Hospital Sanitas CIMA is a Sanitas private hospital in Barcelona — the main Sanitas hospital reference in the city for surgery, hospitalisation and emergencies, depending on your policy. For English-speaking expats, understanding how hospital access works is an important part of choosing Sanitas cover.
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Hospital Sanitas CIMA is a Sanitas private hospital in Barcelona, part of the Sanitas hospital network. For English-speaking expats and residents, it is the main Sanitas hospital reference in the city for hospital-level care such as surgery, hospitalisation and emergencies, depending on your policy.
This page explains how access works with a Sanitas policy. For the wider picture, see Sanitas hospitals in Barcelona and Sanitas medical centres in Barcelona.
At a glance
Using it
Hospital access depends on your plan. Many comprehensive and visa/residency plans include private hospital access, but surgery, hospitalisation and some treatments usually need prior authorisation. Always confirm the hospital and the specific treatment are included under your policy in the current cuadro médico before relying on it.
Services
Sanitas publishes the departments and specialists available at CIMA, but these can change. Before booking or relying on a service, check Mi Sanitas or the cuadro médico for the specialty, specialist or treatment you need, and any authorisation required.
Local area
Hospital CIMA is convenient for residents across Barcelona and the wider province, including:
Hospital vs centre
A Sanitas hospital like CIMA handles emergencies, surgery and hospitalisation; a Sanitas medical centre handles consultations and diagnostics; a Dental Milenium clinic handles dental care. A future Sanitas hospital, Hospital Marina Sanitas Barcelona, has also been announced. See Sanitas dental options.
Plans
Hospital access depends on the plan and the current cuadro médico. As a general guide:
See Sanitas Residents, Residents Platinum and comprehensive cover. Ask us to confirm which plans include CIMA.
Visa
NLV and DNV applicants should first secure a suitable, visa-compliant policy — usually Sanitas Residents or Residents Platinum. Once active, hospital access follows that policy and the current network. See NLV and DNV health insurance.
Check access
Search for Hospital CIMA under your plan.
Confirm it is included for your policy.
Surgery and hospitalisation usually need prior authorisation.
We compare plans in English before you commit.
Get help
Spanish Health Insurance helps English-speaking expats, families and visa applicants compare Sanitas plans and understand hospital and centre access in Barcelona, in plain English.
Tell us your area and situation and we will compare suitable Sanitas plans, explain how access works and request a personalised quote. English-speaking, no obligation. Acceptance and exact terms depend on the insurer's rules.
We'll explain access and request a quote — free, English-speaking advice.
FAQs
Common questions about Hospital Sanitas CIMA Barcelona and using it with Sanitas health insurance.