International Patient Stories: Real Experiences of Medical Care in Spain
International Patient Stories: Real Experiences of Medical Care in Spain
treatments in Spain — and how expert medical teams, advanced technology, and
personalised care transformed their recovery.
Discover how patients from around the world chose Ribera Care International for their treatments in Spain — and how expert medical teams, advanced technology, and personalised care transformed their recovery.
Healing Journeys: Patients Share Their Ribera Experience
“I didn’t know what to expect, but the help from the doctor and the care of the team certainly put me at ease.”
-Karim, cataract surgery patient, Ribera Virgen de la Caridad (Cartagena, Spain)
Karim, a 60-year-old retired hospital director from London, chose Dr. Vallejos and the Ribera team for his cataract surgery.
He underwent the procedure in two stages, one eye at a time, and praised the team’s professionalism, warmth, and follow-up care.
“I think it’s one of the best things that I did. I really wish that I’d done it before… I just feel fantastic and so much more confident… and Dr. Ariel couldn’t have looked after me better.”
-Carol, abdominoplasty and liposuction patient, IMSKE Hospital (Valencia, Spain)
Carol, an international patient treated by Dr. Ariel Marshall, Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeon, travelled to IMSKE Hospital Valencia for a tummy tuck and liposuction to reshape her abdomen and flanks in a single surgery. The procedure achieved excellent aesthetic and functional results, restoring her confidence and well-being.
“I’m not in constant pain anymore. The staff here have been incredible. Everybody’s been very friendly and very helpful.”
-Susan, hip replacement patient surgery, Ribera IMSKE (Valencia, Spain)
At 70 years old, Susan from Wales (UK) travelled to Ribera IMSKE for a hip replacement performed by Dr. Català after months of severe pain.
Following IMSKE’s fast recovery protocol, she was walking the same day of surgery and returned home pain-free.
“I love walking, but for the last maybe four or five months I couldn’t walk at all… The staff, the medical staff, the auxiliary staff — they were all superb.”
-Linda, knee replacement patient, Ribera Hospital (Spain)
Linda, from Scotland, came to Spain after months of severe knee pain that stopped her from walking. At Ribera Hospital, Dr. Pedro Antonio Martínez Victorio, Orthopaedic Surgeon, diagnosed advanced knee osteoarthritis and performed a knee replacement. The surgery and recovery went smoothly, and Linda quickly regained mobility.
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