For English-speaking expats in Spain, choosing Sanitas health insurance is not just about the premium or plan name — it is about understanding which hospitals, medical centres, specialists, diagnostics and Dental Milenium clinics may be available under your plan. This guide explains how Sanitas healthcare access works and links to the main guides in English.
How it works
Sanitas policyholders may use healthcare providers listed in the current Sanitas cuadro médico, depending on their policy, plan type, authorisations and the service required. Sanitas combines its own hospitals (in Madrid and Barcelona) and medical centres with a wider cuadro médico of clinics and professionals, plus the Dental Milenium dental network.
Hospitals
Sanitas owns hospitals in Madrid and Barcelona, with future projects announced; elsewhere hospital care is via the cuadro médico. Hospital guides:
Sanitas Hospitals in Spain · Sanitas Hospitals Madrid · Hospital Sanitas La Zarzuela · Hospital Sanitas La Moraleja · Hospital Sanitas Virgen del Mar · Hospital Blua Sanitas Valdebebas · Hospital Sanitas CIMA Barcelona · New Sanitas Hospitals
Medical centres
Sanitas medical centres handle everyday GP, specialist and diagnostic care across Spain. Medical centre guides:
Sanitas Medical Centres · Medical Centre Near Me · Medical Centres Madrid · Medical Centres Barcelona · Sanitas Murcia · Sanitas Málaga · Sanitas Valencia · Sanitas Palma · Basque Country · Northern Spain
Dental
Dental care is usually a separate Sanitas dental plan, delivered through Dental Milenium clinics. Dental guides:
Dental Milenium Clinics in Spain · Dental Milenium Near Me · Madrid · Barcelona · Murcia · Málaga / Costa del Sol · Valencia · Alicante / Costa Blanca · Palma / Mallorca · Bilbao / Basque Country
Cuadro médico
The cuadro médico is the official Sanitas directory of hospitals, centres and professionals included under each plan. See the Sanitas cuadro médico guide and the Sanitas medical network.
Compare
| Facility | What it's for |
|---|---|
| Sanitas medical centres | GP, specialists, outpatient care, selected diagnostics |
| Sanitas hospitals | Hospital-level care, emergencies (where available), surgery, inpatient treatment |
| Dental Milenium clinics | Dental consultations and treatment, depending on your dental plan |
| Network clinics | Other providers listed in the Sanitas cuadro médico |
Plans
See Sanitas Residents, Residents Platinum and comprehensive cover.
Visa
For NLV, DNV, student or residency applications, the main issue is a suitable policy and certificate. Network access matters once you are insured and living in Spain, but add-ons or dental cover do not make an unsuitable policy visa-compliant. See NLV and DNV health insurance.
Check access
So we can check local access.
Visa, residency, family or general.
Residents / Platinum for NLV/DNV.
Via the cuadro médico.
Dental is a separate plan.
We compare in English.
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FAQs
Common questions about Sanitas hospital, medical centre and dental access for expats in Spain.
Before choosing Sanitas, check where you can actually use it. Explore the hospitals, medical centres, dental clinics and cuadro médico below, then compare the right plan for your situation.