- I'm in Sitges. Which hospital is nearest?
- Sitges and the Garraf coast are served by Hospital Residència Sant Camil in Sant Pere de Ribes, which has an emergency department. Castelldefels and Gavà are served by Hospital de Viladecans. In an emergency, call 112. In Catalonia, 061 Salut Respon also gives health advice.
- Do you cover Castelldefels and Vilanova i la Geltrú?
- Yes, by video: Sitges, Castelldefels, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Sant Pere de Ribes, Garraf, Cubelles and Gavà Mar. Dr. Yelamo does not do home visits; if you need an exam, he tells you where to go.
- Can I get an invoice for my insurer?
- Yes. Every visit includes an itemised invoice. The video visit is €50 for 15 minutes, every day from 07:30 to 20:30, Spain time.
- Which areas around Sitges do you cover?
- By video, all of them: Sitges, Castelldefels, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Sant Pere de Ribes, Garraf, Cubelles and Gavà Mar. You need a phone or laptop and a quiet spot with a good connection. Dr. Yelamo does not do home visits.
- Is Dr. Yelamo licensed to practise in Spain?
- Yes. Dr. Pedro Yelamo Vera is a physician licensed in Spain (Nº Colegiado 484814280) and a member of the Ilustre Colegio Oficial de Médicos de Bizkaia. He sees patients by secure video in Sitges and across Spain, and you always see the same named doctor.
- What can a video visit cover?
- Common illnesses, new symptoms and short-term follow-ups. Reviews of suitable long-term medicines. Advice, or a second opinion on test results. Children and pregnant patients can be seen too. Treatment and prescriptions are issued solely at the doctor's discretion, only if clinically indicated after a video assessment. Controlled medicines, such as sleeping pills, strong painkillers, stimulants and gabapentinoids, are not prescribed online.
- What if I need to be examined in person?
- Some problems need a physical exam, a scan or emergency care. If yours does, you will be told clearly and pointed to the right in-person service in Sitges. In an emergency, call 112: the video service is for urgent, non-emergency care.