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 the Head of Medical Oncology at Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud Madrid. She specializes in breast and gynecologic cancers, including ovarian and cervical malignancies. Dr. González Cortijo holds a PhD cum laude and a Master’s in Molecular Oncology. She focuses on precision oncology, immunotherapy, and targeted treatments.
- Principal Investigator in over 20 Phase II–III clinical trials.
- Participated as a sub-investigator in more than 50 international trials.
- Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO.
- Founder of the La Vida en Rosa Foundation for women with cancer.
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Dr. Lucía González Cortijo is the Head of Medical Oncology at Quirónsalud Madrid. She treats breast and gynecologic cancers. She has served as an investigator in 70+ clinical trials for cancer therapies. Dr. González Cortijo is also a university lecturer who trains future medical oncologists.
Specialization & Treatment Approach
Dr. González Cortijo treats breast cancer, including complex triple-negative and HER2+ cases. She performs treatments for gynecologic malignancies such as ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancers. The specialist applies precision oncology to select targeted therapies based on molecular profiles. She also uses immunotherapy to stimulate the immune system against cancer cells.
Clinical Results & Research focus
- Served as Principal Investigator in 20+ Phase II–III clinical trials.
- Acted as sub-investigator in over 50 international oncology trials.
- Research focuses on translational oncology and exercise-based outcomes.
- Participates in studies for next-generation breast cancer treatments.
Work Experience
- 2020 – Present – Head of Medical Oncology at Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud Madrid.
- 2009 – 2020 – Coordinator of the Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Unit at Quirónsalud Madrid.
- 2002 – 2009 – Medical Oncologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center Madrid.
Education & Training
- MD and PhD (Cum Laude) from the Autonomous University of Madrid.
- Medical Oncology specialty training at Hospital 12 de Octubre, Spain.
- Master’s degree in Molecular Oncology.
- Executive Program in Healthcare Management at IESE Business School.
- Leadership Program at Harvard Medical School.
Professional Memberships
She holds memberships in the following organizations:
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
- European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
- Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM).
- Spanish Breast Cancer Research Group (GEICAM).
Social Initiatives
Dr. González Cortijo founded "Corre en Rosa" to promote physical activity during treatment. This initiative helps patients improve their recovery through programmed exercise. She also serves as President of "La Vida en Rosa Foundation." This organization supports women with cancer in Spain and Africa.
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