Doctors in Barcelona, Spain — Page 5

Dr. Alia Ramírez Camacho is a staff physician specializing in pediatric neurology at SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital. She works within the Epilepsy Group, focusing on complex neurological conditions in children. Dr. Ramírez Camacho also serves as a clinical research assistant. Her research focuses on epilepsy, sleep, and neurofunctional disorders in pediatric patients.

• Treats childhood epilepsy and West syndrome.
• Contributes to clinical research in sleep and neurofunctional pediatric disorders.
• Works at a hospital ranked among the top three medical institutions in Europe.
• Practices at SJD Barcelona, a leading center for specialized pediatric care.

Dr. Alexis Arzimanoglou is a pediatric epileptologist at SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital. He specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of childhood epilepsy and West syndrome. He coordinates the Epilepsy Program in Barcelona and leads a specialized unit in Lyon.

• President of the Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Expert Committee.
• Author of 124 scientific articles and 10 books on childhood epilepsy.
• Winner of the Ambassador For Epilepsy Award from the ILAE.
• Co-chairs the European Academy of Neurology’s pediatric neurology scientific group.

Dr. Francesc Bosch is a world-renowned expert in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and lymphoma. He leads the Hematology Department at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital in Barcelona. Dr. Bosch currently manages over 80 clinical trials focused on new drug development. He is also the Head of Hematology at the IOB Institute of Oncology.

• President of the Spanish Group for the Study of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.
• Published over 100 articles in journals like Nature Medicine and Blood.
• Completed a two-year fellowship at Columbia University’s Institute of Cancer Genetics.
• Treats complex hematological conditions at JCI-accredited Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

Dr. Ana Oaknin is a gynecologic oncologist at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. She serves as Co-Chair of the GEICO Group for ovarian cancer research. Dr. Oaknin leads the Gynaecological Tumour Unit at the Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. She is a faculty member for the European Society of Medical Oncology.

• Acts as Principal Investigator for clinical trials in ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancer.
• Authored over 100 scientific publications and conference presentations.
• Specializes in immunology, DNA repair mechanisms, and immunotherapy.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hospital Quiron Barcelona, a top-ranked clinic in Spain.

Dr. Jesus Soberino is a clinical oncologist at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. He focuses on breast cancer and melanoma treatments. Dr. Soberino is a member of the Breast Cancer and Melanoma Units at Vall d’Hebron.

• Participated in trials approving palbociclib and ribociclib for metastatic breast cancer.
• Researched immunotherapy drugs leading to the approval of Pembrolizumab for melanoma.
• Contributed to trials for the melanoma drug combination of Nivolumab and Ipilimumab.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

Dr. Aleix Prat is a clinical oncologist at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. He specializes in gene expression and molecular subtypes of breast cancer. Dr. Prat serves as the President of the Board of Directors at SOLTI. He leads the breast cancer program at IOB-Quirón Salud.

• Holds three patents for breast cancer research and diagnostics.
• Authored over 160 publications with more than 13,400 citations.
• Served as an executive committee member of the Breast International Group.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital collaborating with major US centers.

Dr. Francesc Graus is a neuro-oncologist at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. He founded the European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO). Dr. Graus identified the antibodies now used globally to diagnose autoimmune neurological dysfunctions. He completed a neuro-oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

• Former President of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology.
• Served as Chief of Neurology at Hospital Clinic Barcelona.
• Treats brain tumors including gliomas, glioblastomas, and primary brain lymphomas.
• Holds a Doctor Honoris Causa from Lyon University.

Dr. Fernando Azpiroz is a gastroenterologist at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. He serves as President of the European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility. Dr. Azpiroz specializes in gut motility, visceral sensitivity, and intestinal gas dynamics. He treats patients with functional gastrointestinal problems. He completed a three-year fellowship at the Mayo Clinic's Gastrointestinal Research Unit.

• Winner of the Janssen Award for Clinical Research in Digestive Diseases.
• Sits on the council of the International Motility Group.
• Practices at Hospital Quiron Barcelona, a JCI-accredited facility in Spain.
• Trained in general surgery at San Carlos University Hospital in Madrid.

Dr. Antonio de Lacy Fortuny is a surgical pioneer at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. He has performed 15,000+ surgeries and conducts over 1,000 minimally invasive procedures every year. He famously performed the world’s first gallbladder removal through the mouth. Dr. de Lacy also developed the TaTME technique for rectal cancer treatment.

• Serves as President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe.
• First surgeon in the world to perform a transanal large intestine removal.
• Pioneered the NOTES method using natural openings to access the abdominal cavity.
• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for colon, rectal, and esophageal cancer.

Dr. Volkert Boudewijn Wreesmann is a head and neck surgeon at ANDSURGEONS Clinic in Barcelona. He performed 1,200 major oncologic resections during his fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Wreesmann specializes in complex thyroid surgery and facial plastic reconstruction for adults and children. He currently sits on the Editorial Board of the European Journal of Surgical Oncology.

• Trained for seven years as a surgeon and scientist in New York.
• Served as a consultant ENT surgeon for several UK National Health Service hospitals.
• Maintains specialist medical registrations in Spain, Andorra, the UK, and the Netherlands.
• Authored over 40 research reports on thyroid cancer and head and neck oncology.

Dr. Ellen Christiaanse has led over 100 wellness retreats at the Alaya Retreat Center. She earned her Doctorate in Information Systems from MIT. She also holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology. Dr. Christiaanse combines academic expertise with alternative healing methods in Spain.

• Certified Reiki Master, Yin Yoga teacher, and sound therapy healer.
• Expert in horse-assisted coaching and equine-facilitated meditation.
• Facilitates detox, spiritual, and communal women’s programs.
• Applies psychological principles to integrative wellness practices.

Dr. Karin Petra Quirina Oomen is a consultant ENT surgeon with over 5,000 procedures performed. She holds a rare dual specialty in pediatric and adult airway and voice surgery. Dr. Oomen completed a prestigious surgical fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York. She is fully registered with the GMC in the UK and holds specialist licensure in the Netherlands, Spain, and Andorra.

• Expert in laryngotracheal surgery, cleft palate repair, and complex airway narrowing.
• Maintains an honorary contract with Imperial College London.
• Specialized in voice surgery, including feminization and masculinization procedures.
• Published researcher on endoscopic sclerotherapy and pediatric tonsillectomy.
• Fluent in Dutch, English, Spanish, German, and French to treat international patients.

Dr. Pierluigi Minicozzi is a certified Hatha Yoga Instructor. He received his accreditation from Alliance Yoga in Rishikesh, India, in 2019. He has taught widely in Italy and Spain. He leads sessions at festivals and retreat centers.

Dr. Minicozzi brings together different spiritual traditions and holistic practices in his classes. He focuses on helping students align their body, mind, and emotions. His teaching aims to support self-awareness and well-being. He is dedicated to providing transformative yoga education.

Dr. Augusto Covaro is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Hospital Universitari Quiron-Dexeus in Barcelona. He specializes in treating herniated disks, spinal stenosis, and complex scoliosis. Dr. Covaro serves as a member of AOspine and the Spanish Society of Orthopedics. He practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital recognized for neurosurgery and orthopedics.

• Performs robotic spine surgery and endoscopic discectomy.
• Expertise includes minimally invasive fusion and anterior cervical discectomy.
• Active member of GEER and Eurospine professional organizations.
• Contributes regularly to international meetings and scientific magazines.

Dr. Augusto Covaro is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Hospital Universitari Quiron-Dexeus in Barcelona. He completed two fellowships in spinal surgery in Denmark and Sweden. Dr. Covaro specializes in treating scoliosis and complex spine conditions. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its orthopedic department.

• Trained in complex spine surgery at Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden.
• Completed a specialist fellowship in Aarhus, Denmark, supported by SICOT.
• Is a member of AOspine, Eurospine, and the Spanish Society of Orthopedics.
• Performs kyphoplasty, laminectomy, and minimally invasive fusion surgery.