Hospital Universitario Sanitas Virgen del Mar is a Sanitas private hospital in the Chamartín area of Madrid, with a 24-hour medical-surgical emergency service. For English-speaking expats, understanding how hospital access works is an important part of choosing Sanitas cover.
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Hospital Universitario Sanitas Virgen del Mar is a Sanitas private hospital in the Chamartín / north-central area of Madrid, with outpatient buildings also referenced on Nuestra Señora de Luján and General López Pozas. Sanitas lists a 24-hour medical-surgical emergency service, 365 days a year, subject to policy terms.
At a glance
Services
Sanitas publishes a range of departments and units here, which can change. As a guide, published services include:
Local area
It is convenient for central and northern Madrid, including:
Hospital vs centre
A Sanitas hospital like Virgen del Mar handles emergencies, surgery and hospitalisation; a Sanitas medical centre handles consultations and diagnostics; a Dental Milenium clinic handles dental care. See other Sanitas hospitals in Madrid and dental options.
Plans
Which Sanitas plans give access depends on the plan and the current cuadro médico. As a general guide:
See Sanitas Residents, Residents Platinum, comprehensive cover and copay vs no-copay.
Visa
NLV and DNV applicants should first secure a suitable, visa-compliant policy — usually Sanitas Residents or Residents Platinum. Once active, access to Virgen del Mar follows that policy and the current network. See NLV and DNV health insurance. Future facilities should never be relied upon for a visa application.
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FAQs
Common questions about Hospital Universitario Sanitas Virgen del Mar and using it with Sanitas health insurance.