Ruber International Hospital
Ruber International Hospital is a private hospital in Madrid with a long history in Spanish healthcare and a broad multidisciplinary structure. Located in the residential Mirasierra area, the hospital provides medical and surgical care across numerous specialties, supported by diagnostic services, intensive care, medical technology, and dedicated services for international patients.
The institution traces its history to the Ruber group, established in 1942, while Ruber Internacional became part of the Ruber group in 1984. Over the years, the hospital has developed a broad clinical and technological infrastructure covering cardiovascular medicine, oncology, neurology, surgery, reproductive medicine, traumatology, pediatrics, and many other areas.
Multidisciplinary medical care in Madrid, supported by specialist teams, advanced technology, and dedicated international patient coordination.
Hospital at a Glance
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Mirasierra, Madrid, Spain |
| Address | Calle de la Masó, 38, 28034 Madrid, Spain |
| Ruber history | Ruber group established in 1942 |
| Ruber Internacional | Joined the Ruber group in 1984 |
| Hospital structure | Full-service multidisciplinary hospital |
| Central departments | 14 |
| Medical-surgical units | 42 |
| Clinical workforce | More than 800 employees |
The hospital describes itself as a full-service institution, with its medical and surgical units working together with central diagnostic and support departments. This structure allows patients to receive assessment and treatment through different specialties within the same hospital environment.
Medical and Surgical Specialties
Ruber International Hospital provides a wide range of specialist services covering both routine and complex medical conditions. Its current specialty directory includes:
- Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Neurology and Neurosurgery
- General and Digestive Surgery
- Traumatology and Sports Traumatology
- Urology
- Gynecology and Obstetrics
- Pediatrics
- Medical and Radiation Oncology
- Gastroenterology
- Nephrology
- Pulmonology
- Hematology and Hemotherapy
- Endocrinology and Nutrition
- Ophthalmology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Dermatology
- Rheumatology
- Psychiatry
- Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Assisted Reproduction
Specialized Medical Areas
| Medical Area | Services and Expertise |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Care | Cardiology, interventional cardiology, cardiovascular surgery and vascular medicine |
| Neurosciences | Neurology, neurosurgery, functional neurosurgery and Gamma radiosurgery |
| Oncology | Medical oncology, radiation oncology and multidisciplinary cancer care |
| Surgery | General, digestive, thoracic, cardiac, pediatric, vascular and plastic surgery |
| Women's Health | Gynecology, obstetrics, assisted reproduction and related specialist services |
| Children's Care | Pediatrics, pediatric cardiology and pediatric surgery |
| Musculoskeletal Care | Traumatology, orthopedic care, sports traumatology and rehabilitation |
Advanced Diagnostic and Treatment Services
The hospital's clinical infrastructure includes diagnostic and therapeutic services supporting both medical and surgical specialties. These include diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, clinical laboratories, pathology, medical physics and radiological protection.
- Diagnostic imaging: Imaging services supporting specialist diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Nuclear medicine: Diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine services.
- Interventional radiology: Image-guided procedures for selected clinical conditions.
- Gamma radiosurgery: Specialized radiosurgical treatment for selected neurological conditions.
- Clinical laboratories: Laboratory analysis and microbiology services.
- Anatomical pathology: Pathological assessment supporting diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Medical physics: Technical support for specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Oncology Care
Ruber International Hospital provides both medical oncology and radiation oncology services. Its oncology program includes specialist teams organized around different types of cancer and multidisciplinary coordination between medical, surgical and radiation specialists.
The hospital's current oncology services also describe access to personalized medicine, clinical research and selected international clinical trials. Cancer patients can receive assessment of their medical records and diagnostic information before a treatment plan is established with the relevant specialists.
| Oncology Service | Examples |
|---|---|
| Medical Oncology | Systemic cancer treatment and specialist oncology consultations |
| Radiation Oncology | Radiation-based cancer treatment |
| Specialist Cancer Units | Breast, gastrointestinal, lung, genitourinary, gynecological and neurological tumors |
| Precision Oncology | Individualized assessment and treatment approaches for selected patients |
| Clinical Research | Access to selected clinical research and international trials |
History of Medical Innovation
Ruber International has a long history of adopting medical technology. The hospital's official history records several early technological milestones in Spain, including the installation of a cobalt therapy unit and the introduction of early whole-body and circular scanning technologies.
The hospital continues to describe technology and medical research as important components of its clinical development, with specialist services incorporating modern diagnostic and treatment techniques across multiple disciplines.
A long-standing Madrid healthcare institution combining multidisciplinary specialist medicine with evolving diagnostic and therapeutic technology.
International Patient Services
Ruber International Hospital maintains a dedicated International Patient Programme designed for patients travelling to Madrid for medical care as well as foreign residents living in Spain.
The international patient team coordinates the patient's experience from the initial request through hospital treatment and subsequent follow-up. The hospital states that assistance is available in more than six languages, with interpretation services available around the clock.
- Initial contact with the International Patient Service.
- Review and coordination of the patient's medical information.
- Appointment scheduling with the appropriate specialist or department.
- Translation and interpretation assistance when required.
- Financial information and an estimated treatment budget.
- Coordination of hospital visits and medical appointments.
- Assistance with transportation and accommodation arrangements.
- Continued coordination following treatment and during recovery.
International Patient Support
| Service | International Patient Support |
|---|---|
| Languages | Assistance in more than six languages |
| Interpretation | 24-hour translation and interpretation service |
| Medical coordination | Individual coordination according to the patient's medical needs |
| Financial information | Treatment estimates and financial guidance |
| Transportation | Assistance with transfers and transportation arrangements |
| Accommodation | Assistance with accommodation arrangements in Madrid |
Emergency and Continuous Care
Ruber International also provides emergency and continuous medical care. Its internal medicine service includes 24-hour coverage, while the hospital's broader infrastructure includes intensive care and other central clinical services required for hospital-based treatment.
For international patients requiring emergency care, multilingual reception and administrative assistance are available, and the hospital's International Patient Care Service can help coordinate communication and admission processes.
Location in Madrid
Ruber International Hospital is located at Calle de la Masó, 38, 28034 Madrid, in the Mirasierra area of northern Madrid. The hospital also operates in coordination with associated medical facilities in the city, including Centro Médico Paseo de la Habana and Clínica Dermatológica Internacional.
| Location Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| District / Area | Mirasierra |
| City | Madrid, Spain |
| Address | Calle de la Masó, 38, 28034 Madrid, Spain |
| Hospital type | Private multidisciplinary hospital |
Why International Patients Consider Ruber International
- Long-established hospital group with a history dating back to 1942.
- Broad multidisciplinary medical and surgical services.
- Dedicated International Patient Programme.
- Multilingual assistance and 24-hour interpretation services.
- Medical, surgical and diagnostic services available within the same hospital structure.
- Specialized cardiovascular, oncology and neurological services.
- Assisted reproduction and women's health services.
- Advanced diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine and interventional services.
- Assistance with transportation, accommodation and treatment coordination for international visitors.
Ruber International provides international patients with access to a broad specialist network in Madrid, supported by dedicated medical coordination and multilingual patient services.
Medical treatment at Ruber International is planned according to each patient's clinical condition, medical history and diagnostic findings. International patients can provide their medical documentation in advance so that the appropriate specialist team can review their case and coordinate the next steps.
