Best Consultation with a surgeon Doctors in Spain — TOP 7

Dr. Carlos Ballesta Lopez is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery at Centro Médico Teknon. He has performed over 12,000 laparoscopic procedures. Dr. Ballesta specializes in pancreatic cancer and bariatric surgery. He treats complex digestive diseases using robotic assistance and minimally invasive techniques.

• Founder and Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center in Barcelona.
• Maintains IFSO accreditation for excellence in bariatric and metabolic surgery.
• Trains surgeons across Spain and Latin America in advanced laparoscopic methods.
• Expert in gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and colorectal surgery.

The doctor is a specialist in general surgery with a focus on digestive tract and minimally invasive surgeries, particularly laparoscopic techniques. With extensive teaching experience, the doctor served as an Associate Clinical Lecturer at the University of Navarre School of Medicine from 1996 to 2003, and lectured in doctoral courses on laparoscopic surgery in 2002 and 2003. The doctor is an active member of several professional associations, including the Spanish Association of Surgeons, the Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery, and the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery.

Dr. Lana Bijelic is a surgical oncologist at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. She has performed over 1,300 surgeries for complex cancer cases. Dr. Bijelic specializes in treating carcinomatosis and liver metastases. She trained under Prof. Paul Sugarbaker, a pioneer in peritoneal surface oncology. Her clinical practice includes international experience in the US, Spain, and Croatia.

• Certified by the American Board of Surgery.
• Performs HIPEC and complex resections for gastrointestinal cancers.
• Former Research Director in the Department of Surgery at Inova Fairfax Hospital.
• Member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Domenico Sabia is a gastrointestinal surgeon specializing in peritoneal oncology and complex abdominal cancers. He serves at the Department of Peritoneal Carcinomatosis within Centro Médico Teknon in Spain. Dr. Sabia focuses on surgical treatments for advanced pelvic and abdominal malignancies. He is a recognized investigator in national and international oncological surgery clinical trials.

• Performs cytoreductive surgery combined with HIPEC and PIPAC techniques.
• Treats stage 4 liver, stomach, and colon cancers.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO).
• Is a member of the Peritoneal Surface Oncology Group International (PSOGI).

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.

The doctor is an experienced practitioner at Hospital HM Nou Delfos, specializing in family medicine. With a focus on providing comprehensive health care to patients of all ages, the doctor is highly trained in the latest medical technologies. This expertise ensures a high standard of care, characterized by a caring and compassionate approach.