Doctors in Spain — Page 5

Dr. Javier González Lagunas heads the Maxillofacial Surgery Department at Quironsalud Hospital Barcelona. He holds dual degrees in medicine and dentistry. Dr. González Lagunas is a former president of the Spanish Society of Maxillofacial Surgery. He works at the JCI-accredited Centro Médico Teknon.

• Specialize in complex orthognathic surgery and mandibular osteotomy.
• Authored two textbooks on implantology and over 50 scientific articles.
• Served as a member of the IAOMS Executive Committee.
• Member of the European Board of Maxillofacial Surgery.

Dr. Carlos Vergés Roger is a prize-winning ophthalmologist at Dexeus University Hospital in Barcelona. He won the National Research Prize for his groundbreaking study on tear secretion. This work became the foundation for modern dry eye syndrome treatment. Dr. Vergés Roger holds a PhD from Harvard University.

• Directs the Ophthalmology Service at Dexeus University Hospital.
• Winner of multiple awards from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
• Serves on the Executive Board of the International Society of Refractive Surgery.
• Treats cataracts, keratoconus, uveitis, and complex vision disorders.

Dra. Anna Belmonte Ibáñez is a specialist in adult psychiatry at Centro Médico Teknon (Barcelona). She is a member of PsiquiaTEK. She has over 10 years of experience in public mental health, outpatient care, and subacute hospitalization.

Accreditations: Degree in Medicine and Surgery (UAB, 1999–2005). Specialist in Psychiatry via MIR (Parc de Salut Mar, 2007–2011). She was Head of Service of the Subacute Psychiatric Hospitalization Unit at CAM (2016–2019). At Teknon since 03/2020.

Clinical scope: anxiety, depression, emotional regulation disorders, severe mental disorders, psychopharmacology, and hospital liaison psychiatry. She collaborates with Teknon’s ISADMU to support patients with inflammatory and systemic autoimmune diseases.

Dr. Domenico Sabia is a gastrointestinal surgeon specializing in peritoneal oncology and complex abdominal cancers. He serves at the Department of Peritoneal Carcinomatosis within Centro Médico Teknon in Spain. Dr. Sabia focuses on surgical treatments for advanced pelvic and abdominal malignancies. He is a recognized investigator in national and international oncological surgery clinical trials.

• Performs cytoreductive surgery combined with HIPEC and PIPAC techniques.
• Treats stage 4 liver, stomach, and colon cancers.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO).
• Is a member of the Peritoneal Surface Oncology Group International (PSOGI).

The doctor is a specialist in Otorhinolaryngology practicing at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja. With a medical degree and specialization obtained from the Universidad Católica de Louvain, the doctor focuses on the diagnosis and management of ear, nose, and throat conditions, including hearing, nasal, and laryngeal symptoms. The clinical practice encompasses adult ENT consultations, outpatient diagnostics, and multidisciplinary medical assessments within a private hospital setting.

The doctor maintains professional memberships with the Belgian Royal Society of ENT and the French Society of Otolaryngology, bringing international training and expertise to the treatment of patients in Alicante.

Dr. Lana Bijelic is a surgical oncologist at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. She has performed over 1,300 surgeries for complex cancer cases. Dr. Bijelic specializes in treating carcinomatosis and liver metastases. She trained under Prof. Paul Sugarbaker, a pioneer in peritoneal surface oncology. Her clinical practice includes international experience in the US, Spain, and Croatia.

• Certified by the American Board of Surgery.
• Performs HIPEC and complex resections for gastrointestinal cancers.
• Former Research Director in the Department of Surgery at Inova Fairfax Hospital.
• Member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American College of Surgeons.

The doctor is a highly qualified medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer across all clinical stages, including curative and palliative care. With a medical degree from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador and a five-year residency at Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, the doctor holds a Master's Degree in Medical Oncology from the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM).

Currently practicing at the International Breast Cancer Center (IBCC) and IOB Institute of Oncology Barcelona, the doctor has extensive experience in Phase I clinical trials and research. Clinical expertise extends to neuroendocrine tumors, gynecological cancers, and immunotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer. The doctor is an active member of SEOM and ESMO.

Dr. Jose Maria Raventos is a surgical oncologist and general surgeon at Centro Médico Teknon. He is a founding member of the Teknon Medical Center faculty. Dr. Raventos focuses on abdominal, endocrine, and thyroid surgery. He provides complex cancer treatment and performs thyroid resections. He trained at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, a world-recognized medical institution.

• Completed laparoscopic surgery training in Strasbourg, Hamburg, and Munich.
• Holds a specialist title in general and digestive surgery.
• Certified by the French Society of Digestive Surgery in laparoscopic techniques.
• Works at Centro Médico Teknon, a JCI-accredited facility in Barcelona.

Dr. Fernando Castanera de Molina founded the Eye Clinic at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He is a primary pioneer of laser ophthalmic treatment in Spain. He was the first in the country to correct myopia using an excimer laser. Dr. Castanera de Molina also performed Spain's first collamer lens implantation for refractive errors.

• Specializes in glaucoma and cataract treatment using surgical micro valves.
• Delivered over 100 lectures on techniques for cataract and refractive surgeries.
• Member of the American and European Societies of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Centro Médico Teknon, a preferred hospital for high-profile athletes.

The doctor is a highly experienced specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology with over three decades of clinical practice. Since 1994, the doctor has been a key member of the medical faculty at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona, where the doctor currently serves as the Head of Service in Gynecology and Obstetrics. The doctor’s clinical focus encompasses infertility diagnosis, assisted reproduction techniques, IVF planning, comprehensive pregnancy monitoring, childbirth care, and prenatal diagnostics.

In addition to extensive expertise in gynecological ultrasound and menopause management, the doctor holds a Level III Training Diploma in Obstetric and Gynecologic Ultrasound from the Spanish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Eduardo Loeb Melus heads the Pulmonology Service at Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona. He is an active researcher at the Catalan Centre of Excellence in Pulmonology. Dr. Loeb Melus treats complex respiratory conditions like COPD, pneumonia, and asthma. He is a doctoral student at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

• Coordinates clinical trials for the Vall d'Hebron Research Institute.
• Serves as the data manager for the EARCO European clinical registry.
• Authored several studies on blood biomarkers and asthma-COPD overlap.
• Performs lung cancer surgery and stem cell therapy for COPD.

Dr. Miquel Sans Cuffí is a gastroenterologist at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He is the author of over 150 publications and 500 conference presentations. Dr. Cuffí conducted research on inflammatory bowel diseases at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio. He treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and Barrett's esophagus.

• Former member of the Scientific Committee for the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation.
• Served as coordinator for the European IBDChip research project.
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the Spanish Association of Gastroenterology.
• Performs specialized procedures including stomach resection and laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery.

Dr. López Gil Francisco José is the Medical Director of the Dermatology Department at Centro Médico Teknon. He specializes in clinical, aesthetic, and oncological dermatology. Dr. López Gil focuses on skin cancer prevention and laser therapy. He leads a multidisciplinary team to treat hair loss and hyperhidrosis.

• Founded the dermatology department at the JCI-accredited Teknon Medical Center.
• Expert in dermatological surgery and surgical venereology.
• Performs ARTAS robotic hair transplants and stem cell rejuvenation.
• Established the DermAndTek clinic in Andorra for comprehensive skin care.

Dr. Javier Albares Tendero is a specialist in Sleep Medicine and Clinical Neurophysiology at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He is the founder and director of Medicina del Sueño Doctor Albares (Teknon Sleep Unit). He is an ESRS‑certified European Specialist in Sleep Medicine (2014). He trained in Clinical Neurophysiology at Hospital Universitario La Paz. He holds a doctorate in Neuroscience from UAM.

He has treated more than 12,000 patients with sleep disorders. He led units at Clínica del Sueño Estivill (2003–2016), Institut Universitari Dexeus, and the Pediatric Sleep Disorders Unit at Hospital Sanitas‑CIM. He coordinates the Chronobiology Group of the Spanish Sleep Society.

His unit offers advanced diagnostic tests. These include polysomnography, wake and sleep EEG, chronobiology studies, actigraphy, the Multiple Sleep Latency Test, the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test, and the Suggested Immobilization Test. Care is provided for adults and children.

The doctor is an experienced ENT specialist with over 20 years of clinical practice, currently serving at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona and as the Founder and Medical Director of the Instituto Médico Dr. Claramunt. The doctor holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Universidad Central de Barcelona, completed a specialization in Otolaryngology at the Catholic University of Leuven, and undertook a fellowship in ear surgery at the Hospital Universitario San Carlos.

The doctor's clinical focus encompasses general otolaryngology, adult and pediatric ENT care, complex ear surgery, and diagnostic evaluations. Additionally, the doctor holds a Master’s degree in Laser and Phototherapy and is an active contributor to scientific literature in the field.

The doctor is a highly qualified specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery based at Centro Médico Teknon. With a dual background in medicine and dentistry, the doctor holds a PhD and is certified by the European Board of Oro-Maxillo-Facial Surgery. Clinical expertise encompasses orthognathic and jaw surgery, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, salivary gland surgery, and pediatric maxillofacial procedures.

The doctor utilizes advanced 3D virtual planning to address facial deformities and complex skeletal corrections. Beyond clinical practice, the doctor is an ANECA-accredited lecturer at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, actively contributing to research in minimally invasive surgical techniques and facial reconstruction.

The doctor is a highly distinguished urologist and uro-oncologist specializing in complex surgical treatments for prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers. With extensive expertise in robotic and laparoscopic surgery, the doctor has been instrumental in advancing minimally invasive urological techniques, including the implementation of the Da Vinci robotic system. The doctor currently leads the Urology Department at Centro Médico Teknon and serves as the Head of the Urology and Kidney Transplant Department at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.

Recognized as one of the 100 best doctors in Spain by Forbes, the doctor combines academic excellence from the University of Barcelona and the Mayo Clinic with a focus on high-precision oncological care and kidney transplantation.