Best oncologists in Spain: TOP 46 doctors

Dr. Domenico Sabia is an experienced surgeon. He specializes in peritoneal oncology, melanoma and sarcoma surgery, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, and hepato-biliary and pancreatic surgery. He practices at Centro Médico Teknon and Consorci Sanitari Integral in Spain. Dr. Sabia has over 15 years of experience in treating advanced abdominal and pelvic cancers.

Dr. Sabia often speaks at national and international congresses. He has written and co-written many scientific publications. He also works as an investigator in major clinical trials in oncological surgery. He is accredited by organizations such as the Asociación Española de Cirujanos and The Peritoneal Surface Oncology Group International. Dr. Sabia is also a member of several respected surgical societies.

Oncologist, specialist in gastrointestinal cancer treatment

Education and Training

Doctor of Medicine, Cum Laude, University of Navarra (1991)

Medical Degree, University of Navarra (1979–1985), Graduated with Honors

Board-Certified Specialist in Medical Oncology, via Spanish MIR system, Clínica Universidad de Navarra (1986–1989)

Advanced Fellowship in Immunotherapy, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, USA

Professional Experience

Head of Medical Oncology (1993–2000) and Director of the Cancer Institute (2000–2002), General Hospital of Catalonia

Director of Hematopoietic Progenitor Transplant Program, General Hospital of Catalonia (1993–2002), accredited by the Catalonian Health Department

Senior Specialist in Oncology, Quirónsalud Torrevieja (since 2002)

Clinical Innovations & Special Programs

Personalized Cancer Therapy using RNA microarrays and pharmacogenomics

Autologous Bone Marrow Transplants and High-Dose Chemotherapy

High-Dose Interleukin-2 Therapy via intravenous bolus for solid tumors

Personalized Cellular Anti-Tumor Vaccines

Hyperthermic Isolated Limb Perfusion with TNF and melphalan

Intra-arterial and Intraoperative Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for advanced cancers

Research & Academic Contributions

Author of 120+ scientific papers and conference presentations

Active contributor to the development of novel cancer immunotherapies and drug personalization strategies

Memberships

AACR – American Association for Cancer Research

ASCO – American Society of Clinical Oncology

ASH – American Society of Hematology

Dr. Joseba Rebollo Liceaga is a seasoned medical oncologist with a comprehensive background in oncology.​

Education and Training:

Graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Navarra (1985).​

Completed residency in Oncology in 1987.​

Specialist in Medical Oncology at the Clínica Universidad de Navarra (1991).​

Professional Experience:

Head of the Oncology Department at Clínica San Miguel de Navarra (1991–2004).​

Associate Physician at the University Clinic of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra (1995–2002).​

Adjunct Physician at the Oncology Platform, Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja (2004–2014).

Head of the Oncology Department at Hospital General de Villalba (2014–2019).​

Currently practices as a Medical Oncology Specialist at Quirónsalud Alicante.​

Certifications and Training:

Completed multiple accredited courses in Multidisciplinary Oncology between 2003 and 2006.​

Research and Publications:

Authored research on electrochemotherapy and multidisciplinary treatment approaches in oncology.

Dr. Francesc Bosch is an expert in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and lymphomas. He leads research in the molecular causes and new treatments for CLL and other lymphoproliferative disorders.

He has published over 100 articles in leading journals, including The New England Journal of Medicine and Nature Medicine. Dr. Bosch oversees more than 80 clinical studies, from phase 1 to phase 3, and plays a key role in developing new drugs.

He is the Head of Hematology at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital and IOB Institute of Oncology. He also serves as president of GELLC and is a professor of hematology. His work has improved diagnosis and treatment for blood diseases.

Dr. Ana Oaknin is a Medical Oncologist with expertise in angiogenesis, DNA repair, and immunology. She focuses on gynecological cancers. Dr. Oaknin earned her medical degree and MD in Medical Oncology from Complutense University of Madrid. She also holds a PhD from Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona.

Dr. Oaknin is Co-Chair of the GEICO Group. She is a faculty member for the Gyn-Track in the European Society of Medical Oncology. She represents Spain in the GOG and GCIG committees. Dr. Oaknin is an active member of ASCO, ESMO, and SEOM. She has published over 100 scientific articles and presentations. She also leads several clinical trials in ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancer.

Dr. Aleix Prat is a clinical scientist with expertise in breast cancer research, gene expression, and clinical trials. He earned his MD from the University of Barcelona. He completed his oncology fellowship at Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology. Dr. Prat leads the Translational Genomics and Targeted Therapeutics in Solid Tumors Group at IDIBAPS. He is also President of SOLTI and serves on the Executive Committee of The Breast International Group.

Dr. Prat has published over 160 scientific papers. His work has received 13,479 citations, and he has an H-Index of 51. He is a Tenure-Track Professor at the University of Barcelona. He also directs the Breast Pathology–Senology Master’s degree. His roles highlight his strong academic and clinical contributions to oncology.

One of the world-renowned pioneers in gastrointestinal surgery. Has developed new techniques for the colon and rectum cancer treatment TaTMEТ and NOTES — applied now around the world.
Has performed over 15,000 surgeries.
Performs over 1,000 interventions a year using minimally invasive techniques.
President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe.

Pediatric orthopedist-traumatologist, specializes in surgical oncology

15 years of experience

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• He passed specialization in orthopedic surgery and traumatology at the Children's Research Hospital of St. Jude in Memphis, USA (2007-2008).
• Dr. Thorner Rubins currently teaches at the University of Barcelona.
• Нe is the head of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at the Hospital Sant Joan de Déu in Barcelona.

Dr. Joan Albanell Mestres is a leading oncologist who specializes in breast cancer. He earned his MBBS from the University Autónoma de Barcelona in 1989. He leads the breast cancer program at HM Delfos and oversees Oncology services at Clin del Mar in Spain.

Dr. Albanell has published 120 scientific articles, with over 9,000 citations. He directs cancer research at Del Mar. He is also an active member of GEICAM, CIBERONC, AIECA, and SEOM. He regularly contributes to important oncology research.

Neurosurgeon

Specialist in the treatment of brain tumors

Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology

Head of Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology