Best diagnosticians in Spain: TOP 9 doctors

• Specializes in diagnostics: pathology, public health, and preventive medicine.
• Expertise in cellular and molecular disease mechanisms and epidemiology.
• Pathologist at HM Puerta del Sur Hospital, focusing on accurate diagnoses.
• International training from Spain, enhancing diagnostic skills.
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• Holds an MD from the University de Santiago de Compostela.
• Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Universitat Pompeu Fabra.
• Professional memberships in public health and pathology societies.
• Provides online consultations for diagnostic evaluations.

An expert in microbial resistance and optimisation of the use of antimicrobials, he leads the Infectious Disease Unit of this hospital in Malaga.

Dr Javier Moreno Izarra is habitually involved in national and international scientific events. At the same time, he gives presentations that are specially focused on infectious disease in the area of antimicrobial resistance and in medical forums dedicated to the development of programs to optimise the use of antimicrobials.

Professional Experience:

• Head of the Internal Medicine Unit. Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital

• Head of the Internal Medicine Unit. Quirón Campo de Gibraltar Hospital

• Specialist of the Internal Medicine Unit. Alto Guadalquivir Hospital

• Specialist of the Internal Medicine Unit. Andújar Hospital

• Medical Coordination of the A&E Unit and Hospitalisation. High- resolution Hospital in Puente Genil

• Specialist of the Internal Medicine Unit. Costa del Sol Hospital

A member of:

• Spanish Society of Internal Medicine

• Spanish Society of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology

• Spanish Society of Palliative Care

The Internal Medicine speciality is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and conditions of adult patients. Internists of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital are experts in the comprehensive health care of their patients as they manage a broad range of medical conditions. The team of specialists of our Marbella hospital stands out for its comp rehensive approach and deep knowledge and skills relating to chronic disease. Their objective is to provide a high-quality medical service while guiding the patient and coordinating the actions against their diseases in close cooperation with the other specialists, if necessary, in order to obtain an adequate diagnosis and treatment. One fundamental part of the work of an internist is the management of chronical diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart and lung disease, amongst others.

These conditions often require follow-ups and adjustments to the treatment throughout time.

The Internal Medicine team does not only focus on the treatment of diseases, but also on their prevention. Internists work with their patients to identify the risk factors and promote healthy habits. 

Education:

• -Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
• -Degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences.
• -University specialization in the topic of intestinal microbiota.
• - Specialization in the field of sports enterprise management.
• - Certified Athletic Trainer (RFEA).
• -Qualifications of the Federation of Spanish Personal Trainers and Fitness (FEEPYF):
  • -Functional training.
  • -High intensity interval training (HIIT).
  • -Crossfit.
  • -Training using suspension systems.

Professional experience:

• -Researcher in the Exercise Physiology Laboratory in the team of the University Alfonso X El Sage.
• -Consultant and sports nutrition coach.
• -Dietitian in the nephrology department of the Fuensanta clinic.
• -Organization and holding of sporting events in the Spanish Olympic Committee.
• -Personal trainer.

General information

Musculoskeletal radiologist, expert in sports injuries and magnetic resonance imaging with over 20 years of experience working with professional and elite athletes.

Professional experience

• Founder : Elite Sports Imaging, SL, Madrid, Spain.
• Medical consultant : Madrid Open (tennis tournament).
• Consultant : Longwood MRI Specialists, Boston, USA.
• Director of Musculoskeletal MRI and CT : Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School (2002–2006).

Education and qualifications

• University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) : Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science (BS).
• McGill University School of Medicine : Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery (MD, CM).
• Boston University/Boston Medical Center : Radiology Residency.
• Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital : Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Radiology and Interventional Radiology.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)/m+Visión : Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biomedical Research in Medical Imaging.

Peculiarities of professional activity

The doctor specializes in:

• Diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries using MRI and CT.
• Implementation of advanced technologies in the field of visualization of the musculoskeletal system.
• A personalized approach to diagnosing injuries in elite athletes.

The doctor has exceptional experience working at leading global institutions such as Harvard Medical School and MIT, which allows him to combine clinical practice, scientific research and the application of innovative methods in medical imaging.

Professional experience

• Complutense University, Madrid (1991–1997):
  Specialist in the Department of Functional Assessment and Research at the School of Sports Medicine and Physical Education .
• Medical Center of the Supreme Sports Council, Madrid (1992–2001):
  Consultant physician in the field of sports medicine.
• Medical Service of Real Madrid FC (2001–2013):
  Providing medical care to elite professional athletes.
• Royal Spanish Field Hockey Federation (2000–2001):
  Doctor of the national team.
• Medical Consultant for the Spanish Basketball Clubs Association (ACB, 2020–2022):
  Management of medical projects related to the prevention and treatment of injuries.
• Quirónsalud Group (since 2006):
  Co-director of the Departments of Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine at the Quirónsalud Madrid and Ruber Juan Bravo University Hospitals.

Scientific activity

• Specialization in sports cardiology since 1994 .
• Co-author of international clinical guidelines in sports cardiology.
• Member of the Sports Cardiology Core Group of the European Society of Cardiology (2014–2020) .
• Coordinator of the Sports Cardiology Group of the Spanish Society of Cardiology (2014–2018).
• Author of numerous scientific articles and chapters in specialized books.
• Regular speaker at national and international congresses on sports medicine and cardiology.

Teaching activities

• Associate Professor at the School of Sports Medicine, Complutense University (1992-2001).
• Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine of the European University of Madrid (since 2012).

Key Skills and Achievements

• Many years of experience in medical support of athletes of various ages and training levels.
• Integration of advanced sports medicine techniques for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries.
• Contribution to the development of sports cardiology as a separate field.
• Ability to combine clinical practice, research and teaching to improve patient health.

The doctor actively uses his knowledge and many years of experience to provide the highest level of medical care to both professional athletes and amateurs.

 CURRICULUM VITAE. José E. Batista-Miranda PhD MD  Jan 2025 

Correspondence (Uroclinica Center) : Via Augusta 158. Barcelona, Spain               

Hospital: Centro Medico Teknon/ Grupo Quironsalud,  Vilana 12. 08021  Barcelona, Spain. 

Phone: 34- 687  99 54 57

Qualification: Qualfied urologist in Spain and UK (GMC specialist list) 

Current position.  Urodynamics Head and Consultant Urologist, CM Teknon, Barcelona, since 1996

                                    Director, Uroclinica Team and Continentia Association ( continentia.org)

                                    Co- director: Functional Urology program UAX University, Madridr     

Previous professional Experience

2005- Senior Clinical Chief in Urodynamics. Hospital Vall d´Hebron. Barcelona. 

1995-2003 Consultant Urologist. Urodynamics and Oncology Units. F. Puigvert, Barcelona.

1994 Fellow in Neuro-Urology. Boston University (Drs. Krane & Siroky) and Harvard´s Children´s Hospital (Dr. Bauer) Boston, USA (La Caixa grant).

1994- Registrar. Bristol Urological Institute,U.K.(Mr. Abrams) (Research Council grant)

Current Professional Practice: experience

Head of Urodynamics: on line reporting of over 2000 studies / year at 5 different locations. 

General urology and functional urology clinic. 

Surgery:

1. Thulim and green-light laser vaporization (first case in Barcelona in 2003) .
2. Holmium enucleation (HOLEP)
3. HIFU focal treatment and MRI fusion biopsies
4. Ambulatory flexible cystoscopy
5. Fistula and incontinece surgery: vesico-vaginal fistula, TVT, bladder augmentation
6. Female urethral surgery: diverticula, para- urethral cysts.
7. Ureteroscopy and laser surgery for stones
8. General pediatric urologic surgery: scrotal and  preputial surgery

Urological and post-graduate training.

1997- PhD Thesis, Aut. Univ. of Barcelona (“Oxybutinin in children”) (Spanish Urol. Ass. Prize)

1994- Certified Urologist (Ministries of Health & Education)

1991-Urology Dept,USC Hospital, Los Angeles, CA.(Dr.Skinner) (Research Council grant)

1989-93- Residency in Urology. Fundacio Puigvert-National MIR program. (Dr. Solé Balcells).

Medical Education 

1981-87-Medical Degree, Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB). 1st Class Degree.

1985 & 86- Intern. Department of Surgery. Keiserin Elisabeth Spital, Viena, Austria.

1988-ECFMG Certificate (Permannent validation:February 1994)

Publications  

103 papers in journals: including 25 in international Journals (see annex)

Editor of 2 books on clinical cases in Urodynamics. 

Chapters in 4 books.

Co-editor "Impact Spanish Urology"

Translations for Br J Surgery, Advances in Urology, WHO/ICUD consultations . 

Presentations at congresses

45, including 28 at international congresses (Eur. Ass. Urol, Am Urol Ass, ICS, SIU, see annex).

Post-graduate teaching ( President, “Continentia association” www.continentia.org ) 

23 ICS accredited courses on Urodynamics  ( 5 English editions for Crotatia, Slonvenia, Hugary, Romania and Bulgaria) 

9 CME international/ multi specialty study days on functional urology and urogynechology 

Courses and talks at ICS and European Ass. meetings. 

Pre-graduate teaching

2010- Bladder dysfunction module. Faculty of Medicine, Aut. Univ of Barcelona

1990-92 Director: Basic Medical English Course for students. Autonomous Univ. of Barcelona.

1992-93 Clinical tutor in Urology (including seminars) Autonomous Univ. of Barcelona .

Invited / elected committee membership and  post graduate lecturer

WHO´s International Consultation on BPH (1995, 97, 2000)

WHO´s  International Consultation on Incontinence (1999, 2001)

Member, Ethics Committee, BarcelonaMedical College.

Secretary, Institutional Review Board (Ethics Research committee. F. Puigvert)

Clinical tutor ellected by Urology residents.

Invited speaker  in courses / symposiums in Spain, Mexico, Morocco and Italy.

Research projects / IRB approved trials / advisor. 

1993- IPSS validation in Spanish

1994- Epristeride phase III clinical trial (Boston University)

1994- Bladder blood flow evaluation (Boston University)

1995- Cavidox (Quality of life in BPH patients, Almirall Laboratories)

1996- Tamsulosin phase IV clinical trial (Boehringer Laboratories)

1996- Vesica international surgical study (Boston scientific) 

1997- European endourology panel (Boston scientific)

1997- YM 905, phase II clinical trial (Yamanouchi/ Astellas)

1998- present: Detrusor morphometry in obstruction (PhD thesis co-director)

2000- European panel on appropriate management on BPH (Erasmus University)

2001- Quality of life in radical prostatectomy vs brachytherapy. Use of FACT questionnaire.

2004- Effect of Aclidinium in  Urology  ( Almirall laboratories) 

2008- 2015: Nocturia Study ( Astellas Europe)

2012- “Beyond” ( Astellas Multicenter study on Mirabegron) Principal Investigator

2014- Belive ( Astellas post- commercialization study) 

2015- VHEA ( Hiperactive bladder in aging population, multicenter group; Principal investigator)

2019- Flow taker monitorization for nocturia ( Astellas grant)

2022- Idorsia Phase 3 nocturia study

2024- 3 researcher led studies: Ambulatory urodynamics register, Virtual reality, Tensi for overactive blader. 

WHO´s International Consultation on BPH (1995, 97, 2000)

WHO´s International Consultation on incontinence (1999, 2001)

MEMBERSHIP. Spanish Urol.Ass, ICS.

Chief of Internal Medicine | Medical Educator | Researcher
Location: Torrevieja, Valencian Community, Spain
Languages: Spanish (native), English (fluent)

Professional Experience

🔹 Head of Internal Medicine Department
Quirónsalud, Torrevieja
June 2023 – Present (1 year 10 months)

Leading the Internal Medicine Department at Quirónsalud Hospital in Torrevieja.

Overseeing clinical strategy, patient care, and departmental coordination.

Mentoring junior physicians and contributing to medical education and research.

🔹 Specialist in Internal Medicine
Quirónsalud, Torrevieja
July 2020 – September 2023 (3 years 3 months)

Provided high-quality care in internal medicine with a focus on complex clinical cases.

Participated in multidisciplinary teams and collaborated on patient management strategies.

Actively involved in teaching and academic activities.

🔹 Specialist in Internal Medicine
Hospital de Manacor, Balearic Islands
May 2019 – July 2020 (1 year 3 months)

Delivered comprehensive internal medicine services in a regional hospital setting.

🔹 Head of Internal Medicine Department
Hospital General de Villalba, Madrid – Quirónsalud Group
June 2014 – May 2019 (4 years 11 months)

Directed the Internal Medicine Department of a large general hospital in Madrid.

Developed protocols and care pathways, and played a key role in hospital management.

Engaged in teaching as an Associate Professor at Universidad Europea de Madrid (2018–2020).

🔹 Specialist and Head of Internal Medicine
Ribera Salud, Elche (Alicante)
Head of Internal Medicine: Jan 2010 – Dec 2012
Specialist in Internal Medicine: Jan 2012 – Feb 2014

Led the department and managed a multidisciplinary medical team.

Continued as a staff internist with a focus on patient care and chronic disease management.

🔹 Specialist in Internal Medicine
Hospital San Jaime, Torrevieja
May 2002 – Jan 2010 (7 years 9 months)

Provided specialized care in internal medicine in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Academic & Teaching Experience

🔹 Associate/Guest Professor
CEU Cardenal Herrera University, Elche
2020 – 2023

Taught courses in Internal Medicine and supervised research projects.

Promoted evidence-based medicine and clinical reasoning among medical students.

🔹 Associate Professor
Universidad Europea de Madrid
2018 – 2020

Lectured in internal medicine and clinical practice for medical students.

Participated in academic development and evaluation committees.

Skills & Areas of Expertise

Internal Medicine

Hospital Leadership & Management

Medical Education & Training

Research & Development

Chronic Disease Management

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Education and Training:

Medical Degree: Graduated from Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (1993–1999).​

Dermatology Residency: Completed at Hospital General Universitario de Alicante (2000–2004).​

Dermatopathology Fellowships: Undertook specialized training at St John's Institute of Dermatology in London and in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA (2003).​

International Certification: Achieved the International Board Certification in Dermatopathology (ICDP-UEMS) in 2007

Advanced Training in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Completed at Hospital de Roskilde, Copenhagen, Denmark (2015).​

Professional Experience:

Hospital General Universitario de Elche: Served as a dermatologist from 2004 to 2010.​

Hospital General Universitario de Alicante: Practicing dermatologist since 2010.​

Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja: Specialist in Dermatology since 2006.​

Quirónsalud Alicante: Specialist in Dermatology.​

Research and Publications:

Authored over 50 national and international scientific publications.​

Regular presenter at various dermatology and dermatopathology conferences.​

Professional Affiliations:

Member of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV).​

Member of the Spanish Group of Dermatopathology.​

Member of the European Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation.​

Member of the International Society of Dermoscopy.​

Dr. Pascual Ramírez's comprehensive training and active involvement in research and professional societies underscore his commitment to advancing dermatological care and education.