LATAM doctors to Spain

Work as an ophthalmologist in Spain from your country

Spanish hospitals and eye clinics hire medical-surgical, retina, glaucoma and pediatric ophthalmologists with LATAM-recognizable degrees. Bookahospi handles your homologation, matches you and gets your contract signed before you travel.

Start my homologation — €225 Credential analysis — €19.99

Ophthalmology is one of the most profitable and surgically-intensive medical specialties in Spain. Population aging has driven demand for cataract surgery, retinal disease treatment and glaucoma management, while refractive surgery (LASIK, intraocular lens) is growing in the private segment. If you trained as an ophthalmologist in Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina or Bolivia, Spanish clinics and hospitals pay €70,000-€100,000 for full-time contracts, with extras for surgical procedures and productivity bonuses. Bookahospi homologates your title in 6-8 months without you traveling until signing.

Demand in Spain

Why there's demand in Spain

Spain needs more than 700 additional ophthalmologists to handle surgical waiting lists. Retina-vitreous, cornea, glaucoma and pediatric ophthalmology subspecialties pay the highest. Large private chains (Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville) compete for LATAM-trained specialists with relocation packages, permanent contracts and complementary private practice. If you have experience in phacoemulsification or retina surgery, hospitals sign from origin with no negotiation.

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Real offers

Hospitals that are hiring

Examples from our hospital network. We show hospital profile without full name until you sign the exclusivity agreement.

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Premium private eye clinic

Madrid, Spain

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Refractive surgery center

Barcelona, Spain

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University hospital with retina service

Valencia, Spain

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Pediatric ophthalmology center

Sevilla, Spain

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Specialized glaucoma clinic

Bilbao, Spain

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How it works

How we work with you

1

Upload your CV and degree — 24h AI analysis

2

1-3 online interviews with preselected hospitals

3

Electronic contract signature from your country

4

Homologation + hospital-sponsored visa

5

You fly with everything sorted and start working

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a foreign ophthalmologist earn in Spain?
A homologated ophthalmologist earns €70,000-€100,000 gross per year in private clinics. With percentage on surgeries (cataract, refractive, retina) it can exceed €140,000. SNS ranges from €52,000 to €75,000 with tenured position. Retina-vitreous and cornea subspecialties pay at the high end. Madrid, Barcelona and Marbella are the most competitive locations.
Do I need refractive or retina surgery experience?
Not mandatory but differentiating. Clinical ophthalmology + cataract surgery cover most positions. If you have additional experience in LASIK, intraocular lens, retina-vitreous or glaucoma, we match you with clinics that value that profile (salary +10-15%). Pediatric ophthalmology subspecialty has a waiting list and almost guaranteed placement.
Is my ophthalmology residency from Colombia/Mexico recognizable?
Yes. 3-4 year ophthalmology residencies from Colombia (FOSCAL, El Bosque University, CES), Mexico (APEC, UNAM, IPN, Conde de Valenciana), Venezuela (Hospital Clínico Universitario, UCV), Ecuador, Peru, Argentina and Bolivia are recognizable as Médico Especialista en Oftalmología in Spain. The Ministry of Health recognizes these programs in a regulated 6-8 month process. We confirm feasibility in the €19.99 analysis.
By medical specialty

Other medical specialties in high demand

dermatologists

€65-95k

gynecologists

€65-95k

pediatricians

€55-85k

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Start your homologation as ophthalmologist

AI analysis of your credential in 24h. If it fits, we discount the €19.99 from the total. If not viable, we refund.

Start my homologation — €225 Credential analysis — €19.99

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