Prof. Dr. Jose Maria Raventos brings 49 years of vast experience to his surgical practice. He specializes in general, abdominal, endocrine, and thyroid surgery, with a particular emphasis on thyroid operations such as thyroid resection and complex treatment of thyroid cancer. Dr. Raventos has consistently exhibited a commitment to surgical research and education, contributing to scientific publications and various professional associations.
Education
- Degree in medicine and surgery from the University of Barcelona (1975)
- Residency in general surgery at the Red Cross Hospital of Barcelona (1975-1978)
- Certification from the educational commission for foreign medical graduates (1976)
- Residency at Mayo Clinic Rochester (1978-1982)
- Degree in medicine and surgery from the University of Minnesota (1979)
- Training in laparoscopic surgery in Strasbourg and Hamburg
- Specialist title in general and digestive surgery (1982)
- Training in biliary lithotripsy at the University of Munich (1988)
- Training in advanced laparoscopic surgery in Strasburg (1988)
- Training title in laparoscopic digestive surgery by the French Society of Digestive Surgery (1988)
- Course of laparoscopic surgery with ultracision in Hamburg (2000)
- Certification in advanced cardiac life support from the American Heart Association
Membership
- 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)