Urgent Care Near Me Spain
€20
Get urgent care in Spain from a licensed doctor.
- Answer a few questions
- Facetime/Zoom with a qualified English-speaking doctor quickly
- Pick up your medicine from a nearby pharmacy
- Get a free 7-day follow-up via chat
24/7 Urgent Care in Spain for travelers
Doctorsa is the go-to choice for travelers with minor health issues.
Opening times: 365 days a year – 24 hours
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Arabic
Cost: Starting at €20 / $21
Convenient as a Walk-in Doctor
With Doctorsa, you can get the urgent care you need right from your hotel or accommodation in Spain, without the hassle of navigating an unfamiliar city or searching for a walk-in urgent care nearby.
English-speaking doctors in Spain
You’ll talk to multilingual licensed physicians who make communication easy by speaking your preferred language. All doctors are fluent in English, and many also speak Spanish, French, Greek, Arabic, Italian, and Portuguese.
Quick e-Prescriptions
After your consultation, if necessary, a prescription is sent electronically. You can then purchase your medication at any pharmacy in Spain whenever it’s convenient for you.
Safe and Effective
Telehealth is an effective alternative to in-person urgent care for both urgent and non-emergency needs. Up to 91% of people find virtual care more convenient, and up to 84% say it’s just as good as visiting a walk-in clinic near me in person.*
* Neves AL, van Dael J, et al. Use and impact of virtual primary care on quality and safety: The public’s perspectives during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Telemed Telecare. 2024 Feb;30(2):393-401.
Common Issues Treated by Online Urgent Care in Spain
General Medicine
Prescription renewals
Flu
Sinus Infection
Bed Bugs Bite
Tick Bite
Sunburn
Insomnia
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
Cold Sores
Acne
Skin Rash and Eczema
Constipation
Diarrhea
Fungal Infections
Scabies
Swimmer's Ear
Tonsillitis
Chest cold and bronchitis
Sports injury
ED
What is Online Urgent Care?
Online urgent care is a type of telehealth service that allows you to talk immediately with a licensed, local doctor remotely, through video calls.
Online urgent care can treat many of the same conditions as traditional urgent care facilities, providing a convenient and efficient alternative to getting medical help in an unfamiliar city.
When Should You Visit an Urgent Care Clinic Instead?
If you have any of these conditions or needs that online urgent care can’t address, it might be best to visit the nearest clinic:
- Minor injuries: sprains, strains, small cuts requiring stitches, minor burns
- X-rays: for minor injuries like sports injuries
- Dental Care: urgent dental care for severe dental pain or dental trauma
- Vaccinations: it’s not uncommon to need vaccinations while traveling from country to country. Very often this service is available in travel clinic but also in some urgent care centers
- Access to medical specialists: very often urgent care centers provide access to pediatric urgent care, orthopedic specialists and ultrasound scan
- Sports physicals: you’re planning to run the marathon in Paris? You will need a medical certificate to confirm you’re in good health and capable of handling the physical demands of a marathon
How Virtual Urgent Care Can Assist Tourists
Virtual urgent care can be a game-changer for tourists who are usually on tight schedules and unfamiliar with local healthcare. Platforms like Doctorsa make it super fast and easy to see a doctor remotely. If you face unexpected a minor health issues far from home, you can quickly talk with a doctor online and get the medical advice or prescriptions you need right away, keeping your travel plans on track and worry-free.
Benefits of a Virtual Consultation
- Eliminate Travel Time and Hassle
- Super Fast Response 24/7/365
- Talk to an English-Speaking Doctor
- Ease of Mind and Reduced Stress
- Perfect for Minor Ailments and Forgotten Medication
- Not Suitable for Life Threatening Conditions
Online doctor visits are perfect for travelers with minor health issues, saving you time and hassle while on holiday. No need for transportation or dealing with local clinics. Unlike limited retail clinics, platforms like Doctorsa handle many medical issues. They reduce stress by connecting you with English-speaking doctors, ensuring clear communication and personalized care without language barriers.
Online Urgent Care Vs. Urgent Care Centers Vs. Emergency Hospitals
Here’s a general guideline:
- Online Urgent Care for minor issues that do not require in-person medical care but are still urgent (e.g. sore throat, UTI, flu, etc.)
- Urgent Care Clinics for minor issues that need specialist, same-day, in-person attention but are not life threatening (e.g. urgent care with x-rays, sprains, cuts requiring stitches, etc.)
- Emergency Hospitals for severe, potentially life-threatening problems that need immediate, specialized care (e.g. difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, head injury, etc.)
If you’re unsure, it’s safer to go to the nearest emergency hospital. However, remember that wait times in the emergency room can be long, often longer than at Urgent Care. If you go to the emergency room with a minor issue, you might have to wait for hours because more serious cases will be seen first.
Knowing where to go can make a big difference in getting the right treatment quickly.
Available Urgent Care Services
Online Virtual Visits
Online doctor consultations let you talk about your symptoms, concerns, and medical history with a licensed physician right from your place. These virtual visits give you urgent care and advice tailored to your needs. Whether you have a non-emergency illness, need a medication refill, or want general healthcare advice, online doctors can provide thorough consultations.
Express Prescriptions
Online doctors can, in many cases, give you prescriptions after virtual care. Once you complete your online consultation, you receive a copy of the prescription so you can pick it up at the closest pharmacy. This is especially great for travelers who need quick access to meds while they’re away from their usual doctor.
Follow-up Care on the Go
Unlike emergency rooms, where follow-up isn’t possible, online doctors offer ongoing monitoring and follow-up. With online doctor services, you get continued support and guidance during your treatment or recovery. Doctorsa provides free follow-up chat for 7 days, letting you check in with the same provider who initially evaluated you. This continuity of care ensures your progress is closely monitored, and any necessary adjustments or recommendations are made promptly.
Select Cities with Online Urgent Care Services
Urgent Care in Barcelona, Spain
Urgent Care in Madrid, Spain
Urgent Care in Malaga, Spain
Urgent Care in Seville, Spain
Urgent Care in Granada, Spain
Urgent Care in Valencia, Spain
How much does Doctorsa Urgent Care Cost in Spain?
Virtual Doctor Appointments Without Insurance
Telehealth services without insurance are very affordable. Online consultations start from just €20 /$21, and prices vary depending on the doctor’s experience, location, and specialty.
online urgent care visit with insurance
Doctorsa partners with many insurance providers. If your provider isn’t listed, we’ll spend up to a week trying to arrange direct coverage, so you might not have to pay anything out of pocket. The consultation cost is held temporarily at checkout, but once your insurance provider confirms coverage, that hold is lifted.
Urgent Care Stories: Tonsillitis in Spain
While I was on holiday in Spain, I began feeling unwell and quickly realized that I might be dealing with tonsillitis. My symptoms worsened, and I knew I would need antibiotics, but getting them seemed tricky since I wasn’t familiar with the local healthcare system and knew that pharmacies in Spain would require a prescription. I wasn’t sure how to find a doctor in a foreign country.
I knew time was of the essence, so I searched for the nearest urgent care clinic, hoping to find a walk-in clinic nearby. Instead, I found that I could get a consultation quickly online. Fortunately, I discovered Doctorsa, an online platform that offers consultations with English-speaking doctors near me, which was exactly what I needed. I decided to try this service and was pleasantly surprised by how quickly everything happened. Within about 15 minutes, I was connected with an English-speaking doctor who assessed my condition.
During our video consultation, the doctor confirmed my suspicion that it was tonsillitis and provided me with a prescription that I could use at a local pharmacy. This was such a relief because I wasn’t familiar with the process of getting antibiotics in Spain, and I didn’t have the time or energy to visit a medical clinic near me in person.
The convenience of being able to speak to a doctor online, especially one who speaks English, was invaluable. This kind of service is a game-changer. If you’re ever in a similar situation and you’re wondering how to find a doctor in Spain, whether you’re in need of immediate care near you or looking for an urgent care center, this online doctor service is worth considering.
It’s also good to know that if I ever need to visit an emergency clinic or find a walk-in doctor near me in the future, there are reliable options available, whether online or at a walk-in urgent care clinic near me.
Urgent Care in Spain, Clinics
Doctorsa - online urgent care
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Licensed and certified doctors are available for online consultations for minor health issues. You can discuss your symptoms, share pictures or files with the doctor, and receive a prescription via email.
Price: starts at €20
Each provider sets their fees, you can choose one in your price-range
Available languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Arabic
Opening hours: 24/7 – open on holidays
Centro Médico Sanitas Boadilla
Urgent Care Center in Madrid, Spain
Price: Unknown
Available languages: Unknown
Opening hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Centro Médico Teknon
Carrer de Vilana, 12, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08022 Barcelona, Spain
Urgent Care Center in Barcelona, Spain
Price: Unknown
Available languages: Unknown
Opening hours:
Monday – Saturday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Vithas Xanit International Hospital
Av. de los Argonautas, s/n, 29630 Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain
Urgent Care Center in Málaga, Spain
Price: Unknown
Available languages: Unknown
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday: 8:30 am – 9:00 pm
Emergency: 24h
Hospital Viamed Fátima
Av. de la Palmera, 2, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
Urgent Care Center in Seville, Spain
Price: Unknown
Available languages: Unknown
Opening hours: 24h
Before visiting any of these clinics, please be aware that the information provided here has been gathered from publicly available online sources. We strongly advise contacting the hospitals directly to confirm the accuracy and availability of the details.
Your questions answered
How does Online Urgent Care with Doctorsa work?
Open the intake form and choose one of the following options:
- Urgent Care: For immediate virtual doctor appointments.
- Set Up an Appointment: To schedule a same-day or future appointment.
- Prescription Refill: Use this option if you have lost or forgotten your medication.
Next, select how you would like to receive appointment offers from doctors.
We recommend using WhatsApp as it is faster and more reliable. You will quickly receive various visit options. Choose the one that suits you best and proceed to online payment.
Video visits are browser-based, so no apps are needed. Simply click the link you receive to start your video visit in your browser.
After the consultation, expect to receive an invoice and an e-prescription via email. You can show or print the e-prescription to purchase medication at the pharmacy of your choice.
How to get a prescription in Spain?
If you’re running out of medication or forgot to pack your meds, you can get a prescription without needing to see a doctor in person by using Doctorsa. With an online consultation, a doctor can quickly provide you with an express prescription that you can fill at the nearest pharmacy. However, keep in mind that some medications cannot be prescribed through telehealth, so it’s important to be very specific about what you need during your consultation.
How to get antibiotics in Spain?
You’ll need a prescription for antibiotics issued by a medical doctor or dentist, as pharmacists in Spain cannot dispense antibiotics without one. With Doctorsa, you can get a prescription online, without seeing a doctor in person, and fill it at the closest pharmacy.
How do I get emergency medical help in Spain?
If you need emergency medical help in Spain, i.e. if you are in a life-threatening situation, here’s what you can do:
You can go directly to the Emergency Department (ED) at any hospital. If it’s a serious emergency, you can call for an ambulance by dialing 112, the emergency number in Spain. In more remote areas, helicopters may also be used for transport.
When you arrive at the ED, a nurse will assess your condition to determine the severity. If you have a life-threatening condition, you’ll be taken straight in for treatment. If your condition isn’t urgent, you may be asked to wait or given some initial care while you wait for a doctor to be available.
Once you see a doctor, they will examine you and might consult a specialist if needed, which could require additional waiting time. After your examination, you may be sent home with a prescription or referral, or if necessary, admitted to the hospital.
If you’re not admitted, you’ll receive a bill for the services. Normally, 80% of the costs are covered by the public health insurance system, but if you are a foreigner you may need to pay 100% out-of-pocket unless you have complementary health insurance, which can cover this cost.
In emergencies, your health is the priority, and you’ll receive the care you need, whether it’s on-site, in the ambulance, or at the hospital.
Is an online doctor for me?
An online doctor might be right for you if you are far from your doctor and don’t have time to search for a doctor appointment. An online doctor is perfect for minor but urgent situations or when you need medical assistance during off-hours such as weekends and holidays. An online doctor is not for life-threatening situations.
Are online virtual doctors available on weekends?
When you submit your request to Doctorsa, it’s instantly received by the active doctors at that time. Whether it’s late at night, on a Sunday morning, or on New Year’s Eve, there’s always a doctor ready to see you and assist with your urgent care needs.
Can I get antibiotics without seeing a doctor in-person?
Yes, antibiotics can be prescribed during a video consultation with a doctor. Antibiotics in Spain are not available over the counter and pharmacies do not have doctors on site. To buy antibiotics, you’ll need to carry a doctor’s prescription to a pharmacy. The cost of antibiotics typically ranges from 5 to 15 euros.
How Doctorsa protects my health information?
The platform complies with international data protection regulations, including GDPR. When you submit a request on Doctorsa, the content of the request is shared with all available doctors while keeping your data anonymized until you select a provider. Once you’ve chosen a doctor and booked with them, your provided information and contact details will only be shared with them. Doctorsa will never sell your personal information.
Can I use my insurance to pay for the visit?
Yes, it is possible to pay with insurance. During the checkout process, you’ll be prompted to provide your insurance carrier information. Alongside this, you’ll also need to enter your payment details. The consultation cost will be temporarily withheld until our team verifies your coverage with your insurance provider. Once confirmed, the reserved amount will be released. However, if we’re unable to confirm your coverage or if your insurance doesn’t cover the payment, the reserved amount will be charged. In such cases, you’ll promptly receive an invoice, enabling you to claim a refund directly.
