Hospitals and Medical Centers

Marbella is not only a paradise as it also offers healthcare service with both public and private hospitals delivering high-quality, multilingual medical services.

Here’s a detailed overview of major medical centers and hospitals in the region:

Major Hospitals & Clinics /

public service /

Local Health Centers – Marbella, San Pedro, Cancelada, Estepona

1- Public Centros de Salud offer primary care, emergencies, pediatrics, and preventive services, covered by public health insurance.

2- Hospital Universitario Costa del Sol – Marbella

• Address: Autovía A‑7, km 187, 29603 Marbella
• Phone: +34 951 976 669 / +34 951 976 670
• Access: You need your Spanish Sanitary Card or a European Sanitary Card that must be ordered before your trip. With a European card, you can get medically necessary treatment in Spain on the same basis as a Spanish citizen. Uou will get healthcare services for free or at a reduced cost.
  

3- New Public Hospital in Estepona (Estepona Oeste) – Hospital de Alta Resolucion in Estepona

In addition to Marbella’s excellent medical facilities, the nearby town of Estepona has recently opened a brand-new public hospital located in the Estepona Oeste area. This modern facility greatly improves access to healthcare services for residents along the western Costa del Sol.

• Hospital de Alta Resolución de Estepona
• Address: West Estepona (Estepona Oeste), easily accessible from the A-7 motorway
• Services: Emergency department, diagnostic imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, CT), outpatient consultations, minor surgery, and specialty clinics
• Focus: Fast, high-resolution diagnostics and day-surgery procedures
• Opened: Fully operational and serving the growing population of Estepona and nearby towns including Manilva and Casares

This new hospital reduces pressure on Marbella’s Costa del Sol Hospital and brings convenient, high-quality public healthcare closer to people living on the western side of the region.

PRIVATE SERVICE

Quirónsalud Marbella

• Address: Avda. Severo Ochoa, 22, 29603 Marbella
• Phone: (via online contact)
• Specialties & Services: Surgical units (5 theatres), ER (24/7), maternity, cardiology, oncology, neurology, reproductive medicine, urology, etc. 65 single rooms, advanced diagnostics: CT, MRIs, ultrasound, mammography, endoscopy
  

HC Marbella International Hospital

• Address: Central Marbella
• Phone: (via online contact)
• Specialties & Services: Precision medicine, radiotherapy (unique tomotherapy), PET-CT, 3T MRI, 64-slice CT, 4D ultrasound. Strong oncology focus with individual chemotherapy rooms
  

Hospital CERAM Marbella (Family-Focused)

• Address: Near Marbella town centre
• Phone: via health-directory listings
• Specialties & Services: Fertility and maternity care—only hospital in Andalusia offering water births, gynecology, private rooms, 24/7 ER, surgery, rehab, pediatric care; multilingual staff .
  
  

Helicópteros Sanitarios (Emergency Service Provider)

• Phone: +34 951 83 37 97 (or via service subscription)
• Specialty: 24/7 bilingual emergency home visits, ambulance and air ambulance services, on-site diagnostic and specialist care, dental and cosmetic surgery.
  

Clinica del Río & Marbella Medical Services

• Clinica del Río: San Pedro Alcántara-based, general and diagnostic care, English‑speaking staff. 
• Marbella Medical Services: Over 28 years’ experience, home visits, insurance assistance, holiday and resident medical help (+34 952 823 135)

Public vs Private Healthcare

Spain’s public system is ranked among the best globally, while private hospitals in Marbella offer tailored, rapid, and comfortable care—perfect for expats and visitors.

Emergency & Practical Info

• Emergency Number: Dial 112
• Ambulance/ER: All major hospitals have 24/7 ER units
• Home Visits: Available through services like Helicópteros Sanitarios and Marbella Medical Services