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Larracoechea Barrionuevo, Juan María

Paseo Alfonso Cañas Nogueras s/n
Marbella
Malaga
29603
952 861 400 central, 951 204 262 A&E
 

Dr Juan María Larracoechea Barrionuevo is a Sanitas-registered specialist in gynaecology and obstetrics, consulting at Hospital Ochoa Marbella on the Costa del Sol. UK-trained at the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital in London, he combines British and Spanish clinical experience and attends Sanitas policyholders in both English and Spanish - a particularly useful match for the Costa del Sol's international community.

Training and background

  • Licenciado en Medicina y Cirugía, University of Málaga (1994–1999)
  • Specialist registrar in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital (Imperial College School of Medicine), London (1999–2002)
  • Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, West Middlesex Hospital (Imperial College School of Medicine), London (2002–2003)
  • Plymouth Diploma in Fetal Monitoring (2002)
  • Co-author, chapter on Respiratory Diseases in Pregnancy, official textbook of the Sociedad Española de Ginecología y Obstetricia (2002)

Areas of practice

  • Routine gynaecological check-ups, cervical screening and cytology
  • Pregnancy monitoring, prenatal care and fetal wellbeing assessment
  • Obstetric ultrasound, including 4D scanning
  • Birth attendance and delivery care
  • Hysteroscopic procedures: myomectomy, polypectomy
  • Laparoscopic gynaecological surgery: ovarian cystectomy, myomectomy
  • Tubal ligation
  • IUD fitting and contraceptive counselling
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease - diagnosis and management protocols

Booking your appointment

Sanitas members can book through the Mi Sanitas portal or app, or by calling Hospital Ochoa's central appointments line on 952 861 400. Bring your Sanitas card, photo ID, any current medication list and previous gynaecological reports if available. If you need a referral, see our note on primary care and specialist access.

Languages

Dr Larracoechea consults in Spanish and English. His five years of clinical practice in London means he is fluent in the medical vocabulary international patients are accustomed to in their home country.

Hospital Ochoa Marbella - visiting and hours

Hospital Ochoa Marbella is a long-established private hospital on the Marbella seafront and one of the principal Sanitas-network providers on the Costa del Sol. Gynaecology outpatient hours run on weekdays during standard clinic times; specific consultation slots vary, so confirm your appointment time when you book. The hospital operates a 24-hour A&E and admissions service.

Nearest pharmacy

The closest 24-hour pharmacy is Farmacia Berdaguer 24 Horas at Avenida Ricardo Soriano 4, 29601 Marbella - approximately 650 metres on foot (around 10 minutes) and open 24 hours, seven days a week. Useful if your prescription includes hormonal medication, antibiotics or post-procedure pain relief.

Getting to Hospital Ochoa

  • Address: Paseo Alfonso Cañas Nogueras s/n, Edificio Mayoral, 29603 Marbella, Málaga
  • Telephone: 952 861 400 (central appointments) · 951 204 262 (24-hour A&E)
  • Parking: on-site hospital car park plus street parking along the Paseo Marítimo
  • By car: from the AP-7, take the Marbella Centro exit and follow signs for Paseo Marítimo
  • By bus: the M-220 and local Marbella city lines stop within a short walk of the hospital
  • Open Hospital Ochoa in Google Maps

Helpful links

Looking for tailored women's health cover before booking? Get a Sanitas quote and our team will recommend the right plan for your circumstances on the Costa del Sol.

Last reviewed: 6 May 2026

 
Services
  • Climatizacion
  • Tarjeta-credito
  • Telefono
Specialties

Gynecologists And Obstetricians

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