Best Appendectomy doctors in Spain: TOP 7 doctors

Dr. Xavier Centeno Fornies brings 32 years of experience of surgical expertise to Centro Médico Teknon, with specialized training at Mayo Clinic.

• Specialized in General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
• Trained in colorectal surgery at Mayo Clinic, USA
• Accredited by ERAS-Society for enhanced recovery after surgery
• Member of American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
• Associate professor at University of Blanquerna

Dr. Miquel Sans Cuffí is a digestive system specialist with advanced training from top institutions like Case Western Reserve University.

• Completed residency at Barcelona Hospital Clinic
• Conducted research on inflammatory bowel diseases
• Author of over 150 publications
• Member of multiple gastroenterology associations
• Works at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona

Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for colorectal and abdominal surgery at Infanta Elena University Hospital.

• Trained in robotic surgery using Da Vinci systems
• PhD focused on experimental models of high-risk intestinal anastomosis
• Member of Spanish Association of Surgeons and Coloproctology
• Associate Head of General Surgery department

Pioneer in Spain for submucosal endoscopic dissection – Dr Sanchez Yague introduced this advanced technique in Andalusia in 2011.

• 27 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology and digestive system treatments
• First in the world to use the 15-mm AXIOS stent for pancreatic drainage
• Fellow of both the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Gold Medal recipient from the Andalusian Society for Digestive Disease

Ranked among Spain's top 5 general surgeons – Dr. Canales specializes in minimally invasive techniques at Hospital Ruber Internacional.

• 30+ years of surgical experience with thousands of procedures
• Head of General & Digestive Surgery Department since 2015
• Expert in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted appendectomies
• Forbes-listed as one of Spain's top doctors (2024)
• La Razón's 'Doctor of the Year' (2024)

Dr. José Miguel Esteban Lopez-jamar specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, performing minimally invasive treatments for digestive conditions at Hospital Ruber Internacional.

• Head of Digestive Endoscopy Unit with over two decades of experience
• Pioneer in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in Spain
• Leads international research projects on advanced endoscopic therapies
• Specializes in complex gastrointestinal disease management
• Member of European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE)

Specialist in laparoscopic colorectal surgery with a PhD in Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Levano is recognized for his expertise in minimally invasive procedures.

• Holds a European Accreditation in Laparoscopic Surgery
• Trained at Louis Pasteur University in France
• Expert in conversion surgeries like laparoscopic gastric bypass
• Works at Rey Juan Carlos University Hospital