Spinal Surgery in Spain for Irish Patients
Explore private spine and disc surgery in Spain with specialist assessment before you travel. Surgery Now supports Irish patients with conditions such as spinal stenosis and herniated discs, coordinates treatment and travel, and guides eligible patients through the HSE Cross Border Directive reimbursement process.
- ✓Specialist spinal assessment — Discuss your symptoms, imaging and proposed treatment with your spine surgeon before travelling.
- ✓Disc, stenosis and decompression pathways — Your specialist confirms whether decompression, fusion, disc surgery or another treatment is clinically appropriate.
- ✓HSE reimbursement support — We guide you through Cross Border Directive paperwork and next steps where eligible.
Get a clearer route to specialist spine treatment
Spine symptoms can have different causes, so the diagnosis matters before any operation is considered. Surgery Now helps patients in Ireland access specialist assessment in Spain when they have been advised they may need spinal surgery or are waiting for further treatment.
Conditions your specialist can assess
These may include spinal stenosis, herniated or degenerative discs, nerve compression and lumbar or cervical spine problems. Your surgeon reviews your symptoms, imaging and medical history before recommending a treatment pathway.
Symptoms that may need specialist review
- Back or neck pain: persistent pain affecting daily activity.
- Radiating nerve pain: pain travelling into an arm or leg.
- Numbness or tingling: altered sensation in the limbs.
- Weakness or reduced mobility: symptoms affecting movement or function.
Why patients choose Surgery Now for spinal and disc surgery
Designed around the real questions patients ask before travelling abroad for spinal or disc surgery.
Speak to your surgeon before travelling
You can have a free video consultation with your spinal specialist 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.
Spinal decompression, disc surgery and spinal fusion in Spain
Different spine problems require different treatments. Your specialist reviews your diagnosis and imaging before deciding whether surgery is appropriate and, if so, which procedure best fits your condition.
Spinal stenosis & decompression
Spinal stenosis can narrow the space around nerves and cause pain, weakness or altered sensation. A specialist assessment determines whether spinal decompression or another treatment is appropriate.
Herniated disc & disc surgery
A herniated disc can irritate or compress a nerve. Depending on your diagnosis and symptoms, your surgeon may discuss disc surgery, decompression or another approach after reviewing your imaging.
Spinal fusion & disc replacement
For selected lumbar or cervical conditions, specialist review may consider spinal fusion, disc replacement or a different surgical pathway. The operation is chosen only after clinical assessment.
Spinal surgery costs in Spain and HSE reimbursement
The cost of spinal or disc surgery depends on the diagnosis and procedure your specialist recommends. Surgery Now can explain the treatment quote and the HSE Cross Border Directive process before you decide whether to travel.
Your treatment quote
The final cost depends on the procedure, hospital care, implants or devices if required and related treatment. After clinical review, you can receive a clear quote before deciding to proceed.
How HSE repayment is calculated
For eligible Cross Border Directive care, the HSE repayment is generally the lower of the amount paid for healthcare 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 requested before travel to check eligibility to apply and receive an indication of the possible reimbursement amount. The exact amount is confirmed after treatment.
Meet your spinal and disc surgery specialist in Spain
Speak with your surgeon in a free video consultation before travelling, so you can feel confident before making a decision.
Dr. Daniel Gomez Gonzalez
Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology
Spinal and disc surgery with TraumaCare Clinic
Your spinal or disc procedure is performed through the TraumaCare Clinic team in Spain, with specialist orthopaedic surgeons and a coordinated pathway focused on diagnosis, treatment 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 and specialist review to treatment and HSE reimbursement paperwork.
Tell us about your back pain or disc symptoms
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.
Confirm your treatment plan
Your specialist confirms whether decompression, disc surgery, fusion, disc replacement or another pathway is clinically appropriate.
Travel to Spain
We help coordinate hospital appointments, accommodation and transfers.
Have your spinal or disc treatment
Treatment takes place with your specialist 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 spinal or disc surgery in Spain is suitable for you
Tell us about your spine or disc condition and our team will contact you to explain the specialist review, treatment pathway, travel coordination and HSE reimbursement support where eligible.
Check My EligibilityFrequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about spinal stenosis, herniated disc surgery, decompression, fusion, costs, HSE reimbursement and travelling from Ireland to Spain.
What is the difference between spinal decompression, spinal fusion and disc surgery?
These procedures address different spinal problems. Decompression aims to relieve pressure on nerves, fusion stabilises selected spinal segments, and disc procedures address specific disc conditions. Your specialist reviews your diagnosis and imaging before recommending any operation.
Can I speak to the spine surgeon before I travel?
Yes. You can have a free video consultation with your specialist before travelling, so you can discuss your symptoms, imaging and proposed treatment pathway.
Can spinal or disc surgery be reimbursed by the HSE under the Cross Border Directive?
Planned healthcare 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 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 spinal surgery 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 provide an indication of the potential repayment amount.
What does spinal or disc surgery cost in Spain?
The final cost depends on your diagnosis, procedure, hospital care and any implants or devices required. Surgery Now can provide a clear treatment quote after clinical review and before you decide whether to proceed.
Will Surgery Now help with travel and accommodation?
Yes. Surgery Now assists with hospital appointments, accommodation, transfers and practical arrangements. Travel, accommodation and translation costs should not be assumed to be reimbursable under the HSE Cross Border Directive.
What happens after I submit the form?
A coordinator reviews your details and contacts you to discuss your spine or disc condition, current situation and possible next steps.