Best Female check-up cardiologists in Barcelona: TOP 3 doctors

Dr. Fernandez Oliva graduated with honors from the Faculty of Medicine of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, specializing in Medicine and Surgery.

Completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Hospital de la Vall d'Hebrón, Barcelona.

The doctor combines clinical practice with continuous education and scientific work.

Lecturer at the CTO Medical Academy.

Participant of courses and congresses:

- Congress of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE), 2015

- Course in Medical Genetics and Fetal Medicine, Catalan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Barcelona 2015

- Course in robotic and laparoscopic surgery, Hospital Vall d'Hebrón, Barcelona 2016

- Congress of the Sociedad Española de Ginecología y Obstetricia (SEGO), 2017.

Current areas of scientific research:

- Prevention of preeclampsia in early pregnancy

- Immunological interaction between the mother and the fetus

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 ctive 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 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 in treatment and prenatal care, receiving recognition for her professionalism and expertise in complex ctive 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 ctive technologies and endoscopic surgery, contributing to innovation in preservation. (2014-2017) Awards and Certifications 🏆 Ranked among the Top 10 Gynecologists in Catalonia (according to El Nacional.cat) for her outstanding contribution to ctive 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 ctive 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.

 CURRICULUM VITAE. José E. Batista-Miranda PhD MD  Jan 2025 

Correspondence (Uroclinica Center) : Via Augusta 158. Barcelona, Spain               

Hospital: Centro Medico Teknon/ Grupo Quironsalud,  Vilana 12. 08021  Barcelona, Spain. 

Phone: 34- 687  99 54 57

Qualification: Qualfied urologist in Spain and UK (GMC specialist list) 

Current position.  Urodynamics Head and Consultant Urologist, CM Teknon, Barcelona, since 1996

                                    Director, Uroclinica Team and Continentia Association ( continentia.org)

                                    Co- director: Functional Urology program UAX University, Madridr     

Previous professional Experience

2005- Senior Clinical Chief in Urodynamics. Hospital Vall d´Hebron. Barcelona. 

1995-2003 Consultant Urologist. Urodynamics and Oncology Units. F. Puigvert, Barcelona.

1994 Fellow in Neuro-Urology. Boston University (Drs. Krane & Siroky) and Harvard´s Children´s Hospital (Dr. Bauer) Boston, USA (La Caixa grant).

1994- Registrar. Bristol Urological Institute,U.K.(Mr. Abrams) (Research Council grant)

Current Professional Practice: experience

Head of Urodynamics: on line reporting of over 2000 studies / year at 5 different locations. 

General urology and functional urology clinic. 

Surgery:

1. Thulim and green-light laser vaporization (first case in Barcelona in 2003) .
2. Holmium enucleation (HOLEP)
3. HIFU focal treatment and MRI fusion biopsies
4. Ambulatory flexible cystoscopy
5. Fistula and incontinece surgery: vesico-vaginal fistula, TVT, bladder augmentation
6. Female urethral surgery: diverticula, para- urethral cysts.
7. Ureteroscopy and laser surgery for stones
8. General pediatric urologic surgery: scrotal and  preputial surgery

Urological and post-graduate training.

1997- PhD Thesis, Aut. Univ. of Barcelona (“Oxybutinin in children”) (Spanish Urol. Ass. Prize)

1994- Certified Urologist (Ministries of Health & Education)

1991-Urology Dept,USC Hospital, Los Angeles, CA.(Dr.Skinner) (Research Council grant)

1989-93- Residency in Urology. Fundacio Puigvert-National MIR program. (Dr. Solé Balcells).

Medical Education 

1981-87-Medical Degree, Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB). 1st Class Degree.

1985 & 86- Intern. Department of Surgery. Keiserin Elisabeth Spital, Viena, Austria.

1988-ECFMG Certificate (Permannent validation:February 1994)

Publications  

103 papers in journals: including 25 in international Journals (see annex)

Editor of 2 books on clinical cases in Urodynamics. 

Chapters in 4 books.

Co-editor "Impact Spanish Urology"

Translations for Br J Surgery, Advances in Urology, WHO/ICUD consultations . 

Presentations at congresses

45, including 28 at international congresses (Eur. Ass. Urol, Am Urol Ass, ICS, SIU, see annex).

Post-graduate teaching ( President, “Continentia association” www.continentia.org ) 

23 ICS accredited courses on Urodynamics  ( 5 English editions for Crotatia, Slonvenia, Hugary, Romania and Bulgaria) 

9 CME international/ multi specialty study days on functional urology and urogynechology 

Courses and talks at ICS and European Ass. meetings. 

Pre-graduate teaching

2010- Bladder dysfunction module. Faculty of Medicine, Aut. Univ of Barcelona

1990-92 Director: Basic Medical English Course for students. Autonomous Univ. of Barcelona.

1992-93 Clinical tutor in Urology (including seminars) Autonomous Univ. of Barcelona .

Invited / elected committee membership and  post graduate lecturer

WHO´s International Consultation on BPH (1995, 97, 2000)

WHO´s  International Consultation on Incontinence (1999, 2001)

Member, Ethics Committee, BarcelonaMedical College.

Secretary, Institutional Review Board (Ethics Research committee. F. Puigvert)

Clinical tutor ellected by Urology residents.

Invited speaker  in courses / symposiums in Spain, Mexico, Morocco and Italy.

Research projects / IRB approved trials / advisor. 

1993- IPSS validation in Spanish

1994- Epristeride phase III clinical trial (Boston University)

1994- Bladder blood flow evaluation (Boston University)

1995- Cavidox (Quality of life in BPH patients, Almirall Laboratories)

1996- Tamsulosin phase IV clinical trial (Boehringer Laboratories)

1996- Vesica international surgical study (Boston scientific) 

1997- European endourology panel (Boston scientific)

1997- YM 905, phase II clinical trial (Yamanouchi/ Astellas)

1998- present: Detrusor morphometry in obstruction (PhD thesis co-director)

2000- European panel on appropriate management on BPH (Erasmus University)

2001- Quality of life in radical prostatectomy vs brachytherapy. Use of FACT questionnaire.

2004- Effect of Aclidinium in  Urology  ( Almirall laboratories) 

2008- 2015: Nocturia Study ( Astellas Europe)

2012- “Beyond” ( Astellas Multicenter study on Mirabegron) Principal Investigator

2014- Belive ( Astellas post- commercialization study) 

2015- VHEA ( Hiperactive bladder in aging population, multicenter group; Principal investigator)

2019- Flow taker monitorization for nocturia ( Astellas grant)

2022- Idorsia Phase 3 nocturia study

2024- 3 researcher led studies: Ambulatory urodynamics register, Virtual reality, Tensi for overactive blader. 

WHO´s International Consultation on BPH (1995, 97, 2000)

WHO´s International Consultation on incontinence (1999, 2001)

MEMBERSHIP. Spanish Urol.Ass, ICS.