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Dr. Ramon Aurell Ballesteros is a specialist in obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Autonomous University of Barcelona in 1991. He later completed advanced training in London, focusing on reproductive medicine at Hammersmith Hospital.

Dr. Aurell has worked as a Medical Assistant at University Clinic Dexeus. Since 2008, he has led the Reproductive Medicine department at Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona. He also heads the Assisted Reproduction Unit at Medical Center Teknon. Dr. Aurell is known for achieving high success rates and providing excellent patient care.

• Medical Surgeon and Midwife, graduate of the University of Guadalajara's Health Sciences University Center.
• Training as a Resident Physician in the specialty of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the New Hospital of Guadalajara 'Dr. Juan Ignacio Menchaca'
• He completed his social service at the Family Medicine Unit #34 of the Mexican Social Security Institute.
• Specialty in Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Dr. Juan I. Menchaca Civil Hospital of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, generation 2016-2020.
• Subspecialty in Human Reproduction Biology at the Mexican Institute of Infertility, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Generation 2020-2022.
• Teaching experience as an instructor in the development of laboratory practices for the subject 'Immunology'
• Participation in the academic stay of the XVII Summer of Scientific and Technological Research of the Pacific, in the facilities of the Clinical Epidemiology Research Unit of the Regional General Hospital No. 1 'Carlos Mac Gregor Sanchez Navarro' with the work 'PREVALENCE OF DISTAL PERIPHERAL DIABETIC NEUROPATHY ASSOCIATED WITH METABOLIC CONTROL ACCORDING TO THE ADA'
• Participation in the research protocol on 'Arterial Mechanics' at the facilities of the Cardiovascular Research Department of the University Center for Health Sciences.

• Bachelor of Surgeon graduated from the Universidad Anáhuac Norte
• Specialty in Gynecology and Obstetrics graduated from the National Institute of Perinatology
• Subspecialty in Biology of Human Reproduction graduated from the National Institute of Perinatology

Professional ID: 8038355/10926456

• Gynecology and obstetrics consultation
• Colposcopy
• Normal and high risk pregnancy
• Family planning consultations, climacteric/menopause and couples with infertility

EXPERIENCE

2024 – Present, Istanbul / Turkey

MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

Specialist in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and IVF

2014 – 2024, Istanbul / Turkey

KOÇ UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Specialist in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and IVF

2012 – 2014, Istanbul / Turkey

AMERICAN HOSPITAL

Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology

2011 – 2012, /

BOZOVA STATE HOSPITAL

Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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EDUCATION

2022

Associate Professor

2017 – 2020, Istanbul / Turkey

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON, SCHOOL OF HYGIENE AND TROPICAL MEDICINE

Master’s Degree in Clinical Trials

2013, Istanbul / Turkey

AMERICAN HOSPITAL, IVF UNIT

Ministry of Health Certification in Reproductive Medicine

2005 – 2010, Istanbul / Turkey

ISTANBUL GÖZTEPE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology

1998 – 2004, Istanbul / Turkey

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Medical Education

Education

🎓 Medical education: Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of the Basque Country (Hospital de Cruces, 2003–2009) — one of the leading medical schools in Spain.

🏥 Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Completed a highly competitive residency at the Institut Universitari Dexeus (Barcelona, 2010–2014), known for its excellence in women's health and reproductive medicine.

Professional experience

🔹 Assisted Reproduction Specialist (Hospital Quirón Barcelona & Centro Médico Teknon) Currently a leading expert in the Assisted Reproduction Unit, collaborating with Dr. Aurel to develop personalized IVF programs. Together, they provide exceptional patient care and achieve success rates that exceed international standards.

🔹 Egg Donation Program Coordinator Dr. Barbed runs one of the most advanced egg donation programs in Spain, providing high-tech medical care to patients from all over the world. (May 2021 - present)

🔹 Coordinator of the Department of Reproductive Medicine and Prenatal Diagnostics (Gine-3 Gynecological Center) Successfully managed a multidisciplinary team specializing in infertility treatment and prenatal care, receiving recognition for her professionalism and expertise in complex reproductive cases. (2017–2021)

🔹 Gynecology and Obstetrics Consultant (Hospital de Barcelona) Provided advanced gynecological and obstetric care, specializing in high-risk pregnancy management and minimally invasive procedures. (2017–2021)

🔹 Specialist in Reproductive Medicine (Institut Universitari Dexeus) Specialized in assisted reproductive technologies and endoscopic surgery, contributing to innovation in fertility preservation. (2014-2017) Awards and Certifications 🏆 Ranked among the Top 10 Gynecologists in Catalonia (according to El Nacional.cat) for her outstanding contribution to reproductive medicine and patient care. 📜 Level III certification in ultrasound diagnostics (issued by the Spanish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics, SEGO) - the highest level of qualification in gynecological ultrasound.

Research, publications and academic activities

📖 Publications: • "Efficiency of oocyte storage in low ovarian response for PGS" – Gynecol. Endocrinol., July 2016. • Numerous scientific articles published since 2007, some of which have received awards for outstanding quality.

🎤 Participation in conferences: Active participant in national and international congresses, where he presents cutting-edge research and collaborates in multidisciplinary research.

🎓 Teaching activity: Teaches in the Master's program "Cytogenetics and Reproductive Biology" at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

Professional associations

✅ Member of the Association for the Study of Reproductive Biology (ASEBIR) since 1993.

✅ Member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) since 2008.

Why choose Dr. Cayetana Barbed?

💎 More than 10 years of experience in reproductive medicine, numerous awards and active participation in the development of the industry.

💎 Individual approach to each patient, based on modern scientific data and advanced treatment methods.

💎 Combining expertise and caring, Dr. Barbed strives to provide the best possible outcome for each patient on their journey to parenthood.