Francisco Castro Domínguez
- Specialization: Rheumatologist
- 17 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Spanish
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
Leading specialist in rheumatology with over 17 of experience – Dr. Castro Domínguez focuses on joint conditions at Centro Médico Teknon.
- Specializes in knee osteoarthritis and sports medicine
- Completed advanced training at Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney
- Coordinator of the Osteoarthritis Working Group at ARTROSER
- Author of over 50 scientific reports and articles
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Dr. Francisco Castro Domínguez is a rheumatologist specializing in osteoarthritis and inflammatory joint diseases. He coordinates the Spanish Society of Rheumatology’s working group on osteoarthritis. The doctor treats cases of lupus, spondylitis, and gout at Centro Médico Teknon.
Specialization and Care Focus
Dr. Castro Domínguez treats various autoimmune and degenerative conditions. He specializes in arthrosis of the knee and other major joints. The specialist provides care for osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis. He uses medication therapy for systemic lupus erythematosus.
The specialist also performs arthroscopy – a procedure using a tiny camera to look inside and treat joints. He uses bone density scans (DEXA) to monitor bone health. Dr. Castro Domínguez addresses sports-related joint injuries. He also creates protocols for hip and knee osteoarthritis care.
Work Experience
- Coordinator – Osteoarthritis Working Group (ARTROSER), Spanish Society of Rheumatology
- Rheumatology Specialist – Centro Médico Teknon, Barcelona
- Postdoctoral Fellow – Inflammation and Cartilage Research Unit, Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mèdiques
- Advisor – Care protocols for knee and hip osteoarthritis institutional projects
Education and Training
- Medical Degree – University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Medical Internship – Humboldt University and Charité Hospital, Berlin, Germany
- Rheumatology Residency – Hospital del Mar i l'Esperanza, Barcelona
- Advanced Training – Knee osteoarthritis and sports medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital, University of Sydney, Australia
- Master's Degree – Medical Management, University of Barcelona
Research and Scientific Recognition
Dr. Castro Domínguez investigates the phenotyping of knee osteoarthritis. He has authored more than 50 scientific articles and reports. His research focuses on inflammation and cartilage health. The doctor also frequently presents findings at international rheumatology congresses.
Professional Memberships
- Spanish Society of Rheumatology (SER)
- Catalan Society of Rheumatology
- Catalan Society of Sports Medicine
- Spanish Society of Health Executives
- EMEUNET – European League Against Rheumatism
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