Doctors in Spain — Page 8

Dr. Lucía González Cortijo is the Head of Medical Oncology at Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud Madrid. She specializes in breast and gynecologic cancers, including ovarian and cervical malignancies. Dr. González Cortijo holds a PhD cum laude and a Master’s in Molecular Oncology. She focuses on precision oncology, immunotherapy, and targeted treatments.

• Principal Investigator in over 20 Phase II–III clinical trials.
• Participated as a sub-investigator in more than 50 international trials.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO.
• Founder of the La Vida en Rosa Foundation for women with cancer.

Dr. Cesar Levano Linares is a colorectal specialist at Fundación Jiménez Díaz in Madrid. He holds European Accreditation in Laparoscopic Surgery from EACCME. Dr. Levano Linares earned his PhD in Medicine from the Autonomous University of Madrid. He works at Centro PAD, recognized by Newsweek as a World's Best Smart Hospital.

• Specializes in laparoscopic colorectal surgery and robotic low anterior resection.
• Obtained a diploma in laparoscopic surgery from Louis Pasteur University in France.
• Completed a master’s in colorectal and pelvic floor surgery at the University of Zaragoza.
• Treats complex conditions including incisional hernias, ulcerative colitis, and rectal prolapse.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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. 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. 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. 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. Daniel Ríos Simón is an ophthalmologist at Quirónsalud Marbella. He specializes in strabismus treatment and pediatric eye care. He performs cataract surgeries using monofocal, toric, and multifocal premium lenses. Dr. Ríos Simón earned his medical degree from the University of Malaga. He holds a Master of Clinical Ophthalmology from University CEU-Cardenal Herrera.

• Treats complex conditions like amblyopia, keratoconus, and diabetic retinopathy.
• Performs specialized surgeries for pterygium and anterior segment disorders.
• Completed fellowship training at University Hospital Ramon y Cajal in Madrid.
• Works at Quirónsalud Marbella, a JCI-accredited facility in Spain.

Dr. Borja Nuñez de Aysa is a sports medicine specialist at Olympia Quirónsalud in Madrid. He has worked in the medical services of prestigious clubs like Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. Dr. Nuñez de Aysa leads the Ultrasound Interventional and Biological Therapies Unit. He specializes in treating musculoskeletal injuries for elite and amateur athletes.

• Utilizes regenerative therapies including plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) and stem cells.
• Treats sports injuries using ultrasound-guided techniques for high precision.
• Graduated from the University of Alcalá with the first prize in clinical evaluation.
• Works at Olympia Quirónsalud, a JCI-accredited facility in Spain.

Dr. Luis Serratosa is a sports medicine specialist at Olympia Quironsalud in Madrid. He served as a doctor for the Real Madrid FC medical service. Dr. Serratosa co-authored international clinical guidelines in sports cardiology. He treats elite professional athletes and amateur patients.

• Served as a member of the European Society of Cardiology Sports Cardiology Core Group.
• Former doctor for the Spanish national field hockey team.
• Co-directs sports medicine departments at major university hospitals in Madrid.
• Acts as a speaker at international congresses on injury prevention and cardiology.

Dr. Ara Kassarjian is a musculoskeletal radiologist at Olympia Quironsalud in Madrid. He served as the Director of Musculoskeletal MRI and CT at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kassarjian has diagnosed sports injuries for professional and elite athletes for over two decades. He currently serves as a medical consultant for the Madrid Open tennis tournament.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
• Specialist in MRI and CT imaging for complex sports injury diagnosis.
• Founder of Elite Sports Imaging and consultant for Longwood MRI Specialists.
• Works at Olympia Quironsalud, a JCI-accredited facility in Spain.