Academic Formation

• 2013 Doctorate in Medicine, with Magna Cum Laude distinction, Autonomous University of Barcelona
• 2008-2009 Specialization Course in “Training in the Use of Animals for Experimentation and Other Scientific Purposes”. Autonomous University of Barcelona
• 2005-2006 Diploma in Microsurgery, VIII Theoretical-Practical Course in Microsurgical Technique. Sabadell, Barcelona
• 1999-2004 Specialization in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Santa Creu and Sant Pau Hospital. Autonomous University of Barcelona
• 1992-1998 Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery, Autonomous University of Barcelona

Professional experience

• 2007 – Present: Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon at the Dermik Multidisciplinary Dermatological Clinic. Specialist in: Aesthetic surgery, skin carcinoma, vascular malformations and pediatric plastic surgery.
• 2004 – Present: Assistant Plastic Surgeon (Consultant 2), Department of Plastic Surgery, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Autonomous University of Barcelona. Specialist in: Skin carcinoma, vascular malformations, pediatric plastic surgery, genital reconstruction, auricular reconstruction and microsurgery.
• 1999-2004: Resident in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Autonomous University of Barcelona

Teaching and Academic Activities

• Associate Professor of Clinical Plastic Surgery since 2011, Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB)
• Lecturer in the International Master’s Program in Reconstructive Microsurgery (UAB) and at RMES (European School of Reconstructive Microsurgery)
• Practical classes for medical students and plastic surgery residents.
• Co-supervisor of the doctoral thesis: “Effect of perioperative transfusion on the viability of microsurgical free flaps.” Lídia Sánchez-Porro Gil (2019)
• Doctoral thesis defense panel:

1. “Diagnostic possibilities with magnetic resonance imaging techniques in perforator surgery.” Carmen Navarro Coll (2013)
2. “Radiological and anatomical study on the axiality of the perforating arteries of the internal mammary artery. Clinical application of internal mammary artery collapse.” Débora Bernadez Ojea (2015)
3. “Preoperative planning of lymphatic-venous anastomoses with ICG lymphography and magnetic resonance lymphoscopy.” Gemma Pons Playa (2016)
4. “Prognostic factors and management of complications in microsurgical flaps.” María Pérez Sempere (2022)
5. “Correlation between dynamic infrared thermography and indocyanine green angiography for intraoperative assessment of flap perfusion in breast reconstruction.” Erick Andreé Ibarra Estupiñán (2025)

Scholarships and Awards

• Pere Gabarró i Garcia Scholarship awarded by the Academy of Medical Sciences of Catalonia and the Balearic Islands (2003-2004)
• Candela Award for Best Clinical Case granted by the Scientific Committee of the 14th Annual SEAV Meeting 2022

Complementary training and external rotations

• 2018 Internship at Clinique Bizet, Paris: Ear reconstruction, otoplasty and other aesthetic procedures (July 2-6)
• 2008 Internship at the Vascular and Birthmark Institute of Roosevelt Hospital, New York (April 7-13)
• 2006 Vascular Malformations Unit, La Paz Hospital, Madrid (June 12-18)
• 2006 Department of Plastic Surgery and Vascular Malformations, Saint-Luc University Clinics, Brussels (November 20-27)
• 2004 Especialização em Microcirurgia, Departamento de Cirurgia Plástica e Reconstrutiva do Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, Reino Unido
• 2003 Training in Hand Surgery, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Yagüe General Hospital, Burgos, Spain
• 2001 Internship at the Burns Unit of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Vall d’Hebron Hospital, Barcelona.
• 1995 Residency in General and Digestive Surgery at the Regional Hospital of Verín, Ourense (July-August).
• 1995 Residency in General and Digestive Surgery at the Regional Hospital of Verín, Ourea (July). 1994 Residency in Pediatrics at the University Hospital of Heraklion, Crete (Greece) (July).