Fermín Mearin Manrique

Prof. Fermín Mearin Manrique is a gastroenterologist heading the Digestive System Service at Centro Médico Teknon. He founded the Teknon Institute for the Study and Treatment of Constipation and Incontinence. Prof. Manrique has authored more than 400 scientific works.

Specialization and Focus

Prof. Manrique treats the full spectrum of digestive system conditions. His primary focus lies in functional digestive disorders and motility issues. These issues involve how the muscles and nerves of the digestive system work together to move food. He treats chronic conditions such as cirrhosis, pancreatitis, gastric ulcers, and Barrett's esophagus. He also performs treatments for oncological cases, including esophageal and stomach cancers.

Professional Experience

• Since 2001 – Chief Gastroenterology Specialist, Centro Médico Teknon
• 1990–2001 – Medical Supervisor of Blood Unit, Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital Vall d’Hebron
• 1991–1998 – Specialist in pediatric gastrointestinal motility, Barcelona Clinic
• 1986–1988 – Medical Assistant, Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital Vall d'Hebron

Education and Training

• The Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain – Degree in general medicine and surgery
• Hospital de la Princesa, Spain – Specialty in gastroenterology
• Leiden University Medical Center, Netherlands – Training in the Department of Gastroenterology
• Mayo Clinic, USA – Fellowship in the Gastroenterology Unit

Professional Memberships

• American Gastroenterological Association
• Spanish Society of Digestive Pathology
• Spanish Association of Gastroenterology
• The World Gastroenterology Organisation
• Spanish Digestive Motility Group at the European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility