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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 Systems. 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.

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.

Work and teaching experience:

April 2020 – present: Head of Pulmonology Service, Teknon Medical Center. Barcelona, Spain

October 2019 – present Doctoral student at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (Doctorate in Medicine)

December 2018 – present: Junior Physician, Pulmonology Department, El Pilar Hospital. Barcelona. Spain

October 2018-2019. Therapist. Emergency Service of the Teknon Medical Center. Barcelona. Spain.

March 2018 – December 2020: Data Manager of the EARCO Registry (European Collaboration on Clinical Trials Alpha-1). Coordinator of the MIDIMAR study (Characterization of the daily walking minutes variable as a useful indicator of physical activity in patients with COPD). Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR). Pulmonology Service. Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona. Spain

January 2018 – present: Member of the research group of the Catalan Centre of Excellence in Pulmonology Service. Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona. Spain.

November 2017 – February 2019: EPI-SCAN and CatCoVeR Clinical Trial Coordinator, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR). Pulmonology Service. Vall d'Hebron University Hospital. Barcelona. Spain

2006-2017 Pulmonologist. Head of the Pulmonology Service of the Valentina Canabal Clinical Center. Barquisimeto-Venezuela. Coordinator-Head of the Sleep and Lung Function Laboratory.

2006-2014 Chief Physician of the Pulmonology Service of the Central University Antonio Maria Pineda. Barquisimeto-Venezuela

2006-2013 Lecturer in the Department of Pulmonology for internal medicine residents. Faculty of Medicine. Antonio Maria Pineda Central University Hospital. Barquisimeto. Venezuela.

2006-2008 Lecturer-Professor (position by competition). Section of Physiology. Division of Functional Sciences. Faculty of Medicine. Central Western University Lisandro Alvarado. Barquisimeto-Venezuela

2004-2005 Teaching Fellow in the subject: Pulmonary Functional Study for the Bachelor of Cardiopulmonary Technology. Central University of Venezuela. University Hospital of Caracas. Caracas-Venezuela.

2004-2005 Chief Resident Physician of the Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery Service of the Central University of Venezuela. University Hospital of Caracas.

2003-2006 Resident physician in Clinical Pulmonology at the Central University of Venezuela, University Hospital of Caracas.

2002-2003 Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. Central Western University Lisandro Alvarado. Central University Hospital Antonio Maria Pineda

2000-2003 Resident physician of the postgraduate course in internal medicine. Internal Medicine Service Central University Hospital Antonio Maria Pineda

1999-2002 Faculty member and active researcher in the Physiology Section. Department of Functional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Centro Cidade Lisandro Alvarado

1999-2000 Rural Doctor at Padre Oliveros Hospital. Municipality of Nirgua. State of Yaracuy, Venezuela

1994-1998 Trainer-teacher (competitive position) Physiology Section. Department of Functional Sciences. Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. Central West University Lisandro Alvarado

1993-1997 Research Intern at the Laboratory of Exercise Physiology Levels I, II and III of the Council for Scientific, Humanitarian and Technological Development (CDCHT) of the Central-West University “Lisandro Alvarado”.

Experience in the pharmaceutical industry:

Medical consultant for Pfizer Venezuela (Champix).

Medical consultant for Boehringer Ingelheim Venezuela (SPIRIVA)

Director of the center (principal investigator) of clinical trials of phase IIIB of Novartis and AstraZeneca.

Qualification

2006 Pulmonology Specialist. Central University of Venezuela. University Hospital of Caracas. Venezuela

2003 Specialist in Internal Medicine. Central-Western University "Lisandro Alvarado" Central University Hospital Antonio Maria Pineda. Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Graduated with honors

1998. Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the Central Technological University Lisandro Alvarado, Barquisimeto-Venezuela. Graduated with honors.

Publications

1.- Analysis of blood biomarkers in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma-COPD co-occurrence (ACO). Gava G, Nunez A, Esquinas S, Sarasate M, Loeb E, Pirina P, Miravitles M, Barrecheguren M. COPD. 2020 Jun;17(3):306-310.

2.- Practical guide for the identification and diagnosis of asthma-COPD overlap (ACO). Nunez A, Sarasate M, Loeb E, Esquinas S, Miravitles M, Barrecheguren M. COPD. 2019 Feb;16(1):1-7.

3.- Nunez A, Sarasate M, Loeb E, Esquinas S, Miravitles M, Barrecheguren M. Practical guidelines for the identification and diagnosis of asthma-COPD overlap (ACO). COPD. 2019 Feb 21:1-7.

4.- Sexual and skeletal muscle characteristics in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Sonia J. Torres, Maria Montes de Oca, Eduardo Loeb, Abdon Mata, Noelina Hernadez. Respiratory Medicine (2011) 105, 88-94.

5.- Lactate dehydrogenase isoenzymes in skeletal muscle of patients with COPD Sonia H. Torres, Maria Montes de Oca, Eduardo Loeb, Priva Zabner-Oziel, Valentina Wallis, Noelina Hernandez Arca Bronconeumol. 2009;45:75-80.

6.- Peripheral Muscle Changes in Non-COPD Smokers. Maria Montes de Oca, Eduardo Loeb, Sonia J. Torres, PhD, Juan De Sanctis, Noelina Hernandez, and Carlos Talamo, MD. CHEST, January 2008, vol. 133 no. 1 13–18

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.

O médico é o Diretor e Fundador da Clínica de Olhos no Centro Médico Teknon, especializado em cirurgia implantológica-refrativa. Pioneiro no tratamento a laser de distúrbios oftalmológicos na Espanha, o médico foi o primeiro no país a corrigir a miopia com um laser excimer e a implantar lentes de colámero para erros refrativos. Especializado em terapias para todos os tipos de doenças oculares, o médico é especialista no tratamento de glaucoma e catarata utilizando técnicas cirúrgicas e microválvulas.

Graduado pela Universidade de Barcelona com especialização em oftalmologia, o médico proferiu mais de 100 palestras sobre novas técnicas em cirurgias de catarata e refrativas.

O médico tem vasta experiência na área de oncologia peritoneal, atualmente atuando no Departamento de Carcinomatose Peritoneal no Centro Médico Teknon na Espanha desde 2020 e no Departamento de Oncologia Peritoneal no Consorci Sanitari Integral desde 2010. Anteriormente, o médico trabalhou em cirurgia laparoscópica e robótica avançada, bem como em cirurgia hepato-biliar e pancreática em vários hospitais prestigiados na Espanha e na Itália.<\/p>

Como especialista reconhecido, o médico frequentemente fala em congressos nacionais e internacionais sobre o tratamento cirúrgico de cânceres abdominais e pélvicos avançados e contribuiu significativamente para a literatura científica e ensaios clínicos em cirurgia oncológica.<\/p>

O médico é membro de várias sociedades cirúrgicas e oncológicas renomadas, incluindo GECOP, SEOQ, AEC, ESSO e PSOGI.<\/p>

A médica é cirurgiã oncológica especializada em carcinomatose peritoneal e faz parte do Grupo Cirúrgico de Carcinomatose do Instituto de Oncologia Teknon desde 2019. Ela completou sua especialização no Washington Hospital Center sob a orientação do Prof. Paul Sugarbaker e possui certificação do American Board of Surgery.<\/p>

Ela é membro de várias sociedades prestigiadas, incluindo o American College of Surgeons e a Society of Surgical Oncology. Seus papéis acadêmicos incluíram Diretora de Pesquisa no Inova Fairfax Hospital e posições de Professora Associada na Virginia Commonwealth University e na Georgetown University.<\/p>

O médico traz 49 anos de ampla experiência em prática cirúrgica, especializando-se em cirurgia geral, abdominal, endócrina e de tireoide. Com um foco particular em operações de tireoide, o médico se destaca na ressecção de tireoide e no tratamento complexo do câncer de tireoide.<\/p>

Graduado pela Universidade de Barcelona, o médico completou uma residência no Hospital da Cruz Vermelha de Barcelona e treinamento adicional na Mayo Clinic Rochester. O médico possui o título de especialista em cirurgia geral e digestiva e seguiu formação avançada em cirurgia laparoscópica em toda a Europa.<\/p>

Ativo em pesquisa e educação cirúrgica, o médico contribui para publicações científicas e é membro de várias associações profissionais.<\/p>

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.

In 1981 he graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Barcelona.

Specialist in medical-surgical dermatology and venereology MIR at the Hospital del Sagrado Corazon in Barcelona in 1987.

After completing his specialty, he worked as a doctor at the Hospital del Sagrado Corazón in Barcelona until 1993, where he gained experience in dermatological surgery and laser therapy.

In 1994, he founded the Dermatology Department of the Teknon Medical Center, where he is currently a prominent collaborator and Medical Director. Over the years, he has created and consolidated a team of professionals with a wide range of specialties in clinical dermatology, aesthetics, oncology and laser therapy. In addition to coordinating training groups for dermatology doctors.

In 2014, he founded the DermAndTek clinic in Andorra with the aim of providing comprehensive services in clinical and aesthetic dermatology using the latest technologies in laser therapy, prevention and treatment of skin cancer.

The Dr. López Gil Dermatology Clinic is a team of dermatologists from the Quiróns Teknon Hospital in Barcelona, specialising in various areas of clinical dermatology, aesthetic dermatology, laser treatments, hair treatments and the latest medical technologies.

Their specializations:

- Clinical dermatology

- Aesthetic dermatology

- Oncological dermatology

- Hair loss

- Laser therapy

- Excessive sweating and hyperhidrosis

- Venereal diseases

An expert in the comprehensive care of women, she specialised in medical care projects focusing on the Humanised Childbirth Program and the development and promotion of low-intervention obstetric care.

She is currently the Head of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital. She has promoted the implementation of a specific protocol for Humanised C-section in this hospital to ensure the active participation of women in the arrival of their babies and a childbirth plan that is similar to natural childbirth.

Dr Blanco Herráez has also promoted the implementation of the current Multidisciplinary Breast Unit, the objective of which is the management of breast cancer, both from the preventative and the early detection points of view, as well as the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and functional and psychological recovery of patients.

Training

- Son Espases Mallorca Hospital, Palma de Mallorca | 05/2007 - 05/2011 Resident Doctor in the Gynaecology speciality.

- Madrid Complutense University, Madrid 09/2000 - 06/2006. Medicine

Working Experience

- Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital- Head of the Gynaecology and Obstetrics Unit | 04/2022 – Currently

- Fundación Jimenez Díaz University Hospital- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant | 06/2011 - 04/2022

- Fundación Jimenez Díaz University Hospital -Teaching Obstetrics and Gynaecology Residents 06/2012- 06/2014.

- Fundación Jimenez Díaz University Hospital - Cooperating Teacher 06/2016- 06/2022

Memberships

- Member of the Madrid Professional Medical Association since June 2011.

- Member of the Spanish Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology since October 2008.

- Member of the Spanish Society of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy since 2011.

The primary objective of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital is to provide a high-quality comprehensive care service to women and their health issues at any of their life stages. Specially, issues deriving from pregnancy, childbirth and the post childbirth stage, as well as any matters relating to the female organs and reproductive functions.

A highly-qualified multidisciplinary team that positions each patient at the core in order to ensure the provision of a professional and personalised service adapted to the health needs and expectations of women. Besides, an early diagnosis and treatment customised to each personal circumstance, the promotion of health and the prevention of disease are at the core of the work of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit.

Efficiency, innovation, the use of new technologies and digitalisation are differential factors of the care service provided by the over 30 health professionals (doctors, nurses, assistant nurses and midwives) who make up the team of this speciality.

O médico é um onco-hematologista especializado no tratamento de leucemia, linfoma e mieloma, com foco em transplantes de medula óssea em adultos.<\/p>

Graduado em Medicina pela Universidade de Valladolid, o médico recebeu o Prêmio Nacional de Pesquisa em Cirurgia e formou-se como hematologista no Hospital Universitário La Princesa em Madrid.<\/p>

De 1997 a 2007, o médico trabalhou no Departamento de Hematologia Clínica do Hospital Rubera em Madrid e atualmente é o Vice-Chefe do Departamento de Hematologia no Hospital Quironsalud Madrid.<\/p>

O médico é autor de 20 artigos médicos e participou de 60 conferências internacionais e nacionais.<\/p>

Since 1998 he has been Director of the Epilepsy Unit at the Ruber International Hospital in Madrid, a pioneering centre for the diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment of epilepsy in children and adults.

More than 150 neurologists and neurophysiologists from Spain and Latin America have been trained here, and several of its students have successfully opened epilepsy centres in other public and private hospitals, both in Spain and abroad.

The program he directs has become a pioneer in Spain in the field of genetic diagnosis of complex epilepsies and advanced treatments such as drug repositioning, interstitial laser treatment, deep electrodes and gamma radiosurgery, which are used in patients with refractory epilepsy.

Dr. Antonio Gil-Nagel is a professor at the IE University, is an Ad Honorem Professor at the Center for Biomedical Technology of the Polytechnic University of Madrid (CTB) and is Director of the Epilepsy Department at the Francisco Vitoria University of Madrid.

He was a founding member of the European Epilepsy Research Network and the European Association for Epilepsy Monitoring. He is also active in international research projects such as EpiCare and the European Epilepsy Brain Bank and has held relevant positions in international institutions such as the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE), the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), the European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS) and the World Federation of Neurology (WFN).

Dr. Gil-Nagel has directed numerous clinical trials and research studies in the field of epilepsy, especially in orphan epilepsies such as Dravet syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and other epileptic and developmental encephalopathies. The Epilepsy Program he directs is an international benchmark in the development of pharmacological research. He has been the Principal Investigator of phase II and III clinical trials, including numerous clinical trials and non-pharmacological treatments (epilepsy surgery, electrical stimulation, ketogenic diet and gamma knife). His research is funded by European Union funds and the Public Innovation Agency of the Ministry of Science and Innovation of the Spanish Government. Their dedication to research and the development of new treatments allows them to accelerate the treatment of their patients with new treatments.

In addition to being a frequent speaker at national and international conferences, he has authored several books on epilepsy and electroencephalography and has numerous publications on epilepsy in journals such as Annals of Neurology, Brain, Epilepsy, European Journal of Neurology, Journal of Neurology, Nature Neurology, Neurology, and the New England Journal of Medicine, among others. He has authored 165 Scopus-indexed articles with 5,265 citations and an h-index of 35.

In 2021, his team received the Innovative Small and Medium Enterprise Award for the project on mesial temporal lobe epilepsy and encephalocele (Ministry of Science and Innovation, Spain), and in 2012, the Scientific Award from the Epilepsy Group of the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN).

Education

• 1985 – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery , Complutense University of Madrid.
• 1986-1989 – Specialization in Neurology , Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid.
• 1991–1993 – Epilepsy Specialist , Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.
• 1997 – Certification of the American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology .

Professional experience

• 1993–1995 – Associate Professor, Epilepsy Program, Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.
• 1995–1998 – Associate Professor, Epilepsy Program, Department of Neurological Sciences, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, USA.
• Since 1998 – Director of the Epilepsy Program , Neurology Service, Ruber International Hospital, Madrid.
• 2014 – Defense of the dissertation on the topic: "Clinical and neurophysiological studies in the pre-surgical evaluation of epilepsy" , Complutense University of Madrid.
• 2022 – Deputy Head of the Neurology Service , Ruber Internacional International Hospital, Madrid.

Membership in professional societies

• Since 1991 – Member of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).
• Since 1991 – Member of the American Epilepsy Society (AES).
• Since 1996 – Member of the American Society of Clinical Neurophysiology .
• Since 1988 – Member of the Spanish Society of Neurology .
• Since 2006 – Representative of Spain in the World Federation of Neurology (WFN).
• Since 2006 – Member of the editorial committee and the WFN web portal .
• Since 2008 – Director of the Epilepsy Group of the European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS).
• Since 2009 – Member of the EFNS Educational Courses Committee.
• 2007–2009 – Member of the EFNS Scientific Committee .
• 2007–2008 – Vice-President of the Scientific Committee of the 12th EFNS Congress , Madrid.
• 2004–2007 – Delegate of Spain to the EFNS .
• 2009 – Member of the Scientific Committee of the World Congress of Neurologists , Marrakech.

Outstanding Achievements

Dr. Hill-Nagel is a leading international figure in the field of epileptology, a recognized expert in the diagnosis and treatment of genetic epilepsy and the surgical approach to its correction. His distinguished professional career includes many years of experience in leading medical institutions in the United States and Europe, as well as active participation in international research and educational programs.

Dr. Hill-Nagel not only advances the science of neurology on a global level, but also successfully implements cutting-edge treatment methods, improving the lives of thousands of patients around the world.

Specialist in Neurology
Head of the Advanced Neurosciences Unit – Quirónsalud

Professional Experience

Head of the Neurology Service
Hospital Universitario de Torrevieja (2018 – 2021)
Led a multidisciplinary neurology team with a focus on patient-centered care, especially for neurodegenerative disorders.

Head of Neurology Service
Hospital Clínica Benidorm (2017 – 2018)
Oversaw diagnostic and therapeutic services in general neurology, epilepsy, and movement disorders.

Consultant Neurologist
Hospital General Universitario de Alicante (2017 – 2018)
Specialized in inpatient and outpatient neurology services, actively participated in teaching and research.

Consultant Neurologist
Hospital de Manises, Valencia (2016 – 2017)
Focus on epilepsy and complex neurological diagnostics.

General Practitioner
Baghavatula Charitable Trust (BCT), Vishakapatnam, India (2012 – 2016)
Provided healthcare services in underserved rural communities, gaining valuable experience in global medicine.

Education & Training

Medical Degree
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) (2005 – 2011)

Neurology Residency (MIR Program)
Hospital General Universitario de Alicante (2012 – 2016)

Postgraduate Studies

Postgraduate Specialization in Movement Disorders
Universidad Oberta de Catalunya (2019 – 2020)

Postgraduate Specialization in Clinical Research
Chair UAM-Abbvie (2020 – ongoing)

Master in Healthcare Management
UDIMA - Universidad a Distancia de Madrid (2020 – ongoing)

Master in Clinical Neurology
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (2020 – ongoing)

Professional Societies

Member of the Valencian Society of Neurology (SVN)

Member of the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN)

Scientific Contributions

Publications:

"Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease – Heidenhain Variant" – Presented at the 66th Meeting of the Spanish Society of Neurology (2015)

"Sleepwalking or Epilepsy?" – Presented at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Spanish Society of Neuropediatrics (2016)

Conferences & Courses:

Epilepsy Hospital Stage Course – Hospital La Princesa, Madrid (2020)

Updates on Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders – Movement Disorder Society, 2019

American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting – Baltimore, USA (2019)

O médico é um cirurgião plástico, estético e reconstrutivo com formação na Universidade Virgen de las Nieves de Granada, Espanha. O médico completou um estágio na Clínica Kiron em Madrid e no Hospital Westminster em Londres, adquirindo valiosa experiência internacional. O médico é membro da Sociedade Espanhola de Cirurgia Plástica e Estética (SECPRE), destacando um compromisso com o desenvolvimento profissional e a adesão a altos padrões no campo da cirurgia plástica.<\/p>

Dr. Ruiz Castilla is a prestigious specialist in plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, ranked among the top 5 plastic surgeons in Spain by Forbes magazine in 2018, 2019 and 2020. She has more than 15 years of experience in the profession and extensive training in various specialties. In this sense, he has extensive experience in the medical and surgical treatment of breast pathology, skin oncology, burns, facial fractures, hand surgery and skin changes, using both traditional and microsurgical techniques.

She is currently Head of the Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Service at the Quironsalud Hospital of Barcelona and Head of the Plastic Surgery Service at the Dexeus University Hospital since November 2021.

Throughout his career, he has combined public health work with teaching, and has also carried out important outreach and research work. She has authored and co-authored numerous scientific articles and publications, and is a regular speaker at specialized conferences. She is also involved as an investigator in several lines of research in the field of monitoring and using new treatments for burn patients.

Dr. Ruiz has practiced in prestigious national and international centers and currently directs her own Institute of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Institut Ruiz Castilla.

Professional experience

1998–2004: Degree in Medicine and Surgery at the Autonomous University of Barcelona

2005–2010: Specialized residency in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery

2009-2010: Master's degree entitled "Expert in Microsurgical Techniques. XII Theoretical and Practical Course in Microsurgical Techniques". Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Department, Sabadell Hospital. (Director: Dr. J. Ramon Solé)

2018 PhD in Surgery - Autonomous University of Barcelona: "The role of the IL33/ST2 axis in burn patients", unanimously awarded Summa Cum Laude.

2018 Robotic Surgery Course at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Lorraine, France.

Professional career

2016 – present: Head of Service, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Quirónsalud Barcelona Hospital

2010 – 2018 Specialist in the Plastic, Reconstructive and Burns Surgery Service at the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital.

2013 – 2017 Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Center, Mataró.

Extensive experience in medical and surgical treatment of breast pathology, skin oncology, burns, facial fractures, hand surgery and altered skin using both traditional and microsurgical methods.

Participation in the world's first total face transplant.

Participation in the second face transplant at the Vall d'Hebron Hospital.

Membership in scientific societies

Member of the Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Member of the Catalan Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Founding member of the Women's Organization of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery of Spain (WOPRASS).

Research and Teaching

Teaching Assistant for the Plastic Surgery Course at the Faculty of Medicine at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (Teaching Unit: Vall d'Hebron)

Lecturer in the course on comprehensive care of burn patients, part of the postgraduate course entitled "Nursing care for people with burns", University Hospital Vall d'Hebron

Lecturer in the course on comprehensive treatment of burn patients (Josep Trueta University Hospital) 2010

Organiser of the International Conference on Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, London, 11-12 March.

Professional experience

• 2018 – present : Head of the Traumatology Department at the International Orthopaedic Center Hospital Ruber Internacional in Madrid.
• 2000 – 2018 : Specialist in Hip and Knee Surgery at the International Center Hospital Ruber Internacional, Madrid.
• Until 2000 : Deputy Head of the Traumatology Department at the Hospital J. Puerta de Hierro, Madrid.

Education and qualifications

• 1992 : Medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the Autonomous University of Madrid.
• Specialization in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology at the Puerta de Hierro Hospital.

Scientific research and clinical trials

1. Phase 2B : Efficacy and safety study of PD 0348292 for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.
2. CV185-047 : Comparison of the efficacy of apixaban and enoxaparin for the prevention of VTE.
3. CV185-035 : A study of prevention of deep vein thrombosis after hip replacement.
4. PRADAXA® 1160.85 : A study of the efficacy of dabigatran etexilate for the prevention of VTE following hip and knee surgery.
5. PRADAXA® 1160.84 : Evaluation of the safety of dabigatran in patients with moderate renal impairment after total renal arthroplasty.

Learning and Teaching

• 1997–2000 : Associate Professor, Department of Traumatology, Puerta de Hierro Hospital, Madrid.

Specialization and innovation

• Knee replacement : Using the latest generation navigation systems, Rapid Recovery and ERAS protocols for accelerated recovery.
• Hip Replacement : Minimally Invasive Techniques and Improved Restorative Protocols.
• Arthroscopic surgery : Treatment of diseases of the knee and hip joints.
• Non-surgical treatment : Introduction of innovative infiltration techniques for joint pathology.

Recognition and achievements

• 2022 : Included in the Forbes list as one of the 100 best doctors in Spain , recognized for leadership and innovation in joint surgery using navigation technologies.
• Since 2008 : ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality of hip and knee replacement surgeries.

Membership in professional organizations

• International Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons .
• Member of the Spanish Association of Arthroscopy .

The doctor has established himself as a pioneer in the field of joint surgery, introducing innovative technologies such as navigation systems and minimally invasive approaches. His achievements and approach to patient recovery make him one of the leading specialists in Spain.