Doctors in Spain — Page 8

Dr. Luis Serratosa is a sports medicine specialist at Olympia Quironsalud in Madrid. He served as a doctor for the Real Madrid FC medical service. Dr. Serratosa co-authored international clinical guidelines in sports cardiology. He treats elite professional athletes and amateur patients.

• Served as a member of the European Society of Cardiology Sports Cardiology Core Group.
• Former doctor for the Spanish national field hockey team.
• Co-directs sports medicine departments at major university hospitals in Madrid.
• Acts as a speaker at international congresses on injury prevention and cardiology.

Dr. Ara Kassarjian is a musculoskeletal radiologist at Olympia Quironsalud in Madrid. He served as the Director of Musculoskeletal MRI and CT at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kassarjian has diagnosed sports injuries for professional and elite athletes for over two decades. He currently serves as a medical consultant for the Madrid Open tennis tournament.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
• Specialist in MRI and CT imaging for complex sports injury diagnosis.
• Founder of Elite Sports Imaging and consultant for Longwood MRI Specialists.
• Works at Olympia Quironsalud, a JCI-accredited facility in Spain.

Dr. Victor Alfaro is a podiatry and biomechanics specialist at Olympia Quironsalud in Madrid. He co-authored the 3D Scan Sport Podoactiva system used worldwide for gait analysis. Dr. Alfaro serves as the podiatrist for the CAI Zaragoza professional basketball club.

• CEO of Podoactiva and head of podiatry at the Quironsalud Group.
• Winner of the National Prize for Arts and Applied Sciences in Sports.
• Named Scientist of the Year in Aragon for his contributions to biomechanics.
• Lecturer at major Spanish institutions including Comillas and San Jorge University.

Dr. Arturo Gracia Sañudo heads the psychology department at Olympia Quironsalud in Madrid. He is a former high-performance athlete who integrates sports psychology with clinical practice. Dr. Gracia developed the unique RIOSA method used by specialists throughout Spain. He adapts mental health strategies for both professional athletes and high-level corporate teams.

• Served as a sports psychologist for Real Madrid.
• Authored the life leadership book "Pasa a la acción, cómo liderar tu vida."
• Holds multiple master’s degrees in sports performance and positive psychology.
• Works at JCI-accredited Olympia Quironsalud within Spain’s largest hospital network.

Dr. Said Barakat leads the Clinical Area and Supplementary Tests Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella. He is a recognized authority on cardiology in Andalusia. Dr. Barakat was appointed by the Saudi Arabian Embassy as health lead for their diplomatic corps. He manages complex heart conditions including arrhythmia, hypertension, and coronary artery disease.

• Authored medical books on electrocardiography, urgent care, and infectious endocarditis.
• Published over 80 scientific papers for international medical conferences.
• Performs cardiac catheterization, stent implants, and valve repairs.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Quirónsalud Marbella, part of Spain's largest private hospital group.

Dr. Javier Moreno Izarra leads the Infectious Disease Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella in Spain. He is a primary care and regenerative medicine specialist. He focuses on antimicrobial resistance and the optimization of antibiotic use. Dr. Moreno Izarra manages comprehensive care for chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease.

• Member of the Spanish Society of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology.
• Coordinates emergency and hospitalization units for high-resolution medical centers.
• Performs premium medical check-ups and body composition analysis.
• Treats complex chronic pain and manages long-term drug therapies.

Dr. Juan Carlos Casado Morente is a specialist in voice pitch change surgery at Quirónsalud Marbella. He is a founding member of the International Association of Trans Voice Surgeons (IATVS). Dr. Casado Morente leads the ENT units at two major hospitals in Spain. He is a recognized authority in voice feminization and masculinization for transgender patients.

• Authored the textbook Voice Feminisation: A Multidisciplinary Approach in Transgender Women.
• Serves as President of the Commission of Laryngology, Voice, and Deglutition (SEORL).
• Performs complex procedures including cochlear implants, stapedectomy, and endolaryngeal microsurgery.
• Treats patients at Quirónsalud Marbella, a JCI-accredited facility in Spain.

Dr. Gallardo Pedrajas heads the Vascular Surgery Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella in Spain. He sits on the Board of Directors for the Spanish Vascular Surgery Society. Dr. Pedrajas also serves as a Professor for the European Society of Vascular Surgery Academy. He holds specialized certification for managing vascular laboratories and medical X-ray facilities.

• Expert in minimally invasive treatments for varicose veins and aortic aneurysms.
• Performs complex procedures including carotid endarterectomy and bypass surgery.
• Presented and published over 100 medical lectures and scientific research papers.
• Provides care at a JCI-accredited hospital, a global gold standard for safety.

The doctor is a highly regarded specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, currently serving as the Head of the Traumatology Department at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja. With a Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery, the doctor possesses extensive expertise in sports traumatology, knee and shoulder surgery, and minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques. The doctor has provided medical care to the Spanish National Swimming Team since 1996 and serves as an editor for the European journal KSST.

Recognized for excellence in musculoskeletal injury treatment and degenerative joint conditions, the doctor is an active member of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy, and has received awards for outstanding clinical research.

Dr. Antonio Gosálvez Vega directs the Assisted Reproduction Unit at Quironsalud Madrid. He specializes in IVF and complex fertility treatments. He is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Vega treats conditions like endometriosis and polycystic ovaries at Spain's top-ranked hospital.

• Performs robotic sacrohysteropexy and laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis.
• Provides PRP ovarian rejuvenation and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
• Former professor of the Master in Human Reproduction at Complutense University.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Human Reproduction.

Dr. Helena Åkesson is an addiction specialist and CBT therapist at Satori Recovery Clinic in Marbella. She integrates cognitive behavioral therapy with 12-step program foundations. Dr. Åkesson previously served as Operations Manager in private addiction treatment for over a decade. She treats alcoholism, drug addiction, and co-occurring mental health conditions.

• Trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
• Certified in NADA-acupuncture and holds a degree in behavioral science.
• Treats patients at a clinic reporting a 90% success rate for alcoholism.
• Provides both group and individual therapy sessions for recovery.

Dr. Ana Oaknin is a gynecologic oncologist at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. She serves as Co-Chair of the GEICO Group for ovarian cancer research. Dr. Oaknin leads the Gynaecological Tumour Unit at the Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. She is a faculty member for the European Society of Medical Oncology.

• Acts as Principal Investigator for clinical trials in ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancer.
• Authored over 100 scientific publications and conference presentations.
• Specializes in immunology, DNA repair mechanisms, and immunotherapy.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hospital Quiron Barcelona, a top-ranked clinic in Spain.

Dr. Francesc Bosch is a world-renowned expert in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and lymphoma. He leads the Hematology Department at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital in Barcelona. Dr. Bosch currently manages over 80 clinical trials focused on new drug development. He is also the Head of Hematology at the IOB Institute of Oncology.

• President of the Spanish Group for the Study of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.
• Published over 100 articles in journals like Nature Medicine and Blood.
• Completed a two-year fellowship at Columbia University’s Institute of Cancer Genetics.
• Treats complex hematological conditions at JCI-accredited Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

Dr. Jesus Soberino is a clinical oncologist at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. He focuses on breast cancer and melanoma treatments. Dr. Soberino is a member of the Breast Cancer and Melanoma Units at Vall d’Hebron.

• Participated in trials approving palbociclib and ribociclib for metastatic breast cancer.
• Researched immunotherapy drugs leading to the approval of Pembrolizumab for melanoma.
• Contributed to trials for the melanoma drug combination of Nivolumab and Ipilimumab.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

Dr. Francesc Graus is a neuro-oncologist at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. He founded the European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO). Dr. Graus identified the antibodies now used globally to diagnose autoimmune neurological dysfunctions. He completed a neuro-oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

• Former President of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology.
• Served as Chief of Neurology at Hospital Clinic Barcelona.
• Treats brain tumors including gliomas, glioblastomas, and primary brain lymphomas.
• Holds a Doctor Honoris Causa from Lyon University.

Dr. Aleix Prat is a clinical oncologist at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. He specializes in gene expression and molecular subtypes of breast cancer. Dr. Prat serves as the President of the Board of Directors at SOLTI. He leads the breast cancer program at IOB-Quirón Salud.

• Holds three patents for breast cancer research and diagnostics.
• Authored over 160 publications with more than 13,400 citations.
• Served as an executive committee member of the Breast International Group.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital collaborating with major US centers.

Dr. Cesar Levano Linares is a colorectal specialist at Fundación Jiménez Díaz in Madrid. He holds European Accreditation in Laparoscopic Surgery from EACCME. Dr. Levano Linares earned his PhD in Medicine from the Autonomous University of Madrid. He works at Centro PAD, recognized by Newsweek as a World's Best Smart Hospital.

• Specializes in laparoscopic colorectal surgery and robotic low anterior resection.
• Obtained a diploma in laparoscopic surgery from Louis Pasteur University in France.
• Completed a master’s in colorectal and pelvic floor surgery at the University of Zaragoza.
• Treats complex conditions including incisional hernias, ulcerative colitis, and rectal prolapse.

Dr. Antonio de Lacy Fortuny is a surgical pioneer at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. He has performed 15,000+ surgeries and conducts over 1,000 minimally invasive procedures every year. He famously performed the world’s first gallbladder removal through the mouth. Dr. de Lacy also developed the TaTME technique for rectal cancer treatment.

• Serves as President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe.
• First surgeon in the world to perform a transanal large intestine removal.
• Pioneered the NOTES method using natural openings to access the abdominal cavity.
• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for colon, rectal, and esophageal cancer.

Dr. Fernando Azpiroz is a gastroenterologist at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. He serves as President of the European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility. Dr. Azpiroz specializes in gut motility, visceral sensitivity, and intestinal gas dynamics. He treats patients with functional gastrointestinal problems. He completed a three-year fellowship at the Mayo Clinic's Gastrointestinal Research Unit.

• Winner of the Janssen Award for Clinical Research in Digestive Diseases.
• Sits on the council of the International Motility Group.
• Practices at Hospital Quiron Barcelona, a JCI-accredited facility in Spain.
• Trained in general surgery at San Carlos University Hospital in Madrid.

Dr. Jose Hinojosa Mena-Bernal is the Head of Neurosurgery at SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital. He specializes in pediatric neuro-oncology, neuroendoscopy, and minimally invasive surgery. He holds the presidency of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery. Dr. Hinojosa trained at Montefiore Medical Center in the USA and the University of Heidelberg.

• Author of over 90 scientific publications in international medical journals.
• Performs complex procedures including DBS, CyberKnife, and Spina Bifida surgery.
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at major Spanish centers like Hospital Niño Jesús.
• Active member of the ISPN and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.