Prof. Dr. Carlos Ballesta López

general and abdominal surgery, oncosurgery

User Score	Experience	Total Reviews	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Media Files	Online Consultations
99%	51 years	21	9.9/10	$$$$	38	83	Yes

Overview

Country, City

Spain, Barcelona

Health facility

Teknon Medical Centre Barcelona

Medical unit

Department of general, abdominal, oncosurgery

3.6 on Google

The data collected based on 21 patient reviews on Google

About the doctor

Meet Prof. Dr. Ballesta Lopez Carlos, a highly accomplished doctor specializing in general and abdominal surgery, as well as oncosurgery, with an impressive 50 years of experience. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Granada and earned a Ph. D. from the University of Barcelona. Dr. Ballesta Lopez Carlos has an extensive academic background, having held positions as a professor of surgery at the University of Barcelona and as a visiting professor at universities across the globe. He works at the prestigious Teknon Medical Centre in Barcelona, contributing his expertise to the Department of General, Abdominal, and Oncosurgery. With a track record of 38 scientific publications, Dr. Ballesta Lopez Carlos is dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes. His research focuses on various topics, including the subcutaneous adipose tissue reservoir and the effects of obesity on gene expression profiles. Dr. Ballesta Lopez Carlos has received numerous accolades, including honorary doctorates and awards from international medical societies. With his wealth of experience, extensive research contributions, and dedication to patient care, it is clear why he is highly regarded and considered an expert in his field.

Skills & Expertise

Gallery

Complications of obesity operations in Türkiye

Dr Ballesta on TeleNoticias Telemadrid in June 2022

INTERVIEW by Lolita de la Vegta DR BALLESTA. Part 2/2

INTERVIEW by Lolita de la Vega with DR BALLESTA. Type II diabetes operation. Part 1/2

Sensitive content

Type II diabetes surgery, on TVE SABER VIVIR, by Dr.Ballesta

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1968-1973 Studied human medicine at the School of Medicine, University of Granada
1973 Obtaining a license for medical practice
1976 Ph.D., University of Barcelona
1977 Residency in general and digestive surgery, Hospital Princes of Spain Bellvitge Barcelona
1977 Medical specialist in general surgery
1979 Doctor in medicine and surgery, with the outstanding qualification
Honorary Doctorate at the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Saint Augustine of Arequipa, and Professor Honorary at several universities in America, Asia, Europe, and South America
1979 Medical specialist in gastroenterology

Experience

1977-2002 Professor of surgery at the University of Barcelona
1979-2002 Specialist in general surgery and digestive system, University Hospital of Bellvitge Barcelona
1986-1987 Medical Associate Professor of the Department of Surgery, University of Barcelona
1987-1997 Medical Associate, Type A, of the surgery knowledge area, University of Barcelona
1994-1995 Professor of laparoscopic surgery, University of Strasbourg
1977-1980 Professor in charge of the course for the Department of anatomy, Autonomous University of Barcelona
2002 Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center
Member of the medical board of Teknon Medical Center Barcelona
Department of general, abdominal, and oncology surgery at Teknon Medical Center Barcelona

Awards & Memberships

1987 Prize of the Medical School of Malaga
1987 General Secretary, European Association of Video Surgery
1992 Award at the national congress of the Spanish Society of Surgery
1992 Athens International Surgery Award
2000 Medal of the Cuban Society of Surgery
2012 President Carlos Ballesta Lopez Foundation
Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
Member of the Royal Academy of Medicine and Surgery of Seville