Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona

Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona is one of Europe most prestigious pediatric and maternity hospitals, with a history spanning nearly 150 years. Operated by the non-profit Hospitaller Order of the Brothers of Saint John of God, it has earned recognition as one of the top five children hospitals in Europe and is consistently ranked among the world best for pediatric specialties. The hospital is internationally renowned for its pediatric oncology program, which achieves survival rates among the highest globally for childhood cancers including leukemia, brain tumors, and solid tumors. The Pediatric Cancer Center Barcelona (PCCB) integrates clinical care with cutting-edge research, offering access to novel immunotherapy protocols, CAR-T cell therapy, and precision medicine approaches. The fetal medicine and surgery department is a global pioneer, performing complex in-utero interventions including fetal endoscopy, laser treatment for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, and open fetal surgery. Key departments include pediatric cardiac surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, neonatal intensive care (one of Spain largest NICUs with 40+ beds), rare disease diagnosis and management, metabolic diseases, and pediatric transplantation. The hospital research institute (IRSJD) drives innovation in child health, with over 500 active research projects and participation in international clinical trials. The International Patient Department serves families from over 50 countries annually, providing multilingual coordinators (English, French, Arabic, Russian, Chinese), visa assistance, family accommodation within the hospital campus, psychological support, and educational resources for children undergoing long-term treatment. The hospital philosophy centers on family-centered care, with parents integrated into every aspect of their child treatment journey.