Lucía González Cortijo
- Specialization: Clinical oncologist
- 25 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Spanish, French
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Spain, Madrid, Quironsalud Madrid
- Head of a medical oncology department; ESMO and ASCO member; principal investigator in 20+ Phase II–III trials.
Dr. Lucía González Cortijo is a medical oncologist with more than 20 years of experience. She has led the Medical Oncology Department at Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud Madrid since 2020. Her focus areas include breast and gynecologic cancers. She also works in precision oncology, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy.
She has been Principal Investigator in more than 20 Phase II–III clinical trials. She has also served as sub-investigator in over 50 international trials. She previously worked at Quirónsalud Madrid from 2009 to 2020. Before that, she was at MD Anderson Cancer Center Madrid from 2002 to 2009.
She holds an MD and a PhD (cum laude) from the Autonomous University of Madrid. She completed her Medical Oncology specialty training at Hospital 12 de Octubre. She also earned a Master’s in Molecular Oncology. She is a member of SEOM, ESMO, ASCO, and GEICAM. She is a university lecturer.
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Dr. Lucía González Cortijo
Medical Oncologist | Breast & Gynecologic Cancer Specialist | Head of Oncology Department
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Dr. Lucía González Cortijo is a highly respected medical oncologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in breast and gynecological cancers. She currently serves as Head of the Medical Oncology Department at Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud Madrid, one of Spain’s leading private hospitals.
Renowned for combining cutting-edge oncology treatments with a personalized, patient-centered approach, Dr. González Cortijo is dedicated to improving both clinical outcomes and quality of life for her patients.
Areas of Expertise
Breast cancer (including HER2+, triple-negative, and advanced stages)
Gynecological cancers (ovarian, cervical, endometrial)
Precision oncology & targeted therapies
Immunotherapy and advanced systemic treatments
Supportive oncology and survivorship care
Professional Experience
Head of Medical Oncology Department
Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud Madrid (2020 – Present)
Senior Medical Oncologist & Coordinator (Breast & Gynecologic Cancer Unit)
Quirónsalud Madrid (2009 – 2020)
Medical Oncologist
MD Anderson Cancer Center Madrid (2002 – 2009)
With nearly a decade at MD Anderson Madrid, she gained extensive experience in high-complexity oncology cases and multidisciplinary cancer care.
Education & Training
MD, Autonomous University of Madrid
Specialty in Medical Oncology – Hospital 12 de Octubre
PhD (Cum Laude), Autonomous University of Madrid
Master’s Degree in Molecular Oncology
Executive Program in Healthcare Management (IESE Business School)
Leadership Program, Harvard Medical School
Research & Innovation
Principal Investigator in 20+ Phase II–III clinical trials
Sub-investigator in 50+ international trials
Active research in:
Breast cancer therapies
Translational oncology
Exercise and cancer outcomes
Her work contributes to advancing next-generation cancer treatments and personalized medicine.
Academic & Professional Memberships
Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM)
European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
GEICAM (Spanish Breast Cancer Research Group)
She is also a university lecturer in Medical Oncology, actively training future oncologists.
Patient-Centered Initiatives
Dr. González Cortijo goes beyond clinical care by promoting holistic cancer support:
Founder of “Corre en Rosa”, encouraging physical activity in cancer patients
Founder & President of “La Vida en Rosa Foundation”, supporting women with cancer in Spain and Africa
Languages
Spanish (Native)
English (Bilingual)
French (Intermediate)
Why Patients Choose Dr. González Cortijo
✔ 20+ years of oncology expertise
✔ Leader in one of Spain’s top oncology centers
✔ Strong focus on personalized and compassionate care
✔ Extensive experience with international patients and advanced therapies
✔ Active involvement in clinical trials and innovation
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