It is located in the north of the city of Barcelona. It is the largest hospital complex in Catalonia and one of the largest in Spain. Its team is made up of around 7.000 professionals and has a budget of 579 million euros and more than 1.100 beds for patients.

This center has three care areas: Maternal and Child Area, General Area, Traumatology and Rehabilitation. It is characterized by its quality that has given it a great national and international prestige. It has almost all medical and surgical specialties.

It also devotes space to the teaching and research areas, which are one of the strongest points of this University Hospital, that moreover encourages them to participate in catalonian, state and international projects.