I migliori chirurghi di Chirurgia - TOP-15 medici

Pioniere della chirurgia laser della prostata a Barcellona – Il Dr. Batista utilizza tecniche minimamente invasive al Centro Médico Teknon.

• Oltre 35 anni di specializzazione in urologia funzionale e pediatrica
• Primo a Barcellona a utilizzare i laser GreenLight, Tulio e Olmio
• Fondatore di Uroclínica – L'unità di urologia leader di Teknon
• Formazione di fellowship presso l'Harvard's Children's Hospital e la Boston University
• Autore di 102 articoli e 84 rapporti scientifici

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.

General and Digestive System Surgeon. Focus on minimally invasive colorectal, proctologic, and abdominal wall surgery. Associate Head, Infanta Elena University Hospital (2021–). Associate Surgeon, Fundación Jiménez Díaz (2013–).

Accreditations: PhD in Surgery, summa cum laude (UAM). Certified in robotic surgery (Da Vinci X/Xi/5). Advanced training in laparoscopic general surgery (IRCAD, Strasbourg). Specialist in General and Digestive Surgery (Fundación Jiménez Díaz).

Achievements: Researcher (2013–). Author of a patent for an abdominal wall prosthetic implantation system (2021). Co‑author of the Rectal Obturator utility model (2021). Peer reviewer, International Journal of Surgery Case Reports (2024–). Thesis tutor (2023–). Publications in Cirugía Española, Experimental Biology and Medicine, Histology and Histopathology, and The American Journal of Surgery. Member of AEC, AECP, and ICOMEM.

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. 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.

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.

Dr. Lana Bijelic is a board-certified oncological surgeon. She specializes in peritoneal carcinomatosis. Since 2019, she has been part of the Carcinomatosis Surgical Group at the Teknon Oncology Institute. She trained under Prof. Paul Sugarbaker at Washington Hospital Center and brings strong expertise to her team.

Dr. Bijelic has worked as Research Director at Inova Fairfax Hospital. She has also been an associate professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and Georgetown University. She is an active member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology.

Throughout her career, Dr. Bijelic has received many academic awards, including several Surgical Excellence Awards and top prizes in research. She is known for her leadership and important contributions to surgical oncology.

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.

Dr. César Lévano Linares is a specialist in general and digestive surgery. He works at Rey Juan Carlos University Hospital and Fundación Jiménez Díaz University Hospital. He is recognized for his work in laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

He holds a PhD in Medicine and Surgery from the Autonomous University of Madrid. He completed a master’s in colorectal and pelvic floor surgery at the University of Zaragoza. He also holds a diploma in laparoscopic surgery from Louis Pasteur University in Strasbourg. He has European accreditation in laparoscopic surgery (EACCME).

His research covers bilateral retroperitoneal hibernoma and conversion from primary endoluminal endoscopic surgery to laparoscopic gastric bypass.

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

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.

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 

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.

Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology