Fernando Azpiroz
- Specialization: Gastroenterologist
- 44 years of experience
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- Speaks:English, Spanish
- Workplace: Spain, Barcelona, Hospital Quiron Barcelona
- President of the European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility
Dr. Fernando Azpiroz is a gastroenterologist at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. He serves as President of the European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility. Dr. Azpiroz specializes in gut motility, visceral sensitivity, and intestinal gas dynamics. He treats patients with functional gastrointestinal problems. He completed a three-year fellowship at the Mayo Clinic's Gastrointestinal Research Unit.
- Winner of the Janssen Award for Clinical Research in Digestive Diseases.
- Sits on the council of the International Motility Group.
- Practices at Hospital Quiron Barcelona, a JCI-accredited facility in Spain.
- Trained in general surgery at San Carlos University Hospital in Madrid.
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Dr. Fernando Azpiroz is a gastroenterologist at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. He is the President of the European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility. The doctor specializes in intestinal gas dynamics and gut motility research.
Specialization and Clinical Focus
Dr. Azpiroz treats functional gastrointestinal problems and visceral sensitivity. He provides services for various gut disorders. The specialist investigates how the digestive system moves and reacts to stimuli. His work specifically addresses intestinal gas dynamics.
Education and Academic Training
- 1977 – University of Valladolid, Spain – Degree in Medicine
- San Carlos University Hospital, Madrid – Residency in General Surgery
- Mayo Clinic, USA – Three-year fellowship at the Gastrointestinal Research Unit
Professional Achievements and Recognition
The doctor received the 1999 Janssen Award for Clinical Research in Digestive Diseases. This award recognizes contributions to the study of digestive health. He also is a Councilor for the International Motility Group. These roles connect his work to global gastroenterology standards.
Professional Memberships
- European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility (President)
- International Motility Group (Councilor)
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