Clínica Universidad de Navarra

The Clínica Universidad de Navarra is a medical-hospital centre with a history dating back more than 50 years. It is located in Pamplona, Spain, and it is noted for its high level of medical specialisation, its personalised attention and for always remaining at the forefront of technology.

The clinic is a pioneer in the implementation of medical techniques at an international level, and has received numerous acknowledgements and awards to substantiate its work. It boasts the best technology infrastructure among the private centres in Spain.

REASONS WHY THE CUN IS A LEADER IN MEDICAL INNOVATION

• 35 medical departments and 10 multidisciplinary specialist areas
• Latest clinical advances and technology:
  • Most advanced Proton Therapy Unit in Europe.
  • “CT SOMATOM DRIVE", one of the fastest CTs in the medical field.
  • PET-CT high image resolution, early detection and minimum radiation.
  • Surgery unit with 2 hybrid operating theatres for maximum large-field intraoperative precision (unique in Europe)
  • 3 linear accelerators for maximum precision radiotherapy and fewer sessions
  • 3 magnetic resonance units, 2 of which are 3 Tesla.
  • Da Vinci Robotic Surgery for greater surgical precision, a minimally invasive procedure and elimination of the surgeon’s natural hand tremor.
  • ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY with advanced imaging and navigation systems for the more complex cardiac procedures.
  • Non-invasive high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) captures the heat of thousands of ultrasound beams and concentrates it on a target.
  • PET GMP Laboratory with the possibility of synthesizing 18 different radiopharmaceuticals.
  • High-definition SPECT-CT and PET-CT units
  • Haemodynamics and electrophysiology rooms
  • 2 radiological intervention rooms
  • Polysomnographic laboratory and video EEG monitoring
  • CIMA LAB laboratory – genetic studies
  • Preventive medicine: fast-track, complete and comprehensive check-ups
  • Minimally invasive surgery with NOTES (Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopy Surgery
  • Complete radiotherapy treatment: therapy with Yttrium-90 microspheres, radiosurgery, IMRT, Brachytherapy.
  • Integrated view of obesity. Bariatric and metabolic surgeries
  • Immunotherapy for tumours and infectious diseases
  • Innovation in medical devices: hypoglossal nerve implants for the treatment of OSAS, cochlear implants and deep brain stimulation treatments.
  • Genetic and molecular biology in diagnostics and individual treatments of brain tumours and other serious illnesses
  • Kidney and liver transplants from living donors
  • Bone marrow transplants
  • Gene and cell therapy
• Accreditation by the Joint Commission International since 2004 (February 2017 – fifth time in succession). (score of 9.8 out of 10 points in 1305 items measured)
• Accreditation by the Joint Commission International – standards for University Hospitals, since 2014. (23 centre accredited in the world, the only centre in Spain).
• "Best in Class" award – the Spanish private hospital with the best reputation (Third consecutive year – 2014,2015,2016). Healthcare Reputation Monitor of Spain (MERCO)
• Centre of European Excellency for the treatment of obesity EASO (The European Association for the Study of Obesity)
• Centre of European Excellency for the surgery of obesity. IFSO. International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Centre of excellence for the integration of palliative care and oncology treatment ESMO European Society for Medical Oncology
• The No. 1 Private Hospital in Spain for 12 medical specialties