Treatment in Barcelona (Spain)

Dr. Jaume Mora Graupera is a pediatric oncologist specializing in the treatment of neuroblastomas, gliomas, Ewing's sarcomas, and Wilms' tumors. He is the Director of the Hematology Oncology Department and Developmental Tumors Laboratory at Sant Joan De Déu - Barcelona Children’s Hospital. He received his medical degree from the University of Barcelona, went on to complete specialty training in pediatrics and fellowships in pediatric hematology oncology and molecular pathology of pediatric cancer at Weill Cornell Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the USA. He has won multiple awards and is a member of various medical organizations.

Children's Hematologist. Specialist in

This doctor has experience in endocrine treatment, collaborating on studies aimed at overcoming resistance to hormone therapy. They have also been involved in numerous phase 1, 2 and 3 studies in breast and melanoma, which have led to the approval of new drugs in new indications. Their main area of interest lies in immunotherapy for melanoma treatment and patient care. They have participated in trials that have led to the approval of cdk4/6 palbociclib and ribociclib inhibitors in the first line of metastatic breast cancer, and Pembrolizumab in the first line of metastatic melanoma, as well as the combination of Nivolumab and Ipilimumab. They are a member of the Breast Cancer Unit and Melanoma Unit at the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital and the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology. This doctor is an experienced oncologist with expertise in breast cancer and melanoma treatments, including endocrine therapy, immunotherapy, and patient care. They have been involved in numerous clinical trials leading to the approval of new drugs in new indications.

In his daily practice he pays special attention to:

Mohs micrographic surgery (a highly specialized surgical treatment for skin cancer).

Hair research and hair transplantation.

Removal of vascular lesions, pigmented lesions and tattoos using laser.

Skin rejuvenation (laser, peeling, botulinum toxin, fillers) and treatment of pigmented lesions.

Under his leadership, his team performs laser hair removal procedures and other cosmetic procedures.

In addition to other skin pathologies: acne, warts, psoriasis, surgical removal and periodic fight against moles and freckles, atopy, urticaria, etc.

Dr. Camps is President of the International Society of Dermatologic Surgery and founder of the European Society of Mohs Micrographic Surgery, and holds other positions in scientific organizations.

Medical and surgical dermatologist at the Teknon Medical Center

Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Barcelona.

Specialist in medical and surgical dermatology. Doctoral dissertation: "Mohs micrographic surgery".

Expert in dermatological surgery aimed at treating skin tumors.

Head of the Dermatology Service at the General Hospital of Catalonia.

Medical Director of Dermals, S.L. (Teknon Medical Center) since its foundation.

Founder of the European Society of Mohs Micrographic Surgery.

He was President of the International Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ISDS).

Vice President of the Spanish Skin Cancer Association (ASECUT).

Founder of the Spanish Laser Group, belonging to the Spanish Academy of Dermatology (AED).

Founder and Vice President of the Spanish Society of Hair Transplantology.

Active member of a number of national and international dermatological societies.

Organizer, co-author and speaker of numerous courses on dermatology and dermatologic surgery at national and international level.

Distinguished Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Barcelona.

He is a specialist in neurology at the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.

Dr. Pujol has teaching experience as Professor of Neurology at the Higher Institute of Psychological Studies (ISEP) and as Coordinator of the Neuropsychology Practicum at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB).

Dr. Pujol's research interests are in the field of neurology: PhD thesis on neurological complications of liver transplantation; SNC manager at Parke Davis; Memory Research Unit coordinator at Sant Pau Hospital; researcher at the IUNICS group of the University of the Balearic Islands.

Dr. Pujol has publications in national and international journals and is a member of the neurology societies:

• American Academy of Neurology.
• Catalan Society of Neurology
• Catalan Academy of Medical Sciences

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 Rive 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

EDUCATION AND ADVANCED TRAINING

• Doctor of Medicine , University of Barcelona, 1999
• Residency in Orthopaedics and Traumatology at the University Hospital of Bellvitge, Barcelona, completed in 2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Leading specialist in lower limb traumatology, specializing in foot and ankle surgery
• Member of international and national professional associations of orthopedists

SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES
Author of scientific publications on key aspects of orthopedics and traumatology, including:

• Bone tissue transplantation for loss of foot and ankle fragments
• Osteomyelitis of the calcaneus : clinical picture and treatment methods
• Pelvic fractures : minimally invasive osteosynthesis methods
• Osteosynthesis in the treatment of pathological fractures of the femur
• Treatment of infections in the area of prosthetic joints
• Treatment of metastatic bone lesions

INTERNSHIPS AND INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE

• 2003 - Trauma Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA
• 2008 - Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA

MAIN AREAS OF PRACTICE
Dr. Victor Casals Teixido is one of Spain's leading specialists in orthopedics and traumatology, known for his unique methods of treating injuries and diseases of the lower limbs, foot and ankle.

The combination of his extensive clinical experience, international practice and deep scientific knowledge guarantees patients a highly qualified approach to treating even the most complex cases in the field of traumatology and orthopaedics.

Experience

- Resident physician in the ophthalmology service of Bellvitge Hospital (2001).

-Commission for training in surgery (cataract surgery) at the San Rafael Hospital

- Study Committee of the Clinical and University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela in the Department of Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery (Drs. Perez-Moreira and Prada, 2001)

Assistance in consultation and surgery at the Teknoftal Institut Oftàlmic and head of the orbital and oculoplastics department (since 1999)

Since 2001, Deputy Ophthalmologist of the Health Service and the University City of Bellvitge. Since 2003, Head of the Orbital and Oculoplastics Department with accreditation by the Center for Surveillance in Orbital Tumors and Orbital Decompression Surgery for Thyroid Disease.

Resident Lecturer (since 2006)

Specializations: lens surgery, refractive surgery, orbital surgery, lacrimal duct surgery and oculoplastics.

Qualification

Graduate of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Barcelona with outstanding qualifications and an outstanding award

Ophthalmology specialist via MIR

Doctorate at the Autonomous University of Barcelona

Publications

Participation in more than 20 national and international round tables.

Presentation of 25 courses and 46 papers at national and international conferences.

Publication of 2 original articles in national and international specialized journals.

Co-author of 3 books on ophthalmology.

Scientific societies

Member and Fellow of the Spanish Society of Ocular and Orbital Plastic Surgery.

Member and Associate of the Catalan Society of Ophthalmology.

Member of the Ulsa del Mona Foundation, Maputo Hospital, Mozambique 2008

Dr. Francesc Cobo Valien graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Barcelona in 1990.

He received his specialization in oncohematology at the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona in 1995. He combined medical practice and research activities in the period 1996-2002.

He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Barcelona in 2002.

Dr. Kobo continues his research and has been awarded grants:

•Interdepartmental Commission for Innovation of the Generalitat de Catalunya

•Scholarship Fund Universitaria Agustí Pedro i Pons

•Farreras Valentí & Schering Plough School of Hematology Scholarship

•Award for the best report at the Council of the Spanish Hematology Association

•Grant from the Catalan Society of Hematology

Specialization:

•Lymphoma

•Acute leukemia

•Chronic leukemia

•Autoimmune pancytopenia

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. 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

Additional education

• Functional Occlusion II – Kois Center, Seattle, USA (October 2018)
• Restorative/Periodontal Interface and Biomechanics – Kois Center, Seattle, USA (June 2018)
• Functional Occlusion I and Advanced Treatment Planning – Kois Center, Seattle, USA (December 2017)
• Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry – Orlando, USA (2015)
• Mastering Anterior Composites with Dr. Newton Fahl – Fahl Center, Curitiba, Brazil (2014)
• Certificate in Minimally Invasive Dentistry – Dr. Patricia Gaton, University of Valencia (2014)
• Certificate in Implantology – Dr. Matias Volmaro, Buenos Aires, Argentina (2013)
• Diploma in Advanced Periodontology – Complutense, Madrid (2012)

Teaching activities

• Associate Professor in the Master's program in TMJ Dysfunction – International University of Catalonia (2018-2019)
• Lecturer in Minimally Invasive Rehabilitation – University of Valencia (2018-2019)

Professional experience

• Orthopedic Dentist – Clinica Duran y Burgos, Sitges (2016-present)
• Prosthetics and Esthetics – Clínica Prodental, Barcelona (2017-present)
• Prosthetics and Esthetics – Estudi Dental Sarriá, Barcelona (2016-present)
• General Dentist – AJ Moore's, Nottingham, UK (2010-2014)

Internships

• Maxillofacial Surgery – Hospital Clínic de Valencia (6 months, 2010)
• Adhesive Aesthetic Dentistry – University of Valencia (3 months, 2010)

Since 2007 I have been the Head of the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology at the Quirons Hospital in Barcelona.

Our service is aimed at combining the highest quality of medical treatment that we offer with excellent service to our patients. The coexistence of two specialties (oral and maxillofacial surgery and dentistry), covering the entire

Having a clinical spectrum in one space allows us to offer our patients unique care.

My academic training includes: Doctor of Medicine (UB), specialist in Maxillofacial Surgery (Vall d'Hebron Hospital), specialist in Dentistry (UB) and DSIS diploma from ESADE.

Since the beginning of my professional activity I have been actively involved in the scientific life of the specialty:

∙ President of the Spanish Society of Maxillofacial Surgery for the period 2013-2015.

∙ President of the International Conference on Maxillofacial Surgery, held in Barcelona in October 2013.

∙ President of the Catalan-Balearic Society of Maxillofacial and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2003-2007.

∙ IAOMS Executive Committee Member-at-Large, 2013–2017

∙ Member of the Board of Directors of the International Academy of Piezosurgery

∙ Member of the National Commission of Maxillofacial Surgery

I am a co-author of the books "Basic Handbook of Implantology" and "Advanced Implant Surgery". I have also written numerous book chapters and scientific journal articles.

I have also taught numerous courses and conferences at national and international events.

Until 2007, I dedicated my career to community medicine at the Vall d'Hebron Hospital, where I was responsible for the training of resident physicians who had completed their training there. I also worked as a teacher for undergraduate students.

Doctor of Medicine from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and Doctor of Dentistry from the University of Barcelona.

∙ Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Autonomous University of Barcelona, 1985.

∙ Title of Specialist in Maxillofacial Surgery. Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona 1993.

∙ Title of Specialist in Dentistry. University of Barcelona, 1987.

∙ Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Barcelona, 1994.

∙ Member of the European Board of Maxillofacial Surgery, UEMS, Zurich, 1996.

∙ Diploma in Integrated Management of Health Sys. Esade 2005.

∙ Spanish Society of Maxillofacial Surgery (SECOM). President 2011-2013,

Vice President 2009-2011, Board of Directors since 2003.

∙ Societat Catalanobalear de Surgeon y Maxillofacial e Oral (SCMS). President 2003-2007.

∙ International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (IAOMS). Member.

∙ International Conference on Maxillofacial Surgery (ICOMS).

Member at Large 2014-2016, Member of the Council of Spain 2006-2011, Chairman of ICOMS 2013.

∙ European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery (EACMFS). Member.

∙ Author of the books: “Advanced Implant Surgery” and “Basic Guide to Implantology”.

∙ Author of chapters in 13 books on the subject.

∙ Author of 50 articles published in specialized journals and 58 in abstract collections.

Dr. Verges graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona in 1980 and moved to Boston (USA) to conduct basic research in ophthalmology, obtaining a PhD in Biology from Harvard University and defending his doctoral thesis on the mechanisms of tear secretion, which would become the basis for understanding the pathology of dry eye syndrome (thesis presented in Barcelona, ​​1983) and which earned him the National Research Prize (1983).

Currently, Dr. Carlos Verges carries out his professional activity as the Director of the Ophthalmology Service of the Dexéus University Hospital, together with his entire medical team from the advanced ophthalmology department, where he has a high-quality technological, medical and surgical team.

His area of ​​interest is focused on the field of cataract and neurophysiological mechanisms of vision, especially in relation to sports.

Professional experience

1983-1986 Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, ​​Spain

1986-1989 Head of the Anterior Segment Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, Barcelona Hospital Clinic, Spain.

1986-1991 Professor of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, ​​Spain.

1990-1992 Head of Ophthalmology Service, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona.

1989-1999 Head of the Ophthalmology Department, Sagrada Familia Clinic, Barcelona, ​​Spain.

From 2000 to present, President and CEO of the Dr. Carlos Verges Private Foundation.

2000-2007 Head of the Ophthalmology Department, Institut Universitari Dexeus, Barcelona, ​​Spain.

2007 – present General Director of the “Advanced Ophthalmology Department Dr. Verges”, Barcelona, ​​Spain.

2018-present President and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology. University Hospital Dexeus Quironsalud. Polytechnic University of Catalonia.

Awards :

- National Research Prize 1984. Ministry of Education and Science: "The mechanism of tear secretion. The importance of beta-adrenergic receptors in the lacrimation of the lacrimal glands."

- National Prize for the best doctoral dissertation, Shibre Medal, 1984 "Personal contribution to the study of labial secretion. Determination of beta-adrenergic receptors in tear cells"

- National Pharmaceutical Industry Award 1987: "Treatment of immunological rejection in corneal transplantation using cyclosporine A."

- American Society of Implant Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Award for the best scientific video presented at the annual conference: "Pseudo-Real Housing". First Prize. Seattle, USA, April 1999.

- Award for the most important technical innovation of 1999 from the Spanish Society.

Implantation-refractive surgery. Speaking at the National Congress held in Madrid 1999.

- 2000 Best Scientific Contribution Award "Laser Non-Penetrating Deep Sclerectomy" presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting, AAO - Dallas, USA, October 2000.

- Best Paper Award for “GDx Analysis of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness after LASIK” presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, ASCRS, May 2004, San Diego, USA.

- Finalist for the King Jaume I Prize for Basic Research, 2005, sponsored by the Board of Trustees of the Generalitat of Valencia and the Valencian Foundation for Advanced Research.

- Surgical Technical Video Award: "MICS under Vision ICL, The Hook Technique"

Presented at the IX International Congress of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, May/June 2006, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Membership in scientific societies

Member of the Executive Board of the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).

Member of the editorial board of Ophthalmology Times. Europe.

Member of the editorial board of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (USA).

Member of the Editorial Board of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today Europe.

Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS).

Scientific reviewer of the journal: Cornea, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Cataract and Refractive Surgery and Archives of the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology.

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.

Dr. Balaña received her medical degree from the Central University of Barcelona and completed her residency in medical oncology at one of the best public hospitals in Spain, Vall d'Hebrón Hospital.

She was a leading specialist in the treatment of brain tumors at the Institute of Oncology of Catalonia, a founding member and current president of the Spanish Neuro oncology Research Group (GEINO), and a member of the scientific committee of the European Association for Neuro-Oncology.

He is the recipient of prestigious research grants in the field of brain tumors.

Dr. Balaña is also a member of the European Society of Medical Oncology and the author of modern European protocols for the treatment of brain tumors, as well as the protocols of the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM).

Dr. Balaña has published over 400 articles, books and scientific papers at national and international conferences.

He is the author of articles in prestigious scientific publications such as:

Lancet Oncology;

Nature Reviews in Clinical Oncology;

Clinical Cancer Research and others.

Specialization in otological surgery and otoneurology:

- ENT pathology in adults

- Treatment of hearing pathology

- Reconstruction of the eardrum

- Sensorineural hearing loss

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery at the Central University of Venezuela. In addition, the doctor received a degree in biology from Villanova University (USA).

Otolaryngology specialist (Vargas Hospital Caracas).

Specialist in otological surgery and otoneurology. García Ibáñez Otology, Institute of the Center of Otorhinolaryngology.

Currently, he combines his practice at the Teknon Medical Center with working as an otolaryngologist at the CEM in Vilassar de Mar.

Professional experience:

2016: Otolaryngologist, Centro Medico Game, Sant Boi de Llobregat.

2016: Otorhinolaryngologist, CORL Gran Via, Barcelona.

2010: Otolaryngologist, Teknon Medical Center, Barcelona.

1996: Otolaryngologist, Teknon Medical Center, Emergency Department.

1996-2016: Otolaryngologist, Delfos Hospital, Accident and Emergency Department, Barcelona.

1996–2015: Otorhinolaryngologist, Clínica del Remei, Emergency Department, Barcelona.

1997: Otorhinolaryngologist, CEM Vilassar de Mar.

1993-1995: otolaryngologist, Barcelona Polyclinic.