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Clinical experience
Residency in Urology Bellvitge University Hospital (2007/2012)
Urologist Bellvitge University Hospital. (May 2012/November 2021)
Head of Andrology Department, Bellvitge University Hospital. (February 2015/November 2021)
Head of Andrology Department Hospital Clínic of Barcelona (December 2021 present)
Director of the Institute of Andrology and Sexology. Quironsalud Group. (October 2015 January 2018).
Head of Andrology Department Teknon Medical Centre (November 2017 present)
Editor of the International Journal of Andrology (July 2016 present)
Clinical practice in the field of Reproductive Medicine and Sexology Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. New York City (USA) (March 2016 May 2016)
Education
Doctor of Medicine (Universitat de Barcelona) degree with honors, 2006
Specialization in Urology Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, 2006 2012
Associate Professor of Clinical Andrology (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona), 2014
Participant of the European Board of Urology (Bruselas UEMS), 2012
Member of the European Committee of Sexual Medicine (Estambul UEMS), 2014
Read moreDr. Javier Centeno obtained his Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona in 1988 and completed his specialization in General and Gastrointestinal Surgery at the Hospital de Mutua de Terrassa between 1989 and 1993.
Afterwards, Dr. Centeno completed additional training in the colorectal surgery department at the Mayo Clinic de Rochester, Minnesota (USA). Since 1993, Dr. Centeno has been a leading specialist in the surgery department at the Teknon Medical Center.
Clinical and scientific work:
Co-organizer of the Seminar on Endorectal Ultrasound Diagnostics. Advances in Colon, Rectum and Anus Surgery. Barcelona. March 1995.
"Visiting Surgeon" in the Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, February 1996.
Advanced Course in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery. ICARD. EITS, Strasbourg. November 2002.
Postgraduate student, associate professor of the Department of Urogynecoproctological Physiotherapy.
School of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Blanquerna. Ramon Llull University. Barcelona. 2003 2015
Accreditation by ERAS-Society (Sweden) in 2016.
Member of scientific communities:
Asociación Española de Cirujanos
· Societat Catalana de Cirurgia
· American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons y de la University of Minnesota Alumni Association.
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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:
- Thulim and green-light laser vaporization (first case in Barcelona in 2003) .
- Holmium enucleation (HOLEP)
- HIFU focal treatment and MRI fusion biopsies
- Ambulatory flexible cystoscopy
- Fistula and incontinece surgery: vesico-vaginal fistula, TVT, bladder augmentation
- Female urethral surgery: diverticula, para- urethral cysts.
- Ureteroscopy and laser surgery for stones
- 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.
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Education and qualifications
🔹 Specialist in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (MIR training) - Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona
🔹 Clinical Biochemistry Specialist (MIR training) – Comprehensive University Hospital of A Coruña
🔹 Master in Aesthetic Medicine and Health – University of Barcelona
🔹 Master in Integration and Clinical Problem Solving in Medicine – University of Alcalá
🔹 Master in Biostatistics, Informatics and Telemedicine in Clinical Practice and Health Management – UNED
🔹 Master in Molecular Biology and Cellular Genetics – University of A Coruña
🔹 Biostatistician and Medical Research Analysis Specialist – UNED
🔹 Expert in statistics and interpretation of medical research – UNED
🔹 Health informatics and telemedicine expert – UNED
🔹 Diploma in Scientific Research Methodology – OMS Training Fund
🔹 Microsurgical Technique Course – Parc Taulí Foundation, Sabadell
🔹 Medical and Surgical Degree – Central University of Venezuela
Professional activity
🔹 Worked in public and private medical centers as a specialist and teacher:
✅ University Hospital of A Coruña
✅ Virgen de Xunqueira Hospital
✅ Imperial College London
✅ Quirónsalud Hospital Barcelona (currently)
Membership in professional associations
✔ College of Physicians of Barcelona
✔ General Medical Council (UK)
✔ Member of the Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SECPRE)
✔ Member of the Catalan Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SCCPRE)
✔ Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
📌 Participation in numerous courses and congresses on plastic and aesthetic surgery.
📌 Author and co-author of scientific publications , including a chapter in a specialized medical book.
🔗 SECPRE – Spanish Society of Plastic Surgery
🔗 SCCPRE – Catalan Society of Plastic Surgery
🔗 American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
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