​Healthcare Recommendations for International Families in Barcelona

As an international family living in Barcelona, it's important to find reliable healthcare providers for your young children. Here are some recommendations for pediatricians, specialists, therapists, and dental clinics in the city:

General Pediatricians

• Dr. Thorsten Faust: He is a German pediatrician with over 20 years of experience in Barcelona, specialized in obstructive bronchitis, respiratory infection and respiratory diseases. Fluent in German, Spanish, and English. Consultations can be done in person or online.
  • Located at: Teknon Hospital
  • Can be consulted through phone number +34 933 933 150
• Dra. Grisel Vilagrasa Restifo: She is a Spanish pediatrician with experience of over 20 years, in both public and private healthcare sectors, specialized in tropical diseases, infectious diseases, vaccination, infant feeding and respiratory infections. Fluent in Italian, Spanish, Catalan, and English. 
  • Located at: Carrer d'Anglí, 31, 2º, 08017 Barcelona
  • Can be consulted through phone number +34 931 54 99 00

Specialists

• Gynecologist: Dra. Leila Catherine Onbargi - She is an American gynecologist with over 15 years of experience in the field and offers extensive gynecological and obstetrical care in many different expertise areas such as prenatal care and childbirth. Fluent in English, Spanish, French, Lebanese and Catalan. 
  • Located at: Teknon Hospital
  • Can be consulted through phone number +34 935 24 00 72
• Pediatric Cardiologist: Dr. Joan Sanchez de Toledo - He is a Spanish pediatric cardiologist with over 20 years of experience, currently Head of the Heart Area and the Cardiology Service at the SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital. Fluent in Spanish, English and Catalan. 
  • Located at: Sant Joan de Déu Hospital
  • Can be consulted through phone number +34 93 600 97 83 
• Pediatric Dermatologist: Dr. Joan Dalmau - He is a Spanish pediatric dermatologist with over 15 years of experience. Areas of expertise include pigmented lesions, skin oncology, photodynamic therapy, and dermatologic surgery. He is Fluent in Spanish and English. 
  • Located at: Teknon Hospital
  • Can be consulted through phone number +34 931 54 99 24
• Pediatric ENT: Dr. Oliver Haag Heinz -  He is a German ear, nose, and throat specialist with over 15 years of experience in Barcelona. He is an expert in pediatric audiology, middle ear surgery, and hearing implants and is currently the Head of the Otorhinolaryngology Service at SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital. Fluent in German, Spanish, English, French and Italian. 
  • Located at: Sant Joan de Déu Hospital
  • Can be consulted through phone number +34 931 51 35 56
• Pediatric Gastroenterologist: Dra. Margarita Pich Rosal - She is a specialist in pediatric gastroenterology and skilled in using diagnostic tools such as endoscopy and colonoscopy to evaluate and diagnose  gastrointestinal disorders in children. Fluent in Spanish and English. 
  • Located at: Teknon Hospital
  • Can be consulted through phone number +34 93 290 64 09
• Pediatric Gastroenterologist: Dr. Javier Martin de Carpi - He is a peadiatrician specialist in gastrointestinal and hepatic pathology in children and adolescents, is also the Head of the Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Department at SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital. Fluent in Spanish, Italian, Catalan, and English. 
  • Located at: Sant Joan de Déu Hospital
  • Can be consulted through phone number +34 931 51 35 56
• Pediatric Ophthalmologist: Dra. Ester Casas Gimeno - She is a Spanish pediatric ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience, skilled in pediatric medical and surgical ophthalmology. Fluent in Spanish and English. 
  • Located at: Sant Joan de Déu Hospital
  • Can be consulted through phone number +34 931 51 35 56
• Pediatric Pulmonologist: Dr. Antonio Moreno Galdo - He is a Spanish pediatric pulmonologist with experience in both public and private healthcare sectors for over 25 years,  with research in lung inflammation in asthma in infants and young children, lung function, and rare pediatric lung diseases. Fluent in Spanish and English. 
  • Located at: Cl. Escoles Pies, 73-79, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona
  • Can be consulted through phone number +34 932 54 05 06
• Pediatric Urology: Dr. Luis Garcia Aparicio - He is a Spanish pediatric urologist with over 20 years of experience, currently is the Head of the Peadiatric Urology Unit at SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital and specialities include Minimally Invasive Surgery. Fluent in Spanish, Catalan, and English. 
  • Located at: Sant Joan de Déu Hospital
  • Can be consulted through phone number +34 931 51 35 56
• Pediatric Traumatologist: Dr. Luis Terricabras - He is a Spanish pediatric traumatologist with experience of over 30 years, in both public and private healthcare sectors, and some of his areas of expertise include foot pathology, neuromuscular diseases and pathology of the newborn and infant. Fluent in Spanish and English. 
  • Located at: Teknon Hospital
  • Can be consulted through phone number +34 93 393 31 29

Therapy

• Therapy in Barcelona - Provides a range of therapies including child and adolescent therapy, family therapy, and couples therapy. Services are available in multiple languages, as well in both online and face to face format.
  • Located at: Carrer de Paris 162-164, 3o, 1a 08036, Barcelona.
  • Can be consulted through email address: info@therapyinbarcelona.com

General Healthcare

• Turo Park Medical Center - A private medical center with a team of English-speaking doctors and specialists offering general pediatric care and specialized services, with more than 40 specialities, open 7 days a week and 365 days a year. 
  • Located at: Plaça de Sant Gregori Taumaturg, 5, 08021 Barcelona 
  • Can be consulted through phone +34 932 529 729

Dental Clinics

• Clinica Boj - Offers dental care for children and adults, including orthodontic treatments. Services available in multiple languages. 
  • Located at: Prats de Molló 10, Low B | 08021 Barcelona
  • Can be consulted through phone +34 932 09 39 94
• Clinica Vallcorba - Provides dental care for children and adults, including orthodontic treatments. Services available in multiple languages. 
  • Located at: Comte d´Urgell 259, 08036 Barcelona
  • Can be consulted through phone +34 93 444 18 12
• Ortodoncia Tres Torres - A specialized dental clinic that focuses on orthodontics for children and adults. Services available in multiple languages. 
  • Located at: Jacinto Benavente, 6, 08017 Barcelona & Rambla del Celler, 5
    08172 Sant Cugat del Vallès
  • Can be consulted through phone +34 934 142 312 (Barcelona Clinic) & +34 930 185 482 (Sant Cugat Clinic)
• Sonrié Estudio Dental -  Offers dental care for children and adults, including orthodontic treatments. Services available in multiple languages. 
  • Located at: Calle Vint-i-sis de gener 1641, 46, Baixos, 08014, Barcelona
  • Can be consulted through phone +34 932 50 57 12
• Turo Park Medical - A private medical center that also offers dental care for children and adults. Services available in multiple languages. 
  • Located at: Carrer Francesc Pérez Cabrero, 19 08021 Barcelona
  • Can be consulted through phone +34 932 529 729

We hope this article will help you to find the best healthcare providers that meet your family's needs. Many of these clinics and specialists offer multilingual services to accommodate international families. It's also recommended to have medical insurance to cover any healthcare costs that may arise. 

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