Best Ultrasound doctors in Spain: TOP 26 doctors

The doctor began their medical career as an intern in surgery and traumatology at Clínica Sant Jordi in 1983, followed by a position as a physician with the Mutua Catalana de Accidentes in Barcelona. They continued gaining experience as a medical intern at Hospital General de Catalunya and as a resident physician in general surgery at Hospital de Sant Jaume i Santa Magdalena. Specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, they served as a consultant at Clínica Sant Josep and Hospital General in Manresa. Since 1999, the doctor has been part of the Centro Médico Teknon Medical Staff in Barcelona.

Graduating in Medicine and Surgery from Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona in 1983, the doctor further specialized in obstetrics and gynecology at Institut Universitari Dexeus and holds a European Certificate in Endoscopic Surgery in Gynecology from the University of Clermont-Ferrand I.

Education

🎓 Medical education: Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of the Basque Country (Hospital de Cruces, 2003–2009) — one of the leading medical schools in Spain.

🏥 Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Completed a highly competitive residency at the Institut Universitari Dexeus (Barcelona, 2010–2014), known for its excellence in women's health and reproductive medicine.

Professional experience

🔹 Assisted Reproduction Specialist (Hospital Quirón Barcelona & Centro Médico Teknon) Currently a leading expert in the Assisted Reproduction Unit, collaborating with Dr. Aurel to develop personalized IVF programs. Together, they provide exceptional patient care and achieve success rates that exceed international standards.

🔹 Egg Donation Program Coordinator Dr. Barbed runs one of the most advanced egg donation programs in Spain, providing high-tech medical care to patients from all over the world. (May 2021 - present)

🔹 Coordinator of the Department of Reproductive Medicine and Prenatal Diagnostics (Gine-3 Gynecological Center) Successfully managed a multidisciplinary team specializing in infertility treatment and prenatal care, receiving recognition for her professionalism and expertise in complex reproductive cases. (2017–2021)

🔹 Gynecology and Obstetrics Consultant (Hospital de Barcelona) Provided advanced gynecological and obstetric care, specializing in high-risk pregnancy management and minimally invasive procedures. (2017–2021)

🔹 Specialist in Reproductive Medicine (Institut Universitari Dexeus) Specialized in assisted reproductive technologies and endoscopic surgery, contributing to innovation in fertility preservation. (2014-2017) Awards and Certifications 🏆 Ranked among the Top 10 Gynecologists in Catalonia (according to El Nacional.cat) for her outstanding contribution to reproductive medicine and patient care. 📜 Level III certification in ultrasound diagnostics (issued by the Spanish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics, SEGO) - the highest level of qualification in gynecological ultrasound.

Research, publications and academic activities

📖 Publications: • "Efficiency of oocyte storage in low ovarian response for PGS" – Gynecol. Endocrinol., July 2016. • Numerous scientific articles published since 2007, some of which have received awards for outstanding quality.

🎤 Participation in conferences: Active participant in national and international congresses, where he presents cutting-edge research and collaborates in multidisciplinary research.

🎓 Teaching activity: Teaches in the Master's program "Cytogenetics and Reproductive Biology" at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

Professional associations

✅ Member of the Association for the Study of Reproductive Biology (ASEBIR) since 1993.

✅ Member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) since 2008.

Why choose Dr. Cayetana Barbed?

💎 More than 10 years of experience in reproductive medicine, numerous awards and active participation in the development of the industry.

💎 Individual approach to each patient, based on modern scientific data and advanced treatment methods.

💎 Combining expertise and caring, Dr. Barbed strives to provide the best possible outcome for each patient on their journey to parenthood.

Dr. Fernandez Oliva graduated with honors from the Faculty of Medicine of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, specializing in Medicine and Surgery.

Completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Hospital de la Vall d'Hebrón, Barcelona.

The doctor combines clinical practice with continuous education and scientific work.

Lecturer at the CTO Medical Academy.

Participant of courses and congresses:

- Congress of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE), 2015

- Course in Medical Genetics and Fetal Medicine, Catalan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Barcelona 2015

- Course in robotic and laparoscopic surgery, Hospital Vall d'Hebrón, Barcelona 2016

- Congress of the Sociedad Española de Ginecología y Obstetricia (SEGO), 2017.

Current areas of scientific research:

- Prevention of preeclampsia in early pregnancy

- Immunological interaction between the mother and the fetus

Experience

• -Head of the Department of Functional Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery at Ruber International Hospital since 2005 .
• - Neurosurgeon in the Radiosurgery Department of Ruber International Hospital since 1993 .
• -Work experience at Puerta de Hierro Clinic, Madrid (1985–1989) .

Scientific and teaching activities

• -180 publications in national and international medical journals.
• 60 articles in leading international journals with high impact factor.
• - Participation in 230 scientific conferences as a speaker, including 100 invited presentations at international symposia.
• -Author : 3 published books and 22 chapters in scientific papers.
• - Honorary Professor of the Faculty of Medicine of the Autonomous University of Madrid .

Internships in international centers

• - La Timone Hospital, Marseille (France) – 2000, 2010, 2015.
• -Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm (Sweden) – 1993, 1996.
• - Birmingham Hospital, UK – 1987

Membership in scientific societies

• - Member of the International Society of Stereotactic Radiosurgery (ISRS) , is a member of the Executive Council and the Educational Committee .
• - Member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons of the United States and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons .
• -Member of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Asturias, Spain .

Languages of practice

• -Spanish
• -English
• -French

Pathologies

-Benign brain tumors: meningiomas and neuromas:

-Cerebral vascular malformations:

-Obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment operations:

-Operations to combat nervous anorexia:

Publications

2023 | Stereotactic radiosurgery for Kuss grade IV vestibular schwannoma in patients ≥ 65 years: a multi-institutional retrospective study Acta Neurochirurgica 165: 211–220,

2022 | Stereotactic radiosurgery for Kues grade IV vestibular schwannoma in young patients: a multi-institutional study Journal of Neuro-Oncology 160: 201–208.

2022 | Stereotactic radiosurgery versus active surveillance for asymptomatic, parafalcine, and parasagittal meningiomas: a matched cohort analysis from the IMPASSE Neurosurgery 90:750–757

2022| Active surveillance versus stereotactic radiosurgery for the treatment of patients with incident frontobasal meningioma - A subanalysis of the IMPASSE Cancers (Basel) trial. Mar 3;14(5):1300.

2022| Gamma Knife Outcomes and Recommendations and Complications: Patai fond Kuala Lumpur

2022| Radiosurgery for Mental Disorders LGKA Marsella

2022| The Role of SRS in Anorexia Nervosa ISRS Milan

2022| Expanding the indications for gamma knife radiosurgery Neuroonc and Rs Symp Malasia

2022 | Pituitary Adenoma: Conservative in Surgical Abortion Simp CUF Lisbo

Awards and certificates

2019|National Medical Prize XXI in the field of neurosurgery.

2018 | Editorial Board Member, American Journal of Psychiatry and Neurology

2015 | Factory Award torn away from the International Society of Stereotactic and Radiosurgery

2012 | Correspondent of the Real Medical Academy of Asturias.

Dr. Ramon Aurell Ballesteros is a specialist in obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Autonomous University of Barcelona in 1991. He later completed advanced training in London, focusing on reproductive medicine at Hammersmith Hospital.

Dr. Aurell has worked as a Medical Assistant at University Clinic Dexeus. Since 2008, he has led the Reproductive Medicine department at Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona. He also heads the Assisted Reproduction Unit at Medical Center Teknon. Dr. Aurell is known for achieving high success rates and providing excellent patient care.

Dr. Francesc Cobo Valien graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Barcelona in 1990.

He received his specialization in oncohematology at the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona in 1995. He combined medical practice and research activities in the period 1996-2002.

He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Barcelona in 2002.

Dr. Kobo continues his research and has been awarded grants:

•Interdepartmental Commission for Innovation of the Generalitat de Catalunya

•Scholarship Fund Universitaria Agustí Pedro i Pons

•Farreras Valentí & Schering Plough School of Hematology Scholarship

•Award for the best report at the Council of the Spanish Hematology Association

•Grant from the Catalan Society of Hematology

Specialization:

•Lymphoma

•Acute leukemia

•Chronic leukemia

•Autoimmune pancytopenia

The doctor specializes in oncology and gastroenterology, offering extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating complex cancers and gastrointestinal disorders. With a focus on innovative treatment plans, the doctor has contributed to numerous clinical trials and research studies, advancing the field of oncology. The doctor is board-certified and has published several peer-reviewed articles in leading medical journals. The doctor is committed to providing personalized patient care and has been recognized for excellence in clinical practice.

A specialist in the digestive system through MIR from the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Barcelona, he received his PhD from the University of Barcelona.

He completed his postgraduate training in the Gastroenterology Service of the Barcelona Hospital Clinic and then in the Department of Gastroenterology at Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, USA), where he conducted cutting-edge research on inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis).

From 2004 to 2011 he worked in the Gastroenterology Department of the Barcelona Hospital Clinic / IDIBAPS, and since 2011 he has worked as a specialist doctor in the Digestive System Department of the Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona.

He was a member of the Scientific Committee of ECCO and coordinator of the European project "IBDChip". He is the author of more than 150 publications and 500 presentations at conferences and conferences.

Experience:

Digestive system specialist, completed the MIR training program and completed his residency in this specialty at the Provincial Hospital of Barcelona between 1993 and 1996.

Doctor of Medicine from the University of Barcelona with the qualification "Distinguished Diploma Unanimously". In 2001 he received the Distinguished Doctorate from the University of Barcelona.

Between 1997 and 1999, he completed his postgraduate training in the Gastroenterology Department of the Provincial Hospital of Barcelona. Subsequently, he completed two internships in the Gastroenterology Department of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, USA, between 2000 and 2003, where he conducted cutting-edge research in the field of gastroenterology.

Since 2004 he has been working in the Gastroenterology Service of the Provincial Hospital of Barcelona / IDIBAPS, focusing on the treatment and research of inflammatory bowel diseases.

He is the author of numerous publications, conference papers and book chapters both nationally and internationally.

Member of the Catalan Society of Gastroenterology, the Spanish Association of Gastroenterology, the Spanish Working Group on Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis and the American Gastroenterological Association.

Areas of special interest: storage rhythm disorders, chronic diarrhea, inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) and other causes of chronic intestinal inflammation.

An expert in the comprehensive care of women, she specialised in medical care projects focusing on the Humanised Childbirth Program and the development and promotion of low-intervention obstetric care.

She is currently the Head of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital. She has promoted the implementation of a specific protocol for Humanised C-section in this hospital to ensure the active participation of women in the arrival of their babies and a childbirth plan that is similar to natural childbirth.

Dr Blanco Herráez has also promoted the implementation of the current Multidisciplinary Breast Unit, the objective of which is the management of breast cancer, both from the preventative and the early detection points of view, as well as the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and functional and psychological recovery of patients.

Training

- Son Espases Mallorca Hospital, Palma de Mallorca | 05/2007 - 05/2011 Resident Doctor in the Gynaecology speciality.

- Madrid Complutense University, Madrid 09/2000 - 06/2006. Medicine

Working Experience

- Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital- Head of the Gynaecology and Obstetrics Unit | 04/2022 – Currently

- Fundación Jimenez Díaz University Hospital- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant | 06/2011 - 04/2022

- Fundación Jimenez Díaz University Hospital -Teaching Obstetrics and Gynaecology Residents 06/2012- 06/2014.

- Fundación Jimenez Díaz University Hospital - Cooperating Teacher 06/2016- 06/2022

Memberships

- Member of the Madrid Professional Medical Association since June 2011.

- Member of the Spanish Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology since October 2008.

- Member of the Spanish Society of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy since 2011.

The primary objective of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital is to provide a high-quality comprehensive care service to women and their health issues at any of their life stages. Specially, issues deriving from pregnancy, childbirth and the post childbirth stage, as well as any matters relating to the female organs and reproductive functions.

A highly-qualified multidisciplinary team that positions each patient at the core in order to ensure the provision of a professional and personalised service adapted to the health needs and expectations of women. Besides, an early diagnosis and treatment customised to each personal circumstance, the promotion of health and the prevention of disease are at the core of the work of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit.

Efficiency, innovation, the use of new technologies and digitalisation are differential factors of the care service provided by the over 30 health professionals (doctors, nurses, assistant nurses and midwives) who make up the team of this speciality.

Since 1998 he has been Director of the Epilepsy Unit at the Ruber International Hospital in Madrid, a pioneering centre for the diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment of epilepsy in children and adults.

More than 150 neurologists and neurophysiologists from Spain and Latin America have been trained here, and several of its students have successfully opened epilepsy centres in other public and private hospitals, both in Spain and abroad.

The program he directs has become a pioneer in Spain in the field of genetic diagnosis of complex epilepsies and advanced treatments such as drug repositioning, interstitial laser treatment, deep electrodes and gamma radiosurgery, which are used in patients with refractory epilepsy.

Dr. Antonio Gil-Nagel is a professor at the IE University, is an Ad Honorem Professor at the Center for Biomedical Technology of the Polytechnic University of Madrid (CTB) and is Director of the Epilepsy Department at the Francisco Vitoria University of Madrid.

He was a founding member of the European Epilepsy Research Network and the European Association for Epilepsy Monitoring. He is also active in international research projects such as EpiCare and the European Epilepsy Brain Bank and has held relevant positions in international institutions such as the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE), the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), the European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS) and the World Federation of Neurology (WFN).

Dr. Gil-Nagel has directed numerous clinical trials and research studies in the field of epilepsy, especially in orphan epilepsies such as Dravet syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and other epileptic and developmental encephalopathies. The Epilepsy Program he directs is an international benchmark in the development of pharmacological research. He has been the Principal Investigator of phase II and III clinical trials, including numerous clinical trials and non-pharmacological treatments (epilepsy surgery, electrical stimulation, ketogenic diet and gamma knife). His research is funded by European Union funds and the Public Innovation Agency of the Ministry of Science and Innovation of the Spanish Government. Their dedication to research and the development of new treatments allows them to accelerate the treatment of their patients with new treatments.

In addition to being a frequent speaker at national and international conferences, he has authored several books on epilepsy and electroencephalography and has numerous publications on epilepsy in journals such as Annals of Neurology, Brain, Epilepsy, European Journal of Neurology, Journal of Neurology, Nature Neurology, Neurology, and the New England Journal of Medicine, among others. He has authored 165 Scopus-indexed articles with 5,265 citations and an h-index of 35.

In 2021, his team received the Innovative Small and Medium Enterprise Award for the project on mesial temporal lobe epilepsy and encephalocele (Ministry of Science and Innovation, Spain), and in 2012, the Scientific Award from the Epilepsy Group of the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN).

Education

• 1985 – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery , Complutense University of Madrid.
• 1986-1989 – Specialization in Neurology , Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid.
• 1991–1993 – Epilepsy Specialist , Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.
• 1997 – Certification of the American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology .

Professional experience

• 1993–1995 – Associate Professor, Epilepsy Program, Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.
• 1995–1998 – Associate Professor, Epilepsy Program, Department of Neurological Sciences, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, USA.
• Since 1998 – Director of the Epilepsy Program , Neurology Service, Ruber International Hospital, Madrid.
• 2014 – Defense of the dissertation on the topic: "Clinical and neurophysiological studies in the pre-surgical evaluation of epilepsy" , Complutense University of Madrid.
• 2022 – Deputy Head of the Neurology Service , Ruber Internacional International Hospital, Madrid.

Membership in professional societies

• Since 1991 – Member of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).
• Since 1991 – Member of the American Epilepsy Society (AES).
• Since 1996 – Member of the American Society of Clinical Neurophysiology .
• Since 1988 – Member of the Spanish Society of Neurology .
• Since 2006 – Representative of Spain in the World Federation of Neurology (WFN).
• Since 2006 – Member of the editorial committee and the WFN web portal .
• Since 2008 – Director of the Epilepsy Group of the European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS).
• Since 2009 – Member of the EFNS Educational Courses Committee.
• 2007–2009 – Member of the EFNS Scientific Committee .
• 2007–2008 – Vice-President of the Scientific Committee of the 12th EFNS Congress , Madrid.
• 2004–2007 – Delegate of Spain to the EFNS .
• 2009 – Member of the Scientific Committee of the World Congress of Neurologists , Marrakech.

Outstanding Achievements

Dr. Hill-Nagel is a leading international figure in the field of epileptology, a recognized expert in the diagnosis and treatment of genetic epilepsy and the surgical approach to its correction. His distinguished professional career includes many years of experience in leading medical institutions in the United States and Europe, as well as active participation in international research and educational programs.

Dr. Hill-Nagel not only advances the science of neurology on a global level, but also successfully implements cutting-edge treatment methods, improving the lives of thousands of patients around the world.

Specialist in Neurology
Head of the Advanced Neurosciences Unit – Quirónsalud

Professional Experience

Head of the Neurology Service
Hospital Universitario de Torrevieja (2018 – 2021)
Led a multidisciplinary neurology team with a focus on patient-centered care, especially for neurodegenerative disorders.

Head of Neurology Service
Hospital Clínica Benidorm (2017 – 2018)
Oversaw diagnostic and therapeutic services in general neurology, epilepsy, and movement disorders.

Consultant Neurologist
Hospital General Universitario de Alicante (2017 – 2018)
Specialized in inpatient and outpatient neurology services, actively participated in teaching and research.

Consultant Neurologist
Hospital de Manises, Valencia (2016 – 2017)
Focus on epilepsy and complex neurological diagnostics.

General Practitioner
Baghavatula Charitable Trust (BCT), Vishakapatnam, India (2012 – 2016)
Provided healthcare services in underserved rural communities, gaining valuable experience in global medicine.

Education & Training

Medical Degree
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) (2005 – 2011)

Neurology Residency (MIR Program)
Hospital General Universitario de Alicante (2012 – 2016)

Postgraduate Studies

Postgraduate Specialization in Movement Disorders
Universidad Oberta de Catalunya (2019 – 2020)

Postgraduate Specialization in Clinical Research
Chair UAM-Abbvie (2020 – ongoing)

Master in Healthcare Management
UDIMA - Universidad a Distancia de Madrid (2020 – ongoing)

Master in Clinical Neurology
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (2020 – ongoing)

Professional Societies

Member of the Valencian Society of Neurology (SVN)

Member of the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN)

Scientific Contributions

Publications:

"Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease – Heidenhain Variant" – Presented at the 66th Meeting of the Spanish Society of Neurology (2015)

"Sleepwalking or Epilepsy?" – Presented at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Spanish Society of Neuropediatrics (2016)

Conferences & Courses:

Epilepsy Hospital Stage Course – Hospital La Princesa, Madrid (2020)

Updates on Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders – Movement Disorder Society, 2019

American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting – Baltimore, USA (2019)

Dr Romero Imbroda is an academic of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Eastern Andalusia and a Fellow of the European Board of Neurology, as well as a Member of the Board of Directors of the

Andalusian Society of Neurology. He combines his medical practice with his teaching role at the University of Granada, where he is a Lecturer and has been a Member of the Internal Residential Doctor Assessment Committee in Melilla until 2017.

He is the author of several national and international scientific publications. He has also participated in research projects associated with treatments for multiple sclerosis.

Professional Experience:

• 2020: President of the Andalusian Society of Neurology

• 2019: Head of the Units at the Quirónsalud Malaga and Marbella Hospitals

• 2017-2021: Neurologist at the Regional Malaga University Hospital.

• 2016-2017: Lecturer at the University of Granada.

• 2009-2017: Neurologist at the Imbrain Neuroscience Clinic. Melilla.

• 2009-2017: Neurologist at the Melilla Hospital.

• 2008-2009: Neurologist at the Virgen de las Nieves Hospital. Granada.

• 2004-2008: Neurologist at the Carlos Haya Hospital. Malaga.

Academic Training:

• 2017: Innovation and Leadership in Neurology. Business Institute. Madrid.

• 2014: Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. United States.

• 2011-2012: Management of Integrated Health Services. ESADE. Madrid.

• 2010: Neurologists for the Future. Spanish Neurology Society.

• 2010: Master in Tissue Engineering. University of Granada.

• 2010: Doctorate at the University of Granada. Summa Cum Laude. 2010.

• 2004-2008: Neurology specialist at the Carlos Haya Hospital. Malaga.

• 1997-2003: University Graduate in Medicine at the University of Granada.

The Neurology Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital specialises in the study and treatment of conditions associated to the nervous system, the brain, the spinal cord, the peripheral nerves and the muscles. We have the most advanced technology that enables us to make accurate and personalised diagnoses and treatments in the study of patients with complex diagnoses and treatments (MRI, CT scan,electroencephalogram, transacranial doppler ultrasound, cerebral arteriogramand neuropschycological testing).

We offer our patients highly-specialised treatments for cerebrovascular and neuromuscular diseases, Parkinson's Disease, headaches and migraine, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathies, infections of the nervous system, movement disorders, dementia and other cognitive conditions, paediatric neurology, sleep disorders, tumours and complications deriving from injuries to the spine and the head.

In 2007 he joined the Costa del Sol Hospital and left this position when he obtained an international scholarship that would take him back to San Francisco. In 2010 he moved to Japan to complete his training in the submucosal endoscopic dissection technique that he would later on introduce in Andalusia in 2011, thus becoming one of the pioneers in the performance of this technique in Spain. In 2011 he became the first medical professional in the world to use the 15-mm AXIOS stent in pancreatic fluid collection drainage. In 2018 he began to perform gastroenteroanastomosis with luminal apposition stent in patients with pancreatic cancer and bowel obstruction, thus becoming a pioneer in Andalusia to perform such technique.

He is a coauthor of the reference guides of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy on the endoscopic treatment of chronic pancreatitis and non-variceal gastrointestinal haemorrhage.

Professional Experience

Over 24 years' experience

1999 - Degree in Medicine and Surgery. Malaga University, Spain.

2003 to 2006 - Medical Residency in the Digestive System at the Virgen Macarena Hospital in Seville, Spain.

2006 - International Scholar at the California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, USA.

2007 – Digestive System Specialist at the Costa del Sol Hospital, Marbella. Spain.

2008 - California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, USA.

2009 - Top Reviewer Award received from the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Journal.

2011 – Pioneer in Spain in the introduction of the submucosal endoscopic dissection technique.

2011 – First professional in the world to use the AXIOS (15mm) stent for pancreatic fluid collection drainage.

2016 - Gold Medal of the Andalusian Society for Digestive Disease (SAPD, in its Spanish abbreviation).

2017 - Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG).

2018 - Pioneer in Andalusia to perform gastroenteroanastomosis with luminal apposition stent to treat bowel obstruction.

2019 - Fellow of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE).

The Digestive System Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital offers a patient service portfolio that includes all the clinical aspects of gastroenterology, hepatology, biliary duct and pancreatic disease, as well as the diagnostic and treatment techniques used in this speciality such as abdominal ultrasound, endoscopy and other functional tests.

Our specialists have solid professional backgrounds and the team is highly qualified for the diagnosis and treatment of complex diseases such as conditions related to acidity (gastric ulcers, helicobacter pylori, gastroesophageal reflux disease), enteropathies (Crohn's Disease, ulcerative colitis; coeliac disease...), viral hepatitis, hepatic cirrhosis, pancreatic disease...

The Digestive System Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital is a pioneer in the implementation of a specific check-up programme for digestive disease with special attention to the diagnosis and treatment of colon precancerous lesions.

Diseases, treatments and techniques:

• Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound

• Endoscopic resection techniques (mucosectomy/submucosal dissection)

• Submucosal or third-space endoscopy (POEM and variants)

• Bariatric endoscopy (Apollo Method)

Professional experience

Since 2006, he has been Head of the Neurology Department at the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid and the Ruber Juan Bravo Hospital.

Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the European University of Madrid, holds the national accreditation of Professor of Medical Sciences (issued by ANECA).

Doctor of Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). Award for Outstanding Doctoral Thesis (UCM, 2004): Study on the relationship of human herpes virus 6 as an environmental factor in multiple sclerosis.

Membership in scientific societies

National and International Principal Investigator in Neuroscience at Quironsalud Madrid (June 2015 – present)

President of the Research Committee of the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid (2012 to present).

Member of the Research Committee of the San Carlos Clinical Hospital (2012-2015).

Member of the Council of the Faculty of Medicine of the Complutense University of Madrid (2011-2015).

Research and Teaching

Principal investigator of 100 national and international clinical trials.

7 FIS research projects from the Carlos III Institute of Health (the last 5 as principal investigator).

10 projects from private foundations, received on a competitive basis (7 as principal investigator).

He has authored 139 international articles with a total impact factor of 949,917 and 4,552 citations. 38 books and book chapters with an H-factor of 34 (2018).

His publications stand out in journals that have the greatest global impact on research, such as the New England Journal of Medicine and the Lancet.

Dr. Rafael Arroyo has given over 300 international and national presentations at various Congresses.

Education :

Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the European University of Madrid and holds the national accreditation of Professor of Medical Sciences (issued by ANECA).

The doctor is a leading medical oncologist specializing in cancer treatment through molecular targeted therapies and personalized medicine. With extensive experience, the doctor has served as an advisor to the Spanish Ministry of Health and directed the Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology.

The doctor has held prestigious positions, including President of the European Society for Medical Oncology and Head of the Digestive and Endocrine Tumour Unit at Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona. The doctor is a prolific researcher with over 70 published papers and has been recognized with awards such as the Cancer Care Award in Gastrointestinal Cancer by the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Professional experience

2007. Director of the Assisted Reproduction Unit of the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid since its opening.

2004-06 Private consultation on assisted reproduction in Madrid.

1994-96. Deputy Physician. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid.

Membership in scientific societies

-He is a member of the Spanish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (SEGO).

-Spanish Society of Fertility (SEF);

-European Society of Human Reproduction (ESHRE)

-American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).

Research and Teaching

In recent years, he has conducted over 30 conferences, 20 presentations and 15 talks at courses and conferences in his specialty. He has written 5 book chapters and coordinated 4 monographs.

2010 Associate Professor. European University of Madrid.

2004-07 Professor of Master in Human Reproduction. Spanish Fertility Society and Complutense University.

1990-98 Professor, PhD student. Training Center for Medical Specialists (CTO)

General information

Musculoskeletal radiologist, expert in sports injuries and magnetic resonance imaging with over 20 years of experience working with professional and elite athletes.

Professional experience

• Founder : Elite Sports Imaging, SL, Madrid, Spain.
• Medical consultant : Madrid Open (tennis tournament).
• Consultant : Longwood MRI Specialists, Boston, USA.
• Director of Musculoskeletal MRI and CT : Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School (2002–2006).

Education and qualifications

• University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) : Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science (BS).
• McGill University School of Medicine : Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery (MD, CM).
• Boston University/Boston Medical Center : Radiology Residency.
• Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital : Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Radiology and Interventional Radiology.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)/m+Visión : Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biomedical Research in Medical Imaging.

Peculiarities of professional activity

The doctor specializes in:

• Diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries using MRI and CT.
• Implementation of advanced technologies in the field of visualization of the musculoskeletal system.
• A personalized approach to diagnosing injuries in elite athletes.

The doctor has exceptional experience working at leading global institutions such as Harvard Medical School and MIT, which allows him to combine clinical practice, scientific research and the application of innovative methods in medical imaging.

Dr. José Miguel Esteban López-Jamar is a gastroenterologist. He has led the Digestive Endoscopy and Digestive Diseases Units at Hospital Ruber Internacional since 2007. He has more than 20 years of experience. He is a Spanish pioneer in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). His work covers diagnostic and interventional endoscopy. He uses innovative, minimally invasive techniques for complex gastrointestinal disease.

He was Head of Endoscopy (2008–2012) and Head of Endoscopic Innovation (2012–2014) at Hospital Clínico San Carlos. He completed international training at AMC Amsterdam, Institut Paoli-Calmettes in Marseille, and Zhongshan Hospital in Shanghai. He holds an MD and a PhD from the Complutense University of Madrid. He is a specialist in gastroenterology. He takes part in multicenter European studies and clinical trials. He is a member of SEPD, SEED, and ESGE.

The doctor is an oncosurgeon with 25 years of experience, specializing in rectal and colon cancer treatment, bariatric surgery, and esophageal cancer treatment.

With over 15,000 surgical procedures performed, the doctor conducts more than 1,000 minimally invasive surgeries annually, utilizing laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

A member of international medical societies, the doctor is the president of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe and lectures on advanced surgical techniques and laparoscopy.

Renowned as a pioneer in gastrointestinal surgery, the doctor was the first to perform groundbreaking procedures such as gallbladder removal through the mouth and the first transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME).