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Private emergency rooms require private insurance or payment.
Private emergency rooms require private insurance or payment.


== The public system - CAP ==
== The public system - CAPs ==


The public health service in Catalonia is called CatSalut. Services are generally free or low-cost if you have a health card (tarjeta sanitaria).
The public health service in Catalonia is called CatSalut. Services are generally free or low-cost if you have a health card (tarjeta sanitaria).
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== Private family doctors who speak English ==
== Pharmacies ==
[[File:2025-04-09_pharmacy-sign_cropped.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Pharmacy sign]]You can spot pharmacies by a red or green lit-up cross outside.<ref>https://www.girona.cat/turisme/eng/info.php</ref>


** These referrals have come from recommendations from members of Girona Buddies.   They are not an endorsement.  
Pharmacies are usually open:
If you know any other English speaking medical practitioners please either add to this wiki or post on Girona Buddies.  
*Monday to Friday from 9 AM. to 1 PM and 4:30 PM to 8 PM<ref>https://www.girona.cat/turisme/eng/info.php</ref>
*Saturdays from 9 AM to 1:30 PM. <ref>https://www.girona.cat/turisme/eng/info.php</ref>


If you need a pharmacy outside these hours, check the list of open pharmacies at https://www.cofgi.org/farmacies/farmacies-de-guardia. The list is also on the door of every pharmacy.<ref>https://www.girona.cat/turisme/eng/info.php</ref> There is always at least one ''Farmàcia de Guàrdia'' open.<ref>https://www.girona.cat/turisme/eng/info.php</ref>


Alfamedic Girona Serveis Medics
== Medical Services That Speak English ==
C/ Gironella 117005
972 40 00 04
601 01 67 64 WhatsApp


This is a multidisciplinary clinic. The front desk has limited English. You can make appointments online or by WhatsApp
These referrals have come from recommendations from members of Girona Buddies. They are not an endorsement.


These two family doctors speak good English  
If you know other English-speaking medical practitioners, please add to this wiki or post on Girona Buddies.
Dr Lluis Terradellas
Dra Isabel Ortiz


Clinica Bofill has a dedicated phone line for foreigners. If you have foreign insurance, they provide a concierge service and connect you to English speaking doctors  
=== Clinics ===
972 20 43 50 ext 513
*'''Clínica Bofill'''. Big private clinic in Girona. Dedicated phone line for people with foreign insurance: 972 20 43 50 ext. 513. Can connect you with English-doctors. Offers a concierge service for patients with foreign insurance  
*'''Clínica Verna'''. Multidisciplinary clinic for pediatrics, women’s health, and family care. Several English-speaking doctors, including a general/family doctor. Appointments via email, phone, or WhatsApp. [https://www.clinicaverna.com/en/ www.clinicaverna.com/en]  972 44 10 65


Clinica Verna
=== General Practitioners & Family Doctors ===
Multidisciplinary pediatric, women's and family clinic with several English speaking Doctors including a General/Family Doctor. Appointments via email, phone and WhatsApp.
* '''Dr. Ramon Dalmau Alcalde''' – General Practitioner, Clínica Bofill
https://www.clinicaverna.com/en/
* '''Clínica Verna''' has an English-speaking general/family doctor. [https://www.clinicaverna.com/en www.clinicaverna.com/en] | 972 44 10 65
* '''Alfamedic Girona Serveis Mèdics''' – Multidisciplinary clinic with English-speaking family doctors Dr. Lluís Terradellas and Dra. Isabel Ortiz. Front desk has limited English. C/ Gironella 17005 | 972 40 00 04 | WhatsApp: 601 01 67 64
* '''Dr. Xavier Ureta''' – General Practice, Giromedic. C/ Juli Garreta, 12 | 972 22 47 71


== Private dentists who speak English ==
=== Specialist Doctors ===
Barroso Clinica Dental
972 20 89 01
www.clinicabarroso.com
Has two dentists and receptionists who like speaking English


== Pharmacies that speak English ==
==== Neurology ====
**. There is always a pharmacy open in every town.  These Farmàcies de Guàrdia are listed at www.cofgi.org.
* '''Dr. Fabian Marquez''' – Giromedic. C/ Juli Garreta, 12 | 972 22 47 71


Farmacia Saguer Norguera
==== Endocrinology ====
C/ de l’Argenteria, 29
* '''Dra. Paula Pellicer Rodriguez''' – Clínica Girona, Consultas Externas 2-C, Carrer de Barcelona 206 | 972 48 70 92
972 20 02 27


== Private specialists who speak English==
==== Allergies ====
                                    Endocrinologist
* '''Dr. Alejandro Para Martínez''' – Clínica Bofill. Ronda María Claret 20 | 972 204 350


Dra. Paula Pellicer Rodriguez
==== Ophthalmology ====
Clínica Girona
* '''Dr. Joan Tarrús''' – Speaks English, however the receptionist does not. Clinica Onyar. C/ Heroïnes de Santa Barbara 6, 4th floor | 972 20 48 82
Consultas Externas 2-C                                 Carrer de Barcelona, 206                                          Ph. +34 972 48 70 92


Allergist
==== Urology ====
* '''Dr. Nicolau Carrasco''' – Instituto d’Urologia. C/ Juli Garrett 9, 4th floor | 972 22 19 20


Dr. Alejandro Para Martínez
==== Gynecology & Obstetrics ====
Clínica Bofill
* '''Dr. Gemma Clemente''' – GIAH. C/ de Joan Maragall 23B | 972 20 17 18
Ronda María Claret 20, Girona
972 204 350


Ortopedic devices
==== Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery ====
* '''Dr. Jordi Bachs''' – Carrer del Riu Güell, 1A, 1r2a | 972 21 21 54 and also at Clínica Girona, C/ Barcelona, 206, Bloc C | 972 48 70 92


Dra. Neus Domenech
==== General & Digestive Surgery ====
Carrer de les Llevadores 7, Salt, Girona
* '''Drs. Ramon Masvidal, Natalia Morrell, Vasile Veste''' – Clínica Bofill. C/ St Antoni María Claret, 20 | 972 20 43 50
972439935
619534323
info@farmacianeusdomenech.com


== Complimentary medicine who speak English ==
==== Ortopedic devices ====
Centro Ling Tai
* '''Dra. Neus Domenech''' – Carrer de les Llevadores 7, Salt. C/ St Antoni María Claret, 20 | 972 43 99 35 or 619 53 43 23. info@farmacianeusdomenech.com.
C/de Pedret, 1
972 29 75 55


A multidisciplinary team of complimentary medicine including acupuncture, osteopathy, PNI and others.  
=== Dentists ===
Javier Santiuste is the acupuncturist
* '''Barroso Clínica Dental''' – Two English-speaking dentists and receptionists. [https://www.clinicabarroso.com www.clinicabarroso.com] | 972 20 89 01
Anna Jorquera is the orthopaedist
* '''Dra. Jorgina Estany''' – C/ Creu 8 | 972 22 43 23
* '''Dr. Edgar Danés''' – Dental Bofill. C/ Migdia 130-132 | 972 22 11 04 | WhatsApp: 604 23 33 05


Força 13
=== Physiotherapy & Orthopaedics ===
C/ de la Força, 13
* '''Força 13''' – Kat Stene (Australian physiotherapist). Particularly specialise in working with athletes. C/ de la Força, 13 | 652 28 87 28
652 28 87 28
* '''Fisiomedic Clinica Bofill''' – Physical therapists speak English, receptionist speaks a little English. C/ Juli Garreta, 10 | 972 43 62 62
Physiotherapy Clinic headed by Kat Stene an Australian physiotherapist. Particularly specialise in working with athletes
* '''Alipta Physiotherapist''' – Berta Sitjas is a general physio who also specializes in working with musicians. Avenguda de Montalivi, 35 | 722 19 24 46
* '''Dr. Stefano Teramo''' – The doctor speaks fluent English, but the front desk does not. Orthopedist/Traumatologist, Clínica Bofill. Ronda Maria Claret, 20 | 972 42 60 77
* '''Centro Ling Tai''' – Anna Jorquera (orthopaedist). C/ de Pedret 1 | 972 29 75 55
 
=== Complementary & Functional Medicine ===
* '''Centro Ling Tai''' – A multidisciplinary team of complimentary medicine including acupuncture, osteopathy, PNI and others. Javier Santiuste is the acupuncturist. C/ de Pedret 1 | 972 29 75 55
* '''Dr. Joan Mora''' – Homeopath & Medical Doctor. C/ Barcelona 42, 2n, 1a | 972 20 28 03
* '''Montserrat Corsino''' – Acupuncturist & Functional Medicine. Based on Costa Brava. Works face to face or online. [https://www.mantainegrativehealth.com www.mantainegrativehealth.com] | 510 598 2591
 
=== Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine ===
* '''Mima Clinic''' – Dr. Maged. C/ Bonastruc de Porta, 8 | 689 83 44 78
 
=== Pediatrics & Family Care ===
* '''Clínica Verna''' – Pediatric and family care. [https://www.clinicaverna.com/en www.clinicaverna.com/en] | 972 44 10 65


== Mental Health ==
== Mental Health ==
See [[Mental_health_services_in_Girona]]
See [[Mental_health_services_in_Girona]]
== References ==

Latest revision as of 23:20, 14 April 2025

What to do in an emergency 🚨[edit]

📞 Call 112[edit]

If you have a life-threatening emergency, call 112 (the European emergency number).

You may be connected to a doctor for a phone consult, or an ambulance will be sent.

Be ready to give your address, including your flat or house number.

🏥 Go to an emergency room[edit]

If you can make your own way to a hospital, there are public and private emergency rooms.

Hospital Josep Trueta, the main ER in Girona
🏥 Public emergency rooms in Girona
Name Address Phone Opening Hours
Hospital Josep Trueta Avinguda de França 972 94 02 00 Open 24 hours
Hospital Santa Caterina Carrer del Dr. Castany, Salt 972 18 26 00 Open 24 hours
CAP Güell for urgent but non-hospital care Carrer Mossèn Joan Pons, 6 972 21 07 08 Open 24 hours
🏥 Private emergency rooms in Girona
Name Address Phone Opening Hours
Clínica Girona Carrer de Barcelona, 206 972 01 03 00 Open 24 hours
Clínica Bofill Carrer Maria Claret, 20 972 41 04 04 Open 24 hours
Clínica Causse/Onyar Carrer Heroïnes de Santa Bàrbara, 6 972 20 40 00 Open 24 hours
Institut Català de Serveis Mèdics (non-hospital) Carrer Gironella, 11 972 40 00 04 Daily: 8 AM – 9 PM

Public emergency rooms will treat you without requiring immediate payment. If you are not in the public health system, you’ll receive a bill that you can send to your insurance provider. EU citizens with an EHIC card are covered for public care.

Private emergency rooms require private insurance or payment.

The public system - CAPs[edit]

The public health service in Catalonia is called CatSalut. Services are generally free or low-cost if you have a health card (tarjeta sanitaria).

Public health centres are called Centros de Atención Primaria (CAPs), A CAP is the first place to go when you have a health problem.[1]

List of CAPs in Girona:

Health Centres in Girona
Centre Name Address Phone Opening Hours
CAP Güell Carrer Mossèn Joan Pons, 6 972 21 07 08 Open 24 hours
CAP Santa Clara Carrer de Sta. Clara, 33 972 20 00 12 Closes 8 PM
CAP Montilivi Carrer del Castell de Solterra, 11, 17 972 22 52 84 Closes 8 PM
CAP Can Gibert del Pla Carrer de Sant Sebastià, 50 972 24 53 50 Closes 8 PM

Pharmacies[edit]

Pharmacy sign

You can spot pharmacies by a red or green lit-up cross outside.[2]

Pharmacies are usually open:

  • Monday to Friday from 9 AM. to 1 PM and 4:30 PM to 8 PM[3]
  • Saturdays from 9 AM to 1:30 PM. [4]

If you need a pharmacy outside these hours, check the list of open pharmacies at https://www.cofgi.org/farmacies/farmacies-de-guardia. The list is also on the door of every pharmacy.[5] There is always at least one Farmàcia de Guàrdia open.[6]

Medical Services That Speak English[edit]

These referrals have come from recommendations from members of Girona Buddies. They are not an endorsement.

If you know other English-speaking medical practitioners, please add to this wiki or post on Girona Buddies.

Clinics[edit]

  • Clínica Bofill. Big private clinic in Girona. Dedicated phone line for people with foreign insurance: 972 20 43 50 ext. 513. Can connect you with English-doctors. Offers a concierge service for patients with foreign insurance
  • Clínica Verna. Multidisciplinary clinic for pediatrics, women’s health, and family care. Several English-speaking doctors, including a general/family doctor. Appointments via email, phone, or WhatsApp. www.clinicaverna.com/en 972 44 10 65

General Practitioners & Family Doctors[edit]

  • Dr. Ramon Dalmau Alcalde – General Practitioner, Clínica Bofill
  • Clínica Verna has an English-speaking general/family doctor. www.clinicaverna.com/en | 972 44 10 65
  • Alfamedic Girona Serveis Mèdics – Multidisciplinary clinic with English-speaking family doctors Dr. Lluís Terradellas and Dra. Isabel Ortiz. Front desk has limited English. C/ Gironella 17005 | 972 40 00 04 | WhatsApp: 601 01 67 64
  • Dr. Xavier Ureta – General Practice, Giromedic. C/ Juli Garreta, 12 | 972 22 47 71

Specialist Doctors[edit]

Neurology[edit]

  • Dr. Fabian Marquez – Giromedic. C/ Juli Garreta, 12 | 972 22 47 71

Endocrinology[edit]

  • Dra. Paula Pellicer Rodriguez – Clínica Girona, Consultas Externas 2-C, Carrer de Barcelona 206 | 972 48 70 92

Allergies[edit]

  • Dr. Alejandro Para Martínez – Clínica Bofill. Ronda María Claret 20 | 972 204 350

Ophthalmology[edit]

  • Dr. Joan Tarrús – Speaks English, however the receptionist does not. Clinica Onyar. C/ Heroïnes de Santa Barbara 6, 4th floor | 972 20 48 82

Urology[edit]

  • Dr. Nicolau Carrasco – Instituto d’Urologia. C/ Juli Garrett 9, 4th floor | 972 22 19 20

Gynecology & Obstetrics[edit]

  • Dr. Gemma Clemente – GIAH. C/ de Joan Maragall 23B | 972 20 17 18

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery[edit]

  • Dr. Jordi Bachs – Carrer del Riu Güell, 1A, 1r2a | 972 21 21 54 and also at Clínica Girona, C/ Barcelona, 206, Bloc C | 972 48 70 92

General & Digestive Surgery[edit]

  • Drs. Ramon Masvidal, Natalia Morrell, Vasile Veste – Clínica Bofill. C/ St Antoni María Claret, 20 | 972 20 43 50

Ortopedic devices[edit]

  • Dra. Neus Domenech – Carrer de les Llevadores 7, Salt. C/ St Antoni María Claret, 20 | 972 43 99 35 or 619 53 43 23. info@farmacianeusdomenech.com.

Dentists[edit]

  • Barroso Clínica Dental – Two English-speaking dentists and receptionists. www.clinicabarroso.com | 972 20 89 01
  • Dra. Jorgina Estany – C/ Creu 8 | 972 22 43 23
  • Dr. Edgar Danés – Dental Bofill. C/ Migdia 130-132 | 972 22 11 04 | WhatsApp: 604 23 33 05

Physiotherapy & Orthopaedics[edit]

  • Força 13 – Kat Stene (Australian physiotherapist). Particularly specialise in working with athletes. C/ de la Força, 13 | 652 28 87 28
  • Fisiomedic Clinica Bofill – Physical therapists speak English, receptionist speaks a little English. C/ Juli Garreta, 10 | 972 43 62 62
  • Alipta Physiotherapist – Berta Sitjas is a general physio who also specializes in working with musicians. Avenguda de Montalivi, 35 | 722 19 24 46
  • Dr. Stefano Teramo – The doctor speaks fluent English, but the front desk does not. Orthopedist/Traumatologist, Clínica Bofill. Ronda Maria Claret, 20 | 972 42 60 77
  • Centro Ling Tai – Anna Jorquera (orthopaedist). C/ de Pedret 1 | 972 29 75 55

Complementary & Functional Medicine[edit]

  • Centro Ling Tai – A multidisciplinary team of complimentary medicine including acupuncture, osteopathy, PNI and others. Javier Santiuste is the acupuncturist. C/ de Pedret 1 | 972 29 75 55
  • Dr. Joan Mora – Homeopath & Medical Doctor. C/ Barcelona 42, 2n, 1a | 972 20 28 03
  • Montserrat Corsino – Acupuncturist & Functional Medicine. Based on Costa Brava. Works face to face or online. www.mantainegrativehealth.com | 510 598 2591

Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine[edit]

  • Mima Clinic – Dr. Maged. C/ Bonastruc de Porta, 8 | 689 83 44 78

Pediatrics & Family Care[edit]

Mental Health[edit]

See Mental_health_services_in_Girona

References[edit]

  1. ↑ https://www.icsgirona.cat/es/contenido/primaria/641
  2. ↑ https://www.girona.cat/turisme/eng/info.php
  3. ↑ https://www.girona.cat/turisme/eng/info.php
  4. ↑ https://www.girona.cat/turisme/eng/info.php
  5. ↑ https://www.girona.cat/turisme/eng/info.php
  6. ↑ https://www.girona.cat/turisme/eng/info.php
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