Doctors in Spain — Page 8

The doctor is a highly regarded specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, currently serving as the Head of the Traumatology Department at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja. With a Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery, the doctor possesses extensive expertise in sports traumatology, knee and shoulder surgery, and minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques. The doctor has provided medical care to the Spanish National Swimming Team since 1996 and serves as an editor for the European journal KSST.

Recognized for excellence in musculoskeletal injury treatment and degenerative joint conditions, the doctor is an active member of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy, and has received awards for outstanding clinical research.

The doctor is a highly experienced urology specialist serving as the Head of the Urology Department at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja since 2017. With a medical degree and specialization from Johannes Gutenberg University in Germany, the doctor has extensive clinical experience dating back to 2007. The doctor's expertise encompasses oncological urology, prostate diseases, and complex urinary tract conditions.

A key focus of the doctor's practice is robotic urological surgery, specifically utilizing the Da Vinci surgical system for prostate cancer procedures. The doctor has contributed to academic literature, including chapters in Differentialdiagnose Urologie, and maintains a strong focus on providing high-quality care for both local and international patients.

Dr. Jose Angel Cabrera is the head of cardiology at Olympia Quironsalud in Madrid. He is a recognized expert in treating cardiac rhythm disturbances and atrial fibrillation. Dr. Cabrera performs radiofrequency ablation to treat complex heart arrhythmias. He uses his research in cardiac morphology to improve interventional heart procedures. Dr. Cabrera treats patients at a JCI-accredited medical center in Spain.

• Directs the Chair of Clinical and Basic Translational Cardiology at European University.
• Served as the associate head of the Arrhythmia Unit at Fundación Jiménez Díaz.
• Completed senior research training at the National Heart & Lung Institute in London.
• Former program director for the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology.

Dr. Alexis Arzimanoglou is a pediatric epileptologist at SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital. He specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of childhood epilepsy and West syndrome. He coordinates the Epilepsy Program in Barcelona and leads a specialized unit in Lyon.

• President of the Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Expert Committee.
• Author of 124 scientific articles and 10 books on childhood epilepsy.
• Winner of the Ambassador For Epilepsy Award from the ILAE.
• Co-chairs the European Academy of Neurology’s pediatric neurology scientific group.

Dr. Alia Ramírez Camacho is a staff physician specializing in pediatric neurology at SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital. She works within the Epilepsy Group, focusing on complex neurological conditions in children. Dr. Ramírez Camacho also serves as a clinical research assistant. Her research focuses on epilepsy, sleep, and neurofunctional disorders in pediatric patients.

• Treats childhood epilepsy and West syndrome.
• Contributes to clinical research in sleep and neurofunctional pediatric disorders.
• Works at a hospital ranked among the top three medical institutions in Europe.
• Practices at SJD Barcelona, a leading center for specialized pediatric care.

The doctor is a children's ophthalmologist with a specialization in the treatment of retinoblastoma. With extensive experience in pediatric eye care, the doctor focuses on the diagnosis and management of this rare eye cancer, employing advanced techniques to improve patient outcomes. The doctor is committed to research and innovation in the field, contributing to advancements in treatment protocols and patient care standards.

Pediatric orthopedist-traumatologist, specializes in surgical oncology

15 years of experience

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• He passed specialization in orthopedic surgery and traumatology at the Children's Research Hospital of St. Jude in Memphis, USA (2007-2008).
• Dr. Thorner Rubins currently teaches at the University of Barcelona.
• Нe is the head of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at the Hospital Sant Joan de Déu in Barcelona.

Dr. Marta Morales Ballus is a pediatric ophthalmologist at SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital. She specializes in surgery for congenital cataracts and pediatric anterior segment conditions. Dr. Ballus treats infants and children with complex eye disorders. She works at a hospital ranked among the top three pediatric centers in Europe.

• Specializes in strabismus treatment and surgical correction.
• Maintains membership in the European Paediatric Ophthalmological Society.
• Teaches medical students at Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona.
• Member of the Spanish Strabology Society and Catalan Society of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Jose Hinojosa Mena-Bernal is the Head of Neurosurgery at SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital. He specializes in pediatric neuro-oncology, neuroendoscopy, and minimally invasive surgery. He holds the presidency of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery. Dr. Hinojosa trained at Montefiore Medical Center in the USA and the University of Heidelberg.

• Author of over 90 scientific publications in international medical journals.
• Performs complex procedures including DBS, CyberKnife, and Spina Bifida surgery.
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at major Spanish centers like Hospital Niño Jesús.
• Active member of the ISPN and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

Dr. Antonio de Lacy Fortuny is a surgical pioneer at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. He has performed 15,000+ surgeries and conducts over 1,000 minimally invasive procedures every year. He famously performed the world’s first gallbladder removal through the mouth. Dr. de Lacy also developed the TaTME technique for rectal cancer treatment.

• Serves as President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe.
• First surgeon in the world to perform a transanal large intestine removal.
• Pioneered the NOTES method using natural openings to access the abdominal cavity.
• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for colon, rectal, and esophageal cancer.

Dr. Fernando Azpiroz is a gastroenterologist at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. He serves as President of the European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility. Dr. Azpiroz specializes in gut motility, visceral sensitivity, and intestinal gas dynamics. He treats patients with functional gastrointestinal problems. He completed a three-year fellowship at the Mayo Clinic's Gastrointestinal Research Unit.

• Winner of the Janssen Award for Clinical Research in Digestive Diseases.
• Sits on the council of the International Motility Group.
• Practices at Hospital Quiron Barcelona, a JCI-accredited facility in Spain.
• Trained in general surgery at San Carlos University Hospital in Madrid.

Dr. Francesc Graus is a neuro-oncologist at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. He founded the European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO). Dr. Graus identified the antibodies now used globally to diagnose autoimmune neurological dysfunctions. He completed a neuro-oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

• Former President of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology.
• Served as Chief of Neurology at Hospital Clinic Barcelona.
• Treats brain tumors including gliomas, glioblastomas, and primary brain lymphomas.
• Holds a Doctor Honoris Causa from Lyon University.

Dr. Aleix Prat is a clinical oncologist at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. He specializes in gene expression and molecular subtypes of breast cancer. Dr. Prat serves as the President of the Board of Directors at SOLTI. He leads the breast cancer program at IOB-Quirón Salud.

• Holds three patents for breast cancer research and diagnostics.
• Authored over 160 publications with more than 13,400 citations.
• Served as an executive committee member of the Breast International Group.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital collaborating with major US centers.

Dr. Jesus Soberino is a clinical oncologist at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. He focuses on breast cancer and melanoma treatments. Dr. Soberino is a member of the Breast Cancer and Melanoma Units at Vall d’Hebron.

• Participated in trials approving palbociclib and ribociclib for metastatic breast cancer.
• Researched immunotherapy drugs leading to the approval of Pembrolizumab for melanoma.
• Contributed to trials for the melanoma drug combination of Nivolumab and Ipilimumab.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

Dr. Ana Oaknin is a gynecologic oncologist at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. She serves as Co-Chair of the GEICO Group for ovarian cancer research. Dr. Oaknin leads the Gynaecological Tumour Unit at the Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. She is a faculty member for the European Society of Medical Oncology.

• Acts as Principal Investigator for clinical trials in ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancer.
• Authored over 100 scientific publications and conference presentations.
• Specializes in immunology, DNA repair mechanisms, and immunotherapy.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hospital Quiron Barcelona, a top-ranked clinic in Spain.

Dr. Francesc Bosch is a world-renowned expert in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and lymphoma. He leads the Hematology Department at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital in Barcelona. Dr. Bosch currently manages over 80 clinical trials focused on new drug development. He is also the Head of Hematology at the IOB Institute of Oncology.

• President of the Spanish Group for the Study of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.
• Published over 100 articles in journals like Nature Medicine and Blood.
• Completed a two-year fellowship at Columbia University’s Institute of Cancer Genetics.
• Treats complex hematological conditions at JCI-accredited Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

Dr. Nuria Martínez Moreno is a radiation oncologist at Hospital Ruber Internacional in Madrid. She has treated over 7,000 patients using Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Dr. Martínez Moreno specializes in complex brain pathologies, including tumors and functional disorders. She works within a multidisciplinary team alongside world-renowned neurosurgery specialists.

• Member of the International Gamma Knife Consortium led by the University of Pittsburgh.
• Treats benign and malignant brain tumors, vascular malformations, and refractory epilepsy.
• Professor of the International Master of Radiosurgery at the Complutense University of Madrid.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Hospital Ruber Internacional, ranked among Spain's top six hospitals.

Dr. Manuel Sureda González is a oncologist at Quirónsalud Torrevieja in Spain. He pioneered personalized anti-tumor vaccines and molecular-guided chemotherapy in Spain. Dr. Sureda González completed a fellowship in immunotherapy at the Cleveland Clinic. He focuses on RNA microarrays and pharmacogenomics for tailored cancer care.

• Authored over 120 scientific papers on cancer immunotherapy and drug personalization.
• Former Director of the Cancer Institute at the General Hospital of Catalonia.
• Performs high-dose interleukin-2 therapy and intraoperative chemotherapy (HIPEC).
• Member of ASCO, ASH, and the American Association for Cancer Research.