Best Stomach cancer oncologists in Spain: TOP 8 doctors

• Dr. Jaume Capdevila specializes in stomach cancer treatment, focusing on surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
• Holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Lleida and specialized in Medical Oncology at Santa Creu i Sant Pau Hospital.
• Dr. Capdevila completed a fellowship at Uppsala University Hospital in Sweden.
• Member of EORTC, ESMO, ENETS, ASCO, GEMCAD, TTD, and GETHI, contributing significantly to his oncological expertise.
• Speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish, which facilitates effective communication with patients.

• Prof. Fermín Mearin Manrique specializes in stomach cancer treatment with over 40 years of experience.
• Standard treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
• Prof. Mearin has trained at medical institutions in Spain, the Netherlands, and the USA, including the Mayo Clinic.
• He is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the World Gastroenterology Organisation.
• He leads the Digestive System Service at Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona.

• Dr. Carlos Ballesta López specializes in stomach cancer treatment with over 30 years of experience.
• He is an expert in laparoscopic surgery, which reduces pain and recovery time for stomach cancer patients.
• Standard treatments include laparoscopic gastrectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
• He received international training in Spain and Latin America, focusing on teaching laparoscopic techniques.
• He serves as a member of the Medical Board at Teknon Medical Center and is the Director of Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center.

General and digestive tract surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. Has held Associate Clinical Lecturer and Lecturer positions at the University of Navarre School of Medicine. Member of the Spanish Association of Surgeons, Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery, and European Association for Endoscopic Surgery.

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.

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.

Dr. Sullivan graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the National University of Rosario in 2005, specializing in Medical Oncology through the MIR at the Santa Creu i Sant Pau Hospital (HSCiSP, 2012) in Barcelona.

She received a post-MIR scholarship from the Ministry of Interior from HSPiSP (2012) and then a pre-doctoral scholarship from ISCiii (Rio Hortega – 2013-2015).

In 2014, he moved to Paris where he obtained a DUERTECC diploma at the Gustave Roussy University Hospital (Villejuif), followed by an ESMO scholarship (Georges Mathé Translator Scholarship), which he received in 2016.

Since January 2017, he has been working on the staff of the Medical Oncology Department of the HSCiSP. In the same year, he obtained his PhD from the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

Since 2015, he has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Spanish Lung Cancer Group (GECP). And since 2022, he has been the coordinator of the HSCiSP Committee on Neuroendocrine Tumors.

In November 2021, she joined the IOR Medical Oncology Service and is actively involved in various research projects in the Pangea Lab under the supervision of Dr. Molina.

Dr. Sullivan is involved in several clinical trials in lung cancer and neuroendocrine tumors, many of which have been presented at various international scientific meetings.

She has participated in national and international conferences and is an author and co-author of research articles published in influential journals.

She is currently a member of the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM), GECP, European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) and the Spanish Group of Neuroendocrine and Endocrine Tumors (GETNE).

Dr. Joseba Rebollo Liceaga is a seasoned medical oncologist with a comprehensive background in oncology.​

Education and Training:

Graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Navarra (1985).​

Completed residency in Oncology in 1987.​

Specialist in Medical Oncology at the Clínica Universidad de Navarra (1991).​

Professional Experience:

Head of the Oncology Department at Clínica San Miguel de Navarra (1991–2004).​

Associate Physician at the University Clinic of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra (1995–2002).​

Adjunct Physician at the Oncology Platform, Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja (2004–2014).

Head of the Oncology Department at Hospital General de Villalba (2014–2019).​

Currently practices as a Medical Oncology Specialist at Quirónsalud Alicante.​

Certifications and Training:

Completed multiple accredited courses in Multidisciplinary Oncology between 2003 and 2006.​

Research and Publications:

Authored research on electrochemotherapy and multidisciplinary treatment approaches in oncology.