Best oncologists in Spain: TOP 43 doctors

900+ brain tumor procedures performed – Dr. Oliver specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 40+ years of experience in advanced brain surgery
• Pioneer in fluorescence-guided surgery for brain tumors
• Director of the Brain Tumor Center at Teknon
• President of the European Skull Base Society

Prof. Galceran leads Spain's Genitourinary Cancer Unit at Vall d'Hebron, specializing in prostate cancer with 900+ procedures and national clinical trials.

• 30+ years specializing in genitourinary cancers and sarcomas
• Expert in immunotherapy and molecular diagnostics for prostate cancer
• Co-founder of Spanish Group for Genitourinary Tumors (SOGUG)
• Published 120+ peer-reviewed articles on cancer therapies

Over 12,000 laparoscopic surgeries performed – Dr. Carlos Ballesta Lopez is a pioneer in minimally invasive oncology techniques at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 45+ years of clinical experience in digestive and pancreatic surgery
• Founder and Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center
• Specializes in Da Vinci robotic-assisted procedures for precision
• IFSO-accredited Center of Excellence for surgical quality
• International trainer in advanced laparoscopic techniques

Professor Miralbell pioneers high-precision prostate cancer radiotherapy, performing over 120 courses annually at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 40+ years specializing in advanced radiation techniques like TrueBeam and Calypso
• Collaborates with CERN on cutting-edge radiation technology applications
• Trained at Harvard Cyclotron Laboratory and Royal Marsden Hospital
• Recipient of the prestigious Varian Award for Radiation Oncology
• Published 100+ research papers on radiotherapy advancements

Expert in minimally invasive surgery for digestive tract conditions – Dr. Diez-Caballero Alonso specializes in laparoscopic techniques at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Specialist in general surgery with focus on digestive tract
• Associate Clinical Lecturer at University of Navarre School of Medicine
• Member of Spanish Association of Surgeons and European endoscopic societies

Dr. Ares leads the Radiation Oncology Department at Quironsalud Proton Therapy Centre – a world leader in proton therapy.

• 15+ years specializing in proton therapy for precise tumor targeting
• Trained at Massachusetts General Hospital's proton therapy center
• Published 34+ research papers in peer-reviewed journals
• Head of department at Spain's premier proton therapy facility

Professional Resume

Basic education

• Electronic Engineering , Buenos Aires (1984)
• Physics of Radiotherapy , National Atomic Energy Commission of Argentina (CNEA, 1984)
• Master of Medical Physics , Universities of Toulouse and Paris (1986)
• Doctor of Science in Medical Physics , Universities of Toulouse and Paris (1990, Stereotactic Radiotherapy)

Publications

• Scientific index: 36.93
• Number of publications: 140

Professional activity

• 1980-1984 – Lecturer, University of Buenos Aires
• 1982-1984 – Academy of National Medicine of Argentina
• 1985-2018 – Institut Curie (Paris)
  • Latest positions:
    • Technical Director of the Proton Therapy Center
    • Head of the Department of Medical Physics

Research Internships as a Visiting Professor

• 2003-2004 – Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School (Boston, USA)
• 1998 – Indiana University Cyclotron Facility (Bloomington, USA)

Membership in scientific committees

• 2014 – CERN International Strategy Committee for Medical Applications
• 2000 – Conseil Scientifique National de Hadrontherapie (France)
• 2012 – The Belgian Hadrontherapy Center Foundation
• Scientific and expert consultant for companies: IBA, IBA Dosimetry, Varian Particles, Siemens, Tomotherapy
• Scientific advisor at proton therapy centers in various countries:
  • China (Wanjie)
  • South Africa (Cape Town)
  • USA (Indiana, New York)
  • Italy (Trento)
  • South Korea (Seoul)
  • France (Caen)
  • Netherlands (Maastro)
  • Argentina (Buenos Aires)
  • Austria (MedAustron)
• Member of the Scientific Council at the Embassy of Argentina in France

Reviewing articles for scientific journals

• Physics in Medicine and Biology
• Medical Physics
• Physics Medicine
• Radiotherapy and Oncology
• Radiation Protection Dosimetry
• Radioprotection
• Cureus and others

Membership in scientific societies

• PTCOG (Particle Therapy Cooperative Group) – Chairman (2010-2013)
• ESTRO (European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology)
• SFPM (Société Française de Physique Médicale)
• PMSF (Physiciens Médicaux Sans Frontières)

Teaching activities

• Master's program "Medical Physics" , Faculty of Medicine, University of Paris-Sud
• School of Proton Therapy ESTRO
• PTCOG Educational Master Classes
• Inter-University Diploma in High-Tech Radiotherapy
• Diploma in Radiation Biology and Radiation Protection in Radiotherapy (France)
• AAPM Summer School , Colorado Springs, USA (2015)
• Scientific supervision of postgraduate students, masters students, interns (up to 10 students per year)
• Invited lectures in various countries around the world (about 10 per year)

Grants and funding received (more than €50 million)

1. MIGAC – New Proton Therapy Centre of the Institut Curie
2. Grant Canceropole
   • (a) Targeted proton therapy for pediatric and adult tumors: technical optimization, radiobiology, socioeconomic assessment
   • (b) Dynamic proton therapy
3. Grant Physician – DEDIPRO (development of a new diamond detector and fast radiation therapy planning system for pulsed proton beams)
4. Industrial and regional grants – Areva 1-2-3, Feder, Varian, etc.
5. European Commission Grants
   • INFRAIA-02-2017 – INSPIRE (Infrastructure for International Proton Therapy Research)
6. IDEX Paris-Saclay – NanoTheRad (research on nanoparticles in medicine)

This specialist has made significant contributions to the development of proton therapy, radiation oncology and medical physics, combining scientific research, teaching and work at the world's leading medical and research institutions.

500+ robotic prostatectomies performed – Dr. Alcaraz specializes in minimally invasive urologic oncology using the Da Vinci system at Teknon Medical Center.

• 30+ years as a uro-oncologist and transplantologist
• Heads the Department of Urology and Kidney Transplantation
• Expert in both traditional and robotic surgical methods
• Member of European Urological Society and American Urological Confederation

Award-winning pediatric oncologist specializing in bone and soft tissue sarcomas at SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital – one of Europe's top children's hospitals.

• Heads the Hematology Oncology Department and Developmental Tumors Laboratory
• Developed a radiation-free treatment for spinal cord gliomas
• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in pediatric oncology
• Published 70+ papers on malignant tumors in children
• Recipient of multiple international awards for pediatric cancer research

1,100+ oncological treatments performed – Dr. Capdevila leads the Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Tumor Unit at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Specializes in pancreatic, liver, and rare digestive cancers
• Fellowship-trained in endocrine oncology at Uppsala University Hospital
• Co-founder of Spain's Task Force Group for Orphan Tumors
• Active member of ESMO, ASCO, and other leading oncology societies

Prof. Fermín Mearin Manrique leads the Digestive System Service at Centro Médico Teknon, specializing in functional digestive disorders with 40+ years of experience.

• Founder of Teknon Institute for the Study and Treatment of Constipation & Incontinence
• Fellowship-trained at Mayo Clinic's Gastroenterology Unit
• Author of 400+ scientific works on digestive health
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association and World Gastroenterology Organisation

2,000+ Mohs surgeries performed – Dr. Garcés Gatnau is a pioneer in skin cancer treatment at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 45+ years specializing in medical-surgical dermatology
• Clinical Head of Dermatology at Hospital de Sant Pau
• Director of Mohs surgery training program at Autonomous University of Barcelona
• Uses photodynamic therapy for precise tumor removal
• Member of International Society for Dermatologic Surgery

900+ brain tumor treatments performed – Dr. Balana Quintero leads Spain's Neuro oncology Research Group and authors European treatment protocols.

• 20+ years specializing exclusively in neuro-oncology
• President of the Spanish Neuro oncology Research Group (GEINO)
• Author of modern European brain tumor treatment protocols
• Published in Lancet Oncology and Nature Reviews
• Works at Centro Médico Teknon's Neuro-Oncology Unit

Head of the peritoneal cancer unit at Centro Médico Teknon – Dr. Sabia specializes in CRS+HIPEC, performing 1,100+ advanced abdominal cancer treatments.

• Over 20 years focused on peritoneal and pelvic oncology
• Expert in robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques
• Active researcher in clinical trials for new surgical methods
• Member of PSOGI and ESSO – top international oncology groups

Over 1,100 thyroid cancer procedures performed – Dr. Raventos heads the Minimally Invasive Surgery Department at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Fellowship-trained in surgery at the renowned Mayo Clinic
• Specializes exclusively in oncologic thyroid surgery and complex cases
• Fluent in advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques
• Founding member of the faculty at Centro Médico Teknon
• Published extensively on surgical techniques and outcomes

Dr. Lana Bijelic specializes in peritoneal carcinomatosis – a rare and complex condition – trained under Prof. Paul Sugarbaker, a pioneer in the field.

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

Forbes named Dr. Tabernero one of Spain's top 5 oncologists – a leader in personalized cancer therapies at Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

• Former President of the European Society for Medical Oncology
• Specializes in molecular targeted therapies and new drug development
• Conducts clinical trials for advanced colon cancer treatments
• 20+ years experience in gastrointestinal oncology
• Advisor to the Spanish Ministry of Health

Professor Felip leads thoracic cancer trials at Hospital Quiron Barcelona, specializing in lung cancer with over 900 procedures performed.

• 38+ years of experience in oncology
• Pioneers new pharmacogenomic and immunotherapy approaches
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and IASLC leadership
• Received ESMO Women for Oncology Award