Médicos em Espanha — Página 9

Dr. Volkert Boudewijn Wreesmann is a head and neck surgeon at ANDSURGEONS Clinic in Barcelona. He performed 1,200 major oncologic resections during his fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Wreesmann specializes in complex thyroid surgery and facial plastic reconstruction for adults and children. He currently sits on the Editorial Board of the European Journal of Surgical Oncology.

• Trained for seven years as a surgeon and scientist in New York.
• Served as a consultant ENT surgeon for several UK National Health Service hospitals.
• Maintains specialist medical registrations in Spain, Andorra, the UK, and the Netherlands.
• Authored over 40 research reports on thyroid cancer and head and neck oncology.

Dr. Willian Kirchner is an expert in transformative coaching. He brings over 20 years of corporate management experience to help people achieve personal growth and balance. His approach blends energetic motivation with the use of feminine energy. This helps participants build resilience and become more authentic.

Dr. Kirchner’s retreats are known for high participant satisfaction and personal breakthroughs. Over 90% of attendees report better self-awareness and stronger life conviction. His focus on holistic development makes him a respected leader in his field. Many seek his guidance for meaningful self-discovery.

Dr. Ellen Christiaanse has led over 100 wellness retreats at the Alaya Retreat Center. She earned her Doctorate in Information Systems from MIT. She also holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology. Dr. Christiaanse combines academic expertise with alternative healing methods in Spain.

• Certified Reiki Master, Yin Yoga teacher, and sound therapy healer.
• Expert in horse-assisted coaching and equine-facilitated meditation.
• Facilitates detox, spiritual, and communal women’s programs.
• Applies psychological principles to integrative wellness practices.

Dr. Rajasekar Malvathu is a consultant physician and nephrologist. He specializes in kidney disease, hypertension, and electrolyte disorders. He has been an FRACP fellow since 2010. Dr. Malvathu also has international clinical experience, including work in Oman.

He is known for his work in preventing chronic kidney disease. He has delivered integrated health services to Indigenous communities. Dr. Malvathu is committed to community health and uses evidence-based care in nephrology.

Dr. Karin Petra Quirina Oomen is a consultant ENT surgeon with over 5,000 procedures performed. She holds a rare dual specialty in pediatric and adult airway and voice surgery. Dr. Oomen completed a prestigious surgical fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York. She is fully registered with the GMC in the UK and holds specialist licensure in the Netherlands, Spain, and Andorra.

• Expert in laryngotracheal surgery, cleft palate repair, and complex airway narrowing.
• Maintains an honorary contract with Imperial College London.
• Specialized in voice surgery, including feminization and masculinization procedures.
• Published researcher on endoscopic sclerotherapy and pediatric tonsillectomy.
• Fluent in Dutch, English, Spanish, German, and French to treat international patients.

Dr. Pierluigi Minicozzi is a certified Hatha Yoga Instructor. He received his accreditation from Alliance Yoga in Rishikesh, India, in 2019. He has taught widely in Italy and Spain. He leads sessions at festivals and retreat centers.

Dr. Minicozzi brings together different spiritual traditions and holistic practices in his classes. He focuses on helping students align their body, mind, and emotions. His teaching aims to support self-awareness and well-being. He is dedicated to providing transformative yoga education.

Dr. Augusto Covaro is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Hospital Universitari Quiron-Dexeus in Barcelona. He specializes in treating herniated disks, spinal stenosis, and complex scoliosis. Dr. Covaro serves as a member of AOspine and the Spanish Society of Orthopedics. He practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital recognized for neurosurgery and orthopedics.

• Performs robotic spine surgery and endoscopic discectomy.
• Expertise includes minimally invasive fusion and anterior cervical discectomy.
• Active member of GEER and Eurospine professional organizations.
• Contributes regularly to international meetings and scientific magazines.

Dr. Augusto Covaro is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Hospital Universitari Quiron-Dexeus in Barcelona. He completed two fellowships in spinal surgery in Denmark and Sweden. Dr. Covaro specializes in treating scoliosis and complex spine conditions. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its orthopedic department.

• Trained in complex spine surgery at Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden.
• Completed a specialist fellowship in Aarhus, Denmark, supported by SICOT.
• Is a member of AOspine, Eurospine, and the Spanish Society of Orthopedics.
• Performs kyphoplasty, laminectomy, and minimally invasive fusion surgery.