English Speaking Doctors in Valencia

Since we get asked frequently for names of English speaking doctors in Valencia, I thought that it would be helpful to keep a compilation of names that have been recommended to us from different members over time.  I will try and keep it as up-to-date as possible but since I haven't actually been to any of the doctors myself I can't guarantee they are still practicing or their addresses or phone numbers are current.

General Practitioners:
Dr.Ramia De Cap Salvatella - "Juan Jose" the name that I use when I make my appointments - on the first floor of the Millennium clinic is nice. You don't have to have a Sanitas card (they take cc - and don't worry, it's much less than in US) and he seems to take walk-ins. Also lived in Ireland so speaks English
Centro Médico-Milenium 
Antiga Senda de Senent 11
902 102 400 / 96 352 09 07

Clínica Sorolla has general medicine on a walk-in basis M-F 8:30am.-8:30pm. They also have a broad range of medical specialties and the director of the clinic, who also tends to general medicine, speaks English.
Dr. César Angeles
Clinica Sorolla
C/ Músico Ginés, 8
963 560 307

Dr. Antonio Domingo Valle
Dr. Vicente Mascarós Torres 
Clinica Quirón
Severo Ochoa 14
961 041 604

Dr. Rene R Guarnaluse Arce
He is a traditional MD and also works with homeopathy if anyone is interested. He takes Tricare and other insurances too. He has an office in El Puerto de Sagunto and also makes house calls.
664734097 scioho@yahoo.com

Pediatricians:
A Board certified pediatrician by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American trained at MIAMI CHILDREN HOSPITAL, Dr Juan A Hernandez TEL 646 930 941 , and he is an American Citizen

Clinica Westfalia Dra. Anne Bru c/Cavanilles 1 tel.963390372. She is great, worked in Germany in the children's hospital. Highly reccomended.

Dr. Pico at La Salud speaks enough English but his secretaries do not so get a friend to call to make an appointment...His office is across the street from the Hospital at Calle Puebla De Farnals 27, Valencia 46021. Tel# 963 603 434 

Gynecologists:
DRA. PINO MARTIN, ISABEL (PINO MARTIN, SL)
Avda. Aragón 38 2 3 9ª
96 361 7589

Nuria Sanz in the 9 de octubre hospital

Dr Colombelli (full surname Colombelli Zem) at Sanitas Milenium Centre is an English-sp. obstetrician/gynecologist (female)
Dr Blanes there also speaks English, male and bit more business-like

Dr. Millet, Policlínica Millet
C/ Justicia 1-46003 Valencia
Telf. 96 351 92 11
Speaks perfect English 


Also, AngloINFO Valencia provides this list of English speaking doctors although I cannot vouch for the accuracy of this list:
http://valencia.angloinfo.com/af/473/valencia-doctors-and-medical-practitioners.html

Psychiatrist
Dra. María Zarza
Adults and Children
Clínica Cabalta
http://cabalta.es/

Mar Grau-Escriva
A consultant psychiatrist based in London with a monthly international clinic in Valencia. In her Valencia clinic she solely focuses on English speaking patients.
Website:  http://drmargrau.com
Email:  mar.grau@doctors.org.uk

Telephones:+44 20 7373 3541- English Speaking

+34 96 342 05 25 – Spanish Speaking

Dentists
Puchades Calle Ciril Amoros 41 1F 96 352 18 72 Both Puchades sisters speak English

Dr. German Gomez.. he speaks English plus German and Spanish. Wonderful guy.
Av. Cortes Valencianas 39 E2-H
96 363 384 385 
http://www.sonrisabonita.com/ 

Dr. Javier Zaplana, c/Guillen de Castro,57,2 tel. 963529090. Accepts some Spanish insurance companies. 

Escuela Oficial de Idiomas

 We have many people asking where they can go for inexpensive Spanish classes, and the Escuela Oficial de Idiomas is probably the best place to go! The problem is that they aren't easy to get into and up until now the process that you would need to go through to get into one of these classes was completely unknown to us.  But thanks to one of our members who recently went through the process and was lucky enough to get in, we now have this information available! Here is her experience that she was so kind to share with us:

Escuela Oficial de Idiomas
Llano de Zaidía, 19 Valencia
96 340 5022
http://www.eoivalencia.es/

1. Continually check the web for dates to matriculate for the Prueba de Nivel en Espanol. Stood on the line that was for Matriculating. I looked around and saw that there was a form that needed to be completed. Don't be afraid to ask questions because many of the students are familiar with the process.
2. When I reached the front of the line they asked me for my ID. Gave my info and was given a paper with a bar code.
3. I was to take this form to a bank, pay the 24+ Euros and return to the same person. I went to a bank paid and returned to the chaotic school with 2 copies .....one that I handed to the person in the front in the "Secretaria". The date of the test was given to me. I must report to the 3rd Floor and look for my name which would be posted on one of the doors.
4. The was very orderly. I had to remember the number in front of my name and wrote that each time. All answers were to be written on the answer sheet.
5. First part was grammar...multiple choice. 60 questions. If you were trying for a spot in BASICO then you only had to complete up to a certain number....if you were going for INTERMEDIO...then you must complete up to a certain number ....same for ADVANCED.
6. This portion included a writing segment where you wrote at least 100 words on a topic. The topic (I'm sure it changes) was write about a happy time in your life and you must give details who what when where etc.
7. Listening was next. The audio spoke to questions on one page. It was a bit confusing at first but they gave one minute to scan the questions and the 3 choices for each question. About 5 questions for each segment. This audio was repeated twice which was very helpful. You were also permitted to write on the question page and make notes.
8. The text Comprehension had 3 separate topics and questions. So if you were trying for the BASICO....only needed to complete the first set of questions. If Intermedio...2 topics and questions and if you hoped for Advanced then you must complete all 3.
9. Next day the names and results were posted in the lobby or near the Dept.
10. Now you must look to see how many classes of your Level are being offered. Many experience that there are no spots but I was super lucky. This was easy for me cause there was only one class offered. This info was on the web. Again, asking, and reading postings in the lobby is impt. This part wasn't organized. After finding the posting and listening to others talking I learned that my time was 3pm to meet in the auditorium. Names were called in alphabetical order and you were given a small paper. Now the process repeated....stand on line....receive a sheet with a bar code and pay at the bank.....
IMPORTANT ----must have the bank form,a copy of your ID and a picture. Then go to class.

Tortilla de Patata

The Tortilla de Patata (Spanish potato omelet) is a staple of the Spanish cuisine and it is very easy to learn how to make.  Here are my step-by-step instructions:

Ingredients:
4 medium potatoes
1/2 to 1 whole onion, chopped
a healthy pinch of salt (1/2 Tbsp. or so)
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups olive oil

1. Slice up the potatoes into small slices.

2. Heat up the oil in a non-stick frying pan. It is very important that the pan is non-stick and in good condition otherwise you will end up with a mess! I have a special pan that I use for this recipe only and I never put it in the dishwasher.

 3. Add the potatoes, onions and salt to the oil and cook until the potatoes are soft and starting to brown. Cook over high heat stirring constantly or over medium heat stirring occasionally.  If you cook on high it takes about ten minutes, a little longer over medium heat. 

 4. After the potatoes are cooked, drain off the oil and put the potatoes into a bowl. Cool slightly and then carefully stir in the eggs. It should be slightly soupy and if it looks very thick you can add another egg.  You can store the excess oil in a jar in the refrigerator to reuse the next time you make this recipe.

5. Pour the potato/ egg mixture back into the pan (use a little bit of the excess oil in the bottom of the pan if necessary) and cook over medium heat until it is starting to set on the bottom, about five minutes. It should be golden brown. Now here comes the tricky part- flipping the tortilla.  You should put a large plate top down over the pan, fold a dish towel in half diagonally and lay it over the plate, and carefully pick it up holding it by the part covered by the towel, and very carefully flip it over so the tortilla is now on the plate.  Then slide the tortilla back into the pan with the help of a wooden spatula and cook for another five minutes approximately until the second side is also golden brown.

Flip the tortilla back onto the plate using the same technique described above and voila!

And a footnote from one of our members if you want to speed things up! Thanks Carol :)
...and if you're in a hurry, don't want to worry about getting the potatoes too brown, want to save on kitchen mess and amount of oil used: I cook the cut up potatoes and onions together in the microwave. Add salt to taste and a healthy squirt of olive oil--about 3T. Cover and cook at max until the potatoes are soft. (With the quantities listed here, at least 6-8 minutes on max.) Then add this to the beaten eggs and finish the omelette stovetop in the usual way.