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Dr. Alfaro is a top oral & maxillofacial surgeon from Spain. Heads the Maxillofacial Institute. Is one of the most experienced and skilled orthognathic surgeons in the world. Dr Alfaro’s specialty Prof. Federico Hernandez Alfaro is an expert in oral and maxillofacial surgery, implantology, treatment of facial injuries, malformations in the bones, soft tissues of the jaws and face. He leads the team which has treated over 4,000 patients from over 50 countries worldwide. Personally, Dr. Hernandez Alfaro provides around 150 orthognathic operations per year. Work experience Since 1995 — Director of the Maxillofacial Institute at Centro Medico Teknon Education 1987 — The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Murcia — Degree in general medicine 1991 — The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Barcelona — Degree in dentistry 1992 — The Spanish Ministry of Education & Science — Specialty in oral and maxillofacial surgery 2003 — The Faculty of Medicine at La Universidad Internacional de Cataluña (UIC Barcelona) — Doctorate in dentistry Certified by the European Board of Oro-Maxillo-Facial Surgery Had trainings in Switzerland, Italy, Mexico, and the USA. Scientific research Has written over 120 papers and 4 books with a focus on orthognathic surgery and preprosthetic surgery. Teaching Since 2018 — Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at La Universidad Internacional de Cataluña (UIC Barcelona).

Experience Faculty member of the Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona. Oral surgery, buccal implantology and maxillofacial surgery. Director of the TMJ and Orofacial Pain Unit Maxillofacial surgeon at the Vall d'Hebron Hospital in Barcelona. Director of the Maxillofacial Surgery, Buccal Implantology and Maxillofacial Surgery Service. Dental Clinic of the University of Barcelona. Bellvitge Campus (1988–2012) Qualification Graduate of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Barcelona (1974). Graduate of the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Barcelona (1976). Specialist in Maxillofacial Surgery at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (MIR system) (1979). Diploma from the University of Paris XI in oncological surgery of the head and neck (1981). Master of Maxillofacial and Facial Plastic Surgery, University of Paris VI (1984). Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, Autonomous University of Barcelona (1986). Diploma of the European Board of Oral Surgery (2001). Postgraduate training in various foreign clinics (France, Italy, Switzerland, USA, Canada, Belgium, Sweden, etc.) Education Associate Professor and Fellow, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona (1978–1988) First Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Barcelona Lecturer in 240 postgraduate courses in maxillofacial surgery and head and neck surgery in Spain and abroad. Professor of Dental and Maxillofacial Surgical Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Barcelona Director of the Master's program in Maxillofacial Surgery and Buccal Implantology at the International University EFHRE/UCAM/FUCSO Author of 15 books on the specialty and 74 chapters in other books on maxillofacial surgery. Author of 465 scientific articles published in indexed journals with impact factor. Scientific Director of the Video Library on Dentistry and Orthopedics and the Video Library on Head and Neck Surgery Recognitions and certificates Member of Spanish and foreign scientific societies. Corresponding Academician of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Catalonia Corresponding Academician of the Academy of Dentistry of the Argentine Republic President of the Catalan Society of Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology Full member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Former President of the Spanish Society of Oral Surgery (SECIB) Former President of the European Federation of Societies of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (EFOSS) Former Vice President of the Spanish Society of Dentistry and Oral Health Former Vice President of the Spanish Society of Craniomandibular Dysfunction and Orofacial Pain.

Since 2007 I have been the Head of the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology at the Quirons Hospital in Barcelona. Our service is aimed at combining the highest quality of medical treatment that we offer with excellent service to our patients. The coexistence of two specialties (oral and maxillofacial surgery and dentistry), covering the entire Having a clinical spectrum in one space allows us to offer our patients unique care. My academic training includes: Doctor of Medicine (UB), specialist in Maxillofacial Surgery (Vall d'Hebron Hospital), specialist in Dentistry (UB) and DSIS diploma from ESADE. Since the beginning of my professional activity I have been actively involved in the scientific life of the specialty: ∙ President of the Spanish Society of Maxillofacial Surgery for the period 2013-2015. ∙ President of the International Conference on Maxillofacial Surgery, held in Barcelona in October 2013. ∙ President of the Catalan-Balearic Society of Maxillofacial and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2003-2007. ∙ IAOMS Executive Committee Member-at-Large, 2013–2017 ∙ Member of the Board of Directors of the International Academy of Piezosurgery ∙ Member of the National Commission of Maxillofacial Surgery I am a co-author of the books "Basic Handbook of Implantology" and "Advanced Implant Surgery". I have also written numerous book chapters and scientific journal articles. I have also taught numerous courses and conferences at national and international events. Until 2007, I dedicated my career to community medicine at the Vall d'Hebron Hospital, where I was responsible for the training of resident physicians who had completed their training there. I also worked as a teacher for undergraduate students. Doctor of Medicine from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and Doctor of Dentistry from the University of Barcelona. ∙ Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Autonomous University of Barcelona, 1985. ∙ Title of Specialist in Maxillofacial Surgery. Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona 1993. ∙ Title of Specialist in Dentistry. University of Barcelona, 1987. ∙ Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Barcelona, 1994. ∙ Member of the European Board of Maxillofacial Surgery, UEMS, Zurich, 1996. ∙ Diploma in Integrated Management of Health Systems. Esade 2005. ∙ Spanish Society of Maxillofacial Surgery (SECOM). President 2011-2013, Vice President 2009-2011, Board of Directors since 2003. ∙ Societat Catalanobalear de Surgeon y Maxillofacial e Oral (SCMS). President 2003-2007. ∙ International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (IAOMS). Member. ∙ International Conference on Maxillofacial Surgery (ICOMS). Member at Large 2014-2016, Member of the Council of Spain 2006-2011, Chairman of ICOMS 2013. ∙ European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery (EACMFS). Member. ∙ Author of the books: “Advanced Implant Surgery” and “Basic Guide to Implantology”. ∙ Author of chapters in 13 books on the subject. ∙ Author of 50 articles published in specialized journals and 58 in abstract collections.