Sra. de Candelaria is the reference hospital of the National Health Service, for the main part of the island of Tenerife and the islands Gomera and El Hierro.
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Treatment in the public health system is free of charge. In Spain, you must pay for private treatment yourself.
Private Consultation:“In case you do not hold a travel insurance you will be able to see the doctor for a very affordable price. The costs of consultations varies depending of the issue but everything will be explain to you before you see the Doctor so you will never have a surprise after.
You can go to a local, private medical centre where the consultation charge will be around 60 euros. If you prefer, you can call a doctor to come to your accommodation. Hotel receptions can do this for you. The fee is normally a little higher for this, around the 100 euro mark.
Canary Islands is covered by Spain's national healthcare system, so they have both public and private healthcare options. Public healthcare centres and services are generally widely available around the Canary Islands and quality of care is very good and meets international standards.
Healthcare in the Canary IslandsMake sure you buy travel insurance that provides good medical cover, and check the policy detailes before you go so you know your options in case something goes wrong. If you need treatment, it may be worth insisting it's at a public rather than private facility.
Hospitals in SpainPublic hospitals offer free treatment. If you are not covered by state insurance, it is still at low costs. Some hospitals provide both private and public health services. It is also important to bring your social security card or proof of private insurance when you go to a hospital.
Accessing care. You can obtain medically necessary treatment by presenting the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), when you are temporarily staying in mainland Spain, the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands, and in the cities of Ceuta and Melilla.
I can only speak in general terms as I am sure you will appreciate but the hospitals on the island are excellent. If you are on holiday in the South and you need to visit there are two you can use. The 'Green' Hospital which is by the football ground or the USP at San Eugenio.
The Candelaria Hospital is the most outstanding regional public health centres, with a score of 70.5%, ranking higher than the Doctor Negrin Hospital in Gran Canaria that scored 67.5%.