In mid-March, Madrid’s renowned CEMTRO clinic, celebrated for treating elite athletes, faced an unprecedented challenge as the Spanish government declared a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Traditionally a top private sports medicine hospital, CEMTRO swiftly pivoted its operations to address the surge of COVID-19 patients overwhelming public hospitals. This rapid transformation required the clinic’s dedicated staff to adopt new medical protocols aimed at protecting themselves from the virus while providing critical care.
Under the leadership of founder Pedro Guillén, one of the world’s foremost sports medicine specialists, CEMTRO redirected nearly all its resources to support the national fight against the pandemic. The clinic’s ability to adapt highlighted its resilience and commitment to healthcare excellence in times of crisis.
\"Situation isn't optimistic,\" a doctor from CEMTRO remarked, underscoring the severe impact of the pandemic on the healthcare system and the continued efforts needed to combat the virus.
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Madrid doctor who fought COVID-19: "Situation isn't optimistic"
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