Ilkka Saarelainen
General practitioner
I graduated as doctor from the University of Helsinki in 1989. My special interests in medicine include dermatology and minor surgical procedures.
I have extensive experience working as a doctor in Spain, having been a member of the Malaga Medical Association since 2019. My first experiences in Spain date back to the mid-1980s when I visited on holiday.
In my free time, I enjoy alpine skiing and playing with my dogs.
You are warmly welcome to my practice at Costaklinikka!
Ilkka Saarelainen
General practitioner
I graduated as doctor from the University of Helsinki in 1989. My special interests in medicine include dermatology and minor surgical procedures.
I have extensive experience working as a doctor in Spain, having been a member of the Malaga Medical Association since 2019. My first experiences in Spain date back to the mid-1980s when I visited on holiday.
In my free time, I enjoy alpine skiing and playing with my dogs.
You are warmly welcome to my practice at Costaklinikka!
Professional competence
✓ General Practice
✓ Minor Surgical Procedures
✓ Dermatology
Specializations and qualifications
✓ Maritime Doctor
Language skills
✓ English
✓ Finnish
I treat patients at my clinic
✓ Acute illnesses
✓ Skin diseases
Other considerations
✓ I am able to do a maritime medical certificate at my practice.
Professional competence
✓ General Practice
✓ Dermatology
✓ Minor Surgical Procedures
Specializations and qualifications
✓ Maritime Doctor
Language skills
✓ English
✓ Finnish
I treat patients at my clinic
✓ Skin diseases
✓ Acute illnesses
Other considerations
✓ I am able to do a maritime medical certificate at my practice
Book an appointment
1. Booking an Appointment
You can book a doctor's appointment or a lab testing appointment on online booking or in English through our customer service.
You can schedule an appointment by sending a message (via WhatsApp or text) or by calling us during our opening hours. Our customer service is available by phone on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
You can check out price list here before your visit.
2. Arriving at Costadoctor
Please, arrive at our clinic on time, ideally about 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment. Upon arrival, check in at the reception desk.
Bring a photo ID with you, along with a list of your existing (if you have any) illnesses and medications.
If you need someone to accompany you to our clinic, please limit it to one person
3. Apply for insurance reimbursement
SWEDISH, DANISH & NORWEGIAN Travellers - Read travel insurance instructions here
Initially, pay the treatment costs yourself, then apply for reimbursement from your insurance company. If you have travel insurance, you can typically claim reimbursement from your insurance provider.
In this case, be sure to keep all receipts and vouchers to yourself.