# International Patients · Neurosurgery in Barcelona > How to have brain or spine neurosurgery in Barcelona: free remote second opinion, fixed-price quote, travel and accommodation support, a companion throughout your stay, and remote follow-up after you return home. We see patients from Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile and Argentina. URL: https://brainandspine-bcn.com/en/international-patients/ Fuente: Brain & Spine Barcelona — https://brainandspine-bcn.com --- # Neurosurgery in Barcelona for International Patients If you live in Latin America and need complex brain or spine surgery, you can access a leading European neurosurgical team without leaving home for the first step. We begin with a remote second opinion and, if it makes sense, we organise your treatment in Barcelona with a fixed-price quote and remote follow-up afterwards. Mexico Colombia Peru Chile Argentina Every year we see patients who are looking for an alternative after surgery has been ruled out in their home country, who want to confirm a sensitive diagnosis, or who need a highly complex technique that is not available near them. Our aim is to make that process clear, free of unnecessary travel and free of unexpected costs. ## The first step does not require travel: remote second opinion Before proposing any trip, we review your case remotely. You send us your imaging studies (MRI, CT scan) and medical reports, and the relevant surgeon studies them and gives you an honest assessment. In many cases the best recommendation is treatment in your home country, and we will tell you so. We only propose the trip to Barcelona when it offers a genuine and demonstrable benefit for your health. This neurosurgical second opinion is especially useful when you have been told your case is inoperable, when there is doubt about the diagnosis, or when you want to compare options before deciding. ## How it works, step by step 1. **You write to us and send your studies**You fill in the form and attach or share your images and reports. We confirm receipt and let you know if any scan is missing. 2. **Surgeon assessment**The specialist for your area (brain, spine, movement disorders) reviews your case and prepares a diagnostic and treatment orientation. 3. **Video consultation and fixed-price quote**We speak with you by video call, answer your questions and, if treatment in Barcelona is appropriate, we provide a detailed, fixed-price quote. 4. **Trip organisation**We help with dates, the medical documentation supporting the purpose of travel, and accommodation close to the hospital for you and your companion. 5. **Treatment in Barcelona**We perform the procedure at a leading hospital, with the same surgeon who has assessed your case from the outset. 6. **Remote follow-up**After you return home, we maintain follow-up via video consultation and review of your follow-up scans, co-ordinating with your local doctor when necessary. ## What international care includes - **Fixed-price written quote** before you buy a flight, covering the procedure, hospital admission and planned follow-up appointments. - **A single responsible surgeon** throughout the entire process: the one who assesses your case is the one who operates and the one who follows you up. - **Logistical support** with accommodation close to the hospital and medical documentation for your journey. - **Remote postoperative follow-up** when you return home, at no additional travel cost. - **Communication in Spanish** throughout, with a dedicated point of contact. ## Areas where treatment in Barcelona can make a difference ### Parkinson's Disease Deep brain stimulation (DBS) and high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) without incisions for tremor and movement disorders. Learn more › ### Brain Tumours Awake craniotomy, cortical mapping and a multidisciplinary neuro-oncology tumour board for complex cases. Learn more › ### Spine Surgery Minimally invasive, endoscopic and robotic surgery for disc herniations, stenosis and complex spine pathology. Learn more › ## Frequently asked questions Can I send my scans from my home country before travelling? Yes. The first step is always a remote second opinion: you send us your MRI, CT scan and medical reports digitally, and our team reviews them without you having to travel. The trip to Barcelona is only proposed if the assessment shows that treatment here offers a genuine clinical benefit. Will I receive a fixed-price quote before travelling? Yes. After reviewing your case we provide a detailed, fixed-price quote covering the procedure, hospital admission, medical team fees and planned postoperative follow-up appointments, so you can plan the trip with no surprises. Do I need a visa to have surgery in Spain? Citizens of Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile and Argentina do not require a visa for short stays for tourism or medical treatment in Spain as a Schengen area country. We provide the documentation and medical reports that support the medical purpose of your journey. Can I travel with a companion? Yes, and we recommend it. We help you arrange accommodation near the hospital for you and your companion during treatment and recovery in Barcelona. Who follows me up when I return home? The same surgeon who operated on you maintains remote follow-up via video consultation and review of your follow-up scans, coordinating with your local doctor whenever necessary. How long do I need to stay in Barcelona? It depends on the procedure. After reviewing your case we give you a realistic estimate of the number of days of admission and the recommended recovery period before taking a long-haul flight home, which typically ranges from one to three weeks depending on the surgery.