Best Gastroenterology Doctors in Spain — TOP 12

Head of Internal Medicine at Centro Médico Teknon with specialized nephrology training from Barcelona's top hospitals.

• Specialized in nephrology at Hospital Clinic and Hospital Provincial de Barcelona
• Member of Spanish Society of Nephrology and hypertension societies
• Former transplant specialist at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
• Doctoral dissertation focused on nephrology

Dr. Carlos Garcia Vasquez is a general surgeon at Centro PAD in Madrid. He holds a patent for a prosthetic implantation system for abdominal wall surgery. Dr. Garcia Vasquez serves as Associate Head of Surgery at Infanta Elena University Hospital. He earned his PhD in Surgery with summa cum laude honors.

• Certified in robotic surgery using the Da Vinci X, Xi, and 5 platforms.
• Specially trained in laparoscopic surgery at IRCAD in Strasbourg, France.
• Focuses on minimally invasive colorectal, proctologic, and abdominal wall procedures.
• Member of the Spanish Association of Surgeons and the Spanish Association of Coloproctology.

Over 1,100+ treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases – Dr. Sans Cuffí leads research and clinical care at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Specializes in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• Author of 150+ publications and 500+ conference presentations
• Trained at Case Western Reserve University in the USA
• Coordinated the European 'IBDChip' research project
• Member of multiple prestigious gastroenterology associations

Pioneer in submucosal endoscopic dissection – Dr Sanchez Yague introduced this technique to Spain and was the first worldwide to use the 15mm AXIOS stent.

• 27 years of experience specializing in gastroenterology
• Fellow of both American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Gold Medal recipient from Andalusian Society for Digestive Disease
• Coauthor of European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy reference guides

Dr. José Miguel Esteban Lopez-jamar is a pioneer of endoscopic ultrasound in Spain. He heads the Digestive Endoscopy and Digestive Diseases Units at Hospital Ruber Internacional. Dr. Lopez-jamar specializes in complex interventional endoscopy and minimally invasive treatments. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited hospital ranked among Spain’s top 6 medical centers.

• Served as the Head of Endoscopy at Hospital Clínico San Carlos.
• Completed specialized training at centers in Amsterdam, Marseille, and Shanghai.
• Expert in Barrett’s esophagus and endoscopic obesity treatments.
• Member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE).

Dr. Cesar Levano Linares is a colorectal specialist at Fundación Jiménez Díaz in Madrid. He holds European Accreditation in Laparoscopic Surgery from EACCME. Dr. Levano Linares earned his PhD in Medicine from the Autonomous University of Madrid. He works at Centro PAD, recognized by Newsweek as a World's Best Smart Hospital.

• Specializes in laparoscopic colorectal surgery and robotic low anterior resection.
• Obtained a diploma in laparoscopic surgery from Louis Pasteur University in France.
• Completed a master’s in colorectal and pelvic floor surgery at the University of Zaragoza.
• Treats complex conditions including incisional hernias, ulcerative colitis, and rectal prolapse.

Dr. Fernando Azpiroz has 44 years of experience specializing in functional gastrointestinal disorders, with research focused on gut motility and visceral sensitivity.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic's Gastrointestinal Research Unit
• Past president of the European Society of Neurogastroenterology
• Recipient of Janssen Award for Clinical Research in Digestive Diseases
• Focuses on intestinal gas dynamics and gut-brain interactions

Leading bariatric endoscopy specialist with over 20 years of experience of experience. Dr. Santaolalla Montoya pioneered the Department of Bariatric Endoscopy at Hospital Universitario Madrid Sanchinarro.

• Founder and Head of Service for Digestive System and Endoscopy departments
• Professor of Medicine at San Pablo CEU University
• Specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for weight management
• Doctorate in Medicine with focus on gastroenterology

Dr. Tubella Marti specializes in advanced cardiac imaging techniques, with a focus on precision diagnostics at Hospital HM Nou Delfos.

• Expert in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography
• Fellowship-trained in cardiac MRI and CT at Weill Cornell Medical College
• Active in Cardio-Oncology research, especially for breast cancer patients
• Accredited by the European Society of Cardiology

Director of Obesity Therapy Department

Specialist in endocrinology and nutrition