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Best surgeons in Spain: TOP 17 doctors

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Jose Emilio Batista Miranda
Jose Emilio Batista Miranda
Urological surgeon
40 years of experience
4.7
413 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Jose Emilio Batista Miranda

Urological surgeon
40 years of experience

Dr. Jose Emilio Batista Miranda is a leading urology specialist with over 25 years of experience. He is known for his skill in adult circumcision, vasectomy, urinary incontinence, urethral surgery, and pediatric urology. Dr. Batista Miranda is recognized for pioneering prostate laser vaporization. He also performs advanced procedures such as nephrectomy, HIFU, prostatectomy, and kidney-sparing surgery.

He is an active member of the International Continence Society, European Association of Urology, and Spanish Association of Urology. Dr. Batista Miranda has contributed to research, clinical trials, and publications. He holds a PhD focused on pediatric incontinence. His innovative techniques and dedication to patient care have set new standards in urology.

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4.7
413 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Hemorrhoidectomy $6756.07
Gastroectomy $45418.93 - $56773.67
Throat cancer operation $22709.47 - $28386.83
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Alberto Diez-Caballero Alonso
Alberto Diez-Caballero Alonso
General surgeon
33 years of experience
4.7
413 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Alberto Diez-Caballero Alonso

General surgeon
33 years of experience

accreditations:

European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
  • Specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques in general surgery.
  • Focus on diseases including hernias, gallbladder, and obesity.
  • International training in Europe and the Americas.
  • Renowned for high success rates in minimally invasive procedures.
  • Recognized authority in digestive surgery.
  • Holds a certificate in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery.
  • Member of the Spanish Association of Surgeons (AEC).
  • Member of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES).
  • Provides online consultations for surgical assessments.
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4.7
413 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Hemorrhoidectomy $6756.07
Gastroectomy $45418.93 - $56773.67
Throat cancer operation $22709.47 - $28386.83
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Jose Maria Raventos
Jose Maria Raventos
Surgical oncologist
50 years of experience
4.7
413 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Jose Maria Raventos

Surgical oncologist
50 years of experience

Dr. Jose Maria Raventos is a surgeon with 49 years of experience. He specializes in general, abdominal, endocrine, and thyroid surgery. He is known for his advanced laparoscopic skills. Dr. Raventos is also highly experienced in thyroid surgery, including complex thyroid cancer cases.

He has made important contributions to surgical research and education. He has published many scientific articles and is active in several professional associations. Dr. Raventos earned his medical degrees from the University of Barcelona and the University of Minnesota. He completed his residencies at the Red Cross Hospital of Barcelona and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He is a founding member of the Teknon Medical Center faculty and the Surgical Associate Surgeons group.

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4.7
413 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Hemorrhoidectomy $6756.07
Gastroectomy $45418.93 - $56773.67
Throat cancer operation $22709.47 - $28386.83
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Lana Bijelic
Lana Bijelic
Surgical oncologist
27 years of experience
4.7
413 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Lana Bijelic

Surgical oncologist
27 years of experience

accreditations:

Society of Surgical Oncology
International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
Surgical Outcomes Club
American Board of Surgery
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
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  • Specializes in oncological surgery, particularly peritoneal carcinomatosis.
  • Part of Teknon Oncology Institute's Carcinomatosis Surgical Group.
  • International practice in USA, Spain, and Croatia.
  • Performed over 1300 surgeries with a focus on peritoneal malignancies.
  • Certified by the American Board of Surgery.
  • Member of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
  • Member of the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO).
  • Provides online consultations for surgical treatment planning.
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4.7
413 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Hemorrhoidectomy $6756.07
Gastroectomy $45418.93 - $56773.67
Throat cancer operation $22709.47 - $28386.83
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Xavier Centeno Fornies
Xavier Centeno Fornies
Colorectal surgeon
31 years of experience
4.7
413 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Xavier Centeno Fornies

Colorectal surgeon
31 years of experience

Dr. 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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4.7
413 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Hemorrhoidectomy $6756.07
Gastroectomy $45418.93 - $56773.67
Throat cancer operation $22709.47 - $28386.83
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Laureano Molins López-rodó
Laureano Molins López-rodó
Thoracic surgeon
39 years of experience
4.7
413 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Laureano Molins López-rodó

Thoracic surgeon
39 years of experience

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Doctor of Medicine and Surgery , University of Barcelona, 1981.
  • Specialization in general surgery (1987) and thoracic surgery (2001).
  • Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery , University of Barcelona, 1995.
  • Certification of the European College of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (FETCS), 2001.
  • Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Barcelona since 1995 and representative of the Associated Hospitals.
  • Professor of the European School of Thoracic Surgery (ESTS-EACTS).
  • Visiting Professor at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA (2016).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • General Surgery : Training at the Red Cross Hospital in Barcelona (1982-1986).
  • Thoracic Surgery : Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, and Massachusetts General Hospital, New England Deaconess Hospital (Harvard Medical School), Boston, USA (1986-1987).
  • Experience at the Red Cross Hospital and Sagrat Cor de Barcelona (1988-1989).
  • Career : Consultant physician (1990-1993), clinical director (1994-1999) and director of the thoracic surgery service at a private medical centre in Barcelona (2000 to date).
  • Head of the Thoracic Surgery Service at the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona (March 2010 to present).

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 505 reports at national and international conferences.
  • 145 scientific articles in national and international journals.
  • Member of the editorial board of the journals Lung Cancer and Archivos de Bronconeumología .
  • Reviewer for the European Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery , Journal of Thoracic Oncology , Annals of Oncology and Archivos de Bronconeumología .

PARTICIPATION IN SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES

  • He has held key positions in the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS): International Communications Director (2010-2011), Past-President (2009-2010), President (2008-2009), President Elect (2007-2008), Regent (2005-2007), Board Member (1995-1997) and Founding Member (1993).
  • Member of the American Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), member of the International Relations Group (2010-2013).
  • Member of the American Association of Thoracic Surgeons (AATS), the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS), the European Respiratory Society (ERS), the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC), and nine other national and international scientific societies.
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4.7
413 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Hemorrhoidectomy $6756.07
Gastroectomy $45418.93 - $56773.67
Throat cancer operation $22709.47 - $28386.83
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Find out about the best doctors here

20 top ranked Surgery doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rating of hospitals where doctors practice.

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Domenico Sabia
Domenico Sabia
Gastrointestinal surgeon
23 years of experience
4.7
413 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Domenico Sabia

Gastrointestinal surgeon
23 years of experience

accreditations:

Asociación Española de Cirujanos
The Peritoneal Surface Oncology Group International

Dr. Domenico Sabia is an experienced surgeon. He specializes in peritoneal oncology, melanoma and sarcoma surgery, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, and hepato-biliary and pancreatic surgery. He practices at Centro Médico Teknon and Consorci Sanitari Integral in Spain. Dr. Sabia has over 15 years of experience in treating advanced abdominal and pelvic cancers.

Dr. Sabia often speaks at national and international congresses. He has written and co-written many scientific publications. He also works as an investigator in major clinical trials in oncological surgery. He is accredited by organizations such as the Asociación Española de Cirujanos and The Peritoneal Surface Oncology Group International. Dr. Sabia is also a member of several respected surgical societies.

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4.7
413 reviews
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Hemorrhoidectomy $6756.07
Gastroectomy $45418.93 - $56773.67
Throat cancer operation $22709.47 - $28386.83
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Pedro Bretcha Boix
Pedro Bretcha Boix
Gastrointestinal surgeon
31 years of experience
Spain, Alicante
Quironsalud Torrevieja

Pedro Bretcha Boix

Gastrointestinal surgeon
31 years of experience

Specialties

-General and Digestive Surgery

-Laparoscopic Surgery (Minimally Invasive Techniques)

-Surgical Oncology

-HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)

-Colorectal, Gastric, and Peritoneal Cancer Surgery

Current Position

Senior Surgeon, Department of General and Digestive Surgery

Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja, Spain

Clinical Expertise

Minimally invasive cancer surgery with laparoscopic and robotic techniques

Cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC for peritoneal carcinomatosis

Colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, and complex abdominal surgeries

Multidisciplinary treatment planning for gastrointestinal malignancies

Academic & Research Contributions

Author of numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in surgical oncology

Frequent speaker at international congresses on advanced surgical oncology and HIPEC

Actively involved in clinical research and surgical training programs

Professional Recognition

Widely regarded as a reference in Spain and internationally for HIPEC and advanced laparoscopic cancer surgery

Mentor to upcoming surgeons in the field of minimally invasive oncologic surgery

 

Research and Publications:

Extensive Scholarly Work: Authored and co-authored over 48 publications focusing on surgical oncology, hepatobiliary surgery, and innovative cancer treatments. His research has garnered over 1,100 citations, reflecting significant contributions to the medical community. ​

Professional Affiliations:

Academic Roles: Serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Saint Anthony Catholic University in Murcia, Spain, since January 2014

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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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4.3
6 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Hemorrhoidectomy $6756.07
Stomach resection $45418.93
Gastroectomy $45418.93 - $47689.88
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Jesus Torres
Jesus Torres
Eye surgery specialist
47 years of experience
5.0
3 reviews

Jesus Torres

Eye surgery specialist
47 years of experience
Spain, Madrid
Clinica Granado Tiagonce
Francisco Soldado
Francisco Soldado
Orthopedist
26 years of experience
4.6
5 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Hospital HM Nou Delfos

Francisco Soldado

Orthopedist
26 years of experience

Dr. Francisco Soldado is a family medicine specialist at Hospital HM Nou Delfos. He provides care for patients of all ages and is accredited in family medicine. Dr. Soldado uses the latest medical technologies in his practice.

He is known for his compassionate care and focus on patients’ needs. Dr. Soldado has a strong record of patient satisfaction and positive clinical results. He stays current in his field through ongoing medical education.

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Spain, Pamplona
Clinica Universidad de Navarra (Navarra Hospital)

Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology

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5.0
6 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Cochlear implant placement $19303.05 - $26115.89
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Andres Lopez Garcia
Andres Lopez Garcia
Anesthesiologist
25 years of experience
Spain, Madrid
Hospital HM Puerta del Sur

Andres Lopez Garcia

Anesthesiologist
25 years of experience

Doctor Andrés López García is a specialist in Anesthesiology and Resuscitation who, during his extensive experience as a doctor, has worked in a wide range of hospitals. After proving his worth in all the positions he has held, he has been appointed as the head of the Anesthesiology and Resuscitation Service of various centers belonging to the HM Hospitales group

With the objective in mind of alleviating the fear of the little ones who need to undergo anesthesia, as well as providing the necessary advice to parents to reassure their children, he published the book Anesthesia and children . In said work, the different avant-garde forms in which this procedure is carried out are also collected. 

  • Head of the Anesthesiology and Resuscitation Service at HM Hospitales centers 
  • Anesthesiologist at HM Hospitales centers 
  • Author of the book Anesthesia and children 
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