Centro Médico Barajas -

Always double‑check the exact name, address, and hours online before going – the area has several similar names.

| Service | Details | |---------|---------| | | Acute illnesses, prescriptions, sick notes | | Travel Medicine | Vaccinations (yellow fever, hepatitis, etc.), malaria prophylaxis, travel advice | | Pre‑flight Medical Certificates | Fitness to fly, COVID‑19 testing (if still required by some destinations) | | Specialists | Pediatrics, gynecology, traumatology, cardiology, dermatology – by appointment | | Diagnostics | Basic lab (blood/urine), X‑ray, ultrasound, ECG | | Small procedures | Sutures, wart removal, ear wax removal | | Occupational health | Work‑related exams, drug/alcohol testing | Not all centers have 24/7 emergency care. For serious emergencies, call 112 or go to Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal (public) or Hospital Quirónsalud San José (private). 3. Public vs. Private – Which One to Choose? | Feature | Private Centro Médico Barajas | Public Centro de Salud Barajas (C/ Provenza, 6) | |---------|-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------| | Wait time | Same day / short wait | Long wait (weeks for non‑urgent) | | Cost | €40‑80 for GP, €80‑150 for specialist | Free with Spanish health card (SIP) | | English spoken | Likely (call to confirm) | Rare / limited | | Tourist friendly | Yes – no health card needed | No – requires EU card or emergency only | | Weekends/holidays | Some offer Saturday hours | Closed (except emergency referrals) | centro médico barajas