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Niko Mihic
Niko Mihic
General practitioner
26 years of experience
Spain, Madrid
Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro

Niko Mihic

General practitioner
26 years of experience
Dr. Niko Mihic is a Family Medicine physician who has worked in Emergency Medicine for 15 years, and has held various teaching, advisory, and consulting positions in Madrid, Spain for the past 12 years.Read more
Josep Torremade Barreda
Josep Torremade Barreda
Urologist
17 years of experience
4.7
409 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Josep Torremade Barreda

Urologist
17 years of experience

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

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4.7
409 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) $17476.88 - $19661.49
Vaporization (with GreenLight Laser) $10923.05
Nephrectomy $18569.19 - $21846.11
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Navarro Vilches
Navarro Vilches
Urological surgeon
13 years of experience
4.8
3 reviews
Spain, Marbella
Quirónsalud Marbella

Navarro Vilches

Urological surgeon
13 years of experience

He graduated in Medicine at the Malaga University and specialised in Urology at the Carlos Haya Hospital in the same province.

He travelled to the United States in 2012 for a study stay at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre in New York. Specifically, at the Oncology Unit leaded by Dr Karim Touijer.

Years later, he consolidated his training with specialist courses in lower urinary tract surgery, advanced renal surgery, urinary incontinence and pelvic floor surgery, male urology surgery at the Cardenal Herrera University in Valencia and a Master in the Update of Urologic Surgery at the Cardenal Herrera University.

Professional Experience

• Urology Consultant at the Poniente Hospital 2016.

• Urology Consultant in Área Sanitaria Norte 2016-2017

• Urology Consultant. Carlos Haya Hospital, Malaga 2017-2020.

• Member of the Renal Transplant Unit of the Carlos Haya Hospital, Malaga 2017-2020.

• Co-founder of the Urologic Surgery Institute of Malaga 2019

• Head of the Urology Unit at the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital 2019- currently

Scientific/ research activities

• Clinical Mentor of medical students of the Faculty of Medicine of Malaga. 2016-2020

• Author of multiple articles for national and international journals, contributions and editor of the “Manual of Basic Urologic Pathologies in Primary Care and A&E”.

 

The Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital Urology Unit deals with the study, diagnosis and treatment of the conditions affecting the urinary system, the suprarenal glands and the retroperitoneum of both male and female patients, as well as the male ctive system.

The team of experts and the nursing team in this Unit have vast expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of the various pathologies treated by this speciality.

We cover all the medical, preventative and surgical aspects in order to offer early detection, an adequate diagnosis and an accurate treatment. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality in humane treatment and scientific knowledge with a clear and decisive vocation of patient service.

The Urology Unit performs its activities at the A&E Unit (helping with any urologic emergency 24 hours a day and 365 days a year) and at the Outpatient Consultations Unit (helping patients with an appointment from Monday to Friday, morning and afternoon)

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Alberto Maranes Antonanzas
Alberto Maranes Antonanzas
Nephrologist
29 years of experience
4.8
3 reviews
Spain, Marbella
Quirónsalud Marbella

Alberto Maranes Antonanzas

Nephrologist
29 years of experience

With a Degree in Medicine and Surgery obtained at the Universidad Complutense in Madrid, he completed his studies in Nephrology as a Resident Doctor at the Clínico Universitario

San Carlos Hospital in Madrid where he completed his studies with Doctorate courses in Endocrinology.

Throughout his trajectory, Dr Marañés has carried out extensive work relating to his subject of interest, i.e., renal diseases associated to diabetic patients, and has taken part in the pancreatic islets transplant programme of patients with renal transplants. He is the author of numerous national and international medical-scientific publications.

 

Professional Experience:

• 2006 – Currently: Head of the Nephrology and Haemodialysis Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital.

• 1996 – 2006: Medical Consultant of the Nephrology and Haemodialysis Unit of the Costa del Sol de Marbella Hospital from December 1996 to June 2006.

• 2004 – 2006: President of the Commission of Pharmacists and Therapists from 2004 to 2006.

• 1996: Nephrology Unit of the Getafe University Hospital.

• 1995-1996: Medical Consultant of the Nephrology Unit of the Virgen de la Luz Hospital in Cuenca.

• 1995 – 1996: Head of the Madrid-Oeste Dialysis Centre ascribed to the San Carlos University Hospital.

 

Research

• FIS Research Project (record: 93/0029-02) on the «Study of the effects of human pancreatic islets in Type I Diabetes patients".

• MAR Project, Morbidity and Mortality Anaemia Renal studies. Descriptive, prospective, multicentred and open study on case series. 2003-2004

• Nefrona Project: Observational, prospective and multicentred study on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients at different stages of chronic renal disease.

• Department of Pathology. University of Edinburgh. United Kingdom, 1987.

 

 

The Nephrology and Hypertension Unit deals with non-surgical kidney diseases and with blood pressure. The professionals of the Nephrology Unit of Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital have vast experience in this speciality which, together with the latest drug technologies and equipment, helps them prevent and correct potential system unbalance and provide better recovery to patients. Due to the close connection between kidney conditions and the function of other vital organs, the specialists of the Nephrology team apply a multidisciplinary approach and work with the Cardiology, Endocrinology, Digestive System and Urology Units, amongst others.

Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital is the only private establishment in the area to be equipped with a Dialysis Unit provided with 20 stations in a facility situated in an adjacent building as an independent healthcare circuit. Due to our background in providing services to international patients, this Haemodialysis Unit has a team of interpreters for overseas patients providing various languages that guarantee a personalised service regardless of the country of origin.

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Javier Moreno Izarra
Javier Moreno Izarra
General practitioner
23 years of experience
4.8
3 reviews
Spain, Marbella
Quirónsalud Marbella

Javier Moreno Izarra

General practitioner
23 years of experience

An expert in microbial resistance and optimisation of the use of antimicrobials, he leads the Infectious Disease Unit of this hospital in Malaga.

Dr Javier Moreno Izarra is habitually involved in national and international scientific events. At the same time, he gives presentations that are specially focused on infectious disease in the area of antimicrobial resistance and in medical forums dedicated to the development of programs to optimise the use of antimicrobials.

Professional Experience:

• Head of the Internal Medicine Unit. Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital

• Head of the Internal Medicine Unit. Quirón Campo de Gibraltar Hospital

• Specialist of the Internal Medicine Unit. Alto Guadalquivir Hospital

• Specialist of the Internal Medicine Unit. Andújar Hospital

• Medical Coordination of the A&E Unit and Hospitalisation. High- resolution Hospital in Puente Genil

• Specialist of the Internal Medicine Unit. Costa del Sol Hospital

A member of:

• Spanish Society of Internal Medicine

• Spanish Society of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology

• Spanish Society of Palliative Care

 

The Internal Medicine speciality is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and conditions of adult patients. Internists of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital are experts in the comprehensive health care of their patients as they manage a broad range of medical conditions. The team of specialists of our Marbella hospital stands out for its comp rehensive approach and deep knowledge and skills relating to chronic disease. Their objective is to provide a high-quality medical service while guiding the patient and coordinating the actions against their diseases in close cooperation with the other specialists, if necessary, in order to obtain an adequate diagnosis and treatment. One fundamental part of the work of an internist is the management of chronical diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart and lung disease, amongst others.

These conditions often require follow-ups and adjustments to the treatment throughout time.

The Internal Medicine team does not only focus on the treatment of diseases, but also on their prevention. Internists work with their patients to identify the risk factors and promote healthy habits. 

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Francisco Javier Alzueta Rodriguez
Francisco Javier Alzueta Rodriguez
Cardiologist
29 years of experience
4.8
3 reviews
Spain, Marbella
Quirónsalud Marbella

Francisco Javier Alzueta Rodriguez

Cardiologist
29 years of experience

He is an expert in cardiac arrhythmia, pacemaker implantation, internal defibrillators and catheter ablation; and he conducts diagnostic electrophysiological studies.

He also carries out extensive teaching work as a Senior Lecturer of the Medicine Department of the Malaga University, where he teaches the subject Diseases of the Circulatory and Respiratory Systems to fourth-year medical students.

He is the author of over 100 scientific publications in influential journals. At the same time, he has contributed to the preparation of clinical practice guides and is the author of 23 books and chapters of scientific titles in the speciality.

 

Professional experience

University Degree in Medicine and Surgery (1978) obtained at the Zaragoza University.

Degree as Doctor in Medicine by the Zaragoza University with final thesis “Cardiac Automatism and Conduction in a Model of Experimental Heterotopic Cardiac Transplantation. Effects of Verapamil”, which obtained a cum laude award.

Training as a Resident Doctor in Cardiology at Clínica Puerta de Hierro in Madrid (1979-1984).

Cardiology Medical Consultant and the Head of the Arrhythmia Unit at Clínica Puerta de Hierro (1985-1992).

Other positions:

Coordinator of the Implantable Defibrillator working team of the Spanish Cardiology Society (2009 – 2016).

Member of the European Society of Cardiology.

Member of the European Heart Rhythm Association.

Member of the Spanish Cardiology Society.

Member of the Andalusian Cardiology Society.

Member of the Editorial Committee of the Spanish Cardiology Journal.

Member of the Editorial Committee of Cardiocore.

Member of the Editorial Committee of Cardiac Stimulation Notebooks.

 

The Cardiology Unit of Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital is made up of a medical team with large experience in the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases, as well as employing the most advanced technologies, both in the clinical area and in the area of haemodynamics and arrhythmia.

Diseases, treatments and techniques:

  • Clinical cardiology

- Adult and children cardiology consultation with the performance of supplementary tests, all within one appointment.

- Specific consultations for arrhythmia

- Paedriatic cardiology

- Colour Doppler echocardiography and stress echocardiography

- Stress test

- 24-hour and long-term Holter EKG

- CT coronary angiogram

- Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

- Tilt table testing

- Cardiac rehabilitation

Cardiac haemodynamics

- Diagnostic cardiac catheterisation and percutaneous treatment of ischaemic heart disease with angioplasty and stent implant

- Myocardial infarction percutaneous treatment programme

- Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)

- Percutaneous repair of the mitral valve (Mitral clip)

- Percutaneous closure of interatrial communication

- Percutaneous closure of left atrial appendage

 

Arrhythmia Unit 

- Diagnostic electrophysiological study 

- Catheter ablation

 - Cryoablation of atrial fibrillation

 - Ablation using a complex arrhythmic substrate navigator

 - Pacemaker implantation 

- Automatic endovenous and subcutaneous implantable

defibrillator

Cardiac surgery 

- Surgery with and without extracorporeal circulation

- Minimally-invasive surgery with an early extubation

  • - Repair of mitral and aortic valves
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Dr Sanchez Yague
Dr Sanchez Yague
Gastroenterologist
26 years of experience
4.8
3 reviews
Spain, Marbella
Quirónsalud Marbella

Dr Sanchez Yague

Gastroenterologist
26 years of experience

In 2007 he joined the Costa del Sol Hospital and left this position when he obtained an international scholarship that would take him back to San Francisco. In 2010 he moved to Japan to complete his training in the submucosal endoscopic dissection technique that he would later on introduce in Andalusia in 2011, thus becoming one of the pioneers in the performance of this technique in Spain. In 2011 he became the first medical professional in the world to use the 15-mm AXIOS stent in pancreatic fluid collection drainage. In 2018 he began to perform gastroenteroanastomosis with luminal apposition stent in patients with pancreatic cancer and bowel obstruction, thus becoming a pioneer in Andalusia to perform such technique.

He is a coauthor of the reference guides of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy on the endoscopic treatment of chronic pancreatitis and non-variceal gastrointestinal haemorrhage.

Professional Experience

Over 24 years' experience

1999 - Degree in Medicine and Surgery. Malaga University, Spain.

2003 to 2006 - Medical Residency in the Digestive System at the Virgen Macarena Hospital in Seville, Spain.

2006 - International Scholar at the California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, USA.

2007 – Digestive System Specialist at the Costa del Sol Hospital, Marbella. Spain.

2008 - California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, USA.

2009 - Top Reviewer Award received from the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Journal.

2011 – Pioneer in Spain in the introduction of the submucosal endoscopic dissection technique.

2011 – First professional in the world to use the AXIOS (15mm) stent for pancreatic fluid collection drainage.

2016 - Gold Medal of the Andalusian Society for Digestive Disease (SAPD, in its Spanish abbreviation).

2017 - Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG).

2018 - Pioneer in Andalusia to perform gastroenteroanastomosis with luminal apposition stent to treat bowel obstruction.

2019 - Fellow of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE).

 

The Digestive System Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital offers a patient service portfolio that includes all the clinical aspects of gastroenterology, hepatology, biliary duct and pancreatic disease, as well as the diagnostic and treatment techniques used in this speciality such as abdominal ultrasound, endoscopy and other functional tests.

Our specialists have solid professional backgrounds and the team is highly qualified for the diagnosis and treatment of complex diseases such as conditions related to acidity (gastric ulcers, helicobacter pylori, gastroesophageal reflux disease), enteropathies (Crohn's Disease, ulcerative colitis; coeliac disease...), viral hepatitis, hepatic cirrhosis, pancreatic disease...

The Digestive System Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital is a pioneer in the implementation of a specific check-up programme for digestive disease with special attention to the diagnosis and treatment of colon precancerous lesions.

Diseases, treatments and techniques:

• Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound

• Endoscopic resection techniques (mucosectomy/submucosal dissection)

• Submucosal or third-space endoscopy (POEM and variants)

• Bariatric endoscopy (Apollo Method)

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Miquel Sans Cuffí
Miquel Sans Cuffí
Gastroenterologist
37 years of experience
4.7
409 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Miquel Sans Cuffí

Gastroenterologist
37 years of experience

A specialist in the digestive system through MIR from the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Barcelona, he received his PhD from the University of Barcelona.

He completed his postgraduate training in the Gastroenterology Service of the Barcelona Hospital Clinic and then in the Department of Gastroenterology at Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, USA), where he conducted cutting-edge research on inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis).

From 2004 to 2011 he worked in the Gastroenterology Department of the Barcelona Hospital Clinic / IDIBAPS, and since 2011 he has worked as a specialist doctor in the Digestive System Department of the Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona.

He was a member of the Scientific Committee of ECCO and coordinator of the European project "IBDChip". He is the author of more than 150 publications and 500 presentations at conferences and conferences.

Experience:

Digestive system specialist, completed the MIR training program and completed his residency in this specialty at the Provincial Hospital of Barcelona between 1993 and 1996.

Doctor of Medicine from the University of Barcelona with the qualification "Distinguished Diploma Unanimously". In 2001 he received the Distinguished Doctorate from the University of Barcelona.

Between 1997 and 1999, he completed his postgraduate training in the Gastroenterology Department of the Provincial Hospital of Barcelona. Subsequently, he completed two internships in the Gastroenterology Department of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, USA, between 2000 and 2003, where he conducted cutting-edge research in the field of gastroenterology.

Since 2004 he has been working in the Gastroenterology Service of the Provincial Hospital of Barcelona / IDIBAPS, focusing on the treatment and research of inflammatory bowel diseases.

He is the author of numerous publications, conference papers and book chapters both nationally and internationally.

Member of the Catalan Society of Gastroenterology, the Spanish Association of Gastroenterology, the Spanish Working Group on Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis and the American Gastroenterological Association.

Areas of special interest: storage rhythm disorders, chronic diarrhea, inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) and other causes of chronic intestinal inflammation.

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4.7
409 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
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Vaporization (with GreenLight Laser) $10923.05
Nephrectomy $18569.19 - $21846.11
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José Ángel Cabrera Rodríguez
José Ángel Cabrera Rodríguez
Cardiologist
28 years of experience
3.4
5 reviews
Spain, Madrid
Quironsalud Madrid

José Ángel Cabrera Rodríguez

Cardiologist
28 years of experience

Experience

On his return from London, he organized and directed the Arrhythmia Unit of the Cardiology Service of the University Hospital Nuestra Señora del Pino in Las Palmas until 2000.

He later became Deputy Director of the Arrhythmia Department and Director of the Electrophysiology Laboratory at the Jimenez Diaz Foundation in Madrid.

Professor of Cardiology at the Autonomous University and Director of the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm Society) Fellowship Program, positions he held for 6 years before moving to the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid in 2006.

Dr. Cabrera has been head of the cardiology department at the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid since its opening in 2006.

Since January 2013, he has also been Head of the Cardiology Department at the Ruber Juan Bravo Hospital Complex and, in 2022, Head of Service at the new Olimpia Center.

He is a professor at the European University of Madrid, where he heads the Department of Clinical and Fundamental Translational Cardiology.

Qualification

Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Granada. From 1994 to 1996 he completed postgraduate training as an interventional cardiologist in the Arrhythmia Unit (Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory) of the Jiménez Díaz Foundation in Madrid.

Senior Research Fellow. National Heart and Lung Institute. Royal Brompton. Paediatric Heart Morphology under the direction of Prof. Robert H. Anderson in London (UK) in 1997.

Research and Teaching

Member of the Spanish Society of Cardiology, SEC Arrhythmia Section, European Society of Cardiology, Arrhythmia Working Group, European Heart Rhythm Association, North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology.

He serves on numerous committees for the selection and monitoring of fellowships and research projects of various national and international cardiology and cardiac arrhythmia societies.

Reviewer of articles for publication in the most relevant journals in the specialty. Journal of the Spanish Society of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm, Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, PACE, Europace, Heart Circulation, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Electrophysiology of Circulation, Journal of Interventional Cardiovascular Electrophysiology.

Member of the European Society of Cardiology

Member of the Arrhythmia Working Group

European Society of Cardiology

Member of the Arrhythmia Section of the Spanish Society of Cardiology.

Member of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC)

Member of the European Heart Rhythm Association.

Member of the Selection and Control Committee of the Spanish Society of Cardiology. Post-Residency Research Training Fellowships 2001-2002/2002-2003.

Evaluator and member of the selection committee for research, technological development and innovation projects of the Government of Extremadura. Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (2001-2004).

Member of the Spanish research group. Integrated Action Programme between Spain and the United Kingdom. Directorate General of Higher Education and Research (reference HB 1998-0030). Project title: Anatomical study of the cavities of the human heart and its application to clinical electrophysiology.

Member of the Spanish research group. Integrated Action Programme between Spain and Austria. Directorate General for Higher Education and Research (reference HU 1999-0002). Project title: Electromorphological analysis of the terminal crest and posterior pectineus muscle. Its importance as a morphological substrate in different types of supraventricular tachycardias.

Participation in the clinical commission and protocol of the study AZIMILIDE versus SOTALOL on programmed cardioversion in patients with atrial fibrillation. 2001-2003.

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José Gonzálbez Morgaez
José Gonzálbez Morgaez
Endocrinologist
28 years of experience
4.7
409 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

José Gonzálbez Morgaez

Endocrinologist
28 years of experience

Experience

  • Resident physician at the Princess of Spain Hospital, Bellvitge (until December 1996).
  • Scholarship from the Ciutat Sanitària i Universitària de Bellvitge (1997), focused on the treatment of type I diabetes.
  • Physician in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Bellvitge Hospital (until March 1999).
  • Endocrinologist at the Dr. Josep Trueta Hospital in Girona (until September 2000).
  • Member of the medical staff of the Teknon Centre since 2002.

Education

  • Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Valencia (1992).
  • Specialist in endocrinology and nutrition (since 1997).

Scientific activity

  • Dissertation : "Study of the pituitary-adrenal axis in pituitary diseases."

Teaching

  • Lecturer in Endocrinology and Metabolism at the International University of Catalonia.
  • Participation in conferences and publications on diabetes and the pituitary-adrenal axis in national and international journals.
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4.7
409 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) $17476.88 - $19661.49
Vaporization (with GreenLight Laser) $10923.05
Nephrectomy $18569.19 - $21846.11
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Dr Jose E Batista
Dr Jose E Batista
Urological surgeon
35 years of experience
Spain, Barcelona
UROCLINICA BARCELONA

Dr Jose E Batista

Urological surgeon
35 years of experience

 

 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.

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