English-speaking support · International patient coordination
Private hospital specialists · Málaga

Private Hospital Specialist Appointments in Málaga

Costa Medical Services coordinates specialist appointment requests for international patients at Hospital Quirónsalud Málaga, with English-speaking assistance throughout the administrative pathway and according to hospital availability and clinical need.

Tell us which specialist service you need. We coordinate the hospital request with English-speaking support.

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Looking for a private specialist doctor in Málaga?

Costa Medical Services helps international patients request private hospital specialist appointments in Málaga and coordinates the administrative process with the relevant Hospital Quirónsalud Málaga department.

Specialist services include cardiology, orthopaedics and traumatology, dermatology, neurology, gastroenterology and digestive medicine, gynaecology, urology, ophthalmology, ENT, internal medicine, oncology, surgery, rehabilitation and diagnostic imaging.

Hospital departments

Private hospital specialists in Málaga.

Choose the specialist department you need. If you are unsure which specialty is appropriate, choose Other and the coordination team can route the request to the relevant hospital department.

Medical specialties

  • Cardiology
  • Dermatology
  • Neurology
  • Gastroenterology & Digestive Medicine
  • Oncology
  • Internal Medicine
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Surgical specialties

  • Orthopaedics & Traumatology
  • General Surgery
  • Ophthalmology · Eye Specialist
  • ENT · Ear, Nose & Throat
  • Urology
  • Plastic Surgery
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Women’s care, recovery & imaging

  • Gynaecology
  • Rehabilitation
  • Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging
  • MRI, CT, X-ray & Ultrasound
  • Other specialist departments
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Common specialist appointments

Hospital specialist care for a wide range of medical needs.

These are some of the specialist services international patients commonly ask us to coordinate.

Cardiology

Heart symptoms, cardiovascular assessment and specialist follow-up within a private hospital setting.

Orthopaedics & Traumatology

Bone, joint, tendon, sports injury and other musculoskeletal problems requiring specialist assessment.

Dermatology

Skin conditions, rashes, lesions and other concerns requiring specialist dermatological assessment.

Neurology

Neurological symptoms and conditions that require specialist review and, where indicated, further investigation.

Gastroenterology

Digestive and gastrointestinal symptoms requiring assessment by a gastroenterology or digestive-medicine specialist.

Gynaecology

Planned women’s-health and gynaecological specialist consultations in the hospital setting.

Urology

Male and female urinary-tract and other urological problems requiring specialist investigation or follow-up.

Eye & ENT specialists

Ophthalmology and ear, nose and throat appointments for planned specialist assessment.

Diagnostic Imaging

MRI, CT, X-ray and ultrasound can be requested where appropriate; some examinations require a medical referral.

Hospital diagnostics and treatment

Specialist consultations with diagnostics.
Treatment on site.
Specialist consultations with diagnostics and treatment on site.

Hospital resources include diagnostic imaging, operating theatres, intensive care and inpatient facilities, supporting investigation, treatment and follow-up beyond the first specialist consultation when clinically required.

How specialist appointments work

One request. A coordinated hospital pathway.

Use the short form to tell us what you need and when you are available.

1

Tell us the specialist you need

Select the hospital department, tell us your availability and add any useful information about the reason for the request.

2

We coordinate with the hospital

Costa Medical Services reviews the request and coordinates the administrative next step with the relevant hospital department.

3

We confirm the available option

We contact you with available appointment information and any practical instructions relating to attendance, insurance or private payment.

English-speaking coordination

Specialist care in Málaga with English-speaking support.

Costa Medical Services provides English-speaking coordination before and around the hospital appointment. Individual specialist language availability varies by doctor, so language requirements can be taken into account when coordinating the request where possible.

Insurance or private payment

International insurance and self-pay options.

International patients can request specialist care using international or travel insurance, subject to policy conditions and insurer authorisation, or attend through the hospital’s private self-pay process.

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Specialist appointment request

Tell us the department and we’ll coordinate your appointment.

Costa Medical Services will review the request and coordinate the next administrative step with the relevant hospital department.

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Specialist request form

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Tell us the department you need. We will coordinate the request with the hospital network and confirm possible appointment times that best fit your criteria as soon as possible.

Is the patient aged 18 years or over? *

Specialist appointments · common questions

Private specialist care in Málaga: quick answers.

Practical information for international patients requesting planned specialist care.

How can I book a private specialist in Málaga?

Complete the specialist request form with the department you need and your availability. Costa Medical Services reviews the request and coordinates the administrative next step with the relevant hospital department.

Can you help if I am not sure which specialist I need?

Yes. Select Other and describe what you need. The coordination team can route the request to the appropriate hospital department where possible.

Can I request English-speaking specialist care?

English-speaking coordination is provided by Costa Medical Services. Individual doctor language availability varies, so language requirements can be considered when coordinating the request where possible.

Can I use international or travel insurance?

Yes, subject to your policy conditions and insurer authorisation. You can also request a specialist appointment as a private self-paying patient.

Can I request an MRI, CT scan, X-ray or ultrasound?

Yes. Select Radiology in the request form and choose the examination required. Some diagnostic imaging examinations require a doctor’s referral or prescription.

Do I always need a referral to see a specialist?

Referral requirements depend on the requested service, hospital process and any insurance conditions. If a referral is required, the coordination team can explain the next step.

What should I bring to my specialist appointment?

Bring identification and, if using insurance, your insurance documentation. Relevant medical reports, previous test results and a current medication list are also useful when available.

Can tourists and visitors request specialist appointments?

Yes. The pathway is designed to support international patients in Málaga, including visitors and patients travelling from surrounding Costa del Sol areas.

Is this the urgent-care pathway?

No. This page is for planned specialist appointments. If you need urgent hospital assessment now, use the 24-hour Urgent Care pathway instead.

Areas supported: Málaga city, Torremolinos, Benalmádena, Fuengirola, Mijas, La Cala de Mijas, Rincón de la Victoria and surrounding Costa del Sol areas.  ·  Reviewed 22 August 2026 by Dr Ben Harry Clegg, registered medical doctor in Spain · Colegio de Médicos de Málaga nº 292911940.  ·  Hospital specialist service information.