Gurutzetako Unibertsitate Ospitalea, hospital in Spain
Gurutzetako Unibertsitate Ospitalea is a hospital in Barakaldo in Spain's Basque Country. It provides medical care across multiple departments including surgery, pediatrics, emergency services, and orthopedics, along with round-the-clock emergency facilities called the Continuous Attention Area. The facility operates with modern equipment, organized spaces, and a staff of doctors, nurses, and specialists trained to handle routine and complex health problems.
The hospital opened in 1955 as Residencia Sanitaria Enrique Sotomayor with 350 beds and has grown substantially over decades. It became known for medical innovations, including performing Spain's first heart surgery in 1974 and the first kidney transplant in 1979 within the institution. The facility took its current name from nearby Cruces Plaza and evolved into a major regional referral center connected to other health institutions in the Basque Country.
Clear signs and directions throughout the building make it easy to locate main departments and emergency services. For appointments, inquiries, or to reach staff, visitors can call 946006000 or email hospitalde.cruces@osakidetza.eus for assistance.
The hospital achieved several medical firsts, performing Spain's first corneal transplant in 1982 and carrying out Europe's first heart valve autotransplant procedure in 1991. These achievements highlight its position as a center for advanced surgical innovation and training for medical professionals across the region.
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