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Gran Canaria: Medical Innovation in a Natural Paradise

Gran Canaria is a unique destination that combines a privileged climate, inspiring landscapes, and excellent medical services. The island offers a comprehensive approach to well-being, blending advanced medical treatments with an environment designed for relaxation and recovery.

In addition to its natural beauty, Gran Canaria boasts a medical infrastructure recognised for its innovation and professionalism, promoted by the Gran Canaria Spa, Wellness & Health association. Centres such as Perpetuo Socorro Hospital and Hospitales Universitarios San Roque offer specialised services and cutting-edge technology, making the island an ideal choice for those looking after their health while enjoying a unique setting.

Hospitales Universitarios San Roque: Ranked Among Spain's Top 50 Private Hospitals

With over 100 years in the capital of the island, Hospitales Universitarios San Roque in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is leading in high-complexity medical fields such as medical imaging, minimally invasive surgery, and the latest techniques in orthopaedic surgery, as well as advanced oncology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery. The centre integrates the latest medical technology, supported by a team of multidisciplinary professionals dedicated to the health of residents and visitors.

01_Hospitales_Universitarios_San_Roque_in_Maspalomas.jpgIn the south of the island, Hospitales Universitarios San Roque in Maspalomas offers all the medical-surgical specialties that residents and visitors may need, particularly its services for international patients with its own translation department. The hospital excels in traumatology, urology, general and digestive surgery, and leads in robotic surgery, supported by a highly qualified team. It also offers a variety of personalised medical check-ups, ideal for those wanting to combine their holiday with health care and prevention.

Dr. Edwin Pantaleón, Head of the Traumatology Department at Hospitales Universitarios San Roque, leads practice in Spain and trains professionals across Europe in the novel hip intervention technique, using a state-of-the-art modular prosthesis with a direct anterior approach, which contributes to fewer complications and a faster recovery, allowing patients to resume their daily routine and continue enjoying their holiday in Gran Canaria in just a few days.

This unit has the highest number of orthopaedic specialists across the island, each with a high level of specialisation.

02_Dr._Edwin_Pantaleon.JPGPerpetuo Socorro Hospital: Over 60 Years of Excellence

Perpetuo Socorro Hospital, also located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, has earned a solid reputation as one of Spain’s outstanding private medical centres. Recognised for its leadership in advanced oncology treatments and regenerative medicine, the hospital also excels in cardiology, plastic surgery, and aesthetic medicine. With services designed to ensure patient comfort and safety, and a multilingual team that facilitates care for international patients, this centre offers a comprehensive, first-class medical experience.

Among its key departments, the Orthopaedic Traumatology and Surgery Unit, led by Dr. Gerardo Garcés, is distinguished by its use of advanced knee, shoulder, and ankle surgery techniques. Through minimally invasive procedures such as arthroscopic surgery, the team treats complex injuries with greater precision, reducing recovery times and significantly improving patients' functional outcomes.

Furthermore, the unit is at the forefront of orthopaedic treatments in Spain, leading the use of biological repair techniques and human tissue implants to address complex injuries with tailored solutions.

03_Hospital_Perpetuo_Socorro.jpgMore Than Health: A Retreat for Holistic Well-Being

Gran Canaria is a destination that transforms the concept of medical tourism. Here, visitors not only have access to cutting-edge and personalised treatments, but they also find the perfect space to disconnect from everyday stress and focus on their overall well-being. The combination of state-of-the-art hospitals, accommodations with spa and thalassotherapy centres, and an incomparable natural environment, allows health to become an experience that involves both body and mind.

In Gran Canaria, recovery is a process that involves regeneration, relaxation, and revitalisation in every sense. The integration of advanced technology with the serenity of the island landscape makes each treatment an opportunity to renew health and recharge in a single destination.

Thanks to the support of Gran Canaria Spa, Wellness & Health, the island has consolidated itself as an ideal option for those seeking a wellness experience beyond the conventional.

04_Gran_Canaria_Spa_Wellness__Health.jpgGran Canaria Spa, Wellness & Health, the official brand of Gran Canaria Tourist Board, is an association promoting health and wellness tourism on the island. It brings together companies and entities in the sector, including hotels with spas, thalassotherapy centres, and prestigious hospitals. Its mission is to promote Gran Canaria as a leading destination for health and wellness tourism, generating benefits for the island and its residents.

For further information, please visit: https://grancanariawellness.com/en.