Doctors in Spain — Page 5

Dr. Eduardo Loeb Melus heads the Pulmonology Service at Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona. He is an active researcher at the Catalan Centre of Excellence in Pulmonology. Dr. Loeb Melus treats complex respiratory conditions like COPD, pneumonia, and asthma. He is a doctoral student at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

• Coordinates clinical trials for the Vall d'Hebron Research Institute.
• Serves as the data manager for the EARCO European clinical registry.
• Authored several studies on blood biomarkers and asthma-COPD overlap.
• Performs lung cancer surgery and stem cell therapy for COPD.

Dr. Jose Maria Raventos is a surgical oncologist and general surgeon at Centro Médico Teknon. He is a founding member of the Teknon Medical Center faculty. Dr. Raventos focuses on abdominal, endocrine, and thyroid surgery. He provides complex cancer treatment and performs thyroid resections. He trained at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, a world-recognized medical institution.

• Completed laparoscopic surgery training in Strasbourg, Hamburg, and Munich.
• Holds a specialist title in general and digestive surgery.
• Certified by the French Society of Digestive Surgery in laparoscopic techniques.
• Works at Centro Médico Teknon, a JCI-accredited facility in Barcelona.

Dr. Lana Bijelic is a surgical oncologist at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. She has performed over 1,300 surgeries for complex cancer cases. Dr. Bijelic specializes in treating carcinomatosis and liver metastases. She trained under Prof. Paul Sugarbaker, a pioneer in peritoneal surface oncology. Her clinical practice includes international experience in the US, Spain, and Croatia.

• Certified by the American Board of Surgery.
• Performs HIPEC and complex resections for gastrointestinal cancers.
• Former Research Director in the Department of Surgery at Inova Fairfax Hospital.
• Member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Domenico Sabia is a gastrointestinal surgeon specializing in peritoneal oncology and complex abdominal cancers. He serves at the Department of Peritoneal Carcinomatosis within Centro Médico Teknon in Spain. Dr. Sabia focuses on surgical treatments for advanced pelvic and abdominal malignancies. He is a recognized investigator in national and international oncological surgery clinical trials.

• Performs cytoreductive surgery combined with HIPEC and PIPAC techniques.
• Treats stage 4 liver, stomach, and colon cancers.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO).
• Is a member of the Peritoneal Surface Oncology Group International (PSOGI).

Dr. Fernando Castanera de Molina founded the Eye Clinic at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He is a primary pioneer of laser ophthalmic treatment in Spain. He was the first in the country to correct myopia using an excimer laser. Dr. Castanera de Molina also performed Spain's first collamer lens implantation for refractive errors.

• Specializes in glaucoma and cataract treatment using surgical micro valves.
• Delivered over 100 lectures on techniques for cataract and refractive surgeries.
• Member of the American and European Societies of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Centro Médico Teknon, a preferred hospital for high-profile athletes.

Dr. Miquel Sans Cuffí is a gastroenterologist at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He is the author of over 150 publications and 500 conference presentations. Dr. Cuffí conducted research on inflammatory bowel diseases at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio. He treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and Barrett's esophagus.

• Former member of the Scientific Committee for the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation.
• Served as coordinator for the European IBDChip research project.
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the Spanish Association of Gastroenterology.
• Performs specialized procedures including stomach resection and laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery.

Dr. López Gil Francisco José is the Medical Director of the Dermatology Department at Centro Médico Teknon. He specializes in clinical, aesthetic, and oncological dermatology. Dr. López Gil focuses on skin cancer prevention and laser therapy. He leads a multidisciplinary team to treat hair loss and hyperhidrosis.

• Founded the dermatology department at the JCI-accredited Teknon Medical Center.
• Expert in dermatological surgery and surgical venereology.
• Performs ARTAS robotic hair transplants and stem cell rejuvenation.
• Established the DermAndTek clinic in Andorra for comprehensive skin care.

Dr. Carmen Martínez Chamorro is the Deputy Head of Hematology at Quironsalud Madrid Hospital. She is an oncohematologist specializing in adult bone marrow transplants. Dr. Chamorro treats complex cases of leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. She received the National Prize for Research in Surgery during her medical studies.

• Expert in stem cell procedures and adult hematologic oncology.
• Authored over 20 medical articles on blood disorders and treatments.
• Participated in over 60 national and international medical conferences.
• Practices at Quironsalud Madrid, ranked among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.

Dr. Isabel Maria Blanco Herraez leads the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella. She specializes in humanized childbirth and low-intervention obstetric care. Dr. Blanco Herraez also developed a multidisciplinary breast unit for cancer management. She works at a JCI-accredited facility in Spain.

• Implemented specific protocols for humanized C-sections to improve patient participation.
• Treats complex conditions like endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and cervical dysplasia.
• Member of the Spanish Society of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy.
• Performs Da Vinci robotic hysterectomies and laparoscopic tumor removals.

Dr. Antonio Gil-nagel Rein directs the Epilepsy Unit at Ruber International Hospital in Madrid. He is a pioneer in the genetic diagnosis and surgical treatment of complex epilepsy. Dr. Gil-nagel Rein previously taught at the University of Minnesota and Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center. He treats refractory cases using interstitial laser treatment and Gamma Knife.

• Founder of the European Epilepsy Research Network and the European Association for Epilepsy Monitoring.
• Authored over 160 Scopus-indexed articles with more than 5,200 citations in neurology journals.
• Specializes in orphan conditions including Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Ruber International, ranked among the top hospitals in Spain.

Dr. Erika María Torres San Narciso heads the Advanced Neurosciences Unit at Quironsalud Torrevieja. She specializes in neurodegenerative disorders, epilepsy, and movement disorders. Dr. Torres San Narciso previously served as Head of Neurology at two major Spanish hospitals. She treats complex conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis.

• Member of the Spanish Society of Neurology and the Valencian Society of Neurology.
• Completed specialized training in movement disorders at the Universidad Oberta de Catalunya.
• Maintains research focus on movement disorders and clinical neurology.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Quironsalud Torrevieja, the leading center in southeastern Spain.

Dr. Mireia Ruiz Castilla was ranked among Spain’s top five plastic surgeons by Forbes magazine. She participated in the world's first total face transplant procedure. Dr. Ruiz leads the plastic surgery departments at both Hospital Quiron Barcelona and Dexeus University Hospital. She earned a PhD in surgery with Summa Cum Laude honors.

• Specializes in microsurgical techniques for breast pathology and skin oncology.
• Treats complex conditions including burns, facial fractures, and hand injuries.
• Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
• Founding member of the Women's Organization of Plastic Surgery in Spain.

Dr. Louise Stephenson is a certified addiction counselor at Satori Recovery Clinic in Marbella. She holds an MSc in Addiction Psychology and Counseling with Distinction from London South Bank University. Dr. Stephenson uses trauma-informed methods to treat alcoholism and drug addiction. She has worked in specialized treatment centers across Spain and the UK since 2009.

• Holds practitioner memberships with AP, ICADC, and MBACP.
• Certified in Schema Therapy and Interpersonal Group Therapy.
• Practices at a clinic with a 90% success rate for alcoholism treatment.
• Completed clinical training at The Metanoia Institute and Bath University.

The doctor is a plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgeon with education from Virgen de las Nieves University of Granada, Spain. The doctor completed an internship at the Kiron Clinic in Madrid and Westminster Hospital in London, gaining valuable international experience. The doctor is a member of the Spanish Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery (SECPRE), highlighting a commitment to professional development and adherence to high standards in the field of plastic surgery.

Dr. Francisco Javier Alzueta Rodriguez is a cardiologist at Quirónsalud Marbella. He specializes in cardiac arrhythmia, pacemaker implantation, and catheter ablation. Dr. Alzueta Rodriguez has written over 100 scientific publications and 23 books. He also serves as a Senior Lecturer at Malaga University. He previously coordinated the implantable defibrillator team for the Spanish Cardiology Society.

• Performs complex procedures including cryoablation and radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping.
• Treats conditions such as atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and hypertension.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Cardiology and the European Heart Rhythm Association.
• Works at JCI-accredited Quirónsalud Marbella, part of Spain's largest private hospital group.

Dr. Sanchez Yague is a gastroenterologist at Quirónsalud Marbella in Spain. He was the first professional globally to use the 15-mm AXIOS stent. This device drains pancreatic fluid collections. He pioneered submucosal endoscopic dissection in Spain. Dr. Sanchez Yague also introduced gastroenteroanastomosis with luminal apposition stents to Andalusia.

• Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG).
• Fellow of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE).
• Coauthored European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guides on chronic pancreatitis.
• Winner of the Top Reviewer Award from the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Journal.

Dr. Antonio Rivera Munoz directs the Plastic and Repair Surgery Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital. He specializes in breast surgery, body contouring, and facial procedures. Dr. Rivera Munoz holds a Master in Tissue Engineering from the University of Granada. He performs complex reconstructive surgery following mastectomies at the Breast Cancer Unit.

• Serves as co-director for surgical units in both Marbella and Campo de Gibraltar.
• Trained in major burn care and maxillofacial surgery.
• Treats specific male conditions including gynecomastia and male breast reduction.
• Surgical practice is based at the JCI-accredited Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital.