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Ana Oaknin
24 years of experience
4.3
6 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Hospital Quiron Barcelona

Ana Oaknin

24 years of experience

accreditations:

American Society of Clinical Oncology

Doctor is a Medical Oncologist with expertise in angiogenesis, DNA repair mechanisms, and immunology. She has a degree in medicine from Complutense University of Madrid, a medical oncology MD from the same university, and a PhD from Univesidad Autonoma de Barcelona. She is a Co-Chair of the GEICO Group, Faculty member for the Gyn-Track in the European Society of Medical Oncology, Spanish Representative of GOG, Spanish representative in the Cervical Committee and Phase II Committee of the GCIG Group, and an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, European Society of Medical Oncology, and the Spanish Association of Medical Oncology. She has authored over 100 publications and presentations.

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Aleix Prat
21 years of experience
4.3
6 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Hospital Quiron Barcelona

Aleix Prat

21 years of experience

Dr. Prat is a clinical scientist with expertise in breast cancer research, clinical trials, and gene expression. He has a MD degree from the University of Barcelona and completed a medical oncology fellowship at the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology. He is Head of the Translational Genomics and Targeted Therapeutics in Solid Tumors Group at August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute, President of the Board of Directors of SOLTI, and member of the Executive Committee of The Breast International Group. He has published 160 publications with 13.479 citations and is a Tenure-Track Professor of Barcelona University and Director of the Breast Pathology – Senology Master´s degree.

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Fernando Azpiroz
42 years of experience
4.3
6 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Hospital Quiron Barcelona

Fernando Azpiroz

42 years of experience

accreditations:

European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility

Dr. Fernando Azpiroz Vidaur is a highly experienced gastroenterologist with over 35 years of experience in gastrointestinal research, gut disorders, gut motility, visceral sensitivity, and intestinal gas dynamics. He has received medical degrees from the University of Valladolid and San Carlos University Hospital in Madrid, a fellowship from Mayo Clinic's Gastrointestinal Research Unit, and numerous awards for his clinical research. He is also the President of the European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility and a Councilor of the International Motility Group.

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Josep Tabernero
31 years of experience
4.3
6 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Hospital Quiron Barcelona

Josep Tabernero

31 years of experience

accreditations:

American Association for Cancer Research
American Society of Clinical Oncology
European Society for Medical Oncology

Oncologist, specialist in gastrointestinal cancer treatment

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Spain, Barcelona
Hospital Quiron Barcelona

One of the world-renowned pioneers in gastrointestinal surgery. Has developed new techniques for the colon and rectum cancer treatment TaTMEТ and NOTES — applied now around the world.
Has performed over 15,000 surgeries.
Performs over 1,000 interventions a year using minimally invasive techniques.
President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe.

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Domenico Sabia
22 years of experience
4.7
403 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Domenico Sabia

22 years of experience

accreditations:

Asociación Española de Cirujanos
The Peritoneal Surface Oncology Group International

Experienced surgeon with expertise in the fields of Peritoneal Oncology, Melanoma and Sarcoma Surgery, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, and Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery. Speaker at National and International Congresses on Surgical Treatment of Advanced Abdominal and Pelvic Cancers, author and co-author of scientific publications of national and international importance, and investigator of clinical trials of oncological surgery of national and international importance. Member of national and international scientific communities.

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4.7
403 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Shoulder replacement $22839.35 - $30106.41
Vagus nerve stimulation $46716.84 - $48793.15
Hormone therapy $1557.23 - $3633.53
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Ferran Montserrat
4.7
403 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

accreditations:

European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy
International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Dr. Ferrán Montserrat Ramón is a highly experienced orthopedic and hip replacement surgeon, with medical degrees from the University of Barcelona and specialization in orthopedic surgery and traumatology from Lyon Sud Hospital Center, Clinique Emilie de Vialar, and New England Baptist Hospital. He is a member of several organizations, including the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy, the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, and the Spanish Society of the Knee.

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4.7
403 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Shoulder replacement $22839.35 - $30106.41
Vagus nerve stimulation $46716.84 - $48793.15
Hormone therapy $1557.23 - $3633.53
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Fernando Castanera de Molina
27 years of experience
4.7
403 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Fernando Castanera de Molina

27 years of experience

accreditations:

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Dr. Fernando Castanera de Molina is a specialist in ophthalmology and the Director and Founder of the Eye Clinic at Centro Médico Teknon. He is a pioneer in laser treatment for ophthalmic disorders in Spain and is an expert of glaucoma and cataracts treatment with surgical techniques and micro valves. He has provided over 100 lectures and training devoted to new techniques in cataract and refractive surgeries and is a member of several organizations such as the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology, the Spanish Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, the Catalan Society of Ophthalmology, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

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4.7
403 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Shoulder replacement $22839.35 - $30106.41
Vagus nerve stimulation $46716.84 - $48793.15
Hormone therapy $1557.23 - $3633.53
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Raul Felipe Abella
33 years of experience
4.7
403 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Raul Felipe Abella

33 years of experience
Dr. Raul Abella is a world-renowned Spanish cardiovascular surgeon specializing in congenital heart disorders. He and his team have an impressive postoperative survival rate of 98.2%, and he has performed over 5,000 cardiac operations. He has also taken part in 56 humanitarian missions, and is the author of 200+ articles and has presented at 100+ international conferences.Read more
4.7
403 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Shoulder replacement $22839.35 - $30106.41
Vagus nerve stimulation $46716.84 - $48793.15
Hormone therapy $1557.23 - $3633.53
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César García Madrid
31 years of experience
4.7
403 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

César García Madrid

31 years of experience

accreditations:

The International Society of Endovascular Specialists
The International Society for Applied Cardiovascular Biology
The European Society for Vascular Surgery

Dr. César García Madrid is a specialist in angiology, vascular and endovascular surgery and has over 25 years of experience. He is a pioneer in non-surgical treatments for varicose veins and has published over 200 papers devoted to endovascular surgery. He is a member of multiple professional societies and has been awarded multiple prizes.

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4.7
403 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Shoulder replacement $22839.35 - $30106.41
Vagus nerve stimulation $46716.84 - $48793.15
Hormone therapy $1557.23 - $3633.53
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Joan Albanell Mestres
35 years of experience
4.6
5 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Hospital HM Nou Delfos

Joan Albanell Mestres

35 years of experience

Dr. Joan Albanell Mestres is a highly experienced oncologist with an extensive educational and research background. He has completed his MBBS from University Autónoma de Barcelona and has led various research and oncology programs. He has published 120 articles in reputable journals with more than 9000 citations.

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Francisco Soldado
25 years of experience
4.6
5 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Hospital HM Nou Delfos

Francisco Soldado

25 years of experience
Dr. Francisco Soldado is an experienced doctor at Hospital HM Nou Delfos specialising in family medicine, providing comprehensive health care to patients of all ages. He is highly trained in the latest medical technologies and has a caring and compassionate attitude.Read more
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Rodrigo Rocamora
29 years of experience
4.6
5 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Hospital HM Nou Delfos

Rodrigo Rocamora

29 years of experience

accreditations:

European reference network

Dr. Rodrigo Rocamora Zuniga is a renowned neurologist, head of the epilepsy department at HM Delfos Spain and professor at UPF university. He has a PhD from Bonn University, a specialization in neurology from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, and a medical bachelor from Mendoza school of medical in Argentina. He has also been part of neurology centers and hospitals, leading doctor of several professional organizations, and has published in various journals.

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Spain, Barcelona
Hospital HM Nou Delfos
Spain, Barcelona
Hospital HM Nou Delfos
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Marisa Torres Lacruz
30 years of experience
Spain, Barcelona
Hospital HM Nens

Marisa Torres Lacruz

30 years of experience

accreditations:

International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes
  • Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona (1984)
  • Specialist in Pediatrics and specific areas via MIR. Sant Joan de Deu Hospital (1989).
  • Associate Physician of the Pediatric Endocrinology Section of the Sant Joan de Déu Hospital (1994-2014).
  • Clinical Director of the Diabetes Unit of the Endocrinology Section of the Sant Joan de Déu Hospital (2008-2014).
  • Member of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (SEEP).
  • Member of the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD).
  • Member of the Spanish Diabetes Society (SED).
  • Coordinator of the Diabetes Working Group of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (SEEP).
  • Principal investigator and co-investigator of clinical research projects at the national and international level.
  • Professor of the Master's Degree in Child and Adolescent Endocrinology at Hospital Sant Joan de Déu. UB
  • Coordinator of the Endocrinology Service of the HM Nens Hospital in Barcelona (since 2014).
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Yanira Castillo Avila
13 years of experience
Spain, Barcelona
Hospital HM Nens

Yanira Castillo Avila

13 years of experience

accreditations:

Catalan Society of Pediatrics
Spanish Society of Sports Medicine SEMED-FEMEDE

Diseases Treated: vigorexia, sports injuries, muscular alterations, osteochondrosis, sprains, rhabdomyolysis, plantar fasciitis, obesity.

Services Offered: Pediatric control, First Pediatric visit, School medical examination, Pediatric check-up, Check-up visit, Sports Medicine visit, Treatment visit, Successive Sports Medicine visits, Emergencies Pediatric, Repeat visits Pediatrics.

ACADEMIC TRAINING

  • Graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University Foundation of Health Sciences - San José Hospital - San José University Children's Hospital (2002-2007).
  • Official recognition of a Spanish degree, degree in medicine (2008).
  • Master's in Child Health - University of Barcelona (2010-2013).
  • University Expert Degree in Pediatric Emergencies, Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Mártir (2014-2015).
  • Via Specialist (MIR) Resident Medical Intern in Physical Education and Sports Medicine, University of Barcelona, ​​High Performance Center (CAR) San Cugat, (2015-2018).
  • Master in Pediatric Nutrition, University of Granada (2016-2018).
  • Certificate in Sports Nutrition, Barça Innovation HUB Universitas (2019-2020).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Medical Staff of Guards in Hospital HM Nens (2012-Present).
  • Pediatric Emergency Assistant at HM Nens Hospital (2017-Present).
  • Sports Medicine Unit Coordinator at HM Nens Hospital (2017-Present).

TEACHING AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY

  • Member of:
    • Catalan Society of Pediatrics
    • Spanish Association of Pediatrics
    • Catalan Society of Sports Medicine
    • The Spanish Society of Sports Medicine SEMED-FEMEDE
    • Sports Medicine Committee of ALAPE (Latin American Association of Pediatrics)

AREA OF PROFESSIONAL INTEREST

Create and participate in projects and clinical sessions to promote and prevent health through healthy habits such as physical activity and nutrition. Fundació Hospital de Nens de Barcelona Scholarship for research project, As Principal Investigator (PI) "Evaluation of the effectiveness of physical activity in the Loss of BMI in overweight and obesity in children and adolescents."

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Javier Mareque Bueno
17 years of experience
Spain, Barcelona
Hospital HM Nens

Javier Mareque Bueno

17 years of experience

Dr. Javier Mareque Bueno has completed his training with numerous stays abroad in prestigious hospitals in the US, Belgium and Germany. After two years of practice in public and private hospitals in Barcelona, ​​Dr. Mareque obtains the Fellow of the EBOMFS (European Board of Oro-Maxillo-Facial Surgery) in Bruges.

Dr. Javier Mareque Bueno combines his professional and healthcare activity at the Maxilonet and Vithas medical centers with his teaching and research activity at the International University of Catalonia (UIC)). Currently, he is part of the Board of Directors of Mutual Médica, and is a member of the Assembly of Compromisers and of the Finance Commission of the College of Physicians of Barcelona. 

Expert in: Orthognathic surgery, facial plastic surgery, Temporomandibular joint (TMJ), dental implants, augmentation mentoplasty, and facial trauma.

Professional Experience:

More than 15 years of experience.
Medical Director of Maxilonet (currently).
Oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Vithas Vigo Hospital and HM Nens.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeon at the Vithas Pontevedra Medical Center.
Stay in Orthognathic Surgery. Dr. Simonas Grybauskas. Kaunas Hospital. Lithuania (2013).
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Vall D'Hebrón University Hospital (2002 - 2010).
Stay in Dental Implantology. Dr D. Tarnow NYU Dental College. New York. USA (2008).
Stay at Head & Neck Surgery. Dr Jatin P Shah Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. New York. USA (2006).
Stay in Orthognathic Surgery. Dr Maurice Mommaerts Hospital AZ Sant Jan. Brugge. Belgian (2005).Stay in Facial Traumatology. Hospital October 12. Madrid, Spain (2004).

Teaching:

Director of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine at the Faculty of Dentistry of the International University of Catalonia.
Professor of the Degree in Dentistry of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine of the International University of Catalonia.
Postgraduate Professor at the International University of Catalonia.
Vice Dean of the International University of Catalonia (2016 - 2017).

Outstanding Academic Achievements:

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Santiago de Compostela (1995 - 2001).
Degree in Dentistry from the International University of Catalonia (2002 - 2006).
Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (2007).
Doctor of Surgery from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (2007).
Master Part Time MBA 06-08 Esade Business school.
MIR at the Vall d'Hebrón Hospital in Barcelona (2007).
Stays in prestigious Hospitals in the USA, Belgium, Germany and France.
Fellow of the European Board of Oro-Maxillo-Facial Surgery. Brugge. European Board of Oro-Maxillo-Facial Surgery (​2010).

Awards and Honors:

Leibinger price from the EACMFS (2008).
AO scholarship for postgraduate training. AO fellowship (2007).
Accesit Juan Pedro Moreno Award for the best poster. SEOP. Seville (2007).
Second prize end of residence scholarship. SECOM. Tenerife (2007).
Dr. Gómez Iglesias Basic Research Scholarship. SECOM (2006).
Hugo Obwegeser traveling Scholarship from the EACMFS (2006).

Member of Private Medical Associations:

Member of the Board of the Catalan-Balearic Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (SCBCMFO).
Member of the Spanish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (SECOM).
Member of the International Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (IAOMS).
Member of the Catalan Society of Odonto-Stomatology (SCOE).
 

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Carlos Emilio Macias Viel
17 years of experience

Carlos Emilio Macias Viel

17 years of experience
Spain, Barcelona
Hospital HM Nens
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Carlos Pedemonte Marco
48 years of experience
Spain, Barcelona
Hospital HM Nens

Carlos Pedemonte Marco

48 years of experience
  • Graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona in 1973.
  • Specialist in Pediatrics and specific areas from the Autonomous University of Barcelona in 1976.
  • Accredited as a European specialist in pediatric allergology
  • Specialist at the Allergy Service of the HM Nens Hospital.

  • 10 publications in scientific journals.
    64 communications and presentations.
    6 participations in clinical trials.
  • Specialist in Pediatric Allergology, respiratory allergies, food allergies, skin allergies, and General Pediatrics.
  • Diseases treated: Urticaria, respiratory allergies, pediatric asthma, bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis.

His services include: Allergology Visits, Forced Spirometry, Spirometry, Parenteral Immunotherapy, Parenteral Immunotherapy with extracts of Hymenoptera, Allergy prick tests, Allergy tests, Bronchodilation tests , Specific Bronchial challenge tests, and Food Challenge tests.

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