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Dr. Verges graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona in 1980 and moved to Boston (USA) to conduct basic research in ophthalmology, obtaining a PhD in Biology from Harvard University and defending his doctoral thesis on the mechanisms of tear secretion, which would become the basis for understanding the pathology of dry eye syndrome (thesis presented in Barcelona, ​​1983) and which earned him the National Research Prize (1983).

Currently, Dr. Carlos Verges carries out his professional activity as the Director of the Ophthalmology Service of the Dexéus University Hospital, together with his entire medical team from the advanced ophthalmology department, where he has a high-quality technological, medical and surgical team.

His area of ​​interest is focused on the field of cataract and neurophysiological mechanisms of vision, especially in relation to sports.

Professional experience

1983-1986 Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, ​​Spain

1986-1989 Head of the Anterior Segment Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, Barcelona Hospital Clinic, Spain.

1986-1991 Professor of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, ​​Spain.

1990-1992 Head of Ophthalmology Service, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona.

1989-1999 Head of the Ophthalmology Department, Sagrada Familia Clinic, Barcelona, ​​Spain.

From 2000 to present, President and CEO of the Dr. Carlos Verges Private Foundation.

2000-2007 Head of the Ophthalmology Department, Institut Universitari Dexeus, Barcelona, ​​Spain.

2007 – present General Director of the “Advanced Ophthalmology Department Dr. Verges”, Barcelona, ​​Spain.

2018-present President and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology. University Hospital Dexeus Quironsalud. Polytechnic University of Catalonia.

Awards :

- National Research Prize 1984. Ministry of Education and Science: "The mechanism of tear secretion. The importance of beta-adrenergic receptors in the lacrimation of the lacrimal glands."

- National Prize for the best doctoral dissertation, Shibre Medal, 1984 "Personal contribution to the study of labial secretion. Determination of beta-adrenergic receptors in tear cells"

- National Pharmaceutical Industry Award 1987: "Treatment of immunological rejection in corneal transplantation using cyclosporine A."

- American Society of Implant Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Award for the best scientific video presented at the annual conference: "Pseudo-Real Housing". First Prize. Seattle, USA, April 1999.

- Award for the most important technical innovation of 1999 from the Spanish Society.

Implantation-refractive surgery. Speaking at the National Congress held in Madrid 1999.

- 2000 Best Scientific Contribution Award "Laser Non-Penetrating Deep Sclerectomy" presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting, AAO - Dallas, USA, October 2000.

- Best Paper Award for “GDx Analysis of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness after LASIK” presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, ASCRS, May 2004, San Diego, USA.

- Finalist for the King Jaume I Prize for Basic Research, 2005, sponsored by the Board of Trustees of the Generalitat of Valencia and the Valencian Foundation for Advanced Research.

- Surgical Technical Video Award: "MICS under Vision ICL, The Hook Technique"

Presented at the IX International Congress of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, May/June 2006, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Membership in scientific societies

Member of the Executive Board of the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).

Member of the editorial board of Ophthalmology Times. Europe.

Member of the editorial board of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (USA).

Member of the Editorial Board of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today Europe.

Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS).

Scientific reviewer of the journal: Cornea, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Cataract and Refractive Surgery and Archives of the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology.

A specialist in the digestive system through MIR from the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Barcelona, he received his PhD from the University of Barcelona.

He completed his postgraduate training in the Gastroenterology Service of the Barcelona Hospital Clinic and then in the Department of Gastroenterology at Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, USA), where he conducted cutting-edge research on inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis).

From 2004 to 2011 he worked in the Gastroenterology Department of the Barcelona Hospital Clinic / IDIBAPS, and since 2011 he has worked as a specialist doctor in the Digestive System Department of the Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona.

He was a member of the Scientific Committee of ECCO and coordinator of the European project "IBDChip". He is the author of more than 150 publications and 500 presentations at conferences and conferences.

Experience:

Digestive system specialist, completed the MIR training program and completed his residency in this specialty at the Provincial Hospital of Barcelona between 1993 and 1996.

Doctor of Medicine from the University of Barcelona with the qualification "Distinguished Diploma Unanimously". In 2001 he received the Distinguished Doctorate from the University of Barcelona.

Between 1997 and 1999, he completed his postgraduate training in the Gastroenterology Department of the Provincial Hospital of Barcelona. Subsequently, he completed two internships in the Gastroenterology Department of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, USA, between 2000 and 2003, where he conducted cutting-edge research in the field of gastroenterology.

Since 2004 he has been working in the Gastroenterology Service of the Provincial Hospital of Barcelona / IDIBAPS, focusing on the treatment and research of inflammatory bowel diseases.

He is the author of numerous publications, conference papers and book chapters both nationally and internationally.

Member of the Catalan Society of Gastroenterology, the Spanish Association of Gastroenterology, the Spanish Working Group on Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis and the American Gastroenterological Association.

Areas of special interest: storage rhythm disorders, chronic diarrhea, inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) and other causes of chronic intestinal inflammation.

Work and teaching experience:

April 2020 – present: Head of Pulmonology Service, Teknon Medical Center. Barcelona, Spain

October 2019 – present Doctoral student at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (Doctorate in Medicine)

December 2018 – present: Junior Physician, Pulmonology Department, El Pilar Hospital. Barcelona. Spain

October 2018-2019. Therapist. Emergency Service of the Teknon Medical Center. Barcelona. Spain.

March 2018 – December 2020: Data Manager of the EARCO Registry (European Collaboration on Clinical Trials Alpha-1). Coordinator of the MIDIMAR study (Characterization of the daily walking minutes variable as a useful indicator of physical activity in patients with COPD). Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR). Pulmonology Service. Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona. Spain

January 2018 – present: Member of the research group of the Catalan Centre of Excellence in Pulmonology Service. Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona. Spain.

November 2017 – February 2019: EPI-SCAN and CatCoVeR Clinical Trial Coordinator, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR). Pulmonology Service. Vall d'Hebron University Hospital. Barcelona. Spain

2006-2017 Pulmonologist. Head of the Pulmonology Service of the Valentina Canabal Clinical Center. Barquisimeto-Venezuela. Coordinator-Head of the Sleep and Lung Function Laboratory.

2006-2014 Chief Physician of the Pulmonology Service of the Central University Antonio Maria Pineda. Barquisimeto-Venezuela

2006-2013 Lecturer in the Department of Pulmonology for internal medicine residents. Faculty of Medicine. Antonio Maria Pineda Central University Hospital. Barquisimeto. Venezuela.

2006-2008 Lecturer-Professor (position by competition). Section of Physiology. Division of Functional Sciences. Faculty of Medicine. Central Western University Lisandro Alvarado. Barquisimeto-Venezuela

2004-2005 Teaching Fellow in the subject: Pulmonary Functional Study for the Bachelor of Cardiopulmonary Technology. Central University of Venezuela. University Hospital of Caracas. Caracas-Venezuela.

2004-2005 Chief Resident Physician of the Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery Service of the Central University of Venezuela. University Hospital of Caracas.

2003-2006 Resident physician in Clinical Pulmonology at the Central University of Venezuela, University Hospital of Caracas.

2002-2003 Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. Central Western University Lisandro Alvarado. Central University Hospital Antonio Maria Pineda

2000-2003 Resident physician of the postgraduate course in internal medicine. Internal Medicine Service Central University Hospital Antonio Maria Pineda

1999-2002 Faculty member and active researcher in the Physiology Section. Department of Functional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Centro Cidade Lisandro Alvarado

1999-2000 Rural Doctor at Padre Oliveros Hospital. Municipality of Nirgua. State of Yaracuy, Venezuela

1994-1998 Trainer-teacher (competitive position) Physiology Section. Department of Functional Sciences. Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. Central West University Lisandro Alvarado

1993-1997 Research Intern at the Laboratory of Exercise Physiology Levels I, II and III of the Council for Scientific, Humanitarian and Technological Development (CDCHT) of the Central-West University “Lisandro Alvarado”.

Experience in the pharmaceutical industry:

Medical consultant for Pfizer Venezuela (Champix).

Medical consultant for Boehringer Ingelheim Venezuela (SPIRIVA)

Director of the center (principal investigator) of clinical trials of phase IIIB of Novartis and AstraZeneca.

Qualification

2006 Pulmonology Specialist. Central University of Venezuela. University Hospital of Caracas. Venezuela

2003 Specialist in Internal Medicine. Central-Western University "Lisandro Alvarado" Central University Hospital Antonio Maria Pineda. Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Graduated with honors

1998. Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the Central Technological University Lisandro Alvarado, Barquisimeto-Venezuela. Graduated with honors.

Publications

1.- Analysis of blood biomarkers in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma-COPD co-occurrence (ACO). Gava G, Nunez A, Esquinas S, Sarasate M, Loeb E, Pirina P, Miravitles M, Barrecheguren M. COPD. 2020 Jun;17(3):306-310.

2.- Practical guide for the identification and diagnosis of asthma-COPD overlap (ACO). Nunez A, Sarasate M, Loeb E, Esquinas S, Miravitles M, Barrecheguren M. COPD. 2019 Feb;16(1):1-7.

3.- Nunez A, Sarasate M, Loeb E, Esquinas S, Miravitles M, Barrecheguren M. Practical guidelines for the identification and diagnosis of asthma-COPD overlap (ACO). COPD. 2019 Feb 21:1-7.

4.- Sexual and skeletal muscle characteristics in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Sonia J. Torres, Maria Montes de Oca, Eduardo Loeb, Abdon Mata, Noelina Hernadez. Respiratory Medicine (2011) 105, 88-94.

5.- Lactate dehydrogenase isoenzymes in skeletal muscle of patients with COPD Sonia H. Torres, Maria Montes de Oca, Eduardo Loeb, Priva Zabner-Oziel, Valentina Wallis, Noelina Hernandez Arca Bronconeumol. 2009;45:75-80.

6.- Peripheral Muscle Changes in Non-COPD Smokers. Maria Montes de Oca, Eduardo Loeb, Sonia J. Torres, PhD, Juan De Sanctis, Noelina Hernandez, and Carlos Talamo, MD. CHEST, January 2008, vol. 133 no. 1 13–18

EDUCATION AND ADVANCED TRAINING

• Doctor of Medicine , University of Barcelona, 1999
• Residency in Orthopaedics and Traumatology at the University Hospital of Bellvitge, Barcelona, completed in 2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Leading specialist in lower limb traumatology, specializing in foot and ankle surgery
• Member of international and national professional associations of orthopedists

SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES
Author of scientific publications on key aspects of orthopedics and traumatology, including:

• Bone tissue transplantation for loss of foot and ankle fragments
• Osteomyelitis of the calcaneus : clinical picture and treatment methods
• Pelvic fractures : minimally invasive osteosynthesis methods
• Osteosynthesis in the treatment of pathological fractures of the femur
• Treatment of infections in the area of prosthetic joints
• Treatment of metastatic bone lesions

INTERNSHIPS AND INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE

• 2003 - Trauma Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA
• 2008 - Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA

MAIN AREAS OF PRACTICE
Dr. Victor Casals Teixido is one of Spain's leading specialists in orthopedics and traumatology, known for his unique methods of treating injuries and diseases of the lower limbs, foot and ankle.

The combination of his extensive clinical experience, international practice and deep scientific knowledge guarantees patients a highly qualified approach to treating even the most complex cases in the field of traumatology and orthopaedics.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Medicine and Surgery , University of Barcelona, 1981.
• Specialization in general surgery (1987) and thoracic surgery (2001).
• Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery , University of Barcelona, 1995.
• Certification of the European College of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (FETCS), 2001.
• Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Barcelona since 1995 and representative of the Associated Hospitals.
• Professor of the European School of Thoracic Surgery (ESTS-EACTS).
• Visiting Professor at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA (2016).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• General Surgery : Training at the Red Cross Hospital in Barcelona (1982-1986).
• Thoracic Surgery : Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, and Massachusetts General Hospital, New England Deaconess Hospital (Harvard Medical School), Boston, USA (1986-1987).
• Experience at the Red Cross Hospital and Sagrat Cor de Barcelona (1988-1989).
• Career : Consultant physician (1990-1993), clinical director (1994-1999) and director of the thoracic surgery service at a private medical centre in Barcelona (2000 to date).
• Head of the Thoracic Surgery Service at the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona (March 2010 to present).

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

• 505 reports at national and international conferences.
• 145 scientific articles in national and international journals.
• Member of the editorial board of the journals Lung Cancer and Archivos de Bronconeumología .
• Reviewer for the European Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery , Journal of Thoracic Oncology , Annals of Oncology and Archivos de Bronconeumología .

PARTICIPATION IN SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES

• He has held key positions in the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS): International Communications Director (2010-2011), Past-President (2009-2010), President (2008-2009), President Elect (2007-2008), Regent (2005-2007), Board Member (1995-1997) and Founding Member (1993).
• Member of the American Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), member of the International Relations Group (2010-2013).
• Member of the American Association of Thoracic Surgeons (AATS), the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS), the European Respiratory Society (ERS), the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC), and nine other national and international scientific societies.

She has participated in many national and international courses and conferences including;

Courses "Laser and pulsed light in aesthetic medicine" (2000, 2007), International course on achievements in plastic and aesthetic surgery (2000, 2007), SEME Congress from 2000 to 2008,

Practical Seminar "Alpha Hydroxy Acids and Chemical Peels" Dr. Gabriel Serrano (1997)

Course "Filler Substances: Evolution" (2001),

World Conference on Ageing (Paris 2003),

Course “The Art of Total Facial Contour Plastic Surgery with RADIESSE” (2004),

"Methods of Botulinum Toxin Type A Administration in the Treatment of Expression Wrinkles" Planas Clinic (2004), qualification "Zone Diet" (2005),

Course "Face mesoplasty"

Course in the specialty "Skills in facial aesthetic medicine" (2005), World Conference on Anti-Aging (Monte Carlo, 2007), TEKNON Master in Medical-Surgical Laser Photon Medicine.

She participated as a speaker in the congresses of the Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine on the use of aesthetic implants.

He serves as the medical director of the cosmetic brand Skins Ceuticals. He is involved in several clinical studies on the use of aesthetic implants.

My priority interest is to take care of my patients, understand their needs, improve their aesthetics, achieving a rejuvenated, harmonious appearance.

Experience

• Resident physician at the Princess of Spain Hospital, Bellvitge (until December 1996).
• Scholarship from the Ciutat Sanitària i Universitària de Bellvitge (1997), focused on the treatment of type I diabetes.
• Physician in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Bellvitge Hospital (until March 1999).
• Endocrinologist at the Dr. Josep Trueta Hospital in Girona (until September 2000).
• Member of the medical staff of the Teknon Centre since 2002.

Education

• Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Valencia (1992).
• Specialist in endocrinology and nutrition (since 1997).

Scientific activity

• Dissertation : "Study of the pituitary-adrenal axis in pituitary diseases."

Teaching

• Lecturer in Endocrinology and Metabolism at the International University of Catalonia.
• Participation in conferences and publications on diabetes and the pituitary-adrenal axis in national and international journals.

Dr. Carlos Manuel Pollán Guisasola is a consultant ENT surgeon at Centro Médico Teknon and Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol in Barcelona. He specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery, head and neck oncology, and robotic surgery using the Da Vinci system. He earned his medical degree from the University of Santiago de Compostela. He completed his residency in Otorhinolaryngology through the MIR program at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital.

Dr. Pollán received advanced clinical training at the University of Pittsburgh and the University Hospital of Pisa. He leads the robotic head and neck surgery program at his hospitals. He is a faculty member at the ENT Teaching Unit of Germans Trias i Pujol. Dr. Pollán has published many peer-reviewed articles and frequently lectures at national and international conferences.

· Leading specialist in the field of rheumatology

· Clinical experience: more than 10 years.

· Specialization: arthrosis of the knee and other joints, arthritis, osteoporosis, gout, spondylitis, lupus.

· Member of international scientific communities, author of more than 50 reports and articles in scientific journals.

Dr. Francisco Castro Dominguez holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Santiago de Compostela.

As part of his studies, he completed an internship at the Humboldt University in Berlin, visiting the Charité Hospital. Years later, he became a specialist in rheumatology after completing a residency period at the Hospital del Mar i l'Esperanza in Barcelona, and completed advanced training in knee osteoarthritis and sports medicine at the Royal North Shore Hospital, University of Sydney, Australia.

He completed his studies with a Master's degree in Medical Management at the University of Barcelona and worked as a postdoctoral fellow in the Inflammation and Cartilage Research Unit at the Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mèdiques.

Scientific work:

Currently, the doctor holds the position of Coordinator of the Osteoarthritis Working Group of the Spanish Society of Rheumatology (ARTROSER), collaborating as a researcher in several multidisciplinary projects aimed at studying the phenotyping of knee osteoarthritis, and as an advisor in institutional projects related to the formation of treatment protocols and care for patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis.

Member of scientific communities:

Sociedad Española de Reumatología.

· Sociedad Catalana de Reumatología.

· Sociedad Catalana de Medicina Deportiva.

· Sociedad Española de Directivos de la Salud.

· EMEUNET European League Against Rheumatism.

Since 2007 I have been the Head of the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology at the Quirons Hospital in Barcelona.

Our service is aimed at combining the highest quality of medical treatment that we offer with excellent service to our patients. The coexistence of two specialties (oral and maxillofacial surgery and dentistry), covering the entire

Having a clinical spectrum in one space allows us to offer our patients unique care.

My academic training includes: Doctor of Medicine (UB), specialist in Maxillofacial Surgery (Vall d'Hebron Hospital), specialist in Dentistry (UB) and DSIS diploma from ESADE.

Since the beginning of my professional activity I have been actively involved in the scientific life of the specialty:

∙ President of the Spanish Society of Maxillofacial Surgery for the period 2013-2015.

∙ President of the International Conference on Maxillofacial Surgery, held in Barcelona in October 2013.

∙ President of the Catalan-Balearic Society of Maxillofacial and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2003-2007.

∙ IAOMS Executive Committee Member-at-Large, 2013–2017

∙ Member of the Board of Directors of the International Academy of Piezosurgery

∙ Member of the National Commission of Maxillofacial Surgery

I am a co-author of the books "Basic Handbook of Implantology" and "Advanced Implant Surgery". I have also written numerous book chapters and scientific journal articles.

I have also taught numerous courses and conferences at national and international events.

Until 2007, I dedicated my career to community medicine at the Vall d'Hebron Hospital, where I was responsible for the training of resident physicians who had completed their training there. I also worked as a teacher for undergraduate students.

Doctor of Medicine from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and Doctor of Dentistry from the University of Barcelona.

∙ Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Autonomous University of Barcelona, 1985.

∙ Title of Specialist in Maxillofacial Surgery. Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona 1993.

∙ Title of Specialist in Dentistry. University of Barcelona, 1987.

∙ Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Barcelona, 1994.

∙ Member of the European Board of Maxillofacial Surgery, UEMS, Zurich, 1996.

∙ Diploma in Integrated Management of Health Systems. Esade 2005.

∙ Spanish Society of Maxillofacial Surgery (SECOM). President 2011-2013,

Vice President 2009-2011, Board of Directors since 2003.

∙ Societat Catalanobalear de Surgeon y Maxillofacial e Oral (SCMS). President 2003-2007.

∙ International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (IAOMS). Member.

∙ International Conference on Maxillofacial Surgery (ICOMS).

Member at Large 2014-2016, Member of the Council of Spain 2006-2011, Chairman of ICOMS 2013.

∙ European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery (EACMFS). Member.

∙ Author of the books: “Advanced Implant Surgery” and “Basic Guide to Implantology”.

∙ Author of chapters in 13 books on the subject.

∙ Author of 50 articles published in specialized journals and 58 in abstract collections.

In 1981 he graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Barcelona.

Specialist in medical-surgical dermatology and venereology MIR at the Hospital del Sagrado Corazon in Barcelona in 1987.

After completing his specialty, he worked as a doctor at the Hospital del Sagrado Corazón in Barcelona until 1993, where he gained experience in dermatological surgery and laser therapy.

In 1994, he founded the Dermatology Department of the Teknon Medical Center, where he is currently a prominent collaborator and Medical Director. Over the years, he has created and consolidated a team of professionals with a wide range of specialties in clinical dermatology, aesthetics, oncology and laser therapy. In addition to coordinating training groups for dermatology doctors.

In 2014, he founded the DermAndTek clinic in Andorra with the aim of providing comprehensive services in clinical and aesthetic dermatology using the latest technologies in laser therapy, prevention and treatment of skin cancer.

The Dr. López Gil Dermatology Clinic is a team of dermatologists from the Quiróns Teknon Hospital in Barcelona, specialising in various areas of clinical dermatology, aesthetic dermatology, laser treatments, hair treatments and the latest medical technologies.

Their specializations:

- Clinical dermatology

- Aesthetic dermatology

- Oncological dermatology

- Hair loss

- Laser therapy

- Excessive sweating and hyperhidrosis

- Venereal diseases

Dr. Fernando Castanera de Molina is a specialist in ophthalmology and the Director and Founder of the Eye Clinic at Centro Médico Teknon. He is a pioneer in laser treatment for ophthalmic disorders in Spain and is an expert of glaucoma and cataracts treatment with surgical techniques and micro valves. He has provided over 100 lectures and training devoted to new techniques in cataract and refractive surgeries and is a member of several organizations such as the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology, the Spanish Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, the Catalan Society of Ophthalmology, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Specialization in otological surgery and otoneurology:

- ENT pathology in adults

- Treatment of hearing pathology

- Reconstruction of the eardrum

- Sensorineural hearing loss

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery at the Central University of Venezuela. In addition, the doctor received a degree in biology from Villanova University (USA).

Otolaryngology specialist (Vargas Hospital Caracas).

Specialist in otological surgery and otoneurology. García Ibáñez Otology, Institute of the Center of Otorhinolaryngology.

Currently, he combines his practice at the Teknon Medical Center with working as an otolaryngologist at the CEM in Vilassar de Mar.

Professional experience:

2016: Otolaryngologist, Centro Medico Game, Sant Boi de Llobregat.

2016: Otorhinolaryngologist, CORL Gran Via, Barcelona.

2010: Otolaryngologist, Teknon Medical Center, Barcelona.

1996: Otolaryngologist, Teknon Medical Center, Emergency Department.

1996-2016: Otolaryngologist, Delfos Hospital, Accident and Emergency Department, Barcelona.

1996–2015: Otorhinolaryngologist, Clínica del Remei, Emergency Department, Barcelona.

1997: Otorhinolaryngologist, CEM Vilassar de Mar.

1993-1995: otolaryngologist, Barcelona Polyclinic.

ACCESS TO SPECIALIST MEDICAL TRAINING

Through MIR exam carried out in the 1984-85 academic year, obtaining a place with order number 74, in ORAL AND MAXILOFACIAL SURGERY.

REALIZATION OF THE RESIDENCE

As Resident Internal Physician at the Hospital de la SS."La Paz" in Madrid in the Specialty of ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY during the years 1985-1990.

WORK CARRIED OUT AS A SPECIALIST MEDICAL

On February 1, 1990, he was hired as Interim Area Specialist Physician in Maxillofacial Surgery at the Hospital de la SS."La Paz" in Madrid.

On 05/16/2005 appointment of F.E.A. Statutory Fixed

On January 1, 2007, appointment of Head of Section by Opposition Competition.

On February 1, 2009, appointment as Head of the Maxillofacial Surgery Service at Hospital Sanitas "La Moraleja".

On January 1, 2013, he was appointed Head of Service at Hospital Sanitas "La Zarzuela".

On January 1, 2017, appointment of Head of Service of the "Ruber Juan Bravo" hospital complex of the Quirónsalud Group.

Professional experience

Since 2006, he has been Head of the Neurology Department at the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid and the Ruber Juan Bravo Hospital.

Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the European University of Madrid, holds the national accreditation of Professor of Medical Sciences (issued by ANECA).

Doctor of Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). Award for Outstanding Doctoral Thesis (UCM, 2004): Study on the relationship of human herpes virus 6 as an environmental factor in multiple sclerosis.

Membership in scientific societies

National and International Principal Investigator in Neuroscience at Quironsalud Madrid (June 2015 – present)

President of the Research Committee of the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid (2012 to present).

Member of the Research Committee of the San Carlos Clinical Hospital (2012-2015).

Member of the Council of the Faculty of Medicine of the Complutense University of Madrid (2011-2015).

Research and Teaching

Principal investigator of 100 national and international clinical trials.

7 FIS research projects from the Carlos III Institute of Health (the last 5 as principal investigator).

10 projects from private foundations, received on a competitive basis (7 as principal investigator).

He has authored 139 international articles with a total impact factor of 949,917 and 4,552 citations. 38 books and book chapters with an H-factor of 34 (2018).

His publications stand out in journals that have the greatest global impact on research, such as the New England Journal of Medicine and the Lancet.

Dr. Rafael Arroyo has given over 300 international and national presentations at various Congresses.

Education :

Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the European University of Madrid and holds the national accreditation of Professor of Medical Sciences (issued by ANECA).

Some words about me

My interest in plastic surgery arose from a passion for creative work that requires solutions, an individual approach and a commitment to excellence.

I have been fortunate to work with outstanding specialists who possess not only high technical skills but also exceptional human qualities. My goal is to match this level and apply the best methods in my practice.

I am currently part of a young and dynamic team of motivated professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality of medical care to our patients.

Education and qualifications

🔹 Specialist in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (MIR training) - Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona
🔹 Clinical Biochemistry Specialist (MIR training) – Comprehensive University Hospital of A Coruña
🔹 Master in Aesthetic Medicine and Health – University of Barcelona
🔹 Master in Integration and Clinical Problem Solving in Medicine – University of Alcalá
🔹 Master in Biostatistics, Informatics and Telemedicine in Clinical Practice and Health Management – UNED
🔹 Master in Molecular Biology and Cellular Genetics – University of A Coruña
🔹 Biostatistician and Medical Research Analysis Specialist – UNED
🔹 Expert in statistics and interpretation of medical research – UNED
🔹 Health informatics and telemedicine expert – UNED
🔹 Diploma in Scientific Research Methodology – OMS Training Fund
🔹 Microsurgical Technique Course – Parc Taulí Foundation, Sabadell
🔹 Medical and Surgical Degree – Central University of Venezuela

Professional activity

🔹 Worked in public and private medical centers as a specialist and teacher:
✅ University Hospital of A Coruña
✅ Virgen de Xunqueira Hospital
✅ Imperial College London
✅ Quirónsalud Hospital Barcelona (currently)

Membership in professional associations

✔ College of Physicians of Barcelona
✔ General Medical Council (UK)
✔ Member of the Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SECPRE)
✔ Member of the Catalan Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SCCPRE)
✔ Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

📌 Participation in numerous courses and congresses on plastic and aesthetic surgery.
📌 Author and co-author of scientific publications , including a chapter in a specialized medical book.

🔗 SECPRE – Spanish Society of Plastic Surgery
🔗 SCCPRE – Catalan Society of Plastic Surgery
🔗 American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)