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How to register with a family doctor in Spain

Once your health card is active, confirm your centro de salud, family doctor and paediatrician through the regional health service.

How do I get a family doctor in Spain?

With an active tarjeta sanitaria, your regional service assigns or lets you choose a centro de salud and doctor under its local rules.

Can I change my health centre or doctor in Spain?

Usually yes, through the regional service and subject to its capacity and area rules. Request the change before care is interrupted.

What to do

Activate the health card first; then manage your doctor through the regional service.

Steps

  1. Confirm the card is active
  2. Find the regional service
  3. Check your assigned centre
  4. Request a doctor or change
  5. Keep the confirmation

Law 16/2003, Article 57 establishes the individual health-card information system.

Verified: 2026-10-21Next review: 2027-01-19
See how to get a health card
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official:https://www.sanidad.gob.es/areas/saludDigital/identificacionSanitaria/home.htm

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