Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires

3.4 stars ·

Founded in 1853, this prestigious non-profit hospital provides general and highly complex medicine across over 40 specialties, with JCI accreditation as an Academic Hospital. It handles millions of consultations annually and offers comprehensive facilities including critical care beds and interpreter services for international patients. Renowned for its teaching, research, and quality care in a multilingual environment.

80%
Satisfaction Rate
1853
Established
500+
Procedures

Certifications & Accreditations

Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation (Joint Commission International)
JCI Accreditation (Joint Commission International)
Joint Commission International (JCI) (Joint Commission International)
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) (National Committee for Quality Assurance)
NCQA Accreditation (National Committee for Quality Assurance)
Academic Hospital accreditation (Joint Commission International)

Our Treatments

Knee/Hip Replacement

$15,000 - $30,000

Joint replacement surgery for improved mobility

95.0% success
6-12 weeks
1-3 hours
  • Recovery: 6-12 weeks
  • Duration: 1-3 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Heart Valve Replacement

$20,000 - $35,000

Surgical replacement of damaged heart valves

95.0% success
8-12 weeks
3-5 hours
  • Recovery: 8-12 weeks
  • Duration: 3-5 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Orthopedics

$5,000 - $15,000

Surgical procedures focused on the musculoskeletal system

95.0% success

Sports Injury Repair

$4,000 - $12,000

Surgical repair of athletic injuries

92.0% success
4-12 weeks
1-3 hours
  • Recovery: 4-12 weeks
  • Duration: 1-3 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Heart & Vascular

$8,000 - $25,000

Heart and cardiovascular system treatments

94.0% success

Spine Surgery

$10,000 - $30,000

Surgical treatment for spinal conditions

90.0% success
4-12 weeks
2-6 hours
  • Recovery: 4-12 weeks
  • Duration: 2-6 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Cancer Treatment

$15,000 - $50,000

Oncological treatments and cancer therapies

85.0% success

Surgical Oncology

$12,000 - $40,000

Surgical removal of cancerous tumors

88.0% success
2-8 weeks
1-6 hours
  • Recovery: 2-8 weeks
  • Duration: 1-6 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Arthroscopy

Minimally invasive joint surgery

1-6 weeks
30-90 minutes
  • Recovery: 1-6 weeks
  • Duration: 30-90 minutes
  • Anesthesia: local

Our Medical Team

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Dr. Alberto Jurado

Urología

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Urologist on the medical team at Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires.

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Dr. Aldo Illarramendi

Hand Surgery

Appointed as the first Chief of the Hand Team in 1964.

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Dr. Carlos Ottolenghi

Orthopedics

One of the most important orthopedic surgeons in the world

Founded the orthopedic service at Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires in 1944.

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Dr. Gerardo Gallucci

Hand and Upper Limb Reconstructive Surgery

Contact person for the Hand and Upper Limb Reconstructive Surgery service at Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires.

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Dr. Guillermo Gueglio

Urología

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Urologist on the medical team at Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires.

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Dr. Marcelo Serra

Clínica Médica

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Member of the internal medicine team at Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires.

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Dr. Pablo De Carli

Orthopaedics

Chief/Director of Orthopaedic Department at Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires.

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Dr. Patricio García Marchiñena

Urología

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Urologist on the medical team at Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires.

Customer Reviews

4.6

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"Amazing experience. I am a foreigner and traveler concerned of health and visiting Doc in foreign countries but this hospital completely took my anxicious away. I made a appointment to Ginacoligy department by phone with spanish speaking friend help but after that, I could ask for translater by email (no fee) and was able to visit Doc on my own. The consultation for me was 1700 peso but they did all the tegistration and gave me a hospital card so i wont need to do that next time. Very helpful receptionist spoke spanish very slow for me and the Doc was very smily and kind. translator was also amazing. came on time and assisted me well. I had great experience better than back home in the US. Thank you"

Hitomi Sarah Naito
· February 25, 2026

"Those who rated this place poorly must be psychiatric patients. On each of my two visits i received extremely kind, cheerful, and genuine service, qualified and thorough care, and never waited more than 20 minutes to see a doctor. I found the quality, service and cost quite remarkable."

Aaron Landis
· February 25, 2026

"There is perfect and amazing nurse in this hospital that make me feel wanna sick everyday, so he can caring me well everyday too for sure. With all of my love Mr. Martin Rojas. You are the best nurse ever"

Ayu Puspitasari
· February 25, 2026

"We're here now and we've had a wonderful experience. Remember with all these negative reviews that you're more likely to leave a review if you're upset, and less likely to leave a nice review if you're satisfied, like this one. We're foreigners on vacation here. We were treated fairly and promptly. We were able to speak English to two staff members during our time here. I guess I won't go into our personal medical records, but expect to pay around $50 USD (September 2022) for your initial consultation. The prices have been fair and reasonable. The staff was kind and helpful. Everyone did their best to make us comfortable and helped us understand what was going on."

Ken
· February 25, 2026

"70 bucks for consultation for severe nerve pain in my shoulder Lady looked at me for 10 seconds. Touched my shoulder once, and then said “we can’t help you, but can refer you to specialist” Like how is that worth 70 bucks."

A C
· February 25, 2026

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Cosmetic surgery hub.

70

Destination Score

75%
Savings vs. US Prices
3
JCI Accredited
#15
global rank
500,000+
patients/year
63
Healthcare & Safety
58
Safety
79
Cost & Value
71
Travel & Getting There
67
Internet Speed
86
Climate
69
Climate & Environment

Healthcare & Safety

System Quality Very Good
Hospitals 8+
JCI Accredited 3 facilities
Emergency Services Good
Pharmacies 24/7 widely available
Safety Rating Moderate
Insurance International insurance widely accepted in private hospitals; public system free for emergencies regardless of insurance

Travel & Getting There

Airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE)
Distance to City 35 km (~45 min)
English Level Moderate
Public Transit Good
Taxis & Rideshare Abundant taxis and rideshares like Uber widely available

EU/US/UK: Visa-free 90 days

Cost & Value

Daily Budget $60
Hotel (mid-range) $80/night
Restaurant Meal $15
Daily Transport $10
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS)
Tipping Tipping 10% in restaurants common; optional in taxis and hotels
Savings vs. US Prices
dental
70%
cosmetic surgery
75%
cardiac
65%
orthopedic
70%
fertility
60%

Climate & Environment

Average 18.4°C · Humid subtropical

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Green bars = comfortable range (18-28°C)

Best Time to Visit Spring and Fall
Air Quality (AQI) 65
Water Quality Bottled recommended
Internet Speed 100 Mbps
Mobile Network Good 4G/LTE

Medical Tourism Hub

#15 global rank 500,000+ patients/year Excellent recovery environment
Cosmetic SurgeryDentalOrthopedicCardiologyFertility
Government-backed program
Dedicated medical visa
Patient rights protection

Clinic Location

While Your Companion Recovers

Tango classes
Historical tours
Shopping districts
Wine tasting excursions

Practical Information

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish
French
German
Italian

Business Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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This clinic speaks: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian

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