Best Surgery Doctors in Spain — TOP 22

Pioneer of laser prostate surgery in Barcelona – Dr. Batista uses minimally invasive techniques at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 41 years of experience specializing in functional and pediatric urology
• First in Barcelona to use GreenLight, Thulium, and Holmium lasers
• Founder of Uroclínica – Teknon's leading urology unit
• Fellowship-trained at Harvard's Children's Hospital and Boston University
• Author of 102 articles and 84 scientific reports

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.

Expert in minimally invasive surgery with a focus on digestive tract procedures. Dr. Diez-Caballero Alonso combines academic excellence with practical surgical expertise.

• Specializes in laparoscopic techniques for faster recovery
• Lectured on laparoscopic surgery at University of Navarre
• Member of European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
• Associate Clinical Lecturer with extensive teaching background

Trained at Mayo Clinic's renowned colorectal surgery department – Dr. Centeno brings specialized expertise to minimally invasive techniques at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 32 years of experience in gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery
• Accredited by ERAS-Society for enhanced recovery protocols
• Member of American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
• Leads surgical department at Teknon Medical Center

Head of Thoracic Surgery at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona with 40 years of experience in the field. Dr. Molins specializes in both general and thoracic surgery.

• Fellowship at Mayo Clinic and Harvard Medical School
• Published 145 scientific articles and 505 conference reports
• Visiting Professor at Massachusetts General Hospital
• Certified by the European College of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
• Past President of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Specializes in thyroid and endocrine surgery with 51 years of experience of experience. Prof. Raventos trains surgeons in advanced laparoscopic techniques at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Fellowship-trained at Mayo Clinic – among America's top hospitals
• Expert in thyroid resection and complex thyroid cancer cases
• Published widely on surgical techniques and outcomes
• Pioneer in laparoscopic digestive surgery since the 1980s

Dr. Lana Bijelic specializes in peritoneal carcinomatosis surgery, trained under Prof. Paul Sugarbaker at Washington Hospital Center.

• Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery
• Active member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and American Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
• Former Research Director at Inova Fairfax Hospital
• Recipient of multiple awards for surgical excellence

Dr. Sabia specializes in advanced peritoneal and abdominal cancer surgeries at Centro Médico Teknon, with extensive experience in complex oncological procedures.

• Over 24 years of experience in peritoneal oncology surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques
• Active researcher in clinical trials for oncological surgery
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical oncology societies

Dr. Cesar Canales Bedoya ranks among the top 5 general and digestive surgeons in Spain. He leads the General and Digestive Surgery Department at Hospital Ruber Internacional. Dr. Canales specializes in laparoscopic and Da Vinci robotic surgery for complex abdominal and oncologic cases.

• Completed his PhD with cum laude honors at the Autonomous University of Madrid.
• Winner of multiple national awards, including Forbes Top 100 Doctors.
• Author of over 70 scientific publications and the widely used Manual of Surgery.
• Served as the Head of Surgery for the multinational division in Bagram, Afghanistan.

Dr. Bretcha Boix is a senior surgeon specializing in minimally invasive cancer surgery and HIPEC at Quironsalud Torrevieja.

• Expert in laparoscopic and robotic techniques for digestive cancers
• Performs cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC for peritoneal carcinomatosis
• Author of 48+ publications with over 1,100 citations
• Mentors upcoming surgeons in advanced oncologic procedures
• Associate Professor at Saint Anthony Catholic University

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.

15,000+ surgical procedures performed – Dr. de Lacy is a pioneer in minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery at Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

• Performs 1,000+ minimally invasive surgeries annually
• World's first to remove gallbladder through the mouth
• Founder of TaTME technique for rectal cancer
• President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe

Head of Anesthesiology and Resuscitation at HM Hospitales – Dr. Lopez Garcia specializes in innovative anesthesia techniques, particularly for children.

• Author of 'Anesthesia and Children' – a guide for parents and practitioners
• Experienced in managing anesthesia for a wide range of surgical procedures
• Leads the anesthesia team at HM Puerta Del Sur