Professionals

• ACADEMIC TRAINING:
  • Diploma in Physiotherapy. Granada Health Sciences University School (2000- 2003).
• • University Expert in Neurological Physiotherapy. Madrid Complutense University (2006).
• • Expert in Manual Osteopathy Physiotherapy. Madrid Osteopathy School (2008- 2012).
• • Postgraduate Course in Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Postgraduate Course in “Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and Basic Life Support”.
• • Postgraduate Course in “Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis (EPI)” to Treat Tendon and Muscular Pathologies.
• • Postgraduate Course “Physiotherapy in Orthopaedics and Trauma”.
• • Postgraduate Course “Cranial- Sacral Therapy (Upledger Institute)”.
• • Sports Massage Course.
• EXPERT:
  • Trauma Rehabilitation.
• • Cardiac Rehabilitation.
• • Neurological Physiotherapy.
• PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
  •Coordinator of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Service at Xanit International Hospital (Benalmádena) since 2009.
• •Coordinator Fisi - ON Physiotherapy Clinic (2007-2009).
• •José Alvesa Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre (2006).
• •Goya Rehabilitation Centre in the Trauma Physiotherapy Unit (2006).
• •Mutua Asepeyo Granada (2003-2006).
• OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:
  •Working with trainees on their work experience unit within the Physiotherapy Degree at the Malaga Health Sciences University School (2012-2013).
• •Work experience teacher with physiotherapy students from the Erasmus programme (2010-2011, 2011-2012).

• ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
  DEGREE IN MEDICINE AND SURGERY FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MALAGA IN 1992
• SPECIALIST TRAINING
  SPECIALIST DEGREE IN MEDICAL ONCOLOGY: DATE OF COMPLETION – MARCH 1999
• AREAS OF EXPERTISE
  • MASTERS DEGREE IN CLINICAL RESEARCH FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SEVILLE. COMPLETED A TWO YEAR PhD IN NEUROSCIENCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MALAGA. THIS WAS COMPLETED IN JULY 1994 WITH OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT.
• PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
  • POSITION AS A SPECIALIST IN MEDICAL ONCOLOGY OBTAINED FROM THE ANDALUCIAN HEALTH SERVICE FOR WORK IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR.
• • POSITION AS SPECIALIST IN THE MEDICAL ONCOLOGY UNIT AT THE PUNTA DE EUROPA HOSPITAL IN ALGECIRAS FROM NOVEMBER 1999 – JANUARY 2004.
• • POSITION IN THE MEDICAL ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT AT THE VIRGIN DE LA VICTORIA HOSPITAL IN MALAGA, FROM JUNE 2005 – NOVEMBER 2007.
• • POSITION AS SPECIALIST IN THE ONCOLOGY UNIT AT THE COSTA DEL SOL HOSPITAL IN MARBELLA, FROM NOVEMBER 2007 – NOVEMBER 2008.
• PUBLICATIONS
  • PROGNOSTIC VALUE AND RESPONSE TO CHEMOTHERAPY OF IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL PHENOTYPES (IP) OF 141 OPERABLE BREAST CANCER PATIENTS (PTS) INCLUDED IN PHASE III TRIALS OF ADJUVANT THERAPYRAFAEL TRUJILLO1, E Gallego2, A Márquez1, R Ribelles1, D Perez1, C Quero1, A Medina1, L Vicioso2, A Rueda1 E Alba1, 1 Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital, Medical Oncology Department, MALAGA, SPAIN, Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital, Pathology Department, MALAGA, SPAIN.
• • CARABANTES F, BENAVIDES M, COBO M, TRUJILLO R, BRETON JJ, PAREDES G, TISAIRE JL. Phase I/II study of Paclitaxel and escalating doses of Mitoxantrone in Metastatic Breast Cancer. II Internacional Symposium of Changes in the treatment of breast cancer, Madrid 1ST - 2ND of June 1997 (pags.: 203-204).
• • CARABANTES F, BENAVIDES M, COBO M, HEBRERO ML, TRUJILLO R, GOMEZ D, DE LA GANDARA I, BRETON JJ, PAREDES G. Phase I/II trial of continuous infusion vinorelbine for advanced non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). 34th A.S.C.O. Proceedings. Los Angeles 16-19 of May 1998 (Abstr.:#1846)
• OTHER ACHIEVMENTS
  INVESTIGATIVE CLINICAL WORK PARTICIPATING WITH COOPERATIVE GROUPS FOR ONCOLOGICAL RESEARCH.
• PARTICIPATED AS A TEACHER IN THE FOLLOWING CURSES:
• • DOCTORATE CURSE IN MEDICAL PATHOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MALAGA. ONCOLOGICAL GENETIC COUNSELLING DURING THE PERIOD 2006 – 2008.
• • X DAYS IN ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY. ORGANISED BY THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT THE VIRGIN DE LA VICTORIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IN MALAGA, APRIL 2006. TALK: ‘’CONTROL OF SYMPTOMS IN ONCOLOGICAL PATIENT’’.
• • TEACHER ON THE FIRST CURSE FOR CONTINUOUS MEDICAL TRAINING – GEICAM, MADRID DURING THE PERIOD 2006 – 2008.

• Academic Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in Hospital Management-IPEM at Alcala University (Madrid, 2010).
• • Doctor of Medicine (2005). Special Mention in European Doctor.
• • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine in Malaga (1999).
• Specialist Training
  • Medical residency in Cardiovascular Surgery at the Reina Sofia University Hospital in Cordoba (2001—2005).
• • Training periods in other centres: Gregorio Marañón University Hospital of Madrid (October and November, 2006).
• • Leiden University Medical Centre, in the department of child paediatric cardio surgery under the supervision of professor Mark G Hazakamp (October de 2006)
• • Stanford University Hospital and Clinics (Stanford, California). Falk Cardiovascular Centre (from September to October, under the supervision of Dr. Craig Miller.
• • Hammersmith Hospital of London (from July to August 2004).
• • Deutches Hertzzentrum Berlin (from July to August 2003).
• • Cardiac surgery services at the Santiago de Compostela University Hospital (1996).
• • Vascular surgery service of the Kliniken der Stadt zu Köln. (Colonia, Germany, summer of 1996).
• Areas of expertise:
  • Cardiac surgery for adults.
• • Open surgery and endovascular of the aorta.
• • Bypasses and defibrillators.
• • Surgery of supra aortic trunks.
• • Peripheral arterial revascularization surgery.
• • Phlebology
• Professional Experience
  • Consultant in the Cardiovascular Surgery Services at the Carlos Haya Hospital of Málaga (since 2005)
• • Member of the Cardiovascular Surgery Services at the Xanit International Hospital (since 2005).
• • Director of the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Program at the Xanit International Hospital (since 2006).
• • Honorary lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, Malaga University (since 2006).
• • Coordinator of the Regenerative Medicine Centre-Xanit (CMR-X) 2013
• Publications:
  • Aranda PJ, Castillo R et al. Endovascular surgery for chronic aortic dissection: is it safe and Effective? Journal of Cardiac Surgery.
• • Concha M, Pradas G, Juffé A, Caffarena JM, Montero A, et al. Comprehensive Experience with the Ross operation in Spain. European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2003; 24:521-6.
• • Aranda PJ. New technology in thoracic endografting. 2007 Pamplona. Journal of Cardiac Surgery.
• • Manuel Concha MD, Pedro J. Aranda MD, Jaime Casares MD, Carlos Merino MD, Ignacio Muñoz MD, et al. Mitral Homograft in tricuspid position, aortic homograft and mitral plasty in a drug addict with multiple valve endocarditis. The Journal of Heart Valve Disease. 2003; 12:659-663.
• • Aranda P, Sarria E, Castillo R, Rubio L. Pearls and pitfalls of stent grafting of the thoracic aorta. Interactive Journal of Cardiovascular surgery.
• Other Merits
  • Member of the European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery.
• • Member of the American Society of Phlebology.
• • Organizer of the Marbella Aortic Symposium (Marbella, March, 2011).
• • Organizer of the XV Meeting of Cardiovascular Surgery for Resident Doctors held in Torremolinos, in June 2009.
• • Springer Award for the 10 electronic books most downloaded by “Surgical English”.
• • Member of the working groups for Aortic Surgery at the Spanish CCV Society, and the Working Group for Ventricular Assistance.

• Academic Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Zaragoza University (1981).
• • Doctor in Medicine and Surgery from the Complutense University of Madrid (1999).
• Specialist Training
  • Consultant in General and Digestive System Surgery. 12 de 0ctubre Hospital of Madrid (1986).
• Areas of expertise:
  • Esophagectomy, gastrectomy, hiatal hernia repair/fundoplication.
• • Gastric derivations, cholecystectomy in Mirizzi syndrome, cholecystoduodenal and cholecystocolonic fistulas.
• • Choledocholithotomy, choledocoduodenal derivation.
• • Distal Pancreatectomy, splenectomy, liver resections in previous segments.
• • Right, left, and transverse hemicolectomy.
• • Low anterior resection of the rectum.
• • Coloanal anastomosis.
• • Abdomino-perineal amputation.
• • Subtotal colectomy.
• • Panproctocolectomy/ ileo-anal pouch.
• Professional Experience
  • Consultant in General Surgery for Health Care needs at the San Pedro de Alcántara Hospital in Cáceres (1987).
• • Acting Head Consultant in General Surgery at the San Pedro de Alcántara Hospital in Caceres, by appointment of the Medical Board (1991).
• • Associate Doctor of the Costa del Sol Hospital (1993-1996).
• • Area Director for Integrated Surgical Management at the Costa del Sol Hospital in Marbella (since1996).
• Publications
  • Gándara N. Hepatic transplant in receptors of over 60 years. Actualization in Surgery of the digestive tract. Madrid, 1999.
• • Gándara N. Current status of liver transplantation in alcoholic cirrhosis. Update on Surgery of the digestive tract Madrid, 1999.
• • Gándara N. choledocholithiasis. Treatment of 103 cases. Andalusian surgery. Vol. III, No. 8. 1992
• • Gándara N. The intestinal resections in acute mesenteric ischemia. In: Moreno-González E, ed. Update on Surgery of the digestive tract vol VI. Madrid: Jarpyo: 1990 Oct; 7-14 :
• Other Achievements
• • Member of the International College of Surgeons.
• • Founding Partner of the Extremadura Surgery Society.
• • Full Member of the Extremadura Society for Intensive Care Medicine and Coronary Care Units.
• • Member of the Spanish Association of Surgeons, the Andalusian Association of Surgeons, the Spanish Society of digestive pathologies and the Spanish Association for the study of the liver.

TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS, AND AWARDS:

PROFESSIONAL CAREER:

PUBLICATIONS, CONGRESSES, AND SPEECHES:

• Academic Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Seville University (1976).
• • PhD Doctor in Medicine and Surgery, Valencia University (1986).
• • Lecturer in Cardiovascular Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Malaga University (2011).
• • European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (Netherlands, 2002).
• Specialist Training
  • Consultant in Cardiovascular Surgery at La Fe Hospital in Valencia (1980).
• Areas of expertise
  • Surgery of the aorta.
• • Reparative surgery of the mitral, aortic and tricuspid valves.
• • Combined valvular and coronary surgery.
• • Valve replacement using mechanical and biological prostheses without using stents and homografts.
• • Coronary surgery with or without CEC.
• • Surgery for aneurysms.
• • Surgery for arrhythmia.
• Professional Experience
  • Intern physician at the Macarena Hospital in Seville. Cardiology Services, Coronary Care Unit and Cardiovascular Surgery (1976).
• • Consultant for the Cardiovascular Surgery Service at La Fe Hospital Valencia. (1980-1987).
• • Area Consultant in Cardiovascular Surgery at the Carlos Haya and Virgen de la Victoria Hospitals (1987-2010).
• • Head of Cardiac Surgery at the Virgen de la Victoria Hospital of Malaga (since 2010).
• • Visiting lecturer at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York (USA, 1988).
• Publications
  • Fernández B, Durán AC, Fernández-Gallego T, Fernández MC, Such M, et al. Bicuspid aortic valves with different spatial orientations of the leaflets are distinct etiological entities. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2009;54(24):2312-2318. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2009.07.044
• • Melero JM, Rodriguez I, Such M, Porras C, Olalla E. Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction with mechanical mitral prosthesis. Ann Thorac Surg 1999 68: 255 -257 DOI: 10.1016 /S0003-4975 (99)00496-8.
• • Montijano A, Espinosa S, Melero JM, Such M. Delayed mitral regurgitation following transmyocardial revascularization with CO2 laser. Eur. J. Cardiothoracic. Surg. 2000 Oct; 18(4): 498 -499 DOI: 10.1016 /S1010-7940 (00)00530-3.
• • Melero JM, Porras C, M, Olalla E, Alonso J. Severe stenosis of anastomoses by using the symmetry aortic connector system. Ann Thorac Surg. 2004 Nov 78 (5) 1831-3 Cited in PubMed: PMID 15511489
• • Sanz M, Such M, Rafecas FJ, Martin G, Santos M. Staphylococcus epidermis infections in acute myeloblastic leukaemia patients fitted with Hickman catheter box. The Lancet. 1983, 322 1191-1192, DOI: 10.1016 /S0140-6736 (83)91234-5.
• Other achievements
  • Founder and President of the Andalusian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery.
• • Founder and President of the Andalusian Foundation for Cardiovascular Surgery.
• • Member of the Executive Committee of the Spanish Society for Cardiovascular Surgery.
• • Founder of the Surgery and Heart Foundation
• • Prize for the best article published in the Spanish Journal of Cardiology in 2010.

• Academic Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine at Malaga University (1990).
• Specialist Training
  • Specialist Degree in Family and Community Medicine obtained from the Virgen de la Victoria University Teaching Hospital (1993).
• • Specialist Degree in Cardiology obtained from the Cardiology Unit at the Virgen de la Victoria University Teaching Hospital in Malaga (1997).
• Areas of expertise:
  • Expert in valvular heart diseases
• • Heart failure
• • Ischemic heart disease
• • Anticoagulation
• • Atrial Fibrillation
• • Clinical management of Cardiological diseases
• Professional Experience
  • Fellow Research at the Department of Cardiology at the Mount Sinai Medical Centre in Miami Beach, Florida, USA (1997).
• • Belongs to the Cardiology Service of the Virgen de la Victoria University Teaching Hospital. Head of Cardiology Unit. Director of the UGC Heart Area at the Virgen de la Victoria University Teaching Hospital (from July 1998 until the present).
• Publications
  • Stockburger M, Gómez-Doblas JJ, Lamas G, Alzueta J, Fernández-Lozano I, Cobo E, et al. Preventing ventricular dysfunction in pacemaker patients without advanced heart failure: results from a multicentre international randomized trial (PREVENT-HF). Eur J Heart Fail. 2011 Jun; 13(6):633-41. doi: 10.1093/eurjhf/hfr041. PubMed PMID: 21613427.
• • Arias T, Beaumont J, López B, Zalba G, Beloqui O, Barba J, et al. Association of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α gene L162V polymorphism with stage C heart failure. J Hypertens. 2011 May;29(5):876-83. doi: 10.1097/HJH.0b013e3283455027. PubMed PMID: 21430558.
• • Muñiz J, Gómez-Doblas JJ, Santiago-Pérez MI, Lekuona-Goya I, Murga-Eizagaetxebarría N, de Teresa-Galván SS E, et al. The effect of post-discharge educational intervention on patients in achieving objectives in modifiable risk factors six months after discharge following an episode of acute coronary syndrome, (CAM-2 Project): a randomized controlled trial. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2010 Nov 22; 8:137. doi: 10.1186/1477-7525-8-137. PubMed PMID: 21092191; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3002321.
• • Moreno MU, Gallego I, López B, González A, Fortuño A, San José G, et al. Decreased Nox4 levels in the myocardium of patients with aortic valve stenosis. ClinSci (Lond). 2013 Sep 1;125(6):291-300. doi: 10.1042/CS20120612. PubMed PMID: 23550626.
• • Gómez-Doblas JJ, Schor J, Vignola P, Weinberg D, Traad E, Carrillo R, et al. Left ventricular geometry and operative mortality in patients undergoing mitral valve replacement. ClinCardiol. 2001 Nov 24 (11) 717-22 PubMed PMID: 11714129.
• Other Achievements
  • Member of the Technical Committee of the Ministry of Health, Social Welfare and Equality for the Monitoring and Evaluation of the Strategy in Ischemic Cardiopathy of the National Health Service.
• • President-elect of the Andalusian Society of Cardiology.
• • Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee for the Official College of Physicians for the Province of Malaga
• • Member of the Board of Evaluators for the Foundation Progress and Heath for Research Projects for the following years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.
• • Evaluator of manuscripts for the Spanish Journal of Cardiology and Cardiocore.
• • Lecturer at the IAVANTE Foundation.
• • Member of the Executive Committee of the Research Agency of the Spanish Society of Cardiology.

• Academic Qualifications
  • Doctor of Medicine from the University of Málaga (1994).
• • Graduate in Medicine from the University of Málaga (1982).
• Residency Speciality
  • Specialist in Internal Medicine. Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital in Málaga (1986-1990).
• Area of expertise
  • Haepatology.
• • Infectious diseases.
• • Autoimmune diseases.
• Professional Experience
  • Associate Doctor of the Internal Medicine Services at the Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital in Málaga (1990).
• • Associate Doctor of the Haepatology Unit within the Internal Medicine Department. Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital in Málaga (1990).
• Publications
  • Gavilán JC, Ojeda G, Arnedo R, Puerta S. Predictive risk factors of hepatocellular carcinomas in chronic hepatitis C. Eur J Intern Med. 2013 Jul 09.
• • Salgado F, Gavilán JC, et al. Natural history and Incidence of the haepatocellular carcinoma in patients with chronic infection due to the hepatitis C virus. Spanish Clinical Magazine.. 200: 360-66; 2000.
• • Salgado-Ordóñez F, Gavilán-Carrasco JC, Bermúdez-Recio FJ, et al. Absence of the inferior vena cava causing repeated deep venous thrombosis in adults. A case report. Angiology. Angiology. 1998;49:951–6.
• • Gavilán JC. Mortality in the severely obese. Obesity: medical treatment and surgical procedures. Málaga: Publication Services of the University of Málaga, 1997. ISBN: 84-7496-618-3.
• • Gavilán JC. Hepatitis postransfusionales: Post-transfusional hepatitis: prospective study at the University Hospital of Málaga. Málaga: Publication Services of the University of Malaga, 1995. ISBN: 84-7496-433-4.
• Other achievements
  • Member of the Medical Board at the Clinico Hospital until 2012.
• • Tutor responsible for the training of Residents and member of the Teaching Commission at the Clinical Hospital in Málaga (1991-2006).
• • Member of the Board for the Faculty of Medicine in Málaga until 2012.
• • Member of the Governing Board at the University of Málaga until 2006.
• • Participation in multicenter clinical trials. Multicenter open study on a 12 week prediction of the response of Peginterferon alfa-2 (40 KD) in combination with Ribavirina on patients with chronic hepatitis C genotype I in the routine clinical practice. Protocol Code ML 16713 B. Financing entity: ROCHE FARMA S.A. 2002-2004.
• • Participation in international multicenter clinical trials. Multicenter study of open use on interferon alfa-2 interferon (Ro 25-8310) in monotherapy and therapy combined with Ribavirina (Ro 20-9963) in patients with chronic hepatitis C (Clinical Trials in phase III). Protocol Code BV 16209. Financing entity: ROCHE FARMA S.A. (2001-2003).
• • Member of the Social Security Health Research Fund’s (FISS) Research Group. Project entitled ‘Study of genetic alterations of interferons in viral hepatitis (project 92 / 0646). Financing entity: Social Security Health Research Fund (1992-1993).
• • Member of the Technological Development and Research Group for the Andalusian Autonomous community (Group CTS 0277). Application of molecular genetic techniques to diagnose and monitor the treatment and epidemiology of infectious diseases. Financing entity: Directorate General for Universities and Research. 1996-1997-1998.
• • Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine. Faculty of Medicine. University of Málaga since 1994.

• Academic Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Medicine from the Navarra University (1996).
• • Doctor of Medicine from the Navarra University (2003).
• Specialist Training
  • Clínica Universitaria of Navarra (1997-2002).
• Areas of expertise:
  • Oncologic surgery (prostate, kidney, bladder, etc.).
• • Urinary incontinency.
• • Prostatic green laser.
• Professional Experience
  • Associate Doctor at the Donostia Hospital (June 2002).
• • Associate Doctor at the Mérida Hospital (2002-2007).
• • Associate Doctor for the Urology Services at the Costa del Sol Hospital (since 2007).
• • Visiting Doctor at the Jackson Memorial and Cedars Hospital in Miami, Florida (November 2001).
• Publications
  • Arocena J, López-Ferrandis J, Sánchez-Zalabardo D, Regojo-Balboa JM, Fernández-Montero JM, et al. Treatment of Renal Carcinoma. Actas Urol Esp 2002; 26(8): 541 -545
• • Lopez-Ferrandis J, Sánchez-Zalabardo D, Rioja-Zuazu J, Arocena J, Regojo-Balboa JM, et al. Urology Service, Clínica Universitaria, Navarra University, Pamplona (Navarra). Incidental Renal Carcinoma. Prognostic factors. Actas Urol Esp. 2004 Sep;28(8):561-6
• • Sanz G, Robles JE, Giménez M, Arocena J, Sánchez D, et al. Positron Emission Tomography with 18 Fluorine labelled deoxyglucose: utility in localized and advanced prostate cancer. BJU International 1999; 84: 1028-1031
• • Sanchez D, Zudaire JJ, Fernández JM, López J, Arocena J, et al. 18F-fluoro.2. Deoxyglucose positron emission tomography in the evaluation of non seminomatous germ cell tumours at relapse. BJU int 2002:89;921-26.
• • Sánchez D, Rosell D, Honorato B, Arocena J, Sanz G. Androgen receptor mutations are associated with Store in localized prostate cancer. BJU int 2006; 98(06):1320-25.
• Other Achievements
  • Assistant lecturer for practical classes in General Surgical Pathology (Urology). Faculty of Medicine at Navarra University. (1997-2002).
• • Awarded the Prize “ACTAS UROLOGICAS ESPAÑOLAS” for the best annual publication.
• • Analysis by genomic sequencing of the p53 oncogene in vesicle carcinoma. 22(7):552-556, 1998.
• • Award for the best doctoral thesis in Uro-Oncology in 2002-2003 awarded by the Uro-Oncology Group of the Spanish Urology Association. Presented at the group meeting in Cordoba 2004.
• • Scholarship from the University of Miami for Spanish residents with the best curriculums. Attendance at the University of Miami, Department of Urology November, 2001.

• Academic Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Cordoba University (1986).
• • Doctor of Medicine from Malaga University (1994).
• Specialist Training
  • Consultant in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Regional Malaga Hospital (1988-1992).
• Areas of expertise:
  • Endoscopy in plastic surgery.
• • Facial and corporal rejuvenation.
• Professional Experience
  • Consultant in Plastic Surgery at the Regional Hospital of Malaga (1993-2008).
• • Lecturer and tutor for plastic and reconstructive surgery. Carlos Haya Hospital Complex in Málaga (1993-1997).
• Publications
  • Giraldo F, Gaspar D, González C, Bengoechea M, Ferrón M. Treatment of vaginal agenesis with vulvoperineal fasciocutaneous flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1994 Jan;93(1):131-8; discussion 139-40. Cited in PubMed; PMID 8278468.
• • Giraldo F. Vulvoperineal Fasciocutaneous Flap for Vaginal Reconstruction. In B. Strauch, L.O. Vasconez, and E.J. Hall-Findlay. 2nd Ed. Grabb´s Encyclopedia of Flaps. Philadelphia: Lippincott-Raven, 1998; 1461-65.
• • Giraldo F, González C, Soriguer F, Ruíz de Adana S, Esteva I, et al. Feminizing genitoplasty of a transsexual man-to-woman and complete neovaginal reconstruction of superficial perineal neurovascular pedicle flaps. Ibero- Latin-American Plastic Surgery. 1998; 24:267-276.
• • Giraldo F. Reconstruction upon oncologic surgery of complex and extense midfacial defects with free flaps. Ibero- Latin-American Plastic Surgery 2000; 26: 336 -338.
• • Giraldo F, Cagigal L, De Haro F, González C. T Central wedge nymphectomy with a 90-degree Z-plasty for aesthetic reduction of the labia minora (Letter, Reply). Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2005; 115: 2145
• Other Achievements
  • Extended studies scholarship (BAE). File 01/20283. Health Institute Carlos III (2001). Amsterdam Open University Hospital. Surgery for Gender Identity Disorders. Period: 1st May- 15th June, 2002.
• • Reviewer of articles for the magazine: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (USA): since August 2000 (Plast Reconstr Surg 2002 January; 109(1):390-392.
• • Reviewer of articles for the magazine: IberoLatinoamericana (Hispano-American): since September 2000.
• • Main researcher of the project: Recognition of the Research and Technological Development Group. Malaga Group of Vaginoplasties and Perineal Anatomy.1999. Financing entity: Education and Health Department, Junta de Andalucía Regional Government.
• • Main researcher of the project: Anatomy study of the masculine perineal region and clinical surgery applications to the design of vaginoplasty techniques for the gender dysphoria syndrome (1998). Financing entity. Ministry of Health and Consumption. Health Research Fund from the Social Security (FIS), at the Carlos III Health Institute.
• • First Regional Award for Medical Residents. V Meeting of the Andalusian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Cordoba, 29-30 November 1991. Scientific shore conference: “Study of the feet dorsum vascular system in 20 specimens: micro-surgical application in plastic surgery”.
• • Member of the Andalusian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SECPRE).
• • Member of the Spanish Society of Microsurgery (AEM).
• • Member of the European Society for Male Genital Surgery (ESMGS). Member of the A.S.P.S. (American Society of Plastic Surgery).
• • Founding member and active member of the Gender Identity Disorder Unit (UTIG), as consultant of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

• Academic Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine in Malaga (1990).
• • Doctor of Medicine from Malaga University (1993).
• Specialist Training
  • Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Materno Infantil Hospital of Malaga (1993-1997).
• Areas of expertise:
  • Prenatal Diagnosis.
• • Foetal echocardiography.
• • Invasive Techniques: amniocentesis and corial biopsy.
• Professional Experience
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant at the Femenia Group. Menorca (Ciutadella, Illes Balears, 1998).
• • Materno Infantil Hospital in Málaga (1999).
• • Costa del Sol Hospital, Obstetrics Area (1999-2011).
• Participation in publications of interest
  • Martín E et al. Pregnancy and urinary infections. In: García de Lucas MD, editor. Manual of medical pathology and pregnancy. Madrid: Editorial Panamericana; 2013.
• • Martín E et al. HIV infection and pregnancy. In: García de Lucas MD, editor. Manual of medical pathology and pregnancy. Madrid: Editorial Panamericana; 2013.
• • Big foetus for gestational age, a challenge. XXI National Congress of the Perinatal Medicine Section of the S.E.G.O. Adeje (Canary Islands); 2008.
• • Martín E et al. MRI: imaging in fetal anomalies. Book of abstracts of the 5th World Congress in Fetal Medicine. Barcelona: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol; 2006.
• • Martín E et al. A 22q11deletion presented as a cystic hygroma and right aortic arch. A case report. 5th World Congress in Fetal Medicine, Barcelona: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol; 2006.

ACADEMIC TRAINING

RESIDENCY SPECIALITY

EXPERT

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PARTICIPATION IN PUBLICATIONS OF INTEREST

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

• Academic Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Malaga University (1986).
• Specialist Training
  • Consultant in Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery at the Clinico University Hospital in Malaga. 1994
• • Training at the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. University of Oxford. Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre 1996. Anecy shoulder surgery 2011 y 2013. La Charité, Berlín (2013).
• Areas of expertise:
  • Professional experience in Traumatology Surgery in the Accident and Emergency Department. Experience in the Arthroscopic Surgery Unit. Articular prosthesis surgery.
• • Arthroscopic surgery for small and big joints, prosthesis surgery, sports surgery, Traumatology and upper extremities surgery.
• Professional Experience
  • Area Consultant at the Costa del Sol Hospital (1994-2006).
• • Consultant tutor at FREMAP Costa del Sol (since 2006).
• • Head of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery at “Helicópteros Sanitarios” (since 2000).
• • Head of Orthopaedic Surgery, Traumatology and Sports Medicine at Xanit International Hospital (since 2010).
• Publications
  • Narváez, Cara del Rosal JA. Rodriguez-Argaiz F, Diaz-Martin A, Perea-Milla E. et al. Results of the Subacromial Decompression by Arthroscopy. Rev Ortop Traumatol. 2004 48 95 -9
• • Queipo de Llano, E, Narvaez-Jiménez A, Guerado E; Aguilera L. Long follow-up results of Treatment of Congenital Dislocation of Hip (CDH) in Children. Rev. Chir. Orthop. 1993 79 165
• • Narváez-Jiménez, Cara del Rosal JA, Aguilar-Garcia F. Bilateral Injury of the cuadricipital tendon. Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. 1997; 41(1): 31 -33
• • Cara JA, Narváez A, Bertrand ML, Guerado E Acute atraumatic compartiment syndrome in the leg. International Orthopaedics 23:61-62.1999.
• • Cara JA, Narváez, Dela Varga V. Median nerve neuropathy from and old-lunate dislocation. Acta Orthopaedica Belgium. Springer-Verlag. 1999 1 issue P 61 -62 DOI: 10.1007 /S002640050306.
• Other Achievements
• • Member of the Spanish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology.
• • Member of the Andalusian Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology.

• Academic Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine at Granada University.
• Specialist Training
  • Carlos Haya Regional Hospital in Malaga and Virgen de la Victoria University Clinic Hospital.
• Areas of expertise:
  • Endoscopic, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (colonoscopy, EDA, mucosectomy, ERCP, Endoscopic ultrasonography, capsule endoscopy, prosthesis placement, submucosal dissection)
• • Diseases of the Liver and Bile Duct.
• • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease and Indeterminate Colitis).
• Professional Experience
  • Head Consultant for the Digestive System Services at the Costa del Sol Hospital (Marbella)
• • Consultant for the Digestive System at the public Costa del Sol Hospital Marbella (Malaga).
• • Consultant at the Provincial Civil Hospital in Malaga.
• • Chief Clinician of the Provincial Civil Hospital in Malaga.
• • Head Consultant for the Digestive System Unit at the Virgen de la Victoria University Clinic Hospital
• Publications
  • Book Chapter: Sanchez Yague, A, Morales Barroso ML, Sánchez Cantos to M. Normal and pathology oesophagus In Atlas of capsule endoscopy. Second Edition. Herrerías Gutierrez JM Seville 2011.
• • Gornals JB, de la Serna-Higueras , Loras C, Sánchez Yague, Sánchez Cantos AM, Pérez Miranda M, Endosonography-guide drainage of pancreatic fluid collections with a novel lumen-apposing stent. Surg Endosc. 2013 Apr.27 (4) 1428 -34
• • Sanchez Yagüe, A., Sánchez Cantos AM, endoscope resection of rectal gastrointestinal stomal tumour using band ligation: an adequate technique? Rev. Esp Enferm Dig. Mar 2010; 102 (3): 220
• • Sanchez Yagüe, A, Sánchez Cantos AM, Gonzalez Canóniga A, et al. Treatment of Zenker's diverticulum through flexible endoscopy. RAPD. 2010 33 (3) 215-220
• • Lazo MD, Andrades R, Medina MC, Garcia G, Sánchez Cantos AM, Franquelo E, Effect of injection sclerosis with alcohol om rate of gastroduodenal peptic ulcers with nonbleeding visible vessel: a prospective, controlled trial. Am. J. Gastroenterology Jul 1992; 87 (7) : 843 -6
• • Franquelo Villalonga E, Porras Díaz F, Sánchez Cantos AM, Chaneta Perwz F, Llamas Mármol A, Laso Alonso D, Franquelo Ramos E.: Endoscopy Echography: its possibilities Rev Esp Enferm Apar Dig Mar 1985 (3).
• • Franquelo Vilallonga E, Sánchez Cantos, Porras Díaz F, Llamas A, Ranquelo Ramos E. Tumours of the cecum and anaemia. Rev. Esp Enferm Apar Dig 1984 Sep; 66(3) 211-6.
• Other Achievements
  • Gold Medal awarded by the Spanish Gastroenterological Society.
• • Gold Medal awarded by the Andalusian Gastroenterological Society.
• • National Gold Medal of the Volunteer work awarded by the AECC.
• • President of the Andalusia Gastroenterological Society.
• • President of the National Congress of the Spanish Gastroenterological Society 2003.
• • President of the Congress of the Andalusian Gastroenterological Society 1998.
• • President of the Scientific Committee of the Andalusian Gastroenterological Society.
• • Lecturer in Practical Courses and Doctorate Programs of Malaga University.

• Academic Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine in Cadiz (2002).
• Specialist Training
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology Hospital Juan Ramón Jiménez Huelva (2003-2007)
• Areas of expertise:
  • Expert in the diagnosis of disorders in human reproduction. Management and implementation of the assisted reproduction treatments.
• Professional Experience
  • Gynaecologist Specialist in Reproductive Medicine at the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI) (since 2007)
• • Life Magazine Co-Editor since 2008
• • Tutor on the Masters in Human Reproduction at the Rey Juan Carlos-IVI University, since 2008
• Publications
  • Salazar AI et al. Dysgerminoma and Swyer syndrome. ProgObstetGinecol. 2006; 49 (3):154-8
• • Barrio A, Salazar AI, García-Velasco JA. Embryo Transfer. In: Puente JM, Garcia- Velasco JA, Remohí J. Manual of Imaging Techniques in Assisted Reproduction. Madrid: Mc Graw-hill /Interamericana; 2009
• • Salazar AI, García-Velasco JA. Assisted Reproductive Technology and endometriosis. In: Garcia-Velasco JA, Botros RM. Endometriosis. Current Management and Future Trends. Jaipee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2010
• • Salazar A, Fernandez M. Ovulation in: Matorras, Remohí, Serra. Clinical Cases in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Madrid: Pan American medical Editorial; 2011
• • Fernández-Sanchez M, Salazar A. Implantation failure. In: Remohí et al. Practical Handbook of sterility and Human Reproduction. Aspects Clinicos.4th edition. Madrid: Pan American Editorial; 2012

• Academic Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Malaga (1985).
• • Doctor of Medicine and Surgery from Malaga University (1995).
• • Master's Degree in Implantology. Barcelona University 2004
• Specialist Training
  • Doctor of Dentistry from UNIBE (1987).
• Areas of expertise:
  • Master’s Degree in Dental Aesthetics, USA (1988).
• • Master’s Degree in Orthodontics, Madrid (1989).
• • Postgraduate Course in Dental Prosthesis, Liverpool (1991).
• • Master's Degree in Maxillofacial Orthopaedics (Madrid, 1994).
• • Master in Oral Surgery and Implantology from the International University of Catalonia (2002).
• • Master in Senior Business Management at the International Institute of San Telmo (2010-2011).
• Professional Experience
  • Odontologist for the Andalusian Health Service (1988-1998).
• • Lecturer-Tutor for the practical training of dental hygienists at the I. E. S. Sta. Barbara (from 1999 to present).
• • Lecturer on the Master's Degree in Periodontics and Implantology at the International University of Catalonia (1998-2006).
• • Dental Trainer CAD-CAM systems in England, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Spain (1991-2013).
• • Visiting Lecturer at the Post -Graduate course in Aesthetic Dentistry from Seville University.
• • Visiting lecturer the Master's Degree in Oral Surgery, Periodontics and implant Dentistry at Malaga University (2010-2012).
• • Visiting Lecturer at IESO Madrid (2012).
• • Medical Director of the Cuevas Queipo Malaga Clinic (from 1988 to present).
• Publications
  • Cuevas, A. Effectiveness of the mandibular advancement device in sleep apnoea. Dental Gazette March 2013 245: 120 -7
• • Cuevas, A. Comparative study of two non-surgical methods in the treatment of chronic moderate periodontitis of adults. Review of the technique of complete oral disinfection. MLG 2010 Commalaga 125: 36 -40
• • Cuevas, A. Dental Aesthetics assisted by computer. Dental Gazette SEP 1996 70 76 -80
• • Granados E, Queipo de Llano T, Cuevas, A, Oral habits in Pedodontics. Atypical deglutition, oral breathing and thumb sucking. MLG Comalaga 2012 May 136: 34 -7
• • Cuevas,A. Dental treatment of the diabetic patient. Rev. And. Dentistry and Stomatology. Oct 1995 Vol 5 (4): 166 -171
• Other Achievements
  • Vocal Member of the Board of Governors of the Malaga College of Dentists and Stomatologists (1994-2001).
• • President of the Spanish Society of Computerised Restorative Dentistry (SEORI) and in Spain, of the International Society of Computerized Dentistry (ISCD) (1991-2006).
• • Member of the Granada Royal Academy of Medicine.
• • Prize for the best scientific essay 2010 given by the Malaga College of Physicians.
• • Medal of Merit awarded by the Malaga College of Dentists and Stomatologists (2013).

• Academic Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine at Malaga University (1981).
• • Doctor of Medicine from Malaga University (1984).
• Specialist Training
  • Consultant of Family and Community Medicine, at the Carlos Haya Hospital, Malaga (1987- 1989).
• • Consultant of Ophthalmology at the Virgen de la Victoria University Teaching Hospital, Malaga (1992- 1995).
• Areas of expertise:
  • Disorders of the retina, medical and surgical.
• • Retinal surgery using extra-scleral procedures.
• • Vitrectomy for the resolution of retinal detachment, treatment of diabetic retinopathy, epiretinal membranes, macular holes, etc.
• Professional Experience
  • Consultant of Ophthalmology at Virgen de la Victoria University Teaching Hospital (since 1995).
• • Hospital Consultant for Emergencies and Critical-Intensive Care in the Department of Ophthalmology (1992-1995).
• • Hospital Consultant in the Intensive Care Unit (1990-1992).
• • Since 1992, member of the Ophthalmology Services, at the Medical-Surgical Retina and Ocular Diabetes Unit.
• Publications
  • Cilveti A, Lapeira M, Garcia Campos JM. Systemic with Fibrinolysis in acute occlusion of the central artery of the retina. Archives of the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology, 2000; Vol 75, 287-290.
• • Escolar JL, Cilveti A, Pinzón JL, Ramirez G, Ruiz-Escalante J. Endothelial dysfunction in diabetic antipathy. Vascular endothelial growth factor. Endocrinology and nutrition, 2001; Vol 48, 7.198 -201
• • Escolar JL, Cilveti A, Pinzón JL. Physical Activity and diabetic retinopathy. Endocrinology and nutrition, 2005; Vol 52, 3.99 -104.
• • Andrade RJ, González FJ, Vázquez L, Cilvetti A, Camargo R, Garcia-Cortes M, et al. Vascular ophthalmological side effects associated with antiviral therapy for chronic hepatitis C are related to vascular endothelial growth factor levels. Antiviral Therapy, 2006; 11: 491 -498
• • Aranda P, Cilveti A, Fernández García JC, Lapeira M, Martinez MD, Frutos M. Long term outcomes of a therapeutic regime based on ultra-high deuces of Candesartan on Diabetic Retinopathy. Journal of clinical hypertension 2010; vol. 12, Suppl I, A94.
• Other Achievements – University teaching experience:
  • Lecturer in practical training at the Department of Human Anatomy at the Faculty of Medicine, Malaga University (1981-1983).
• • Theoretical and practical teaching of Ophthalmology at the Faculty of Medicine, Malaga University (since 1991).
• • Lecturer in practical training at the Department of Human Anatomy at the Faculty of Medicine, Malaga University (1983-1985).
• • Collaborating Lecturer at the Department of Anatomy in the Faculty of Medicine, Malaga University (1986-1987).
• • Lecturer in the subjects of Anatomy I and II at the Faculty of Medicine, Malaga University (1981-1987).

• ACADEMIC TRAINING:
  Degree in Medicine and Surgery from The University Of Malaga (1979).
• Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery obtained from The University of Malaga (1987).
• SPECIALIST RESIDENCY:
  Specialist residency in Neurology. The Carlos Haya University Hospital in Malaga. (1985).
• AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
  Headaches
• Movement disorders
• PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
  Director of the Neurosciences Department at the Quiron Hospital in Malaga (2009-2010).
• Specialist in the Neurology Department at the Virgin de la Victoria University Hospital in Malaga. (1992-2007).
• Specialist in the Neurology Department at the Virgin de la Victoria University Hospital in Malaga. (1992-2007).
• PARTICIPATION IN PUBLICATIONS OF INTEREST:
  Gómez-Mancilla B, Brame R, May A, Gӧbel H, Sommer C, Straube A, et al. Randomized, multicenter trial to assess the efficacy, safety and tolerability of a single dose of a novel AMPA receptor antagonist BGG492 for the treatment of acute migraine attacks. Cephalalgia 2013; (en prensa). García Ruiz-Espiga P, Martinez-Castrillo JC, Burguera JA, Campos V, Castro A, Cancho E, et al. Evolution of dose and response to botulinum toxin Ain cervical dystonia: A multicenter study. J Neurol 2011;258 :1055-7.
• Dávila G, Berthier M, Kulisevski J, Asenjo B, Gómez J, Lara LP, et al. Structural abnormalities in the susbtantia nigra and neighbouring nuclei in Tourette´s syndrome. J Neural Trasm 2010; 117:481-488. Cubo E, Martín Martín P, Gonzalez M, Bergareche A, Campos V, Fernández JM, et al. What contribute to driving abilities in Parkinson´s disease. Disabil Rehabil 2010;32(5):374-8. Iranzo A, Bergareche A, Campos V. Sleep disorders in Parkinson´s disease. The Neurologist 2011; 7(6) (Suppl.1): 1673-80.
• OTHER MERITS:
  Premio de investigación “Francisco Garcés Roca” para investigadores del sector sociosanitario por el trabajo “Caregiver burden in Parkinson´s disease”, publicado como coautor Mov.Disord 2007;22(7):924-31.
• Member of the Andalucian Society for Neurology. Member, founder and coordinator of the Andalucian Group for movement disorders.
• Member of the Spanish Society for Neurology. Member and secretary of the Spanish Society for Neurology’s Study Group for movement disorders. Member of the Management Study Group for Neurology within the Spanish Society for Neurology.
• Member of the Andalucian Society for Epilepsy (SAdE).

• ACADEMIC TRAINING:
  Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Malaga Medical Faculty.
• SPECIALIST RESIDENCY
  Specialist state exam in the Ear, Nose and Throat Department at The Carlos Haya University Hospital in Málaga.
• AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
  Expert in Diode laser surgery of the Nasolacrimal duct, and surgery for snoring pathologies.
• PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
  Xanit International Hospital
• The Carlos Haya University Hospital in Málaga.
• The Costa del Sol Hospital in Marbella.
• The Karolinska Hospital in Estocolmo
• Hospital de Alta Resolución in Benalmádena.
• PARTICIPATION IN PUBLICATIONS OF INTEREST:
  Reyes, R. Suecia, Ampliando Horizontes: Relatos de práctica médica en el extranjero. Adalia Farma, 2004, 72 pp.
• Reyes R, Monje E, Ortiz M, Pozuelo MJ, Pertierra MA, et al. Dacriocistorrinostomia endonasal: nuestros resultados en los últimos 4 años. Anales de la Sociedad Andaluza de Otorrinolaringología y Patología Cérvico-Facial 2004;8:1-56.
• Monje E, Reyes R, Ortiz M, Pérez A, Pertierra MA, et al. Valoración clínico-funcional de los resultados de la cirugía en la Roncopatía crónica. Anales de la Sociedad Andaluza de Otorrinolaringología y Patología Cérvico-Facial 2004;8:1-56.
• Hernández F, Monje E, Reyes R, Ortiz M, Pérez A, et al. Mastoidectomía en el esquema terapéutico de la Otitis Media Secretora. Anales de la Sociedad Andaluza de Otorrinolaringología y Patología Cérvico-Facial 2003;6:1-7.

ACADEMIC TRAINING:
Degree in Medicine and Surgery obtained in 1992 from The University of Malaga.
• SPECIALIST RESIDENCY:
  Specialist degree in Nephrology following residency at the Del Rio Hortega University Hospital in Valladolid (2000).
• AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
  • The prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney and urinary tract illnesses, hydroelectrolytic alterations, and of the acid-base equilibria.
• • Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of arterial hypertension and of vascular risk factors, particularly the detection and treatment of secondary and refractory arterial hypertension.
• PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
  Medical specialist in Nephrology in the hemodialysis centers contracted by the Andalucian Health Service: The Torremolinos Dialysis Center and the La Axarquía Dialysis Center, from 2000 – 2005.
• PARTICIPATION IN PUBLICATIONS OF INTEREST:
  Ruano R; Martín-Reyes G; Muñoz I; Pizarro JL; Gallego C; Moreno MV, et al. Monitorizacion de las concentraciones plasmáticas de Vancomicina en pacientes en hemodiálisis. Farmacia Hospitalaria Vol. 29, núm. 6, nov. 2005.
• • Toledo-Rojas R, García I, Torres A, Frutos MA, Martín-Reyes G, et al. Síndrome de Sjögren y fracaso renal agudo tras cirugía oral. Publicado en Nefrologia 2010; 30 (4).