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Health Care in Granada

By Joshua Wood, LPC

Balcells Group Lawyers
Balcells Group Lawyers

Summary: Dive into healthcare resources for expats and digital nomads in Granada: identify leading healthcare providers, hospitals, and medical centers for optimal care.

Granada has a public and private healthcare system. The public healthcare system is called the National Health System (SNS) and is used by both Spanish citizens and foreigners. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Granada for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Public hospitals in Granada are typically well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. Foreigners, including expats and digital nomads, are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Spain. However, many expats choose to use private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery due to shorter wait times and more personalized care. Private hospitals in Granada are typically well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Granada

  • Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves: This is a public hospital located in the center of Granada. It is well-equipped and specializes in emergency care, surgery, and pediatrics.
  • Clinica San Francisco de Asis: This is a private hospital located in the center of Granada. It is well-equipped and specializes in emergency care, surgery, and pediatrics.
  • Hospital San Juan de Dios: This is a public hospital located in the outskirts of Granada. It is well-equipped and specializes in emergency care, surgery, and pediatrics.
  • Clinica San Rafael: This is a private hospital located in the outskirts of Granada. It is well-equipped and specializes in emergency care, surgery, and pediatrics.

Emergency Services in Granada

Granada has an ambulance service that can be called by dialing 112. Ambulances typically arrive quickly and are well-equipped to handle medical emergencies.

Health Insurance Companies in Granada

The most popular private health insurers in Granada are Sanitas, Adeslas, and DKV Seguros. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies or specialized expat health insurance providers.

About the Author

Joshua Wood Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.


Balcells Group Lawyers
Balcells Group Lawyers

Balcells Group Lawyers
Balcells Group Lawyers

Granada, Spain
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InnoinsureInnoinsure

Hassle-free health insurance policies that meet all Spanish visa and residency requirements. We are Innoinsure and we offer policies from the 2 leading health insurance companies in Spain: DKV and Asisa. 100% success rate for VISA and residency applications.
Get Quote

Balcells Group Lawyers
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