Many expats choose Sanitas because they want access to private specialists in Spain. However, specialist access depends on the exact policy, the current Sanitas cuadro médico, appointment availability, authorisation rules and any personal exclusions or conditions applied to the policy.
The honest answer
No. Specialist access must be checked against the current policy wording and the live Sanitas cuadro médico. Availability varies by plan, specialty, province and appointment availability.
Examples
Specialties commonly seen in private networks include cardiology, dermatology, gynaecology, traumatology, ophthalmology, ENT, neurology, endocrinology, urology, psychiatry, oncology and others. Availability depends on the current network and your plan, so always check the cuadro médico for your policy and area.
Network
The cuadro médico is the live directory of professionals and centres included for your policy. It determines which specialists you may access. Understand the Sanitas cuadro médico.
Referrals
This can depend on the policy, the specialty and the route of care. Some access may be direct, while some tests, procedures or treatments may require authorisation or medical indication. See do you need a referral to see a Sanitas specialist.
Centres
Residents
Specialist access under Sanitas Residents depends on the policy and the cuadro médico. See Sanitas Residents.
Residents Platinum
Sanitas Residents Platinum may offer broader features, but specialist access still depends on the policy and the network. See Sanitas Residents Platinum.
Visas
Visa applicants should check the policy is suitable for the visa route. Specialist access can be important for using healthcare, but visa suitability depends on the policy and certificate wording. See hospital access for visa applicants.
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Talk to us
Cover always depends on the specific policy, your personal terms and the current Sanitas conditions. We can explain what to check in plain English and request a personalised quote. We cannot provide medical advice or guarantee that any treatment will be authorised.
We'll help you understand how specialist access and the cuadro médico work for your situation, and request a personalised quote. Please check the actual current policy terms and your personal conditions before purchasing or using any Sanitas policy. Policies change and individual terms can vary.
We help expats understand what Sanitas may cover, in plain English, before they buy.
FAQs
Common questions about Sanitas specialist access. Always confirm current policy terms and the cuadro médico before relying on cover.