Pacemaker / defibrillator insertion
Hospital Stay
2 nights
Recovery Time
3 Days
Head of Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Joan Antoni Gómez Hospital
Package Includes
HM Nou Delfos forms part of the wider HM Hospitales group, one of Spain’s largest private healthcare networks integrating hospitals, specialist institutes, diagnostics, outpatient care and rehabilitation services across the country. Located in central Barcelona, HM Nou Delfos is a major multidisciplinary hospital spanning more than 24,000 m² and serving both domestic and international patients across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties.
The hospital includes more than 160 inpatient beds, 11 modern operating theatres, advanced intensive care capability and a newly developed surgical block equipped for minimally invasive, robotic-assisted and complex surgical procedures. Its facilities include integrated digital operating theatres, advanced diagnostic imaging systems, a mobile intraoperative CT scanner and negative-pressure ICU units designed to optimise surgical precision, infection control and patient safety.
Clinical governance is overseen by HM Hospitales’ senior medical leadership and specialist departmental directors, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based medicine, technological investment and continuous clinical improvement. Supported by one of Spain’s most respected healthcare groups, HM Nou Delfos continues to expand its specialist capabilities while strengthening its position as one of Barcelona’s leading centres for high-complexity private healthcare and international patient treatment.
HM Nou Delfos’ reputation is built on its multidisciplinary team of internationally trained consultants and specialist surgeons covering orthopaedics, spinal surgery, neurology, cardiology, oncology and minimally invasive surgery. The hospital’s orthopaedic and trauma department has expanded significantly in recent years, combining advanced surgical expertise with modern regenerative and technology-assisted treatment approaches.
The multidisciplinary structure also includes consultant anaesthetists, rehabilitation specialists, physiotherapists, pain-management experts, radiologists and intensive care teams, ensuring integrated patient care throughout the full treatment pathway.
Name: Dr. Joan Antoni Gómez Hospital
Title: Head of Specialty
Bio: Dr Joan Antoni Gómez Hospital, MD, PhD, is one of Spain's leading interventional cardiologists. He serves as Head of the Cardiac Haemodynamics and Interventional Cardiology Service at HM Nou Delfos and HM CIEC in Barcelona, and as Clinical Head of Cardiology and Director of the Interventional Cardiology Unit at Bellvitge University Hospital, one of Spain's foremost tertiary cardiovascular centres. With more than 30 years of specialist clinical experience, he is internationally recognised for his expertise in coronary intervention, structural heart disease and complex catheter-based cardiovascular procedures. His clinical practice is centred on delivering minimally invasive treatments that improve patient outcomes while reducing recovery times and avoiding conventional open-heart surgery wherever possible. Dr Gómez graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona in 1989 before completing his specialist training in Cardiology at Bellvitge University Hospital between 1990 and 1994. In 1999, he was awarded a Doctor of Medicine (PhD) by the University of Barcelona, and in 2014 completed a Master's Degree in the Management of Cardiac Haemodynamics and Interventional Cardiology Units at the University of Murcia. He has held accreditation in Interventional Cardiology from the Spanish Society of Cardiology since 2000 and has been Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Barcelona, where he teaches postgraduate cardiology and interventional cardiology. His principal clinical interests include coronary angiography, complex coronary angioplasty, chronic total occlusion (CTO) intervention, intravascular imaging, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure, atrial septal defect (ASD) closure and other structural heart interventions. He has served as principal investigator in numerous international multicentre clinical trials evaluating new coronary stents, antithrombotic therapies and structural heart devices, helping to shape contemporary interventional cardiology practice. Alongside his clinical practice, Dr Gómez has established an outstanding international academic reputation. He has authored approximately 200 peer-reviewed scientific publications, which have attracted more than 3,600 citations, and has presented extensively at national and international cardiology congresses. His research focuses on acute coronary syndromes, myocardial infarction, coronary intervention, transcatheter valve therapies and structural heart disease. He has also received multiple national awards from the Spanish Society of Cardiology and the Catalan Society of Cardiology in recognition of excellence in clinical research and interventional innovation. Within the MMG network, Dr Gómez is one of Spain’s most respected cardiologists, offering patients internationally recognised expertise, exceptional academic distinction and consultant-led treatment using the latest minimally invasive techniques for coronary artery disease and structural heart disorders within the advanced multidisciplinary environment of HM Nou Delfos Hospital.
Name: Dr. Albert Miralles Cassina
Title: Specialist
Bio: Dr Albert Miralles Cassina is one of Spain's most distinguished cardiac surgeons, with more than 35 years of experience in complex adult cardiac surgery. As well as being the Consultant Cardiac Surgeon at HM Nou Delfos, he is Head of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Bellvitge University Hospital, one of Spain's leading tertiary referral centres for cardiovascular medicine. Internationally recognised for his expertise in valvular heart surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), aortic surgery and advanced heart failure surgery, he has also developed extensive experience in heart transplantation, ventricular assist devices and artificial heart implantation. Dr Miralles graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the Autonomous University of Barcelona in 1984 before undertaking specialist training in cardiovascular surgery at the internationally renowned La Pitié-Salpêtrière University Hospital in Paris between 1985 and 1990. During his training in France, he also qualified in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery through the Paris Medical Council and was awarded the prestigious Collège Français de Chirurgie Thoracique et Cardio-Vasculaire qualification. In 1999 he became a Fellow of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons (FETCS), one of Europe's highest professional accreditations in cardiac surgery. Throughout his career, Dr Miralles has specialised in complex cardiac procedures, including mitral and aortic valve repair and replacement using biological and mechanical prostheses, off-pump arterial coronary artery bypass surgery, thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery, ventricular assist device implantation and heart transplantation. In addition to his role at HM Nou Delfos, he practises at several leading hospitals in Barcelona and has led the Cardiac Surgery Department at Bellvitge University Hospital since 2013, overseeing one of Spain's most experienced cardiac surgical units. Alongside his clinical practice, Dr Miralles has made substantial contributions to academic cardiac surgery. He has served as an Associate Professor of Surgery at Pierre and Marie Curie University (Paris VI), was President of the Catalan Society of Cardiac Surgery between 2009 and 2011, and has participated in numerous cardiovascular research projects. His academic output includes more than 55 peer-reviewed scientific publications, over 130 presentations at national and international congresses, and significant contributions to the fields of heart transplantation, aortic surgery and mechanical circulatory support. Within the MMG network, Dr Miralles is a senior cardiac surgeon, offering patients the reassurance of internationally recognised expertise, more than three decades of consultant practice, exceptional academic achievement and extensive experience in complex cardiac surgery delivered within one of Europe's leading cardiovascular centres.
Name: Dr. Ignasi Anguera Camos
Title: Specialist
Bio: Dr Ignasi Anguera Camós is Director of the Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Unit at HM Nou Delfos and HM CIEC Barcelona. With almost 30 years of specialist experience, he is internationally recognised for the diagnosis and interventional treatment of complex cardiac rhythm disorders. His practice encompasses catheter ablation, cardiac pacing, implantable cardiac devices and the management of patients at risk of sudden cardiac death, combining advanced technology with evidence-based consultant-led care. Dr Anguera graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona between 1986 and 1992 before completing his specialist training in Cardiology through the Spanish MIR programme at the prestigious Hospital Clínic de Barcelona from 1993 to 1997. He subsequently undertook advanced fellowship training in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmias at the internationally renowned Cardiovascular Institute in Aalst, Belgium, between 1998 and 2000. In 2006, he was awarded a Doctor of Medicine (PhD) by the University of Barcelona with the distinction of Cum Laude. He also holds accreditation in Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology from both the Spanish Society of Cardiology and the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), reflecting the highest European standards of specialist competence. Prior to joining HM Hospitales, Dr Anguera served as Clinical Head of Cardiology and Director of the Arrhythmia Unit at Bellvitge University Hospital, one of Spain's foremost tertiary cardiac centres. Since 2010 he has also been Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Barcelona, combining clinical practice with undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. His principal clinical interests include atrial fibrillation, supraventricular and ventricular tachycardia, Brugada syndrome, catheter ablation, electrophysiological studies, pacemaker implantation, leadless pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronisation therapy. Alongside his clinical responsibilities, Dr Anguera has established an outstanding international academic reputation. He has authored more than 140 peer-reviewed scientific publications, delivered invited lectures at major European and international cardiology congresses and has played a leading role in research into ventricular arrhythmias, sudden cardiac death, cardiac resynchronisation therapy and implantable defibrillator technology. His ResearchGate profile lists approximately 189 scientific publications with almost 6,000 citations, underlining his significant contribution to contemporary cardiac electrophysiology. Within the MMG network, Dr Anguera is an experienced cardiac electrophysiologist, offering patients expertise, exceptional academic distinction and consultant-led treatment for complex heart rhythm disorders using the latest interventional techniques within the advanced multidisciplinary environment of HM Nou Delfos Hospital.
HM Nou Delfos offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services supported by advanced diagnostic imaging, minimally invasive technology and multidisciplinary specialist care. The hospital is particularly recognised for orthopaedics, spinal surgery, neurosurgery, cardiology, digestive health and complex minimally invasive procedures, providing international patients with rapid access to high-quality specialist treatment.
Key services include:
- Hip, knee and shoulder replacement surgery using minimally invasive and rapid-recovery techniques
- Sports orthopaedics including ligament reconstruction, arthroscopy and regenerative treatments
- Spinal surgery and neurosurgery supported by advanced intraoperative imaging technology
- Cardiology, digestive surgery and general surgery using minimally invasive and laparoscopic approaches
The hospital’s diagnostic infrastructure includes advanced MRI, CT, ultrasound and digital radiology systems alongside integrated surgical imaging capability. Its operating theatres include fully integrated digital surgical suites and a mobile intraoperative CT scanner supporting high-precision orthopaedic, spinal and neurosurgical procedures. HM Nou Delfos also incorporates advanced intensive care facilities, modern recovery units and technology-assisted surgical planning systems designed to optimise patient safety, surgical accuracy and post-operative outcomes.
HM Nou Delfos combines advanced surgical infrastructure, multidisciplinary specialist care and enhanced recovery protocols to deliver high standards of clinical performance across orthopaedics, spinal surgery and minimally invasive procedures. As part of the HM Hospitales group, the hospital operates under rigorous European clinical governance frameworks with continuous monitoring of patient safety, surgical outcomes and recovery performance.
- Orthopaedic surgery supported by dedicated hip, knee, shoulder, foot and ankle, spinal and sports medicine units using minimally invasive and arthroscopic techniques
- Enhanced recovery pathways designed to support mobilisation and discharge within 3–5 days for many joint replacement procedures depending on complexity and patient condition
- Advanced surgical infrastructure including 11 operating theatres, integrated digital operating rooms and intraoperative CT imaging designed to improve surgical precision and reduce complication risk
- Comprehensive perioperative care supported by 12 ICU units, 24/7 emergency capability and specialist rehabilitation teams
- More than 50 years of clinical experience and a multidisciplinary medical team of over 350 healthcare professionals across more than 40 specialties
These standards are reinforced through continuous investment in imaging, robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgery technologies including 3 Tesla MRI, 160-slice CT scanning, PET-CT and EOS low-radiation orthopaedic imaging systems.
HM Nou Delfos operates under the clinical governance and patient safety frameworks of the HM Hospitales group, following rigorous European standards for surgical safety, infection control and intensive care management. Major surgical cases are managed through multidisciplinary care pathways involving surgeons, anaesthetists, radiologists and rehabilitation specialists.
The hospital maintains 24-hour consultant-led intensive care coverage supported by 12 ICU units, advanced infection-control systems and modern operating theatres equipped with integrated digital surgery technology, laminar airflow ventilation and intraoperative imaging designed to improve surgical precision and reduce complication risk.
HM Nou Delfos also follows enhanced recovery and evidence-based perioperative care protocols, supported by continuous clinical auditing, staff training and performance benchmarking across the wider HM Hospitales network.
For MMG patients, HM Nou Delfos offers fully coordinated treatment pathways including virtual pre-assessment, treatment planning, admission scheduling and post-operative follow-up. The hospital’s international patient team provides English-speaking support throughout the treatment journey, ensuring clear communication and efficient coordination at every stage.
Diagnostic imaging and pre-operative testing are typically arranged rapidly following arrival, supported by the hospital’s advanced MRI, CT and laboratory facilities. Most orthopaedic and surgical patients remain in hospital between two and five days depending on the complexity of the procedure and recovery requirements. The hospital also works closely with MMG to coordinate rehabilitation, discharge planning and return travel arrangements for international patients.
Rehabilitation at HM Nou Delfos begins as early as possible following surgery and is tailored to each patient’s procedure, mobility level and recovery objectives. Physiotherapists and rehabilitation specialists guide structured programmes focused on mobility, strength, balance and functional recovery, particularly following orthopaedic, spinal and sports injury procedures.
The hospital’s multidisciplinary rehabilitation approach combines physiotherapy, pain management and post-operative monitoring to support safe recovery and faster return to normal activity. MMG patients also receive coordinated discharge planning and ongoing recovery guidance following their return home.
Location
Barcelona, Spain
Nearest Airport
Aeropuerto Josep Terradellas Barcelona-El Prat
Address
Avinguda de Vallcarca, 151. 08023 Barcelona
Barcelona,
Spain
Your Treatment Package
(Not including diagnostic tests, flights or accommodation for post operative care)
£8,606
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