Best Doctors in Spain

The doctor is a specialist in Public Health and Preventive Medicine, currently focused on the field of Pathology. With a strong academic foundation, the doctor holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Santiago de Compostela and a Master of Public Health from Universitat Pompeu Fabra.

Professional experience includes a current role as a full-time Pathologist at HM Puerta del Sur. The doctor bridges the gap between epidemiological thinking and population health with a deep interest in the cellular and molecular mechanisms of disease, applying this dual perspective to clinical practice.

Dr. Carlos Riesco Calvo is an obstetrician-gynecologist at University Hospital HM Puerta del Sur. He treats uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and ovarian cysts. Dr. Riesco Calvo combines clinical care with an MBA in Health Management. He also holds a Master's degree in Digital Health and Innovation.

• Serves as a professor for the MIR-EIR medical training program in Madrid.
• Treats complex conditions like uterine prolapse and cervical dysplasia.
• Practice is based at an ISO 9001-certified teaching hospital in Madrid.
• Collaborates with a medical team that treats over 600,000 patients annually.

Dr. Soledad Ciriza Roustan is an adult psychologist at HM Puerta del Sur in Madrid. She is a specialist in treating obesity and eating disorders. Dr. Roustan serves as a professor at the San Pablo CEU University Faculty of Medicine. She also holds a degree from the Complutense University of Madrid.

• Treats patients at the aviation medicine and diabetes units within the HM hospital network.
• Leads group workshops on mindfulness and relaxation techniques.
• Headed Almirall's psychology project at the Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda University Hospital.
• Works at HM Puerta del Sur, an EFQM-accredited healthcare facility.

Dr. Andres Lopez Garcia is the head of Anesthesiology and Resuscitation at several HM Hospitales centers. He specializes in various sedation techniques for surgical procedures at Hospital Universitario HM Puerta Del Sur. Dr. Lopez Garcia focuses on reducing medical anxiety in pediatric patients. He authored the book "Anesthesia and children" to help parents prepare their children for surgery.

• Manages anesthesia services across multiple hospitals within the HM group.
• Expert in pediatric anesthesia and resuscitation protocols.
• Works at an EFQM-accredited teaching hospital that treats over 600,000 patients annually.
• Educates families on modern anesthesia forms to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Dr. Augusto Covaro is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Hospital Universitari Quiron-Dexeus in Barcelona. He specializes in treating herniated disks, spinal stenosis, and complex scoliosis. Dr. Covaro serves as a member of AOspine and the Spanish Society of Orthopedics. He practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital recognized for neurosurgery and orthopedics.

• Performs robotic spine surgery and endoscopic discectomy.
• Expertise includes minimally invasive fusion and anterior cervical discectomy.
• Active member of GEER and Eurospine professional organizations.
• Contributes regularly to international meetings and scientific magazines.

Dr. Augusto Covaro is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Hospital Universitari Quiron-Dexeus in Barcelona. He completed two fellowships in spinal surgery in Denmark and Sweden. Dr. Covaro specializes in treating scoliosis and complex spine conditions. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its orthopedic department.

• Trained in complex spine surgery at Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden.
• Completed a specialist fellowship in Aarhus, Denmark, supported by SICOT.
• Is a member of AOspine, Eurospine, and the Spanish Society of Orthopedics.
• Performs kyphoplasty, laminectomy, and minimally invasive fusion surgery.

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. José Angel Obeso is the director of the HM CINAC Integral Neurosciences Centre in Madrid. He specializes in Parkinson’s disease and complex movement disorders. Dr. Obeso pioneered Continuous Dopaminergic Stimulation to improve patient outcomes. He founded the first specialized Movement Disorders Group within the Spanish Neurology Society.

• Authored over 350 research articles focused on neurodegenerative disorder treatments.
• Holds a Hirsch index of 78, reflecting significant impact in neurology research.
• Maintains membership in the American Neurological Association.
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.