Best Doctors in Barcelona

Dr. Javier Ramos Lazaro is the Director of Internal Medicine at HM Nou Delfos Hospital in Barcelona. He specializes in infectious diseases, including tuberculosis and community-acquired infections. Dr. Lazaro holds a Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Barcelona. He completed two master’s degrees in infectious disease management and antimicrobial treatments.

• Specializes in treating resistant infections and febrile urinary tract conditions.
• Member of the Spanish Society of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology.
• Served as a teaching collaborator at the University of Barcelona and International University of Catalonia.
• Works at HM Nou Delfos, a center featuring EFQM and ISO quality certifications.

The doctor holds a medical degree and a doctorate in medicine, and is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC). With a strong background in academia, the doctor serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Barcelona, where they have directed numerous doctoral theses and contributed extensively to the medical field through various publications in both national and international journals.

The doctor's clinical practice is primarily focused on the diagnosis and management of complex cardiac conditions. Key areas of professional expertise include the treatment of idiopathic heart disease and structural heart disease, encompassing valvular disorders and anatomical defects.

Dr. Albert Miralles Cassina is the Head of Cardiac Surgery at Bellvitge University Hospital in Barcelona. He specializes in valvular heart surgery, heart transplants, and artificial heart treatments. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons.

• Expert in coronary bypass using arterial grafts without extracorporeal circulation.
• Treats aortic aneurysms and performs both reconstructive and replacement valve surgeries.
• Former President of the Catalan Society of Cardiac Surgery.
• Published over 60 articles in national and international medical journals.

Dr. Jose Manuel Siurana Rodriguez is the Head of Cardiology at HM Nens Hospital in Barcelona. He specializes in pediatric cardiology with a focus on preventive care and congenital heart disease. Recognized for excellence, he won the best communication award at the National Congress of Pediatric Cardiology.

• Member of the Association for European Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology.
• Serves on the medical advisory team for Asenkawa, the Kawasaki Disease association.
• Researches cardiovascular risk in adolescents and the role of the microbiota in obesity.
• Practices at Hospital HM Nou Delfos, a major medical-surgical center in Spain.

Dr. Carlos Torrecilla Ortiz is the Head of Urology at Hospital HM Nou Delfos in Barcelona. He introduced shock wave lithotripsy to Catalonia. He currently serves as the National Lithiasis Coordinator for the Spanish Association of Urology. Dr. Torrecilla Ortiz specializes in treating urolithiasis and complex kidney conditions.

• Fellow of the European Board of Urology.
• Directs endourology courses and scientific programs for medical organizations.
• Member of the Renal Transplant Team at Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge.
• Works at HM Nou Delfos, a clinic with ISO and EFQM quality certifications.

Dr. Carmen Olle Sole is an orthopedic and rehabilitation specialist at Hospital HM Nou Delfos in Barcelona. She focuses on spine pathology, osteoporosis, and myofascial pain. Dr. Olle Sole served as a specialist at Bellvitge University Hospital for nearly 30 years.

• Teacher trainer for the Spanish Society of Orthopedic and Manual Medicine (SEMOYM).
• Member of the board for the Catalan Pain Society and the Catalan Rehabilitation Society.
• Expert in interventional spine techniques, neural therapy, and scoliosis management.
• Works at HM Nou Delfos, a center holding EFQM and ISO quality certifications.

Dr. Begona Mellado Gonzalez is a senior oncologist specializing in urological cancers at Hospital HM Nou Delfos. She has published over 140 scientific articles in international journals. Dr. Mellado Gonzalez completed a post-doctoral stay at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. She serves as a leading researcher for prostate cancer at the IDIBAPS institute.

• Expertise in prostate, kidney, bladder, and testicular cancer treatment.
• Acts as principal investigator for multiple Phase I–III clinical trials.
• Winner of the extraordinary prize for her doctoral thesis at the University of Barcelona.
• Directs postgraduate urological cancer programs as an associate professor.

Dr. Augusto Covaro is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Hospital Universitari Quiron-Dexeus in Barcelona. He completed fellowships in spinal surgery in Denmark and Sweden. These programs were supported by SICOT and AOspine. Dr. Covaro treats complex conditions like scoliosis, lumbar stenosis, and herniated discs.

• Specializes in minimally invasive fusion, discectomy, and kyphoplasty.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital in Spain.
• Performs complex spine surgery and spine tumor embolization.
• Contributes to research published in scientific medical journals.

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. Francisco Castro Dominguez is a rheumatologist at Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona. He diagnoses and treats autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. Dr. Castro works at a JCI-accredited facility and provides online consultations for patients seeking second opinions.

The clinic is part of a large medical network in Spain. The Rheumatology Department treats about 1,500 patients annually. Dr. Castro works in a team of four specialists who manage complex bone and joint conditions.