Javier González Lagunas

Dr. Javier Gonzalez Lagunas directs the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry at Quironsalud Hospital Barcelona. He treats patients needing implantology and orthognathic surgery. Dr. Gonzalez Lagunas has held leadership roles in national and international surgical societies. He previously served as a teacher and resident supervisor at Vall d'Hebron Hospital.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Gonzalez Lagunas treats jaw conditions, including jaw cysts and malformations. He performs specialized procedures like mandibular osteotomy—a surgery to realign the lower jaw. He also performs orthognathic surgery to correct jaw and face structure irregularities. His department combines oral surgery, maxillofacial surgery, and dentistry in a single space.

This integration allows the team to offer care for all clinical needs. The department focuses on scientific activity and patient treatment. Because the team shares one space, they provide unique care for complex cases. Dr. Gonzalez Lagunas helps patients achieve functional and aesthetic results.

Professional Achievements

Dr. Gonzalez Lagunas has authored two books, Basic Handbook of Implantology and Advanced Implant Surgery. He also contributed chapters to 13 different medical textbooks. His research includes over 50 articles in specialized journals and nearly 60 scientific abstracts. In 2013, he chaired the International Conference on Maxillofacial Surgery held in Barcelona.

Work Experience

• Head of Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology – Quironsalud Hospital Barcelona (since 2007)
• Medical Teacher – Vall d'Hebron Hospital, Barcelona (until 2007)
• Resident Training Supervisor – Vall d'Hebron Hospital, Barcelona (until 2007)
• Undergraduate Medical Educator – Barcelona, Spain

Education & Training

• 1985 – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery – Autonomous University of Barcelona
• 1987 – Specialist in Dentistry – University of Barcelona
• 1993 – Specialist in Maxillofacial Surgery – Vall d'Hebron Hospital
• 1994 – Doctor of Medicine and Surgery – University of Barcelona
• 1996 – Member of the European Board of Maxillofacial Surgery – UEMS, Zurich
• 2005 – Diploma in Integrated Management of Health Systems – ESADE Business School

Memberships & Leadership

Dr. Gonzalez Lagunas has held numerous leadership positions, including:

• Spanish Society of Maxillofacial Surgery (SECOM) – President (2013–2015), Vice President (2009–2011), Board Member (since 2003)
• Catalan-Balearic Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – President (2003–2007)
• International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (IAOMS) – Executive Committee Member-at-Large (2013–2017)
• International Academy of Piezosurgery – Member of the Board of Directors
• National Commission of Maxillofacial Surgery – Member
• International Conference on Maxillofacial Surgery (ICOMS) – Member at Large (2014–2016) and Council Member for Spain (2006–2011)
• European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery (EACMFS) – Member