Doctors in Barcelona, Spain — Page 2

Dr. Jaime De La Torre Rojo is a professor and orthopedic surgeon at Centro Médico Teknon. He is a recognized leader in arthroscopic techniques for joint repair. Dr. De La Torre Rojo treats complex hand and knee conditions. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility in Barcelona renowned for trauma recovery.

• Specializes in ACL reconstruction and unicompartmental knee replacement.
• Treats articular fractures of the radius and ligament injuries of the carpus.
• Authored clinical research on surgical outcomes for distal radius fractures.
• Maintains a clinical focus on arthrosis and osteoarthritis management.

Dr. Raimon Miralbell leads the Radiation Oncology Department at Centro Médico Teknon. He focuses on prostate cancer treatment. He conducts research with CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. Dr. Miralbell trained at Harvard Cyclotron Laboratory and the Royal Marsden Hospital.

• Uses targeted techniques like Gammaknife, Cyberknife, SIRT, and IMRT.
• Authored over 100 scientific publications on prostate cancer and proton therapy.
• Winner of the Varian Award from the Swiss Society of Radiobiology.
• Treats patients at Centro Médico Teknon, a JCI-accredited facility in Barcelona.

Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke is a neurosurgeon at Neuroinstitut – Centro Médico Teknon (Barcelona), a leading center in Europe. He specializes in minimally invasive and functional neurosurgery. He has focused expertise in Arnold–Chiari malformation and craniovertebral junction disorders. His practice uses advanced microsurgical techniques, endoscopic skull base surgery, and robotic-assisted neurosurgery.

Education and training: MD (2007). Neurosurgery residency (MIR) at Hospital Miguel Servet, Zaragoza. Advanced endoscopic skull base training at Emory University, Atlanta. Clinical training at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London. He has over 15 years of experience in complex brain and spine surgery.

Key competencies: posterior fossa decompression; brain and spinal tumors; minimally invasive spine surgery; hydrocephalus and syringomyelia. He uses advanced imaging and neuronavigation to improve safety and protect function. Accreditations: Spanish Society of Neurosurgery, EANS, and the Official College of Physicians of Barcelona. He has published scientific work and is active in international congresses.

The doctor is a specialist in general surgery with a focus on digestive tract and minimally invasive surgeries, particularly laparoscopic techniques. With extensive teaching experience, the doctor served as an Associate Clinical Lecturer at the University of Navarre School of Medicine from 1996 to 2003, and lectured in doctoral courses on laparoscopic surgery in 2002 and 2003. The doctor is an active member of several professional associations, including the Spanish Association of Surgeons, the Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery, and the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery.

Dr. Josep Brugada is the co-discoverer of Brugada Syndrome. He is a world-renowned cardiologist based at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. Dr. Brugada has performed over 25,000 cardiac ablations during his career. He specializes in treating complex arrhythmias in both adults and children.

• Completed over 2,000 pediatric cardiac ablations for young patients.
• Former President of the European Heart Rhythm Association.
• Published more than 350 scientific papers on sudden cardiac death and arrhythmia.
• Served as Medical Director at the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona.

Dr. Luís Orozco Delclós is an orthopedic surgeon at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He specializes in regenerative therapy, trauma medicine, and stem cell therapy. Dr. Orozco serves as a research scientific adviser at several medical institutions. He treats complex musculoskeletal issues using advanced cell therapy techniques.

• Performs stem cell therapy for arthritis and trauma recovery.
• Member of the Cell Therapy Network at the Carlos III Health Institute.
• Collaborates with the Spanish Society of Rheumatology and MuscleTech Network.
• Works at Centro Médico Teknon, a JCI-accredited facility in Spain.

Dr. Juli Carballo Garrido specializes in interventional cardiology and internal medicine at Centro Médico Teknon. He is a recognized expert in coronary stenting and complex angioplasty. Dr. Carballo Garrido ranked 12th nationally in the Spanish medical residency exam. He treats conditions like coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, and heart valve disorders.

• Served as the Head of Cardiology at two major Spanish medical institutions.
• Published 11 scientific articles in high-impact national and international cardiology journals.
• Presented 36 research communications at global congresses on clinical and experimental cardiology.
• Member of the Spanish Society of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Antonio Alcaraz is a pioneer in robotic and laparoscopic surgery. He was the first in the world to perform a NOTES transvaginal nephrectomy. Dr. Alcaraz heads the Urology Department at Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona. He specializes in uro-oncology and kidney transplantation. He has overseen more than 500 successful operations for urogenital conditions.

• Expert in prostate cancer treatment using the Da Vinci robotic system.
• Performs minimally invasive laparoscopic nephrectomies and kidney removals.
• Treats congenital urological pathologies in children, such as cryptorchism.
• Member of the American Urological Confederation and European Urological Society.

Dr. Andrés Morales La Madrid is a specialist in pediatric neuro-oncology and stem cell transplantation. He completed sub-specialty training at Harvard University and the University of Chicago. Dr. Morales La Madrid treats children with complex brain tumors at SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital.

• Leads international research on immunotherapy for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG).
• Specializes in pediatric hematology, oncology, and endoscopic skull base surgery.
• Authored over 15 recent scientific works on medulloblastoma and pediatric low-grade glioma.
• Works at SJD Barcelona, ranked among the top three pediatric hospitals in Europe.

The doctor is a children's hematologist with a specialization in bone marrow transplantation. With extensive experience in pediatric hematology, the doctor has contributed significantly to advancements in treating blood disorders in children. The doctor is known for implementing innovative transplantation techniques that improve patient outcomes and has published numerous research papers in leading medical journals.

Dr. Jaume Mora Graupera is a pediatric oncologist at SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital. He specializes in bone and soft tissue sarcomas. He serves as the Scientific Director of the Hematology Oncology Department. Dr. Mora Graupera completed fellowships at Weill Cornell Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

• Treats neuroblastomas, gliomas, Ewing's sarcomas, and Wilms' tumors.
• Developed a non-radiative treatment for spinal cord gliomas.
• Authored over 70 scientific papers on pediatric cancer treatment.
• Recipient of the Schweisguth Prize and the BBVA Foundation Award.

Dr. Carme Fons is a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist at SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital. She completed a research fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital, affiliated with Harvard University. Dr. Fons conducts specialized research into genetically-based minority neurological disorders. She treats children with complex conditions like epilepsy using video-EEG monitoring.

• Lecturer in Pediatric Neurology at the University of Barcelona.
• Participates in national and European research projects.
• Author of numerous papers in international scientific journals.
• Works at SJD Barcelona, ranked among the top three pediatric hospitals in Europe.

Dr. Ramon Aurell Ballesteros is the Medical Director of the Quirónsalud Fertility Campus Barcelona. He has performed over 800 operations. He specializes in IVF, egg donation, and fertility preservation. Dr. Aurell completed a research fellowship at Hammersmith Hospital in London. He treats infertility, recurrent miscarriages, and high-risk pregnancies at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology since 1999.
• Heads the Assisted Reproduction Unit at the JCI-accredited Medical Center Teknon.
• Specialized in gynecology and obstetrics during nine years of training in the UK.
• Member of the Spanish Society of Fertility and the Spanish Society of Gynecology.

Dr. Anna Pujol is a neurologist at Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona. She specialize in chronic headaches, migraines, and neuromuscular diseases. Dr. Pujol previously served as the Memory Research Unit coordinator at Sant Pau Hospital. She holds a PhD focused on neurological complications of liver transplantation.

• Member of the American Academy of Neurology and the Catalan Society of Neurology.
• Treats memory disorders, multiple sclerosis, and neurological complications of COVID-19.
• Served as a Professor of Neurology at the Higher Institute of Psychological Studies.
• Works at Teknon, a JCI-accredited hospital and Newsweek-ranked facility.

With over 30 years of practical experience, the doctor is recognized as one of the best plastic surgeons globally and a top rhinoplasty specialist in Europe. Since 1997, the doctor has led one of the plastic and aesthetic surgery teams at Centro Medico Teknon. Known for expertise in revision rhinoplasty, the doctor has been acknowledged by Forbes magazine as one of the 100 best doctors in Spain.

Dr. Fermín Mearin Manrique heads the Digestive System Service at Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona. He founded the Teknon Institute for the Study and Treatment of Constipation and Incontinence. Dr. Manrique specializes in functional digestive disorders and complex gastrointestinal diagnostics. He completed a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

• Published over 400 scientific works in the field of gastroenterology.
• Chief gastroenterology specialist at Centro Médico Teknon.
• Heads a department at a JCI-accredited facility in Spain.
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association and World Gastroenterology Organisation.

Dr. Francesc Cobo Valien is a leading oncohematologist at the Teknon Oncology Institute in Barcelona. He specializes in treating complex blood cancers, including leukemia and lymphoma. Dr. Cobo Valien earned his medical degree and doctorate from the University of Barcelona. He serves patients at Centro Médico Teknon, a JCI-accredited facility.

• Treats acute and chronic leukemia, Hodgkin's lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
• Performs bone marrow transplants and biological therapy for hematologic malignancies.
• Recipient of the Spanish Hematology Association award for medical reporting.
• Heads research projects supported by the Catalan Society of Hematology.

Dr. Josep Torremade Barreda is the Head of Andrology at Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona. He specializes in male reproductive medicine, sexology, and complex urological surgery. Dr. Torremade Barreda has served as the Editor of the International Journal of Andrology since 2016. He completed specialized training at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

• Acts as the Head of the Andrology Department at Hospital Clínic of Barcelona.
• Maintains membership with the European Committee of Sexual Medicine.
• Performs microsurgical varicocele repair, penile prosthesis implantation, and TESE.
• Recipient of a Doctor of Medicine degree with honors from the Universitat de Barcelona.

Dr. Jordi Coromina Isern is the director of Otolaryngology at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He pioneered the use of Da Vinci robotic surgery for ENT care in Spain. Dr. Coromina holds the César Bertrán Award for surgical innovation. He completed fellowships at Mayo Clinic and Boston Children’s Hospital.

• Specializes in cochlear implants, cleft palate repair, and laser-assisted head and neck surgery.
• Pioneered diode-laser tonsillotomy to ensure faster recovery for pediatric patients.
• Authored over 40 peer-reviewed articles on sleep apnea and micro-surgical oncology.
• Works at JCI-accredited Centro Médico Teknon, a preferred facility for international athletes.

Dr. Joan Ramon Garces Gatnau is a dermatologic surgeon at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He is a pioneer in oncodermatology and skin cancer treatment. Dr. Garces Gatnau serves as the Clinical Head of Dermatology at Hospital de Sant Pau. He also directs the Mohs Unit at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

• Performed over 1,400–2,000 Mohs Micrographic Surgery procedures.
• Achieves skin cancer cure rates higher than traditional excision methods.
• Member of the International Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
• Treats melanoma, basalioma, and complex skin conditions.