Hospital Universitario Sanitas Virgen del Mar

What Hospital Universitario Sanitas Virgen del Mar does

Hospital Universitario Sanitas Virgen del Mar is a private university hospital in Madrid, Spain, founded in 2014 and operated by Sanitas Sociedad Anónima de Hospitales, a subsidiary of Grupo Sanitas (ultimately owned by the international healthcare group BUPA). The hospital delivers comprehensive acute care services across four Madrid locations: a main inpatient building on Calle Honduras housing emergency services (24/7), hospitalization, surgical block, and radiology and laboratory services; and three external consultation buildings on Calle Nuestra Señora de Luján, Calle General López Pozas 10, and Calle General López Pozas 22, which collectively provide outpatient specialty care across more than 20 medical and surgical disciplines.

The hospital's technology platform centers on advanced medical equipment rather than software, including a Da Vinci robotic surgery system (used primarily for bariatric and gynecological procedures), a Philips DStream 1.5T fully digital MRI installed in 2023, and a Gynelase CO2 laser for women's health services. Specialized multidisciplinary units include a SEEDO-accredited Obesity Unit, a Pain Management Unit, a Complex Abdominal Wall Unit (launched 2025), a Hair Surgery Unit (launched 2024), and dedicated services in cardiology, neurosurgery, oncology diagnostics, and hereditary cancer genetic testing. The facility holds Joint Commission International accreditation (renewed 2025), placing it among approximately 20 Spanish hospitals with this distinction, alongside ISO 9001, 14001, and 50001 certifications.

The revenue model is primarily fee-for-service reimbursement under negotiated contracts with Sanitas health insurance and other insurance companies, supplemented by direct private-pay patient services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Patient access is supported through an online appointment portal, phone and email channels, and the Sanitas Red de Centros referral network that connects the hospital with two other Sanitas hospitals (La Moraleja, La Zarzuela) and multiple medical centers across Madrid. The hospital serves a mix of Sanitas insurance members (the primary segment), other insured patients, and self-paying private patients, with an active 2025 push to grow the self-pay channel through a dedicated "Área privada" portal.

Name

Hospital Universitario Sanitas Virgen del Mar

Legal name

SANITAS SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA DE HOSPITALES

Website

https://hospitalvirgendelmar.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Hospital Universitario Sanitas Virgen del Mar is a private university hospital in Madrid, Spain, operated by Sanitas (Bupa Group), delivering comprehensive inpatient, emergency, surgical, and diagnostic services across four Madrid locations to Sanitas insurance members and private patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

Keywords

• Private hospital services
• Diagnostic imaging services
• Specialty medical units
• Robotic surgery services
• Emergency medical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Health Insurance Reimbursement: The hospital operates primarily as a network provider for Sanitas insurance beneficiaries and other insurance companies, receiving reimbursement for covered medical services according to negotiated rates.
2. Private Patient Services: Direct payments from patients without insurance coverage, including consultations, diagnostic tests, and surgical procedures. Pricing is quote-based and can include financing options for certain procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hospital Universitario Sanitas Virgen del Mar is a private university hospital in Madrid providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient healthcare services including 24/7 emergency care, hospitalization, surgical procedures, and diagnostic testing at its main facility on Calle Honduras. Outpatient specialty consultations are delivered across three external buildings with extended hours, and the hospital operates specialized units for obesity treatment, pain management, robotic surgery, and complex abdominal wall pathology. The hospital also functions as a network provider for Sanitas insurance beneficiaries and accepts private pay patients.

Product overview

Hospital Universitario Sanitas Virgen del Mar is a private university hospital in Madrid offering comprehensive healthcare services through an integrated network of facilities. The hospital provides inpatient care at its main building (Calle Honduras) and outpatient consultations across three external buildings (Ntra. Sra. de Luján, López Pozas 10, López Pozas 22). Services span emergency care, diagnostic testing (clinical laboratory operating 24/7, imaging with CT, MRI, mammography, conventional radiology), and specialized medical and surgical departments including cardiology, neurosurgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, endocrinology, and bariatric/obesity treatment. The hospital features specialized units for pain management, obesity treatment (with SEEDO accreditation), and robotic surgery using Da Vinci technology. The facility is part of the broader Sanitas Hospitales network, ranked among Spain's top 15 private hospitals for medical reputation (MERCO 2025) and holds Joint Commission International accreditation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hospital Inpatient Services Inpatient and outpatient hospital care including emergency services, hospitalization, surgical procedures, and diagnostic testing at the main facility on Calle Honduras, Madrid.
• External Consultations Specialist outpatient consultations across multiple medical specialties at three external buildings (Ntra. Sra. de Luján 25, López Pozas 10, López Pozas 22) operating Monday-Friday 08:00-22:00 and Saturdays 08:00-15:00.
• Emergency Services 24/7 emergency department for urgent medical care with continuous coverage, supported by 24/7 laboratory services for urgent cases.
• Diagnostic Testing Services Comprehensive diagnostic testing including clinical analysis, imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, mammography, CT, MRI), endoscopy, cardiology tests, neurology tests, and genetic testing for hereditary cancers.
• Obesity Treatment Unit Multidisciplinary obesity treatment including nutritional counseling, psychological support, pharmacological treatment, endoscopic procedures (gastric balloon, endomanga, MEGA method), and bariatric surgery (gastric bypass, gastric band, robotic surgery with Da Vinci). SEEDO accredited.
• Pain Management Unit Multidisciplinary pain treatment for chronic pain conditions including headaches, back pain, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, using pharmacological therapies, nerve blocks, radiofrequency procedures, and neuromodulation.
• Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Robotic-assisted surgery using the Da Vinci surgical system for bariatric and other surgical procedures, offering greater precision, smaller incisions, and faster recovery.
• Multidisciplinary Complex Abdominal Wall Unit Multidisciplinary unit for treatment of complex abdominal wall pathology integrating General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Anesthesiology, Radiology, Rehabilitation, and Clinical Neurophysiology with 3D surgical planning.
• Hair Surgery Unit Hair transplant and related surgical treatments for hair loss.
• Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancer BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome with results in 10 business days and specialist consultation for interpretation included.
• Philips DStream 1.5T MRI Services MRI services with Philips DStream 1.5T fully digital equipment for cerebral, musculoskeletal, abdominal, cardiac, prostate, breast, spinal, and angiographic studies including multiparametric prostate MRI and breast MRI.
• CT Scanner Services Computed tomography services including brain, facial, spinal, shoulder, neck, thoracic, abdominopelvic, vascular, extremity, ear, uro-CT, and angio-CT studies.
• Mammography Services Digital mammography with stereotactic capability for diagnostic mammograms, screening mammograms, complementary projections, and surgical specimen studies.
• Cardiology Services Cardiac diagnostic testing including ECG, echocardiogram, Holter monitoring, blood pressure monitoring (MAPA), stress testing, cardiac MRI, and cardiac catheterization.
• Neurosurgery Services Neurosurgical services including oncological surgery, advanced spine surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, with treatment for degenerative conditions, trauma, and minimally invasive techniques.
• Gynecology Services Comprehensive women's health services including gynecological exams, obstetric care, family planning, menopause management, vulvovaginal wellness with CO2 laser treatment, cervical pathology, and robotic/minimally invasive surgery.
• Ophthalmology and Presbyopia Treatment Eye care including presbyopia diagnosis and treatment with options including refractive surgery (LASIK, LASEK, conductive keratoplasty), intraocular lens implants (trifocal, EDOF), and comprehensive ophthalmologic testing (OCT, campimetry, retinography).
• General and Digestive Surgery Surgical services including endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid), digestive surgery (oncological, benign), abdominal wall surgery (hernias), proctology, and laparoscopic surgery.
• Clinical Neurophysiology Neurophysiological testing including EEG, EMG, daytime and nighttime polysomnography, and intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring.
• Digestive Endoscopy Endoscopic procedures including gastroscopy and colonoscopy for diagnosis and treatment of digestive tract conditions.
• Sanitas Hospitales Network Services Connected network of Sanitas hospitals and medical centers in Madrid including Hospital Virgen del Mar, Hospital Universitario La Moraleja, Hospital Universitario La Zarzuela, and multiple medical centers for coordinated patient care.
• Endocrinology and Nutrition Services Endocrine disorders treatment including diabetes, thyroid conditions, adrenal diseases, gonadal disorders, neuroendocrinology, endocrine oncology, gestational endocrinology, and nutrition services.
• Clinical Laboratory Services 24/7 clinical laboratory services with rapid results, offering testing in areas including genetics, nutrition, digestive health, urology, anti-aging, and sports performance.
• Vascular Surgery Services Vascular disease treatment including varicose vein sclerosis and venous diagnostic studies for conditions like varicose veins, atherosclerosis, and thrombosis.

Quantifiable outcome

• Patient can complete all gynecological tests in a single visit through priority circuit designed to avoid unnecessary waits
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Sanitas Sociedad Anónima de SeguroscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe insurance company entity providing health coverage for the primary patient base. Sanitas Hospitals operates under the Sanitas corporate umbrella, with Sanitas providing the insurance customer base and the hospital providing healthcare services.
• Grupo Sanitas / BUPAcoreOthersHospital Virgen del Mar is part of Grupo Sanitas, which is owned by international healthcare group BUPA. The group structure includes Sanitas Seguros, Sanitas Hospitals, Sanitas Residencial (elderly care), and other subsidiaries.
• Sanitas Red de CentrosmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of associated medical centers including Centro Médico Nicasio Gallego, Centro Médico Núñez de Balboa, Centro Médico Costa Rica, Centro Médico Alcobendas, Centro Médico Conde Duque, Centro Médico Reina Victoria, Centro Médico Alcorcón, Centro Médico Las Rozas, Hospital Universitario La Moraleja, and Hospital Universitario La Zarzuela. These centers facilitate patient referrals and coordinated care.
• Other Insurance CompaniesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe hospital accepts patients with insurance coverage from various insurance providers beyond Sanitas, functioning as a network provider under multiple insurance panel agreements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hospital CIMA Barcelona: Sanitas sister hospital in Barcelona, same BUPA/Grupo Sanitas ownership and similar service mix (JCI-accredited general hospital with Da Vinci robotic surgery and advanced diagnostics). Closest peer from a corporate-strategy and operating-model standpoint, just in a different region.
• Vithas Madrid (Hospital Vithas Madrid Arturo Soria): Madrid private hospital operated by the Vithas network, offering comparable multi-specialty care to insured and private-pay patients. Direct competitor for premium private cases and corporate insurance contracts in the Madrid catchment area.
• Hospital Ruber Internacional: Long-established premium private hospital in Madrid with a broad multi-specialty portfolio and similar premium pricing positioning. Competes head-to-head for private-pay and corporate-insured patients seeking high-end inpatient and surgical care in Madrid.
• Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro: HM Hospitales' flagship university hospital in Madrid, offering comparable multi-specialty inpatient care, advanced diagnostics, and surgical services to private and insured patients. Competes in the same Madrid premium-private segment with a similar academic hospital designation.
• Hospital Universitario La Zarzuela: Another Sanitas university hospital in Madrid, same network and same parent (Grupo Sanitas/BUPA). Operates an overlapping multi-specialty portfolio (including Da Vinci robotic surgery and advanced diagnostics) for the same Sanitas beneficiary population in Madrid.
• Hospital Universitario La Moraleja: Sister Sanitas university hospital in Madrid serving the same insured patient base. Directly comparable in services, accreditation posture (JCI), and target premium-insured segment; competes with Virgen del Mar for Sanitas-referred cases within the Red de Centros network.
• Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud Madrid: Flagship Madrid private university hospital of the Quirónsalud group, one of Spain's largest private healthcare operators. Directly comparable in service breadth, technology stack (robotic surgery, advanced imaging), JCI-style quality posture, and premium private-insured patient focus.

Broad incumbents

• Hospital Universitario La Paz: Large public tertiary reference hospital in Madrid with comprehensive specialty coverage. Sets the regional benchmark for clinical reputation and physician training; competes indirectly for complex cases and top medical talent even though it operates in the public system.
• Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón: Major public university hospital in Madrid with deep specialty and research capability. Acts as a regional incumbent for complex tertiary care and as a source of physician talent for the private system; the Bariatric Surgery team at Virgen del Mar originated here per company history.

Regional players

• Centro Médico Teknon (Quirónsalud): Quirónsalud's premium private hospital in Barcelona, comparable in service breadth and premium positioning to Virgen del Mar. Demonstrates the multi-region private premium-hospital model that BUPA/Sanitas could replicate or benchmark against in Catalonia.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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