Where to Find a Neurologist in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (With or Without Insurance)
Need a neurologist in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria but not sure where to start? Whether you’ve just arrived or your brain’s been doing something suspicious and you’d rather not consult Dr. Google, here’s what you need to know to find professional help—stat.
🧾 Step One: Public or Private?
Before you start ringing doorbells, figure out if you’re covered by Spain’s public healthcare system. If you’ve got your tarjeta sanitaria and you’re registered with a local GP, you’re in luck; you can ask them for a referral to a neurologist within the public system.
No public coverage? You can still get help, and quickly too. The private hospitals in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria are efficient, professional, and usually happy to take walk-ins (with a fee, of course).
🏥 Private Hospitals with Neurology Departments
Here are a few private clinics that get consistently good feedback:
Hospital San Roque
📍 Calle Dolores de la Rocha, 5
Reliable service and modern facilities. Their Neurology Department handles everything from migraines to epilepsy.
Vithas Las Palmas
📍 Calle León y Castillo, 292
Friendly staff and a wide range of specialists, including neurology.
Hospital Perpetuo Socorro
📍 Calle León y Castillo, 407
More low-key, but still very efficient. Often used by locals and long-term expats.
📞 Most of these allow bookings online or over the phone. If your Spanish is still at “ordering tapas” level, ask if there’s an English-speaking doctor when you call. Or better: ask someone to accompany you or make the phone call for you.
🧠 Public Option: Hospital Negrín
Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín is one of the island’s main public hospitals and has a full Neurology Department. If you’re using the public system, this is likely where you’ll be referred if you live in the north or west of the city.
They’re equipped for everything from headaches to complex neurological conditions, and they also handle research and teaching, so you’re in safe, experienced hands. Like all public hospitals, you’ll need a referral from your centro de salud to get in the door.
🏥 Public Option: Hospital Insular
Hospital Insular is the other major public option, especially if you live in the central or southern parts of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. One neurologist in particular gets frequent praise: Dra. Guiomar Pinar, who’s affectionately referred to by a local in our community as “the boss.” If your GP sends you here, you’re in excellent hands.
💸 Prices for Private Neurology Appointments
If you’re paying out of pocket, expect to pay around €80 to €150 for a standard consultation. Always bring any relevant medical history, prescriptions, and tests you’ve already done. It’ll save time and money.
💬 TL;DR Summary
- Public system: Start with your GP and ask for a neurology referral
- Private system: San Roque, Vithas Santa Catalina, or Perpetuo Socorro
- Top public neurologist: Dra. Guiomar Pinar at Hospital Insular
- No insurance? Go private to save time
- Cost estimate: €80–€150 per visit
📌 Final Tip
Medical contacts and systems can change faster than you can say “electroencefalograma.” If you find something outdated or want to share a great experience, give us a shout in Slack and we’ll keep this guide sharp and helpful.
Take care of that brain. It’s doing a lot more work than you think.
