Joan Ramon Garces Gatnau

Dr. Joan Ramon Garces Gatnau is a specialist in Medical-Surgical Dermatology. He serves as the Clinical Head of Dermatology at Hospital de Sant Pau. Dr. Garcés is a pioneer in oncodermatology and directs the Mohs Unit at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. He is also fluent in Spanish, Catalan, and English.

Specialization and Surgical Expertise

Dr. Garcés treats, diagnoses, and prevents skin cancer. He performs Mohs Micrographic Surgery, which involves removing skin cancer layer by layer and examining it immediately under a microscope. This technique offers higher cure rates than traditional excision. The doctor has performed over 1,400–2,000 Mohs procedures during his career.

His clinical practice also includes several treatment methods:

• Photodynamic Therapy – a treatment that uses light-sensitive medicine and a light source to destroy cancer cells
• Skin cancer screening
• Aesthetic reconstructions after tumor removal
• Treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• Laser and surgical removal of moles and birthmarks

Academic Leadership and Roles

The specialist holds several leadership positions in Barcelona. He has been part of the Centro Médico Teknon faculty since its foundation. Dr. Garcés also founded the Institut de Dermatologia Garcés and Derma Associats. Additionally, he directs the Mohs surgery training program at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB).

Research and Publications

The doctor contributes to dermatological science through research and authorship. He wrote the guide Cuando calienta el sol regarding healthy tanning routines. His published scientific work includes specialized surgical papers on eyebrow and lip reconstruction. Dr. Garcés maintains high patient ratings, including an average 4.9/5 on TopDoctors and 9.9/10 on AiroMedical.

Education and Training

• 1958 – University of Barcelona – Doctor in Medicine and Surgery
• Specialty in Medical-Surgical Dermatology and Venereology

Professional Memberships

Dr. Garcés is a member of several international and national medical organizations:

• International Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ISDS)
• European Society for Mohs Micrographic Surgery (ESMS)
• Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV)