It opened its doors on December 22 1906, with a capacity of 400 patients, some of which were moved from Hospital de la Santa Creu.

It also works as a complex tertiary hospital, developing lines of activity for patients in Spain and internationally.

It works as a community hospital and also operates as a tertiary care facility for highly complex cases.

[6][7] Hospital Clinic created the Transplant Services Foundation (TSF), specialised in the extraction and distribution of organs and tissues.

Hospital Clínic manages teaching activities for both undergraduate and post-graduate levels, including formal training for medical residents and existing staff.