Best oncologists in Spain: TOP 39 doctors

• Specializes in Oncology, utilizing microsurgery and non-invasive radiosurgery techniques.
• Trained in Oncology in Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the USA.
• Performs over 200 Oncology-related operations annually.
• Member of European Society of Brain Tumors Neurosurgery, with a focus on Oncologic cases.
• Part of the American Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Medicine, with relevance to spinal tumors.
• Offers online consultations for Oncology patients, ensuring accessibility and convenience.

• Renowned Oncologist Dr. Jaume Capdevila, specializes in digestive and pancreatic cancers.
• Trained internationally, including a fellowship in Endocrine Oncology in Sweden.
• Dr. Capdevila holds a Medical Oncology specialization from Santa Creu i Sant Pau Hospital.
• Active member of EORTC, ESMO, ENETS, ASCO, GEMCAD, TTD, and GETHI.
• Certified in Medicine and Surgery, focuses on evidence-based cancer treatments.
• Provides online consultations for patients seeking oncology expertise.

Prof. Fermin Mearin Manrique is an experienced Spanish gastroenterologist with over 40 years of practice. He specializes in diagnostics and treatment of digestive system conditions, with a focus on functional digestive disorders management. He has extensive academic and professional experience, having written over 400 scientific works and being a member of numerous organizations.

Onco-Urologist

Dr. Carlos Ballesta López is a top specialist in pancreatic cancer treatment, general and digestive surgery with 30+ years of experience. He is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery, which reduces pain and recovery time for patients. He has performed over 12,000 operations of abdominal and digestive surgery by laparoscopy, and has organized courses of laparoscopic surgery for Spanish and foreign surgeons. He has a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Granada (1973), Medical specialist in General Surgery (1977) and Gastroenterology (1979), and is currently the Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center.

Radiation oncologist

Oncologist, Specialist in skin cancer treatment

General and digestive tract surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. Has held Associate Clinical Lecturer and Lecturer positions at the University of Navarre School of Medicine. Member of the Spanish Association of Surgeons, Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery, and European Association for Endoscopic Surgery.

Dr. Jose Maria Raventos is a surgeon with 49 years of experience. He specializes in general, abdominal, endocrine, and thyroid surgery. He is known for his advanced laparoscopic skills. Dr. Raventos is also highly experienced in thyroid surgery, including complex thyroid cancer cases.

He has made important contributions to surgical research and education. He has published many scientific articles and is active in several professional associations. Dr. Raventos earned his medical degrees from the University of Barcelona and the University of Minnesota. He completed his residencies at the Red Cross Hospital of Barcelona and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He is a founding member of the Teknon Medical Center faculty and the Surgical Associate Surgeons group.

Dr. Lana Bijelic is a board-certified oncological surgeon. She specializes in peritoneal carcinomatosis. Since 2019, she has been part of the Carcinomatosis Surgical Group at the Teknon Oncology Institute. She trained under Prof. Paul Sugarbaker at Washington Hospital Center and brings strong expertise to her team.

Dr. Bijelic has worked as Research Director at Inova Fairfax Hospital. She has also been an associate professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and Georgetown University. She is an active member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology.

Throughout her career, Dr. Bijelic has received many academic awards, including several Surgical Excellence Awards and top prizes in research. She is known for her leadership and important contributions to surgical oncology.

Professional experience:

• From February 2019 to present: Head of Radiation Oncology Department, Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center, Madrid, Spain.
• 2017-18: Senior specialist in radiation oncology, MAASTRO Clinic - ZON-PTC (Zuid-Oost Nederland Protonen Therapie Centrum), Maastricht, The Netherlands.
• 2014-17: Senior Radiation Oncologist, Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
• 2005-14: Senior Physician in Radiation Oncology, Proton Therapy Center, Paul Scherrer Institute, Villigen, Switzerland.
• 2006: Clinical fellowship in proton radiation oncology, Francis H. Burr Proton Therapy Center, Division of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
• 2005: Medical specialist in radiation oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
• 2002-2004: Medical specialist in radiation oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
• 1999-2002: Assistant Physician in Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
• 1999: Assistant Physician in Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Sant Pau, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
• 1994-98: Residency in Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Sant Pau, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.

Education:

• 1984-91: Degree in Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
• 2018 to present: PhD candidate, Maastricht University, The Netherlands.

Publications:

Dr. Ares is the author of 34 scientific articles published in peer-reviewed medical journals.

Her extensive international experience and commitment to innovative treatments make her a leading expert in proton therapy and radiation oncology.

Professional experience:

• From February 2019 to present: Head of Radiation Oncology Department, Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center, Madrid, Spain.

• 2017-18 Senior specialist in radiation oncology, MAASTRO Clinic - ZON-PTC (Zuid-Oost Nederland Protonen Therapie Centrum), Maastricht, The Netherlands.
• 2014-17 Senior Radiation Oncologist, Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
• 2005-14 Senior Physician in Radiation Oncology, Proton Therapy Center, Paul Scherrer Institute, Villigen, Switzerland.
• 2006 Clinical fellowship in proton radiation oncology, Francis H. Burr Proton Therapy Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
• 2005: Medical specialist in radiation oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
• 2002-2004 Medical specialist in radiation oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
• 1999-2002 Assistant Physician in Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
• 1999 Assistant Physician in Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Sant Pau, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
• 1994-98 Residency in Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Sant Pau, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.

Education:

• 1984-91: Degree in Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
• 2018 to present: PhD candidate, Maastricht University, The Netherlands.

Publications:

Dr. Ares is the author of 34 scientific articles published in peer-reviewed medical journals.

Her extensive international experience and commitment to innovative treatments make her a leading expert in proton therapy and radiation oncology.

Dr. Enriqueta Felip is an expert in thoracic oncology. She specializes in lung cancer care and clinical trials. She earned her medical degree and PhD from UAB. Dr. Felip has led research on improving chemotherapy, developing new therapies, using immunotherapy, and understanding resistance to targeted treatments.

She served as a board member of the IASLC from 2017 to 2021 and was Vice-President of SEOM from 2019 to 2021. In 2015, she received the first ESMO Women for Oncology Award. Dr. Felip has written many peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. She is known for her leadership in international oncology societies and clinical research.

Dr. Antonio Alcaraz is a Spanish uro-oncologist and transplantologist with over 30 years of experience and 500 successful operations, specializing in the treatment of prostate cancer, kidney, bladder, and other urogenital system pathologies using minimally invasive and robotic systems, as well as congenital pathologies in children. He is a member of several prestigious urological societies.

Dr. Francesc Graus is a neurologist with expertise in paraneoplastic neurological syndromes, gliomas, and primary brain lymphomas. He established the first strict diagnostic criteria for paraneoplastic syndromes. He also identified important antibodies that are now used in diagnosis. His research showed the link between tumors and autoimmune neurological attacks.

Dr. Graus earned his MD and PhD from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. He completed his neurology residency in Barcelona and a neuro-oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He is an Emeritus investigator at IDIBAPS. He founded and served as president of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology. He is also the former chief of neurology at Hospital Clinic Barcelona.

Dr. Jesus Soberino is an oncologist at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital and the Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO). He specializes in breast cancer and melanoma. Dr. Soberino has led many phase 1–3 clinical trials. His work has helped approve important drugs, including CDK4/6 inhibitors for metastatic breast cancer and immunotherapies for melanoma.

His areas of expertise include endocrine therapy, managing hormone resistance, and developing new immunotherapies. Dr. Soberino is known for his patient-centered care. He actively collaborates in research to improve cancer treatment. He is accredited by VHIO and is a key member of the Breast Cancer and Melanoma Units.

Dr. Jaume Mora Graupera is a pediatric oncologist specializing in the treatment of neuroblastomas, gliomas, Ewing's sarcomas, and Wilms' tumors. He is the Director of the Hematology Oncology Department and Developmental Tumors Laboratory at Sant Joan De Déu - Barcelona Children’s Hospital. He received his medical degree from the University of Barcelona, went on to complete specialty training in pediatrics and fellowships in pediatric hematology oncology and molecular pathology of pediatric cancer at Weill Cornell Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the USA. He has won multiple awards and is a member of various medical organizations.

Dr. Domenico Sabia is an experienced surgeon. He specializes in peritoneal oncology, melanoma and sarcoma surgery, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, and hepato-biliary and pancreatic surgery. He practices at Centro Médico Teknon and Consorci Sanitari Integral in Spain. Dr. Sabia has over 15 years of experience in treating advanced abdominal and pelvic cancers.

Dr. Sabia often speaks at national and international congresses. He has written and co-written many scientific publications. He also works as an investigator in major clinical trials in oncological surgery. He is accredited by organizations such as the Asociación Española de Cirujanos and The Peritoneal Surface Oncology Group International. Dr. Sabia is also a member of several respected surgical societies.

Dr. Joseba Rebollo Liceaga is a seasoned medical oncologist with a comprehensive background in oncology.​

Education and Training:

Graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Navarra (1985).​

Completed residency in Oncology in 1987.​

Specialist in Medical Oncology at the Clínica Universidad de Navarra (1991).​

Professional Experience:

Head of the Oncology Department at Clínica San Miguel de Navarra (1991–2004).​

Associate Physician at the University Clinic of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra (1995–2002).​

Adjunct Physician at the Oncology Platform, Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja (2004–2014).

Head of the Oncology Department at Hospital General de Villalba (2014–2019).​

Currently practices as a Medical Oncology Specialist at Quirónsalud Alicante.​

Certifications and Training:

Completed multiple accredited courses in Multidisciplinary Oncology between 2003 and 2006.​

Research and Publications:

Authored research on electrochemotherapy and multidisciplinary treatment approaches in oncology.

Education and Training

Doctor of Medicine, Cum Laude, University of Navarra (1991)

Medical Degree, University of Navarra (1979–1985), Graduated with Honors

Board-Certified Specialist in Medical Oncology, via Spanish MIR system, Clínica Universidad de Navarra (1986–1989)

Advanced Fellowship in Immunotherapy, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, USA

Professional Experience

Head of Medical Oncology (1993–2000) and Director of the Cancer Institute (2000–2002), General Hospital of Catalonia

Director of Hematopoietic Progenitor Transplant Program, General Hospital of Catalonia (1993–2002), accredited by the Catalonian Health Department

Senior Specialist in Oncology, Quirónsalud Torrevieja (since 2002)

Clinical Innovations & Special Programs

Personalized Cancer Therapy using RNA microarrays and pharmacogenomics

Autologous Bone Marrow Transplants and High-Dose Chemotherapy

High-Dose Interleukin-2 Therapy via intravenous bolus for solid tumors

Personalized Cellular Anti-Tumor Vaccines

Hyperthermic Isolated Limb Perfusion with TNF and melphalan

Intra-arterial and Intraoperative Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for advanced cancers

Research & Academic Contributions

Author of 120+ scientific papers and conference presentations

Active contributor to the development of novel cancer immunotherapies and drug personalization strategies

Memberships

AACR – American Association for Cancer Research

ASCO – American Society of Clinical Oncology

ASH – American Society of Hematology