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Dona

  • Back - Spinal Fusion
  • 02/10/2025
Dona – Spinal Fusion – HCB Benidorm – OCT 25

 Dona’s Spinal Fusion in HCB Benidorm

“I got a spinal fusion in Alicante with Healthcare Abroad. I was sceptical about it in the beginning, but I’ve been treated like royalty since I got here. Scott the driver has been amazing, he has been phoning 2 or 3 times a day checking in all the time and checking in with my husband too and Sean the driver was fantastic too, always very friendly and helpful.”

Finding an Alternative Option

“I needed back surgery, a spinal fusion. I was going to go Northern Ireland but I would have been out of pocket over €10,000. A friend said what about the EU cross border directive, and I said what is that? This is too good to be true I was thinking, but I was in so much pain. I spoke to my GP about it, she hadn’t really heard of it but I made the decision to call, and I’m glad I did.”

Help From All Involved

“Paul answered and he made the whole process so easy. The whole team was very patient and understanding. I got my spinal fusion in HCB Benidorm and Dr. Karim Ben Ghezala was the surgeon. I have to say he was brilliant; he could answer any questions we had.”

There’s More Than Just Northern Ireland

“Up in Donegal people only know about going to Northern Ireland, but I’ll be spreading the word about Spain. My GP is looking forward to seeing me come back and I’ll be spreading the word of Healthcare Abroad. It’s lovely to have my husband here, but I would have been fine here on my own, because Scott has been so amazing.”
Light
“My life can start moving forward now. I was in pain for years, but my mental health has totally changed now that I know there’s light at the end of the tunnel. I am getting better. We are moving forward.”

Did You Know?

Republic of Ireland residents are eligible for HSE reimbursed surgery in any EU country under the EU Cross Border Healthcare Directive

You can get the surgery you need in as little as 3 weeks, or at a date that suits you. You don’t need to be on a surgery waiting list to access treatment with Healthcare Abroad, just give our team a call on 01 267 8011 and they’ll go through the process with you, or visit https://healthcareabroad.ie/how-it-works to find out more.

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