Jose Maria Raventos

Prof. Dr. Jose Maria Raventos is a founding member of the Teknon Medical Center faculty in Barcelona. He specializes in thyroid and endocrine surgery. Dr. Raventos treats thyroid cancer and performs complex resections.

Surgical Specialization and Expertise

Dr. Raventos performs general, abdominal, and endocrine surgical procedures. He specifically provides surgical treatments for the thyroid gland and digestive system. The doctor completed training in laparoscopic techniques to provide minimally invasive care. This training occurred in Strasbourg and Hamburg.

He uses specialized methods for thyroid resection and oncological cases. His approach incorporates biliary lithotripsy and laparoscopic digestive surgery. These techniques help reduce recovery times and improve surgical precision. He also treats complex cases involving the biliary system and digestive tract.

Education and Advanced Training

• 1975 – University of Barcelona – Degree in medicine and surgery, Spain
• 1975–1978 – Red Cross Hospital of Barcelona – Residency in general surgery, Spain
• 1976 – Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates – Certification
• 1978–1982 – Mayo Clinic Rochester – Surgical residency, USA
• 1979 – University of Minnesota – Medical degree, USA
• 1982 – Specialist title in general and digestive surgery
• 1988 – University of Munich – Training in biliary lithotripsy, Germany
• 1988 – Strasbourg – Training in advanced laparoscopic surgery
• 1988 – French Society of Digestive Surgery – Laparoscopic digestive surgery certification
• 2000 – Hamburg – Laparoscopic surgery course using Ultracision technology – a system that uses ultrasonic energy to cut and cauterize tissue

Professional Memberships

• Mayo Alumni Association (since 1981)
• Founding partner of Surgical Associate Surgeons (since 1986)
• Catalan Society of Surgery (since 1992)
• International Society of Surgery Basel (since 1992)
• Founding member of the faculty of the Teknon Medical Center (since 1993)

Research and Certifications

Dr. Raventos contributes to scientific publications regarding surgical outcomes and techniques. He holds a certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. The specialist is also certified in advanced cardiac life support by the American Heart Association.