Best Chemotherapy doctors in Barcelona: TOP 13 doctors

Dr. Lana Bijelic specializes in peritoneal carcinomatosis at Teknon Oncology Institute – trained under Prof. Paul Sugarbaker at Washington Hospital Center.

• Certified by the American Board of Surgery
• Member of the American Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
• Former Research Director at Inova Fairfax Hospital
• Multiple academic awards for surgical excellence

Dr. Graus is a leading expert in paraneoplastic neurological syndromes, having defined the first strict diagnostic criteria for these conditions.

• 40+ years of experience in neuro-oncology
• Former Chief of Neurology at Hospital Clinic Barcelona
• Founder and past president of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology
• Specializes in neurotoxicities from cancer treatments
• Honorary doctorate from Lyon University

Dr. Graupera heads the Hematology Oncology Department at Sant Joan De Déu – one of Europe's top children's hospitals. He specializes in pediatric sarcomas and neuroblastomas.

• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the USA
• Developed a radiation-free treatment for spinal cord gliomas
• Published 70+ papers on pediatric cancer treatments
• Recipient of multiple international oncology awards
• Scientific Director of pediatric cancer research programs

Specialist in bone marrow transplantation at SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital, focusing on pediatric hematology.

• Children's hematologist with expertise in chemotherapy
• Works at a leading children's hospital in Barcelona
• Specializes in treatments for young patients

Specializes in breast cancer and melanoma treatments, focusing on hormone therapy resistance and immunotherapy. Works at Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

• Participated in trials leading to new drug approvals for breast cancer
• Involved in studies that revolutionized melanoma treatment
• Member of Breast Cancer and Melanoma Units at Vall d’Hebron
• Focuses on holistic patient care

Forbes named Dr. Tabernero one of Spain's 5 most influential cancer leaders. Former President of the European Society for Medical Oncology.

• Director of the Vall d’Hebrón Institute of Oncology
• Specializes in molecular targeted therapies and personalized cancer treatments
• Author of over 70 papers on innovative cancer treatments
• Conducts clinical trials for new colon cancer therapies

Dr. Prat leads SOLTI as president, designing clinical trials for breast cancer treatments. His research focuses on gene expression and molecular subtypes.

• Head of Translational Genomics and Targeted Therapeutics at IDIBAPS
• Co-founder of Reveal Genomics, holds three patents
• Over 160 publications with an H-Index of 51
• Medical oncology fellowship at Vall d´Hebron Institute of Oncology
• Tenure-Track Professor at Barcelona University

Principal Investigator in clinical trials for ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancer – Dr. Oaknin leads groundbreaking research at Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

• Author of 100+ publications on gynecological tumors
• Executive board member of GEICO Group (Spanish Ovarian Cancer Research Group)
• Faculty member for Gyn-Track in ESMO
• Spanish representative in GCIG Group's Cervical Committee

Leading expert in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) – Professor Bosch has pioneered new treatments and technologies for hematological diseases.

• Conducts over 80 clinical trials from phase 1 to phase 3
• Published more than 100 articles in top medical journals
• Head of Hematology at IOB Institute of Oncology
• President of the Spanish group for CLL study (GELLC)

Leading specialist and head of breast cancer program at HM Delfos – Dr. Albanell Mestres is internationally recognized for successful breast cancer treatment.

• MBBS from University Autónoma de Barcelona
• Residency at Vall d'Hebron clinic
• 120 articles published in reputable journals
• Leader of Oncology services at Clin del Mar
• More than 9000 citations for his research

• Specializes in chemotherapy for breast cancer using targeted drug therapies.
• Trained in Medical Oncology in Spain and obtained certification in London.
• Member of Spanish Medical Oncology Society and European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Founding Vice President of the Spanish Breast Cancer Research Group.
• Authored over 130 articles focused on oncology and chemotherapy.

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

Dr. Verges graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona in 1980 and moved to Boston (USA) to conduct basic research in ophthalmology, obtaining a PhD in Biology from Harvard University and defending his doctoral thesis on the mechanisms of tear secretion, which would become the basis for understanding the pathology of dry eye syndrome (thesis presented in Barcelona, ​​1983) and which earned him the National Research Prize (1983).

Currently, Dr. Carlos Verges carries out his professional activity as the Director of the Ophthalmology Service of the Dexéus University Hospital, together with his entire medical team from the advanced ophthalmology department, where he has a high-quality technological, medical and surgical team.

His area of ​​interest is focused on the field of cataract and neurophysiological mechanisms of vision, especially in relation to sports.

Professional experience

1983-1986 Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, ​​Spain

1986-1989 Head of the Anterior Segment Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, Barcelona Hospital Clinic, Spain.

1986-1991 Professor of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, ​​Spain.

1990-1992 Head of Ophthalmology Service, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona.

1989-1999 Head of the Ophthalmology Department, Sagrada Familia Clinic, Barcelona, ​​Spain.

From 2000 to present, President and CEO of the Dr. Carlos Verges Private Foundation.

2000-2007 Head of the Ophthalmology Department, Institut Universitari Dexeus, Barcelona, ​​Spain.

2007 – present General Director of the “Advanced Ophthalmology Department Dr. Verges”, Barcelona, ​​Spain.

2018-present President and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology. University Hospital Dexeus Quironsalud. Polytechnic University of Catalonia.

Awards :

- National Research Prize 1984. Ministry of Education and Science: "The mechanism of tear secretion. The importance of beta-adrenergic receptors in the lacrimation of the lacrimal glands."

- National Prize for the best doctoral dissertation, Shibre Medal, 1984 "Personal contribution to the study of labial secretion. Determination of beta-adrenergic receptors in tear cells"

- National Pharmaceutical Industry Award 1987: "Treatment of immunological rejection in corneal transplantation using cyclosporine A."

- American Society of Implant Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Award for the best scientific video presented at the annual conference: "Pseudo-Real Housing". First Prize. Seattle, USA, April 1999.

- Award for the most important technical innovation of 1999 from the Spanish Society.

Implantation-refractive surgery. Speaking at the National Congress held in Madrid 1999.

- 2000 Best Scientific Contribution Award "Laser Non-Penetrating Deep Sclerectomy" presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting, AAO - Dallas, USA, October 2000.

- Best Paper Award for “GDx Analysis of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness after LASIK” presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, ASCRS, May 2004, San Diego, USA.

- Finalist for the King Jaume I Prize for Basic Research, 2005, sponsored by the Board of Trustees of the Generalitat of Valencia and the Valencian Foundation for Advanced Research.

- Surgical Technical Video Award: "MICS under Vision ICL, The Hook Technique"

Presented at the IX International Congress of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, May/June 2006, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Membership in scientific societies

Member of the Executive Board of the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).

Member of the editorial board of Ophthalmology Times. Europe.

Member of the editorial board of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (USA).

Member of the Editorial Board of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today Europe.

Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS).

Scientific reviewer of the journal: Cornea, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Cataract and Refractive Surgery and Archives of the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology.