Clínica Universidad de Navarra

Clínica Universidad de Navarra (CUN), founded in 1962 as part of the University of Navarra, is consistently ranked as the number one private hospital in Spain by the Health Reputation Monitor (MRS). Located in Pamplona with a second campus in Madrid, this 400-bed academic medical center holds QH (Quality Healthcare) and ISO accreditations and represents the gold standard of private healthcare in Spain. The clinic combines world-class clinical care with an active biomedical research program, publishing over 700 scientific papers annually. The Oncology Department is CUN's flagship, operating one of Europe's most comprehensive cancer programs. The hospital houses Spain's only hospital-based Proton Therapy Center, delivering highly precise radiation that minimizes damage to surrounding healthy tissues, particularly beneficial for pediatric cancers, brain tumors, and tumors near critical structures. Additional radiation therapy capabilities include CyberKnife robotic radiosurgery, TrueBeam linear accelerators, and brachytherapy. The Cancer Center offers precision oncology through a Molecular Tumor Board, immunotherapy including checkpoint inhibitors and CAR-T cell therapy, and over 300 active clinical trials providing access to investigational treatments. Cardiac Sciences at CUN encompass a full-service Heart Center with cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and advanced cardiac imaging. The department performs coronary artery bypass surgery, valve repair and replacement (including minimally invasive and transcatheter approaches), complex aortic surgery, and treatment of congenital heart disease. The Cardiac Imaging Unit features cardiac MRI, CT coronary angiography, and 3D echocardiography for precise diagnosis. Neurosciences at CUN include neurosurgery for brain and spinal tumors, epilepsy surgery with stereoelectroencephalography, functional neurosurgery for Parkinson's disease and essential tremor, and a comprehensive Neurovascular Unit for stroke management. The department's integration with the university's neuroscience research program ensures that patients benefit from the latest advances in neurological treatment. Organ Transplantation benefits from Spain's world-leading donation infrastructure, with CUN performing kidney and liver transplants. The hospital's transplant outcomes consistently exceed national and European benchmarks. Orthopedics offers joint replacement, sports medicine, complex fracture management, and spine surgery, with particular expertise in biological treatments including platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapies for musculoskeletal conditions. Fertility services at CUN provide IVF, ICSI, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, and fertility preservation, guided by the university's reproductive medicine research program. Gastroenterology offers advanced endoscopic procedures, hepatology, and management of inflammatory bowel disease and functional gastrointestinal disorders. Pulmonology covers respiratory medicine, interventional bronchoscopy, and sleep disorders. Dermatology at CUN is nationally recognized for its expertise in skin cancer, psoriasis, and complex dermatological conditions, supported by the university's dermatopathology laboratory. Ophthalmology provides refractive surgery, cataract surgery with premium lenses, retinal surgery, and management of glaucoma and macular degeneration. The International Patient Department provides comprehensive support including multilingual coordination in English, French, German, Portuguese, and Arabic, pre-arrival teleconsultation, personalized treatment plans with transparent pricing, accommodation arrangements, and long-term telemedicine follow-up. CUN's reputation, academic affiliation, and clinical outcomes attract patients from across Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. While pricing reflects CUN's premium positioning, costs remain 20-40% below comparable academic medical centers in the United States and are competitive with leading European private hospitals. Clínica Universidad de Navarra's commitment to research-driven medicine means that patients benefit from innovations that are tested and refined on-site before wider adoption. The university's biobank and clinical genomics laboratory support the hospital's precision medicine initiatives across all departments, ensuring treatment approaches are constantly refined based on the latest scientific evidence.