Doctors in Spain — Page 6

Dr. Erika María Torres San Narciso heads the Advanced Neurosciences Unit at Quironsalud Torrevieja. She specializes in neurodegenerative disorders, epilepsy, and movement disorders. Dr. Torres San Narciso previously served as Head of Neurology at two major Spanish hospitals. She treats complex conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis.

• Member of the Spanish Society of Neurology and the Valencian Society of Neurology.
• Completed specialized training in movement disorders at the Universidad Oberta de Catalunya.
• Maintains research focus on movement disorders and clinical neurology.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Quironsalud Torrevieja, the leading center in southeastern Spain.

Dr. Isabel Maria Blanco Herraez leads the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella. She specializes in humanized childbirth and low-intervention obstetric care. Dr. Blanco Herraez also developed a multidisciplinary breast unit for cancer management. She works at a JCI-accredited facility in Spain.

• Implemented specific protocols for humanized C-sections to improve patient participation.
• Treats complex conditions like endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and cervical dysplasia.
• Member of the Spanish Society of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy.
• Performs Da Vinci robotic hysterectomies and laparoscopic tumor removals.

Dr. Antonio Gil-nagel Rein directs the Epilepsy Unit at Ruber International Hospital in Madrid. He is a pioneer in the genetic diagnosis and surgical treatment of complex epilepsy. Dr. Gil-nagel Rein previously taught at the University of Minnesota and Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center. He treats refractory cases using interstitial laser treatment and Gamma Knife.

• Founder of the European Epilepsy Research Network and the European Association for Epilepsy Monitoring.
• Authored over 160 Scopus-indexed articles with more than 5,200 citations in neurology journals.
• Specializes in orphan conditions including Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Ruber International, ranked among the top hospitals in Spain.

Dr. Mireia Ruiz Castilla was ranked among Spain’s top five plastic surgeons by Forbes magazine. She participated in the world's first total face transplant procedure. Dr. Ruiz leads the plastic surgery departments at both Hospital Quiron Barcelona and Dexeus University Hospital. She earned a PhD in surgery with Summa Cum Laude honors.

• Specializes in microsurgical techniques for breast pathology and skin oncology.
• Treats complex conditions including burns, facial fractures, and hand injuries.
• Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
• Founding member of the Women's Organization of Plastic Surgery in Spain.

The doctor is a plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgeon with education from Virgen de las Nieves University of Granada, Spain. The doctor completed an internship at the Kiron Clinic in Madrid and Westminster Hospital in London, gaining valuable international experience. The doctor is a member of the Spanish Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery (SECPRE), highlighting a commitment to professional development and adherence to high standards in the field of plastic surgery.

Dr. Louise Stephenson is a certified addiction counselor at Satori Recovery Clinic in Marbella. She holds an MSc in Addiction Psychology and Counseling with Distinction from London South Bank University. Dr. Stephenson uses trauma-informed methods to treat alcoholism and drug addiction. She has worked in specialized treatment centers across Spain and the UK since 2009.

• Holds practitioner memberships with AP, ICADC, and MBACP.
• Certified in Schema Therapy and Interpersonal Group Therapy.
• Practices at a clinic with a 90% success rate for alcoholism treatment.
• Completed clinical training at The Metanoia Institute and Bath University.

Dr. Bruce Patrik Dos Santos Marcano is a specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Quirónsalud Hospital Barcelona. He holds memberships in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Spanish Society SECPRE. Dr. Marcano completed double residency training in plastic surgery and clinical biochemistry. He practices at JCI-accredited Quiron Barcelona, a facility recognized for using surgical robotics.

• Expert in aesthetic medicine with a Master’s degree from the University of Barcelona.
• Maintains registration with the General Medical Council in the United Kingdom.
• Trained in microsurgical techniques at the Parc Taulí Foundation.
• Contributed research as a co-author of specialized medical book chapters.

Dr. Daniel Alejandro Mazal is the Technical Director at Spain’s first proton therapy center in Madrid. He is a nuclear medicine physicist with over 140 scientific publications. Dr. Mazal manages complex proton therapy planning for pediatric and adult tumors. He secured over €50 million in research grants for radiotherapy and medical physics.

• Former Chairman of the Particle Therapy Cooperative Group (PTCOG).
• Served as Technical Director of the Proton Therapy Center at Institut Curie.
• Past scientific advisor to proton therapy centers in the US, Korea, and Italy.
• Was a visiting professor at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.

Dr. Enriqueta Felip is a clinical oncologist at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. She lead the 20th WCLC Congress as co-chair. Dr. Felip manages thoracic malignancies and oversees cancer clinical trials. She earned her medical degree and PhD from the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

• President of the Oncology Commission at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital.
• Winner of the first ESMO Women for Oncology Award.
• Former Vice-President of the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served on the Board of Directors for the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.

Dr. Josep Tabernero is a medical oncologist at Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona. Forbes magazine recognized him among the five most influential cancer care leaders in Spain. He specializes in molecular targeted therapies and personalized medicine for digestive tumors. Dr. Tabernero directs the Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology.

• Served as a former President of the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Acts as an advisor to the Spanish Ministry of Health.
• Recipient of the Cancer Care Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Authored over 70 scientific papers on innovative cancer treatment techniques.

Dr. Pablo Clavel heads Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery at the Clavel Institute in Barcelona. He specializes in brain tumor treatment and complex spinal interventions like laminectomy. Educated at Emory University and the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Clavel provides care at the JCI-accredited Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

• Performs deep brain stimulation, kyphoplasty, and craniotomy procedures.
• Treats specialized conditions including ependymomas, Tourette’s Syndrome, and mixed gliomas.
• Authored over 20 research papers published in international medical journals.
• Fluent in six languages, including English, Spanish, Russian, and German.

Dr. Manuel Chamorro is a maxillofacial surgeon at Olympia Quironsalud in Madrid. He specialized through the prestigious MIR program, ranking in the top 75 national candidates. Dr. Chamorro holds certification from the European Board of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgery.

• Specializes in orthognathic surgery, head and neck oncology, and dental implants.
• Treats complex conditions including facial paralysis and oral pathologies.
• Served as Head of Maxillofacial Surgery at several major Spanish hospitals.
• Works at Olympia Quironsalud, a JCI-accredited facility in the Quirónsalud network.

Dr. Pablo De La Cuadra is an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital Ruber Internacional in Madrid. He heads a specialized traumatology team and leads the sports injuries unit. Dr. De La Cuadra specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive techniques for complex shoulder disorders. He holds a PhD in Medicine from the Autonomous University of Madrid.

• Expert in treating rotator cuff injuries and chronic shoulder instability.
• Serves as Associate Professor of Health Sciences at the Autonomous University of Madrid.
• Performs ligament reconstructions and minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures.
• Works at Hospital Ruber Internacional, a JCI-accredited facility ranked among Spain's top hospitals.

Dr. Cesar Canales Bedoya ranks among the top 5 general and digestive surgeons in Spain. He leads the General and Digestive Surgery Department at Hospital Ruber Internacional. Dr. Canales specializes in laparoscopic and Da Vinci robotic surgery for complex abdominal and oncologic cases.

• Completed his PhD with cum laude honors at the Autonomous University of Madrid.
• Winner of multiple national awards, including Forbes Top 100 Doctors.
• Author of over 70 scientific publications and the widely used Manual of Surgery.
• Served as the Head of Surgery for the multinational division in Bagram, Afghanistan.

Dr. Antonio Allona is the Director of Urology at Hospital Ruber Internacional. He specializes in prostate cancer, reconstructive urology, and andrology. Dr. Allona is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology. He served as General Secretary of the Spanish Association of Urology for eight years.

• Earned his PhD cum laude for research on bladder replacement techniques.
• Served as a member of Spain’s National Commission of Urology.
• Treats complex conditions including urological cancers, azoospermia, and urethral strictures.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hospital Ruber Internacional, a Forbes-ranked top hospital in Spain.

Dr. Oriol Franch heads the neurology departments at two major hospitals in Madrid. He is a specialist in complex diagnostic cases and second medical opinions. Dr. Franch focuses on neuro-ophthalmology, movement disorders, and rare neurogenetic conditions. He works at the JCI-accredited Hospital Ruber Internacional, ranked among Spain's top six hospitals.

• Expert in Parkinson’s disease and neuromuscular disorder management.
• Authored peer-reviewed research for the Journal of Neurology and Acta Neuropathologica.
• Member of the American Academy of Neurology and the European Neurological Society.
• Provides multidisciplinary evaluations for international patients with unclear diagnoses.

Dr. Sanchez Yague is a gastroenterologist at Quirónsalud Marbella in Spain. He was the first professional globally to use the 15-mm AXIOS stent. This device drains pancreatic fluid collections. He pioneered submucosal endoscopic dissection in Spain. Dr. Sanchez Yague also introduced gastroenteroanastomosis with luminal apposition stents to Andalusia.

• Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG).
• Fellow of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE).
• Coauthored European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guides on chronic pancreatitis.
• Winner of the Top Reviewer Award from the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Journal.