Doctors in Spain — Page 6

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. 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. 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.

Dr. Alberto Maranes Antonanzas is a nephrologist at Quirónsalud Marbella in Spain. He was ranked among the best specialists in the country in 2023. Dr. Maranes Antonanzas has nearly 30 years of medical experience. He leads the Nephrology and Haemodialysis Unit at his clinic.

• Specializes in renal diseases associated with diabetic patients.
• Participated in the pancreatic islets transplant program for renal patients.
• Former President of the Commission of Pharmacists and Therapists.
• Works at JCI-accredited Quirónsalud Marbella, the only local private hospital with a dialysis unit.

Dr. Jesus Romero Imbroda is a neurologist at Quirónsalud Marbella. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Neurology. Dr. Romero Imbroda serves as an academic at the Royal Academy of Medicine. He focuses on multiple sclerosis research and complex neuromuscular disorders. The doctor also teaches at the University of Granada.

• Former President of the Andalusian Society of Neurology.
• Served on the Internal Residential Doctor Assessment Committee.
• Treats Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and cognitive conditions.
• Performs deep brain stimulation and spinal cord stimulator procedures.

Dr. O Connor Reina is an ENT surgeon at Quirónsalud Marbella in Spain. He specializes in sleep respiratory disorders and sleep apnea treatment. He was the first doctor in Spain to place a soft palate implant. Dr. Reina also developed the world’s first telemedicine app for sleep apnea care.

• Co-directs the ENT units at Quironsalud Marbella and Quironsalud Campo de Gibraltar.
• Introduced myofunctional therapy to Spanish sleep units for obstructive sleep apnea.
• Authored the first European report on lateral pharyngoplasty techniques.
• President of the Spanish Commission of the Spanish Society of Respiratory Disorders.

Dr. Navarro Vilches leads the Urology Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital. He specializes in male reproductive health and lower urinary tract surgery. Dr. Vilches completed a study stay at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. He is a co-founder of the Urologic Surgery Institute of Malaga.

• Expert in renal surgery and robotic da Vinci prostatectomy.
• Former member of the Renal Transplant Unit at Carlos Haya Hospital.
• Treats conditions including BPH, varicocele, and Peyronie's disease.
• Works at JCI-accredited Quirónsalud Marbella, part of Spain's largest private hospital group.

Dr. Pablo Clavel heads Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery at the Clavel Institute in Barcelona. He specializes in brain tumor treatment and complex spinal interventions like laminectomy. Educated at Emory University and the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Clavel provides care at the JCI-accredited Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

• Performs deep brain stimulation, kyphoplasty, and craniotomy procedures.
• Treats specialized conditions including ependymomas, Tourette’s Syndrome, and mixed gliomas.
• Authored over 20 research papers published in international medical journals.
• Fluent in six languages, including English, Spanish, Russian, and German.

Dr. Josep Tabernero is a medical oncologist at Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona. Forbes magazine recognized him among the five most influential cancer care leaders in Spain. He specializes in molecular targeted therapies and personalized medicine for digestive tumors. Dr. Tabernero directs the Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology.

• Served as a former President of the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Acts as an advisor to the Spanish Ministry of Health.
• Recipient of the Cancer Care Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Authored over 70 scientific papers on innovative cancer treatment techniques.

Dr. Enriqueta Felip is a clinical oncologist at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. She lead the 20th WCLC Congress as co-chair. Dr. Felip manages thoracic malignancies and oversees cancer clinical trials. She earned her medical degree and PhD from the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

• President of the Oncology Commission at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital.
• Winner of the first ESMO Women for Oncology Award.
• Former Vice-President of the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served on the Board of Directors for the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.

Dr. José Ángel Cabrera Rodríguez is the Head of Cardiology at Quironsalud Madrid. He specializes in arrhythmia, heart rhythm disorders, and cardiac electrophysiology. Dr. Cabrera trained at the Royal Brompton’s National Heart and Lung Institute in London. He leads the Department of Clinical and Fundamental Translational Cardiology at the European University of Madrid.

• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC).
• Former Director of the Heart Rhythm Society Fellowship Program.
• Treats complex conditions like atrial fibrillation and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and cardiac valve plastic surgery.

Dr. Javier Albiñana is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Quironsalud Madrid. He specializes in treating hip dysplasia, bone tumors, and Perthes disease. Dr. Albiñana completed orthopedic research fellowships at both Oxford University and the University of Iowa.

• Served as Head of Pediatric Orthopedics at La Paz Hospital in Madrid.
• Treats complex conditions like skeletal malformations and cerebral palsy.
• Maintains an academic role as Associate Professor at the UAM Faculty of Medicine.
• Published studies on Pavlik harness outcomes and acetabular development in leading journals.

Dr. José Luis Martín Del Yerro Coca is a lead plastic surgeon at Quironsalud Madrid. He won first prize at the VI SECPRE meeting for his clinical work. Dr. Yerro Coca specializes in breast reconstruction, augmentation mammoplasty, and aesthetic facial surgery. He has published over 80 scientific papers in national and international medical journals.

• Served as Secretary General of the Spanish Society of Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
• Directed international symposia on breast reconstruction and surgical breast implants.
• Former representative to the European Union of Medical Specialists for plastic surgery.
• Practices at Quironsalud Madrid, ranked among the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek.

Dr. Fernando Reyes is the head of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Olympia Quironsalud in Madrid. He specialized in sports physiotherapy with a history of treating elite professional athletes. Dr. Reyes treats athletic injuries, neurological conditions, and arthritis. He works at JCI-accredited Olympia Quironsalud — part of Spain’s largest hospital network.

• Former physiotherapist for Real Madrid Football Club and the Spanish Basketball Federation.
• Served as the physiotherapist for the Spanish Baseball Federation.
• Directs the Master’s Program in Sports Physiotherapy at Camilo José Cela University.
• President of the Spanish Athletic Training Association (SATTA).

Dr. Angelina Yue is a psychiatrist at Satori Recovery Clinic in Marbella. She specializes in PTSD and trauma-related personality disorders. She received her psychiatry training in the United Kingdom to associate specialist level. Dr. Yue treats both children and adults with a focus on psychotherapy.

• Trained in physiology and clinical psychiatry in the UK and New Zealand.
• Treats complex conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and paranoia.
• Holds a teaching qualification and postgraduate certificate in coaching.
• Works at a clinic reporting a 90% success rate for alcoholism treatment.

Dr. Inmaculada Gómez Arrayás is one of the top 100 doctors in Spain according to Forbes. She serves as the Head of Traumatology at Ruber Internacional Hospital in Madrid. Dr. Arrayás is a pioneer in using navigation systems for precise joint replacement surgery. She specializes in minimally invasive hip and knee procedures and accelerated recovery protocols.

• Holds ISO 9001 certification for quality in hip and knee replacement surgeries.
• Performs knee and hip arthroscopy alongside complex joint reconstructions and revisions.
• Serves as an international member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
• Participates in clinical trials for venous thromboembolism prevention after joint surgery.

Dr. Oriol Franch heads the neurology departments at two major hospitals in Madrid. He is a specialist in complex diagnostic cases and second medical opinions. Dr. Franch focuses on neuro-ophthalmology, movement disorders, and rare neurogenetic conditions. He works at the JCI-accredited Hospital Ruber Internacional, ranked among Spain's top six hospitals.

• Expert in Parkinson’s disease and neuromuscular disorder management.
• Authored peer-reviewed research for the Journal of Neurology and Acta Neuropathologica.
• Member of the American Academy of Neurology and the European Neurological Society.
• Provides multidisciplinary evaluations for international patients with unclear diagnoses.

Dr. Antonio Allona is the Director of Urology at Hospital Ruber Internacional. He specializes in prostate cancer, reconstructive urology, and andrology. Dr. Allona is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology. He served as General Secretary of the Spanish Association of Urology for eight years.

• Earned his PhD cum laude for research on bladder replacement techniques.
• Served as a member of Spain’s National Commission of Urology.
• Treats complex conditions including urological cancers, azoospermia, and urethral strictures.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hospital Ruber Internacional, a Forbes-ranked top hospital in Spain.

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.