Best Liver Cancer Doctors in Spain

Educational background:

• Dr. Alberto Alonso Burgos did his bachelor (MBBS) in 2003 from Navarra university Spain
• After that, he pursued for his specialization in radiodiagnosis from the University of Navarra in 2008
• He received his doctor of medicine degree next year after his specialization.

Experience in professional organizations:

• Dr. Alberto Alonso Burgos has worked as an assistant professor of anatomy, physiotherapy, and radiology at Navarra University Spain (2004-07)
• Worked at the radiodiagnostic services at El Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz (2008-17)
• He has also remained professor at El Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz
• Currently, he is an associate professor at the Autonomous University of Madrid
• He is also part of Navarra Clinic Spain radiology and radio diagnostic center

Research & Publications:

Dr. Alberto Alonso had made great contributions towards scientific research in his field. His contributions include;

• He organized two international courses
• Is editor if 1 book
• Has written 17 chapters in books with the co-operation
• Did 3 doctoral thesis
• Has written 33 articles published in well-reputed foreign and national journals some of which are

1. Detection and characterization of the pulmonary nodule by multislice computed tomography
2. Mammographic findings in breast cancer-associated microcalcifications after neoadjuvant chemotherapy

Educational Background:

• 1990: Dr. Jaume Mora Graupera graduated from The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Barcelona as a doctor.
• 1995: He did specialization in pediatrics from The Vall d'Hebron University Hospital.
• 1996-1999: He also visited the USA for the fellowship in oncohematology of pediatrics at the Weill Cornell Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
• 2003: Dr. Jaume Mora did Ph.D. in Medicine from the Autonomous University in Barcelona.

Professional Experience:

• Dr. Jaume Mora is working as the director of the pediatric onco hematology department at the Sant Joan de Déu Hospital in Barcelona.
• He is the director of the tumor development program at Sant Joan de Deu Hospital.

Memberships and Publications:

• The American Society of Clinical Oncology
• The American Association for Cancer Research
• The Spanish Society of Paediatric Hematology and Oncology
• The Catalan Society of Pediatrics
• The Histiocyte Society.
• The International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP)

More than 300 of his articles are published in different national and international journals.

Awards:

• 2000: Dr. Jaume Mora Graupera got The Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• 2001: The American Society of Clinical Oncology awarded him the career development award.
• 2006: He received the Schweisguth Prize by the International Society of Pediatric Oncology for the best scientific article in pediatric oncology.
• 2011: He is also the holder of the BBVA Foundation Award for the significant contributions in scientific research of pediatric cancer.

Educational Background:

• 1979-1984: Prof. Dr. Raimon Miralbell went to the University Hospital of Sant Pau in Barcelona for an internship and residency in radiation oncology.
• 1983: He then received additional training in radiation therapy at the Royal Marsden Hospital in Sutton-Surrey in England
• 1985: Dr. Raimon also did an internship in California at the radiation oncology department of the city of hope national medical center.
• 1987-1989: He went for fellowship and residency at the Radiation Medicine Department of Harvard Cyclotron.
• 1996: He also received a Private Docent degree from the University of Geneva.
• 1997: Dr. Raimon received the degree of doctor of medicine from the University of Geneva.

Professional Career:

• Since 1992: Prof. Dr. Raimon Miralbell is serving as the contributor and researcher at the European Organization of Nuclear Research (CERN).
• Since 1999: Serving as the head of radiation oncology department in the Quironsalud Teknon Medical Center.
• Since 2007: He has been serving as a Professor at the  University of Geneva Medical School.

Awards & Publications:

• Prof. Dr. Raimon Miralbell received the Varian award from Swiss Society of Radiobiology and medical physics.
• Also, he has written more than 100 articles in national and international journals.

Memberships:

Dr. Raimon is a part of the Swiss Society of Radiation Oncology.

Educational Background

• Dr. Raul Matute Martin holds an impressive educational background in the field of radiation oncology. He completed his undergraduate studies in medicine with a specialization in radiation oncology from a renowned institution.
• Following his passion for cutting-edge medical technologies, he pursued a fellowship degree in Medical Radiation, delving deeper into the intricacies of radiation therapy and its applications.

Professional Career

• Dr. Martin started his career as an oncologist, working closely with radiation oncologists and other medical professionals. His early career involved contributing to the planning and optimization of radiation treatment plans.
• Recognizing his exceptional skills and dedication, Dr. Martin quickly advanced in his career and took on leadership roles in various proton therapy centers.
• Dr. Raul Matute played a pivotal role in establishing Proton Therapy Center Madrid as one of the leading facilities in Europe, contributing to its growth and reputation on both national and international fronts.

Memberships

• Member of the International Society for Proton Therapy
• Member of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology
• Member of the National Association for Medical Physics

Educational Background

• Dr. Carme Ares completed her Medical Degree from the “Autonomous University of Barcelona” in 1991.
• In the year 2018, Dr. Carme Ares achieved her Ph.D. Degree.

Professional Experience

• In the year 2006, she went to the USA and served as a Senior Consultant at a famous Proton Therapy Center, Massachusetts Hospital situated in Boston, Radiation Oncology Department.
• Dr. Carme went to Switzerland and worked as a Senior Radio Oncologist at Paul Scherrer Institute.
• Since 2018, she has been serving at MAASTRO-ZON-PTC Clinic situated in the Netherlands in the position of a Senior Specialist in Radiooncology.

Publications

•  Dr. Carme is the author of various books and has also given conferences nationally as well as internationally.

Educational Experience:

• 1980- 1986: Dr. Antonio Maria De Lacy completed his graduation from the University of Barcelona.
• 1987: He did Ph.D. from the University of Barcelona and completed a specialization in gastric and abdominal surgery from the same university.
• 1991: He got training at EMORY University in Atlanta.
• Dr. Antonio María also trained at Cleveland Clinic, Mount Sinai Hospital, Cornell University.

Professional Career:

• 1988: Worked as a Surgery Associate at the Hospital Clinic Provincial de Barcelona.
• 1996-2001: Dr. Antonio Maria De Lacy got promoted as a Specialist in the same clinic.
• 1998-2003: He offered his services as an Associate Professor of Digestive and General Surgery at the University of Barcelona.
• 2001-2003: He served as a Professor, Surgery consultant, and Advisory Board member at the Hospital Clinic Provincial de Barcelona.
• 2007-2009: He became the President of the European Association of Endoscopic Surgery.
• Dr. Antonio Maria founded the General and Digestive Surgery Department in Quironsalud Barcelona and serves as the Head of the respective department there.

Achievements:

• Dr. Antonio Maria De Lacy is the first Spanish Surgeon who did Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) in which he removed the gall bladder of a patient through his mouth.
• He was also the first surgeon in his country who did Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) in Obesity Surgery (2009).
• He also has the honor of being the first Spanish surgeon who resected rectal tumors through the anus (2010).
• He received the SAGES International Ambassador Award in 2017.
• Dr. Antonio Maria De Lacy is the first surgeon to treat esophageal cancer through laparoscopy and thoracoscopy.

Memberships:

Dr. Antonio Maria de Lacy is the part of following scientific societies:

• European Association for Endoscopic Surgery and other Interventional Techniques (EAES).
• American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS).
• Active Member of SAGES (Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons).
• Member of the Spanish Association of Surgeons (AEC) since 1997
• International Association for Surgical Metabolism and Nutrition (IASMEN).
• IFSES
• Rectal Cancer Society

Interesting Facts:

• Dr. Antonio Maria has performed 95% of his surgeries through natural body openings.
• He did more than 17,000 surgeries in his career.
• He has participated in more than 320 national and international meetings.
• He did more than 400 colorectal surgeries through the TaTME technique.

Publications:

• Dr. Antonio Maria De Lacy has 175 publications in national and international scientific journals.
• He also wrote 19 chapters in different textbooks.

Educational Background

• Dr. Antonio Brugarolas Masllorens completed his Doctor of Medicine degree in the year 1984 from “University of Navarra ''
• He obtained his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Barcelona in the year 1967.

Professional Career

• Dr. Antonio Brugarolas Masllorens served as an oncology specialist at Quironsalud Alicante.
• In the year 2000, he was appointed as the head of the Oncology Unit at Quironsalud Torrevieja.
• During the years 1980-2000, he served as the Director of the Department of Oncology as well as the Professor of Oncology at the University of Navarra.
• He became the Head of Medical Oncology of a renowned hospital “General Hospital of Asturias”, and served there during the years 1973-1980.
• In 1970, he became the resident fellow at a renowned hospital known as “Roswell Park Cancer Institute of Buffalo” situated in New York and served his phenomenal skills there till 1973.

Memberships

Dr. Antonio Brugarolas Masllorens is a member of societies like:

• Officer's Cross of Civil Merit
• European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer.
• American Association for Cancer Research.
• American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Publications

Dr. Antonio Brugarolas Masllorens is a co-author of more than 100 publications or chapters in books on his specialty.

Educational Background

• Dr. Lucía Ceniceros Paredes did her bachelor's in medicine from the University of Navarra in 2011.
• She completed her specialization from the same institute in 2018.
• She registered for a training program in London at Royal Marsden Hospital for a month in 2017.
• She got certified as an oncologist by SEOM in 2018.
• She registered for a training program at Centro Integral Oncológico Clara Campal in 2019.

Professional career

• Dr. Lucía Ceniceros Paredes is amongst the most renowned oncology professors at Navarra University and trains resident students.
• She is considered the most innovative new generation doctor at Navarra hospital and has been serving there since graduation.

Memberships

Dr. Lucía Ceniceros is part of some of the most important organizations and scientific Societies which include both Spanish ( SEOM) and European cancer societies (ESMO).

Publications

• Dr. Lucía Ceniceros has contributed to 5 international scientific publications.
• She has contributed to published research papers on Immunotoxicity in Immunotherapy.

Educational background:

• After his MBBS, Dr. Manuel Escobar Amores did his specialization in diagnostic radiology
• He has also done his specialization training in diagnosis of chest and abdominal cancers.

Professional career:

• He currently is director radiology at Quironsalud Barcelona and Teknon hospital Spain.
• He has also done his residency at Hospital for Bone and Joint diseases in US

Memberships in professional organizations:

Dr. Manuel is part of number of reputable national and international organizations including European Society of Radiology

Educational Background

• Dr. Antonio Alcaraz Asensio completed his medical degree in the year 1983 from University of Barcelona.
• Later on, in the year 1987, he finished his PhD degree from a similar university.
• In the year 1988, he finished his specialty training in Urology from a similar university “The University of Barcelona”.
• Then during the years 1993-1994, he did his 18 months of fellowship training at Mayo Clinic Rochester.

Professional Career

• During the years 1984-1988, Dr. Antonio Alcaraz Asensio served as a Resident Doctor of Urology at the Barcelona Hospital Clinic, Urology and Kidney Transplantation Unit.
• In the year 1993, he attained a research fellowship in Urology at Mayo Clinic Rochester situated in the USA and served there till 1994.
• During the years 1990-1992, Dr. Antonio served as the Urology Specialist at Barcelona Hospital Clinic, Urology Department.
• During the years 1987-2002, he was appointed as a visiting professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Barcelona University.
• In the year 1987, he served as the Professor of doctoral courses on kidney transplants.
• Then in the year 2002, Dr. Antonio was appointed as the Head of the Kidney Transplant Unit at Puigvert Foundation.
• During the years 2005-2007, he was appointed as an Associate Professor of Urology at the University of Barcelona, Surgery Department.
• In the year 2007, he became the Professor of Urology at a similar institute.

Memberships

Dr. Antonio Alcaraz Asensio is a member of three renowned and prestigious societies namely;

• American Urological Association
• European Association of Urology
• Scientific Committee of the European Association of Urology

Publications

• Dr. Antonio Alcaraz Asensio has more than 170 publications in various international journals.
• He is also the Director of 17 doctoral thesis.

Educational Background

• Dr. Antonio Cubillo earned his medical degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid in Spain in 1994.
• He also has a master's degree in Palliative and Supportive Care.
• He has done his postgraduate training in Medical Oncology and has got certification in this field.

Professional career

• Dr. Antonio Cubillo works as a specialist in sarcoma, gastrointestinal and genitourinary tumors at the MD Anderson International Hospital in Madrid.
• He has also served as an oncology emergency service coordinator at the same hospital.
• Dr. Antonio also takes care of patients with solid tumors. He is associated with clinical trials at Clinica CONIM located in Madrid, Spain.

Memberships

• Dr. Antonio Cubillo has the membership of the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology.
• He is also a part of the Treatment Group of GI Tumors and the Spanish group of Sarcoma research.
• He is an active member of the medical oncologist's network from the University of Texas.
• He has been involved as an investigator in 100 clinical trials or more.

Publications

• He has published several scientific articles, oncology book chapters, and abstracts.
• He has reviewed several oncology journals in his career.
• Dr. Antonio Cubillo is the author of several writings, articles, and books regarding Oncology.
• He has also attended various international meetings and oral communications.

Educational Background

• Dr. Eduardo Castañón Álvarez did bachelor 's in medicine from Navarra university 2009.
• Then he Specialized in the field of Oncology at the same university till 2015, and got the title of Doctor of medicine in the same year.
• He was an intern at the (DITEP) trials in Gustave Roussy Institute from 2015 to 2017.
• He is a master in biostatistics and molecular oncology.

Professional career

• Dr. Eduardo Castañón Álvarez is amongst the most important figures of the Oncology sector of the Navarra hospital and has been associated with the institute since 2015.
• He is also amongst the leading professors in Navarra University and MIR academy.

Memberships

Dr. Eduardo Castañón Álvarez is associated with various prestigious societies and organizations, both national and international. These include Spanish(SEOM), American (ASCO), and European (ESMO)cancer societies. Moreover, he is also part of an American (AACR) and European (EORTC) cancer research organization.

Awards and Achievements

• He has participated in more than 50 communications in global conferences and has co-written 8 books for students doing specialization.
• His 38 articles are published in globally recognized journals.

Educational Experience:

• 1984: He graduated from the University of Buenos Aires and got specialization from the University of Argentina.
• 2018: He further gained education in radiation oncology from the Institut Curie Paris.

Professional Career:

Dr. Daniel’s professional career has undergone many wonderful strides. He has been a part of many prestigious medical facilities in different parts of the world. He was appointed as a radio oncology specialist and professor in Massachusetts Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and Indiana University in the USA.

Memberships:

Prof. Dr. Daniel Alejandro Maza is a member of the following groups:

• Particle Therapy Co-Operative Group (PTCOG)
• The European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO)
• the French Society for Physical Medicine (SFPM)
• Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation (PMSF)

Educational Background

• Dr. Jesús Corral did a bachelor's in medicine from the University of Seville in 2003.
• He completed specialization in oncology from Universitario Virgen del Rocio, Seville in 2008.

Professional career

• After his specialization, he worked in the same institute and was associated with its clinical trial program and research projects
• He also worked as Associate Professor at Seville University.
• Currently, he is working at Navarra hospital and is amongst the leading oncologists of the hospital.

Memberships

• Dr. Jesús Corral  is part of various cancer societies on national and international levels.

Awards and Publications

• Dr. Jesús Corral  won 1st merit awards 4 times for his research works and for being an outstanding oncologist.
• He also won third merit awards in 2016 for his research paper and INC Clinical Research Award.
• He has participated in more than 30 communications in global conferences and has co-written 10 books for students doing specialization.
• His 20 articles are published in globally recognized journals