelona

Dr. Steven Joseph heads up this team of English-speaking GPs, therapists and specialists in a modern clinic in the Poblenou district, furnished with state of the art equipment. Between them, the clinic’s doctors can be consulted on sexual health, dermatology, gynaecology, urology and pediatrics, as well as offering diagnostics and referrals to specialists where required. They also speak Spanish, French, Hindi and Arabic. As well as being a GP, Dr. Joseph is also a qualified psychiatrist and sought after specialist for all mental health issues.
www.englishdoctorbarcelona.com

2. MedinAction (House Call or Online Doctors)

Sometimes when you’re ill, the last thing you want to do is attempt to drag your contagious self to the local medical clinic, especially if you’re not really sure that they’re going to be able to see you. MedinAction exists to solve this problem, by enabling you to book a visit from a qualified, English-speaking doctor to either your home, hotel or apartment. You simply make the reservation via their website, and you can see a specialist in the same day. If you only need to speak to a doctor, perhaps to get a prescription, then you can book a video consultation instead. MedinAction work with most of the major insurance companies, so, with a little luck, the cost of your consultation will be covered. Check their website for more details.
www.medinaction.com

3. Mobi Doctor (Video Consultations)

Another great option for expats and travellers, Mobi Doctor is an international network that allows you to speak to an English speaking specialist via video chat on either your mobile or laptop, wherever you are in the world – including of course, Barcelona! No need to traipse to a clinic and wait in line until someone can see you, just register on their website and choose a convenient appointment time to chat with a doctor. Another service they offer is getting an overseas prescription.. handy if you forgot to pack your pills for your holiday!
www.mobidoctor.eu/doctors/barcelona

4. Presbit Eye Clinic

With four centres in Barcelona alone, and more throughout Catalonia, you are never too far from getting an appointment with Presbit’s team of expert ophthalmologists and optometrists. They can treat any eye condition, such as presbyopia, glaucoma, astigmatism, dry eye, cataracts and many more. They work with the majority of medical insurance companies.
www.presbit.com

5. MSaban Dermatologia

This friendly clinic near Passeig de Gracia was founded by Doctor Montserrat Saban, a graduate in medicine and surgery and expert in clinical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. Her and team can treat acne, skin allergies, alopecia, psoriasis, rosacea, dermatitis, warts and can also screen you for skin cancer. The clinic also offers cosmetic and rejuvenation treatments, including surgical solutions.
www.sabandermatologia.com

6. Holon Chiropractic

Holon Chiropractic is the clinic of Oliver Dawson, a specialist in chiropractic and applied kinesiology and an expert in realigning the spine to relieve pain and health problems related to the back and spine. The clinic is situated in Born, in the centre of Barcelona.
www.holonchiropractic.com

Further Reading

Keep reading for an overview of Barcelona healthcare in general, and if you need dental care in Barcelona, then check our list of English-speaking dental clinics.

If you still debating whether or to move to Barcelona, check out our guide on living in Barcelona.

Disclaimer: we’ve done our best to research and recommend only high quality service providers, however we suggest you conduct your own research and check multiple review sites before choosing a medical professional.