Knee Replacement in Spain for Irish Patients
Avoid long public waiting times and explore private knee replacement surgery in Spain. Surgery Now coordinates your surgeon consultation, treatment pathway and travel, and supports your HSE Cross Border Directive reimbursement application where eligible.
- ✓HSE reimbursement support — We guide you through the Cross Border Directive paperwork and next steps where eligible.
- ✓Plan treatment around your availability — Once clinically appropriate and confirmed, we help coordinate suitable dates.
- ✓Consult with your surgeon first — A free video meeting with your orthopaedic surgeon before you travel.
Get a clearer route to treatment instead of waiting indefinitely
Knee pain can affect walking, stairs, sleep, work and independence. If you have been told you may need a knee replacement, or you are waiting too long for treatment in Ireland, Surgery Now can help you explore private knee replacement surgery abroad in Spain and understand the practical next steps.
- Walking or standing is painful.
- Stairs, sleep or daily movement are becoming harder.
- You want clear answers before committing to travel.
Why patients choose Surgery Now for knee replacement
Designed around the real questions patients ask before travelling abroad for surgery.
Speak to your surgeon before travelling
You can have a free video consultation with your orthopaedic surgeon before you travel, so you understand your treatment plan and can ask questions first.
Treatment planned around your dates
We work around your schedule and help coordinate the appointment pathway, travel, accommodation and transfers.
HSE reimbursement support
We help prepare the documentation and guide you through the Cross Border Directive reimbursement process. Eligibility and the amount repaid are determined by the HSE.
Knee replacement cost in Spain and HSE reimbursement
If you are comparing private knee replacement costs in Ireland and Spain, we help you understand the treatment quote, the Cross Border Directive process and the questions to check before you travel.
Your knee replacement quote
The final cost depends on your clinical assessment, treatment plan, implant requirements, hospital stay and related care. After clinical review, Surgery Now can explain the proposed treatment and provide a clear quote before you decide to travel.
How HSE repayment is calculated
For eligible Cross Border Directive care, the HSE repayment is generally limited to the lower of the amount you paid abroad and the cost of the same healthcare in Ireland's public system. Any shortfall remains the patient's responsibility.
Check before travelling
For inpatient or day-case treatment, HSE prior notification can be used before travel to check whether you are eligible to apply and to get an indication of the possible reimbursement amount. The exact amount is confirmed after treatment.
Your orthopaedic surgeon will confirm which treatment is clinically appropriate. A total knee replacement, partial knee replacement or another procedure should only be selected after clinical assessment.
Meet your orthopaedic knee specialists in Spain
Speak with your surgeon in a free video consultation before travelling, so you can feel confident before making a decision.
Dr. Ángel David González Pérez
Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology
Dr. Hugo Marquina Ferrer
Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology
Knee replacement with TraumaCare Clinic
Your knee replacement is performed by the TraumaCare Clinic team in Spain, with specialist orthopaedic surgeons and a coordinated pathway focused on diagnosis, surgery and recovery.
Surgery Now helps keep the process organised before, during and after your trip.
How Surgery Now helps you
Six practical steps from your first enquiry to treatment and HSE reimbursement paperwork.
Tell us about your knee condition
Complete the form and our team will contact you to understand your situation.
Speak with your surgeon
Have a free video consultation before travelling, so you can ask questions first.
Plan your surgery date
Once the treatment pathway is clinically appropriate and availability is confirmed, we help coordinate suitable dates around your schedule.
Travel to Spain
We help coordinate hospital appointments, accommodation and transfers.
Have your knee replacement
Treatment takes place with your specialist orthopaedic team in Spain.
HSE reimbursement support
We help with the reimbursement documentation and next steps where eligible.
Patients who travelled with Surgery Now
Real experiences from patients who used Surgery Now to access treatment abroad.
“What an experience with Surgery Now. They kept us informed all the way. I definitely recommend this if anyone is looking to be operated on for a shorter wait time.”
Didi ValenteGoogle review“From arrival to departure and surgery in between, I was looked after incredibly well by all at Trauma Care. Home now on my recovery journey, thanks to all involved.”
Stephen McEneaneyGoogle review“A great experience. I would recommend anyone to use Surgery Now if they are on long waiting lists. The team was amazing, very friendly and professional.”
Marie FlanaganGoogle reviewFind out if knee replacement in Spain is suitable for you
Tell us about your knee condition and our team will contact you to explain the process, surgeon consultation, travel coordination and HSE reimbursement support where eligible.
Check My EligibilityFrequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about private knee replacement in Spain, cost, HSE reimbursement and travelling from Ireland for surgery.
Can I speak to the surgeon before I travel?
Yes. You can have a free video consultation with your orthopaedic surgeon before travelling, so you can ask questions and understand the proposed treatment pathway.
Can knee replacement be reimbursed by the HSE under the Cross Border Directive?
Planned orthopaedic care abroad may be eligible under the Cross Border Directive when HSE criteria are met. The HSE determines eligibility and the amount that can be repaid. Surgery Now can help you understand the process and prepare the relevant documentation.
How much can the HSE reimburse?
For eligible care, HSE reimbursement is generally limited to the lower of the amount you paid for healthcare abroad and the cost of the same healthcare in Ireland's public system. Any difference is normally paid by the patient.
Do I need to pay for the knee replacement upfront?
The Cross Border Directive operates as a reimbursement scheme, so patients generally pay the healthcare provider first and then apply to the HSE for repayment with the required documentation.
Can I check HSE eligibility before travelling?
For inpatient or day-case treatment, you can apply to the HSE for prior notification before travel. This can confirm whether you are eligible to apply and give an indication of the potential repayment amount.
What does knee replacement in Spain cost?
The final cost depends on your clinical assessment, treatment plan, implant requirements, hospital stay and related care. Surgery Now can provide a clear treatment quote after clinical review, before you decide whether to proceed.
Do I choose the surgery date?
Once your treatment pathway is clinically appropriate and availability is confirmed, Surgery Now helps coordinate suitable dates around your schedule.
Will Surgery Now help with travel and accommodation?
Yes. Surgery Now assists with hospital appointments, accommodation, transfers and practical arrangements. These travel and non-clinical costs should not be assumed to be reimbursable by the HSE.
What happens after I submit the form?
A coordinator reviews your details and contacts you to discuss your knee condition, current situation and possible next steps.