Doctors in Spain — Page 8

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. Joseba Rebollo Liceaga is a clinical oncologist at Quirónsalud Alicante. He focuses on personalized cancer treatments and gene-based therapies for metastatic breast cancer. Dr. Rebollo Liceaga teaches as a professor of Multidisciplinary and Personalized Oncology. He treats various conditions, including prostate, colon, and thyroid cancers.

• Former Head of Oncology at Clínica San Miguel and Hospital General de Villalba.
• Researches electrochemotherapy and multidisciplinary approaches for complex cases.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Quirónsalud Torrevieja, a leading center in southeastern Spain.
• Expert in diagnostics using PET-CT, mammography, and tumor marker blood tests.

Dr. José Carlos Pascual Ramírez is a dermatologist at Quironsalud Torrevieja in Spain. He specializes in dermatopathology and hidradenitis suppurativa. Dr. Pascual Ramírez holds International Board Certification in Dermatopathology. He has authored over 50 scientific publications in his field.

• Completed specialized fellowships at St John's Institute of Dermatology in London.
• Obtained training in Winston-Salem, USA, and Copenhagen, Denmark.
• Member of the European Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation.
• Expert in dermoscopy and the Spanish Group of Dermatopathology.

Dr. Pedro Bretcha Boix is a senior surgical oncologist at Hospital Quironsalud Torrevieja in Spain. He is a primary international reference for HIPEC and laparoscopic cancer surgery. Dr. Bretcha Boix serves as Associate Professor at Saint Anthony Catholic University. He works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the Da Vinci robotic system.

• Authored over 48 publications with more than 1,100 citations in surgical oncology.
• Specializes in cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC for peritoneal carcinomatosis.
• Expert in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic techniques for gastrointestinal cancers.
• Treats complex colorectal, gastric, and pancreatic malignancies using multidisciplinary planning.

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.

Dr. Antonio Gosálvez Vega directs the Assisted Reproduction Unit at Quironsalud Madrid. He specializes in IVF and complex fertility treatments. He is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Vega treats conditions like endometriosis and polycystic ovaries at Spain's top-ranked hospital.

• Performs robotic sacrohysteropexy and laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis.
• Provides PRP ovarian rejuvenation and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
• Former professor of the Master in Human Reproduction at Complutense University.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Human Reproduction.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Helena Åkesson is an addiction specialist and CBT therapist at Satori Recovery Clinic in Marbella. She integrates cognitive behavioral therapy with 12-step program foundations. Dr. Åkesson previously served as Operations Manager in private addiction treatment for over a decade. She treats alcoholism, drug addiction, and co-occurring mental health conditions.

• Trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
• Certified in NADA-acupuncture and holds a degree in behavioral science.
• Treats patients at a clinic reporting a 90% success rate for alcoholism.
• Provides both group and individual therapy sessions for recovery.

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 percutaneous treatments and radiofrequency ablation for complex arrhythmias. He held a fellowship director role for the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology.

• Directs the Chair of Clinical and Basic Translational Cardiology at the European University of Madrid.
• Completed research training at the National Heart & Lung Institute in London.
• Served as the associate head of the Arrhythmia Unit at Fundación Jiménez Díaz.
• Treats conditions including atherosclerosis, hypertension, and coronary artery disease.