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Gonzalo Bernabéu Arias

has performed more than 10,000 cataract surgeries, more than 5,000 refractive surgeries; has performed the first successful corneal transplant in Spain

Dr. Gonzalo Bernabéu Arias is an accomplished ophthalmologist and one of HM Hospitales experts. He is best known for performing the world's first successful corneal transplantation. He has a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, as well as postgraduate and emergency medicine courses. He has a long history of clinical and surgical ophthalmology experience, and has been a lecturer in ophthalmology and cataract surgery.

Location

HM Hospitales ,Madrid , Spain
4.616 reviews

Dr. Gonzalo Bernabéu Arias — is an eminent specialist in ophthalmology and one of the HM Hospitales experts. One of the main achievements and contribution of the doctor to the development of medicine is the first successful corneal transplantation.

Education

  • 1991-1997 — Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Alcalá de Henares, Madrid.
  • 1998-2000 — postgraduate courses, University of Alcalá de Henares, Madrid
  • 1999 — emergency medicine course in advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • 2000-2004 — specialization in ophthalmology , Gregorio Marañon University Hospital, Madrid.

Work experience

  • 2004-2005 — Specialist in refractive surgery for PRK, PTK and Lasek excimer laser at the International Center for Eye Surgery (CICO).
  • 2004-2005 — Clinical and surgical ophthalmologist, Comarcal Hospital Melilla.
  • 2005-2009 — Specialist in the Department of Anterior Pole Pathology and Refractive Surgery at VISSUM.
  • 2009-2010 — Specialist in the Anterior Pole Department, Complex Cataract and Keratoplasty Operations at the Cintrano Clinic
  • 2009-2013 — Ophthalmologist, Ruber Clinic in Madrid (cataract, strabismus and oculoplasty operations).
  • 2009 — Assistant medical specialist in the Department of the Anterior Pole, Complex Cataract Operations and Keratoplasty, Prince of Asturias University Hospital
  • 2010-2012 — Specialist in complex cataract and keratoplasty operations at the revolutionary refractive medicine clinic in Madrid.
  • 2011— High complexity cataract surgeon in Paloma Clinic and San Francisco de Asis Clinic.
  • 2011—Head of the Ophthalmology Department in HM Vallés Hospital.

Teaching activity

  • 2001-2004 — Lecturer of ophthalmology teacher at Cashflow Academy, MIR exam preparation course Madrid, Spain.
  • 2005-2009 — Honorary Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miguel Hernandez, Alicante, Spain.
  • 2009 — Lecturer in Clinical and Surgical Ophthalmology at the University Hospital Prince of Asturias in Alcalá de Henares.
  • 2011 — Lecturer at the Alcon Research Institute for courses in cataract surgery and its complications.
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Давид
Feb 29, 2020
Сonsultation with a dermatologist

I was pleased with the visit to the HM clinic, a professor-professional.

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Наталья
Sep 25, 2019
Breast cancer

I turned to Bookimed for a second independent opinion, I didn’t expect anything, but I was pleasantly surprised by the speed and cramming of the coordinating doctors Katya Koliko and Olga Krisyuk. We ... Read more

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Наталья
Jun 11, 2018
Osteosarcoma

We pass the treatment of osteosarcoma with mts in the left lung. Treatment takes a child of 10 years. Quality and service are very pleased, special thanks to Catherine Koliko, who not only found us a ... Read more

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Айжан
Oct 19, 2018
Consultation with a neurologist

I want to thank

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Dartey Esther Serwaa
Jun 19, 2022
Basic check-up

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Наталья
Sep 25, 2019
Breast cancer

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Айжан
Oct 19, 2018
Consultation with a neurologist

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Наталья
Jun 11, 2018
Osteosarcoma

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Антон
Apr 8, 2018
Epilepsy

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Валерия
Mar 14, 2018
Dermatology