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Prof. Dr. Ballesta Lopez Carlos
Excellent
AiroScore
9.90

Prof. Dr. Ballesta Lopez Carlos

general and abdominal surgery, oncosurgery
general and abdominal surgery, oncosurgery
User ScoreExperienceTotal ReviewsRatingPrice RangePublicationsMedia FilesOnline Consultations
99%51 years219.9/10$$$$3883Yes

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

surgery
obesity
gastric bypass
rouxeny gastric bypass
gastric cancer
gastrectomy
morbid obesity
abdominal
oncosurgery
laparoscopic surgery
obese
laparoscopic gastric bypass
bariatric
bleeding
bypass reintervention
subtotal gastrectomy
total gastrectomy
bariatric surgery
abdominal surgery
colon
gastrojejunal anastomotic leaks
bleeding esophageal ulcer
esophageal ulcer
biliary calculi
bile duct
fatty liver
bile
bowel
stomach
metabolic
digestive system
esophagus
liver
general surgery
digestive surgery
oncology

Gallery

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

Languages

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English
Spanish flag
Spanish
Catalan flag
Catalan

Publications

REINTERVENTION AS A RESULT OF: ANASTOMOTIC LEAK AND PERITONITIS AFTER ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS

July, 2014

REINTERVENTION AS A RESULT OF BLEEDING AFTER ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS

July, 2014

HOW TO AVOID ANASTOMOTIC LEAKS IN LAPAROSCOPIC GASTRIC BYPASS

July, 2014

Location

Carrer de Vilana, 12, 08022 Barcelona, Spain

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. Ballesta Lopez Carlos?

The primary specialization of the doctor is general and abdominal surgery, oncosurgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. Ballesta Lopez Carlos has been practicing for more than 51 years.

What do patients say about Prof. Dr. Ballesta Lopez Carlos?

The doctor has 0 review on AiroMedical and and 21 feedbacks at other places. The UserScore of the specialist is 99%.

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What topics does Prof. Dr. Ballesta Lopez Carlos expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in surgery, obesity, gastric bypass, rouxeny gastric bypass, gastric cancer.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

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AiroMedical gallery has 7 images & 76 videos related to Prof. Dr. Ballesta Lopez Carlos.

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

Yes, Prof. Dr. Ballesta Lopez Carlos performs virtual appointments and offers a second medical opinion service.

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