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Dr. Jose Maria Caffarena Calvar
Excellent
AiroScore
9.90

Dr. Jose Maria Caffarena Calvar

pediatric cardiology and cardio surgery
pediatric cardiology and cardio surgery
User ScoreExperienceTotal ReviewsRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
97%37 years29.9/10$$$$17Yes

Overview

Country, City
Spain, Barcelona
Health facility
University Pediatric Hospital Sant Joan de Deu Barcelona
5.0 on Google
The data collected based on 2 patient reviews on Google

About the doctor

Dr. Jose Maria Caffarena Calvar is a highly experienced doctor specializing in pediatric cardiology and cardio surgery. With 37 years of experience and numerous achievements, he is considered one of the best in his field. Dr. Calvar completed his medical studies at the University of Valencia and obtained a Doctor of Medical Sciences degree with honors. His doctoral dissertation focused on the study of cryopreserved heart valve allografts used to correct congenital cardiopathies in children. Throughout his career, Dr. Calvar has worked at prestigious hospitals in Spain, including La Fe Hospital in Valencia and the University Pediatric Hospital Sant Joan de Deu in Barcelona, where he currently serves as the Director of the Cardiac Center and Head of the Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. He is a member of various professional societies, including the Spanish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery and Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Cardiopathy. Dr. Calvar is also a founding member of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. Dr. Calvar's expertise is evident in his 17 scientific publications covering various pediatric cardiology and surgery topics. These publications demonstrate his dedication to advancing medical knowledge and improving treatments for children with heart conditions. With his extensive experience, exceptional skills, and commitment to research, Dr. Jose Maria Caffarena Calvar is undoubtedly an excellent doctor, trusted by patients and colleagues in the field.

Skills & Expertise

50 expert tags for Dr. Jose Maria Caffarena Calvar. Our tools analyze the strengths of the doctor using artificial intelligence. Check the data selected according to the AI policy below.
surgery
heart
pediatric cardiology
cardiology
cardiovascular
cardiovascular surgery
valve
neonatal
cardiac surgery
allografts
cryopreserved heart valve
heart valve
aorta
cardioplegia
coronary arteries
pulmonary valvuloplasty
mixed cardioplegia
congenital cardiopathy
heart conditions
aneurysms
atrial perfusion
circular shunting
aortic insufficiency
ventricular septum
bidirectional shunt
antegrade cardioplegia
endocardial fibroelastosis
rosskonno operation
hypoplastic left heart
aneurysms ascending aorta
critical pulmonary stenosis
reimplantation
carcinoma
tumors
resection
replacement
ventricular
stenosis
atresia
anastomosis
cardiopathy
pulmonary atresia
endocardial
fibroelastosis
pulmonary artery
aortic valve
pulmonary stenosis
myocardial protection
coronary surgery
balloon valvuloplasty

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Education

  • 1986 Specialist in Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Valencia
  • Doctor of Medical Sciences, diploma with honors. Doctoral dissertation: "Study of cryopreserved heart valve allografts used to correct congenital cardiopathies in children", Faculty of Medicine, University of Valencia

Experience

  • 1992-1994 Physician at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, La Fe Hospital, Valencia
  • 1993-2008 Associate Professor of the Faculty of Medicine, Lecturer in Cardiovascular Surgery, Valencia
  • 1994 Staff Physician, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, La Fe Hospital, Valencia
  • 2006-2010 Head of the Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, La Fe Hospital, Valencia
  • 2011 Director of the Cardiac Center and Head of the Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Sant Joan de Deu Hospital, Barcelona

Awards & Memberships

  • Member of the Spanish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Member of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Cardiopathy
  • 2006-2010 Vice President of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Cardiopathy
  • Full member of the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Founding member of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery

Publications

17 scientific publications from Dr. Jose Maria Caffarena Calvar. Check the most relevant ones according to the editorial policy below.

[Percutaneous management of pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum and critical pulmonary stenosis].

November, 2019

Patent Ductus Arteriosus Banding for Circular Shunting After Pulmonary Valvuloplasty.

September, 2017

The Nikaidoh procedure for complex transposition of the great arteries: short-term follow-up.

July, 2017

Location

Address

Pg. de Sant Joan de Déu, 2, 08950
Barcelona, Spain
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FAQ

What is the specialization of Dr. Jose Maria Caffarena Calvar?

The primary specialization of the doctor is pediatric cardiology and cardio surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Dr. Jose Maria Caffarena Calvar has been practicing for more than 37 years.

What do patients say about Dr. Jose Maria Caffarena Calvar?

The doctor has 0 review on AiroMedical and and 2 feedbacks at other places. The UserScore of the specialist is 97%.

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What topics does Dr. Jose Maria Caffarena Calvar expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in surgery, heart, pediatric cardiology, cardiology, cardiovascular.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

Yes, Dr. Jose Maria Caffarena Calvar performs virtual appointments and offers a second medical opinion service.

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