Doctors in Spain — Page 12

Medical Director of the University of Navarra Clinic

Prof. of hematology and hemotherapy

Director of Obesity Therapy Department

Specialist in endocrinology and nutrition

Head of Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Dr. Augusto Covaro is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Hospital Universitari Quiron-Dexeus in Barcelona. He completed two fellowships in spinal surgery in Denmark and Sweden. Dr. Covaro specializes in treating scoliosis and complex spine conditions. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its orthopedic department.

• Trained in complex spine surgery at Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden.
• Completed a specialist fellowship in Aarhus, Denmark, supported by SICOT.
• Is a member of AOspine, Eurospine, and the Spanish Society of Orthopedics.
• Performs kyphoplasty, laminectomy, and minimally invasive fusion surgery.

Dr. Augusto Covaro is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Hospital Universitari Quiron-Dexeus in Barcelona. He specializes in treating herniated disks, spinal stenosis, and complex scoliosis. Dr. Covaro serves as a member of AOspine and the Spanish Society of Orthopedics. He practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital recognized for neurosurgery and orthopedics.

• Performs robotic spine surgery and endoscopic discectomy.
• Expertise includes minimally invasive fusion and anterior cervical discectomy.
• Active member of GEER and Eurospine professional organizations.
• Contributes regularly to international meetings and scientific magazines.

Dr. Andres Lopez Garcia is the head of Anesthesiology and Resuscitation at several HM Hospitales centers. He specializes in various sedation techniques for surgical procedures at Hospital Universitario HM Puerta Del Sur. Dr. Lopez Garcia focuses on reducing medical anxiety in pediatric patients. He authored the book "Anesthesia and children" to help parents prepare their children for surgery.

• Manages anesthesia services across multiple hospitals within the HM group.
• Expert in pediatric anesthesia and resuscitation protocols.
• Works at an EFQM-accredited teaching hospital that treats over 600,000 patients annually.
• Educates families on modern anesthesia forms to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Dr. Soledad Ciriza Roustan is an adult psychologist at HM Puerta del Sur in Madrid. She is a specialist in treating obesity and eating disorders. Dr. Roustan serves as a professor at the San Pablo CEU University Faculty of Medicine. She also holds a degree from the Complutense University of Madrid.

• Treats patients at the aviation medicine and diabetes units within the HM hospital network.
• Leads group workshops on mindfulness and relaxation techniques.
• Headed Almirall's psychology project at the Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda University Hospital.
• Works at HM Puerta del Sur, an EFQM-accredited healthcare facility.

Dr. Natalia Moreno Perez serves as the Head Coordinator of the Psychology Unit at HM Hospital Puerta Del Sur. She holds a PhD in Psychology with a Cum Laude distinction from the Complutense University of Madrid. Dr. Moreno Perez specializes in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and psychotherapy.

• Expert in psychodrama and clinical health psychology.
• Coordinating Professor for the LISA Institute course on preventing psychological disorders.
• College Professor at Camilo Jose Cela University.
• Member of the Spanish Society of Clinical and Health Psychology.

Dr. Carlos Torrecilla Ortiz is the Head of Urology at Hospital HM Nou Delfos in Barcelona. He introduced shock wave lithotripsy to Catalonia. He currently serves as the National Lithiasis Coordinator for the Spanish Association of Urology. Dr. Torrecilla Ortiz specializes in treating urolithiasis and complex kidney conditions.

• Fellow of the European Board of Urology.
• Directs endourology courses and scientific programs for medical organizations.
• Member of the Renal Transplant Team at Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge.
• Works at HM Nou Delfos, a clinic with ISO and EFQM quality certifications.

Dr. Carmen Olle Sole is an orthopedic and rehabilitation specialist at Hospital HM Nou Delfos in Barcelona. She focuses on spine pathology, osteoporosis, and myofascial pain. Dr. Olle Sole served as a specialist at Bellvitge University Hospital for nearly 30 years.

• Teacher trainer for the Spanish Society of Orthopedic and Manual Medicine (SEMOYM).
• Member of the board for the Catalan Pain Society and the Catalan Rehabilitation Society.
• Expert in interventional spine techniques, neural therapy, and scoliosis management.
• Works at HM Nou Delfos, a center holding EFQM and ISO quality certifications.

Dr. Begona Mellado Gonzalez is a senior oncologist specializing in urological cancers at Hospital HM Nou Delfos. She has published over 140 scientific articles in international journals. Dr. Mellado Gonzalez completed a post-doctoral stay at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. She serves as a leading researcher for prostate cancer at the IDIBAPS institute.

• Expertise in prostate, kidney, bladder, and testicular cancer treatment.
• Acts as principal investigator for multiple Phase I–III clinical trials.
• Winner of the extraordinary prize for her doctoral thesis at the University of Barcelona.
• Directs postgraduate urological cancer programs as an associate professor.

Dr. Carlos Riesco Calvo is an obstetrician-gynecologist at University Hospital HM Puerta del Sur. He treats uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and ovarian cysts. Dr. Riesco Calvo combines clinical care with an MBA in Health Management. He also holds a Master's degree in Digital Health and Innovation.

• Serves as a professor for the MIR-EIR medical training program in Madrid.
• Treats complex conditions like uterine prolapse and cervical dysplasia.
• Practice is based at an ISO 9001-certified teaching hospital in Madrid.
• Collaborates with a medical team that treats over 600,000 patients annually.