MUGISALUD MEETINGS
COMPLICATIONS
IN FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY
18 and 19 September 2025 | Bilbao
MugiSalud Meetings Schedule
The complications of medical or surgical treatments in our daily outpatient visit activity represent a common reason for consultation and create a significant demand regarding the management and possible treatment options that can be offered in many situations
In this sense, there are not many opportunities for training, updating, and showcasing educational activities that address this area of our practice, as it is much more popular to demonstrate the benefits of a treatment or technique in courses and conferences.
Understanding the importance of the subject, the controversy that can arise around many of the problems patients have to face, as well as how complex it can be to treat them, we have found in this topic an ideal opportunity to launch the Mugisalud Meetings and initiate a space for training, updating, and academic dissemination.
We have managed to gather a panel of world-class speakers, with a very high scientific level and ample experience, to offer the opportunity for those who decide to join us in these sessions to discuss and share experiences in a very close and direct manner with specialists from our region (Bizkaia, Guipuzkoa, and Navarra), as well as opinion leaders at the national and international levels.
We invite you to enjoy a learning space in an ideal setting in the city of Bilbao,which stands out as a perfect place to visit to experience its gastronomy, architecture, places, and above all, its hospitable and charming people who welcome those wanting to enjoy their culture.
We look forward to seeing you with great enthusiasm.
Speakers
Dr. Andres E. Delgado Ghersi
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Dr. Andrés Eduardo Delgado Ghersi – Specialist in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
Dr. Andres Eduardo Delgado Ghersi is an orthopaedic surgeon with exclusive dedication in the area of foot and ankle surgery, with an international career that spans Venezuela and Spain. He trained as a surgeon at the Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV) and completed his specialisation in Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, as well as a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at the Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena in Seville.
Macarena of Seville.
He practised as a foot surgeon at the Hospital Privado Centro Médico in Caracas between 2014 and 2017. Subsequently, in Bilbao, he founded the Mugisalud centre, which he currently directs and where he carries out his practice as a foot and ankle surgeon. He has also coordinated this subspecialty at the Hospital Intermutual de Euskadi for more than 7 years and currently heads the foot and ankle pathology team at the Hospital Quironsalud Bizkaia.
Committed to teaching and scientific updating, he leads the Encuentros Mugisalud initiative, an independent academic space that promotes the dissemination and exchange of knowledge, as well as scientific activity.
His innovative approach and his integral vision of orthopaedics consolidate him as a reference in his speciality.
Macarena of Seville.
He practised as a foot surgeon at the Hospital Privado Centro Médico in Caracas between 2014 and 2017. Subsequently, in Bilbao, he founded the Mugisalud centre, which he currently directs and where he carries out his practice as a foot and ankle surgeon. He has also coordinated this subspecialty at the Hospital Intermutual de Euskadi for more than 7 years and currently heads the foot and ankle pathology team at the Hospital Quironsalud Bizkaia.
Committed to teaching and scientific updating, he leads the Encuentros Mugisalud initiative, an independent academic space that promotes the dissemination and exchange of knowledge, as well as scientific activity.
His innovative approach and his integral vision of orthopaedics consolidate him as a reference in his speciality.
Dr. José Tomas Aurrekoetxea
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Dr. José Tomás Aurrekoetxea – Specialist in Traumatology and Orthopedics
Dr. Jose Tomas Aurrekoetxea Vivar is an orthopaedic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience in the treatment of pathologies of the locomotor system, with special dedication to foot and ankle surgery. A graduate in Medicine from the University of the Basque Country, he completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology at the Ortiz de Zárate Hospital in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Since 2003, he has developed his career at the Galdakao-Usansolo Hospital.
of Galdakao-Usansolo, where he has been a fundamental pillar in the advancement of orthopaedic surgery in the region.
His deep interest in foot and ankle surgery led him to train at leading centres such as the International Institute of Orthopaedic Foot Surgery in Madrid and the Teknon Clinic in Barcelona. He was the driving force behind the creation of the Foot and Ankle Unit at the Galdakao-Usansolo Hospital, coordinating its development and consolidation as a reference service.
He currently combines his clinical work with academic consultancy at Mugisalud (Bilbao), where he advises on the development of training programmes and the implementation of innovative surgical techniques. He is an active member of scientific societies such as the SEMCPT (Spanish Society of Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery) and the EFAS (European Foot and Ankle Society).
His teaching vocation has led him to give many lectures and courses at national and international congresses, contributing to the advancement of orthopaedic surgery and the improvement of techniques in foot and ankle surgery. He is chairman of the organising committee of the current course on ‘Complications in Foot and Ankle Surgery’.
of Galdakao-Usansolo, where he has been a fundamental pillar in the advancement of orthopaedic surgery in the region.
His deep interest in foot and ankle surgery led him to train at leading centres such as the International Institute of Orthopaedic Foot Surgery in Madrid and the Teknon Clinic in Barcelona. He was the driving force behind the creation of the Foot and Ankle Unit at the Galdakao-Usansolo Hospital, coordinating its development and consolidation as a reference service.
He currently combines his clinical work with academic consultancy at Mugisalud (Bilbao), where he advises on the development of training programmes and the implementation of innovative surgical techniques. He is an active member of scientific societies such as the SEMCPT (Spanish Society of Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery) and the EFAS (European Foot and Ankle Society).
His teaching vocation has led him to give many lectures and courses at national and international congresses, contributing to the advancement of orthopaedic surgery and the improvement of techniques in foot and ankle surgery. He is chairman of the organising committee of the current course on ‘Complications in Foot and Ankle Surgery’.
Dr. Ángel L. Vargas Pérez
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Dr. Ángel Vargas Pérez – Specialist in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
Dr. Angel Vargas Perez is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in foot and ankle surgery, with experience in various international clinical settings. He trained in Medicine at the University of Carabobo, Venezuela, and completed his residency in Traumatology and Orthopaedics at the Ciudad Hospitalaria Dr. Enrique Tejera. Subsequently, he furthered his training with a stay in arthroscopic surgery at the Hospital Virgen de las Nieves in Granada, Spain.
Between 2017 and 2023, he practised as a traumatologist at the Hospital Virgen de la Peña, Fuerteventura.
Currently, he is an assistant at the Foot and Ankle Unit of the Hospital de Galdakao-Usansolo in Vizcaya and has completed the BEOFAA Fellowship in foot and ankle surgery. He is also in private practice at Mugisalud, Trauma Euskalduna and Grupo Quirón.
With an approach based on innovation and constant updating, Dr. Vargas Pérez combines his clinical experience with the most advanced techniques to offer effective solutions to his patients.
Currently, he is an assistant at the Foot and Ankle Unit of the Hospital de Galdakao-Usansolo in Vizcaya and has completed the BEOFAA Fellowship in foot and ankle surgery. He is also in private practice at Mugisalud, Trauma Euskalduna and Grupo Quirón.
With an approach based on innovation and constant updating, Dr. Vargas Pérez combines his clinical experience with the most advanced techniques to offer effective solutions to his patients.
Dr. Scott Ellis
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Dr. Scott J. Ellis – Specialist in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
Dr. Scott J. Ellis is an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon with a distinguished career in reconstructive surgery and evidence-based medicine. He trained at Johns Hopkins University and completed his residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York, where he also completed his fellowship and is currently a professor at Weill Cornell Medical School.
He is vice president of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) and past president of the AOFAS Foundation. In addition, he directs the orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery research unit at HSS, leading studies in flatfoot surgery, bunions, ankle arthroplasty and the use of advanced technology such as computed tomography in loading.
Renowned for his academic work, he is editor of the book Master Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery (4th edition) and has been a guest editor for specialist journals such as Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery and Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America. He also lectures and teaches at national and international events.
With a passion for teaching and innovation in orthopaedic surgery, Dr. Ellis combines his clinical expertise with a focus on improving outcomes and the well-being of his patients.
He is vice president of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) and past president of the AOFAS Foundation. In addition, he directs the orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery research unit at HSS, leading studies in flatfoot surgery, bunions, ankle arthroplasty and the use of advanced technology such as computed tomography in loading.
Renowned for his academic work, he is editor of the book Master Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery (4th edition) and has been a guest editor for specialist journals such as Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery and Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America. He also lectures and teaches at national and international events.
With a passion for teaching and innovation in orthopaedic surgery, Dr. Ellis combines his clinical expertise with a focus on improving outcomes and the well-being of his patients.
Dr. David Redfern
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David Redfern – Pioneer in Orthopedic Surgery and Minimally Invasive Techniques
With over 20 years’ experience as an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in trauma and foot and ankle surgery, David Redfern is an international leader in minimally invasive and percutaneous techniques. He trained at the University of London and completed his advanced surgical training at St George’s Hospital, with specialist placements at the Avon Orthopaedic Unit (UK) and Johns Hopkins (USA).
He is the originator of the MICA (Minimally Invasive Chevron Akin) technique for the correction of hallux valgus and has developed numerous innovative techniques in percutaneous foot and ankle surgery. His expertise has enabled him to publish widely and teach hundreds of surgeons worldwide.
David Redfern has served on the council of the British Foot and Ankle Society (BOFAS) and the European Foot and Ankle Society (EFAS), where he also chaired the Scientific Committee. He is currently based at the Cleveland Clinic London, has a private practice in Sussex and acts as an international expert witness.
He is currently based at the Cleveland Clinic London, has a private practice in Sussex, and serves as an expert witness internationally.
His work combines surgical innovation, clinical excellence and a constant commitment to training and the dissemination of new techniques that improve the recovery of his patients.
He is the originator of the MICA (Minimally Invasive Chevron Akin) technique for the correction of hallux valgus and has developed numerous innovative techniques in percutaneous foot and ankle surgery. His expertise has enabled him to publish widely and teach hundreds of surgeons worldwide.
David Redfern has served on the council of the British Foot and Ankle Society (BOFAS) and the European Foot and Ankle Society (EFAS), where he also chaired the Scientific Committee. He is currently based at the Cleveland Clinic London, has a private practice in Sussex and acts as an international expert witness.
He is currently based at the Cleveland Clinic London, has a private practice in Sussex, and serves as an expert witness internationally.
His work combines surgical innovation, clinical excellence and a constant commitment to training and the dissemination of new techniques that improve the recovery of his patients.
Dr. Edgardo R. Rodriguez-Collazo
Dr. Jesús Vilá y Rico
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Dr. Jesús Vilá y Rico – Specialist in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
Dr. Jesús Vilá y Rico is a reference in orthopaedic surgery specialising in foot and ankle. Doctor in Medicine and Surgery from the Complutense University of Madrid, he is currently Head of Section of the Foot and Ankle Unit at the 12 de Octubre University Hospital in Madrid, Associate Professor at the Complutense University and Head of the Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology Service at the QuirónSalud Ruber Juan Bravo Hospital.
He is president of the Spanish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SECOT) and former president of the Spanish Society of Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery (SEMCPT).
His international recognition is reflected in his Honorary European Certification in Trauma and Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery (EFAS certificate) and his appointment as Honorary Corresponding Member of the D.A.F (Foot & Ankle & Biomechanics German Society).
With more than 100 scientific publications and more than 500 lectures given at national and international congresses, Dr. Vilá y Rico is a key figure in the advancement of orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery, combining research, teaching and clinical practice of excellence.
He is president of the Spanish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SECOT) and former president of the Spanish Society of Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery (SEMCPT).
His international recognition is reflected in his Honorary European Certification in Trauma and Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery (EFAS certificate) and his appointment as Honorary Corresponding Member of the D.A.F (Foot & Ankle & Biomechanics German Society).
With more than 100 scientific publications and more than 500 lectures given at national and international congresses, Dr. Vilá y Rico is a key figure in the advancement of orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery, combining research, teaching and clinical practice of excellence.
Dr. Manuel Monteagudo
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Dr. Manuel Monteagudo de la Rosa – Specialist in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
Dr. Manuel Monteagudo de la Rosa is a renowned specialist in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology, with an outstanding career in the treatment of foot and ankle pathologies, as well as sports injuries. He currently directs the Foot and Ankle Surgery Unit at the Hospital Universitario Quintana Roo
Ankle Surgery Unit at the Quirónsalud Madrid University Hospital and is an associate professor and teaching coordinator at the Faculty of Medicine of the European University of Madrid.
His leadership in the medical field is reflected in his role as president of the Spanish Society of Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery (SEMCPT) and as director of the Scientific Committee of the European Foot and Ankle Society (EFAS). He is also a director of the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Academy (BEOFAA) and has held key roles in the Spanish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SECOT).
Committed to medical education and training, Dr. Monteagudo is the creator and director of the Monteaceira Course on Foot and Ankle Mechanics and Therapeutics, a reference in the speciality for more than 12 years. He has published more than 40 scientific papers in specialised journals and has contributed chapters in reference books.
His international recognition has led him to give more than 200 lectures at national and international congresses. Thanks to his innovative approach and clinical experience, Dr. Monteagudo is a reference in orthopaedic surgery, combining advanced techniques with a constant commitment to research.
Ankle Surgery Unit at the Quirónsalud Madrid University Hospital and is an associate professor and teaching coordinator at the Faculty of Medicine of the European University of Madrid.
His leadership in the medical field is reflected in his role as president of the Spanish Society of Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery (SEMCPT) and as director of the Scientific Committee of the European Foot and Ankle Society (EFAS). He is also a director of the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Academy (BEOFAA) and has held key roles in the Spanish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SECOT).
Committed to medical education and training, Dr. Monteagudo is the creator and director of the Monteaceira Course on Foot and Ankle Mechanics and Therapeutics, a reference in the speciality for more than 12 years. He has published more than 40 scientific papers in specialised journals and has contributed chapters in reference books.
His international recognition has led him to give more than 200 lectures at national and international congresses. Thanks to his innovative approach and clinical experience, Dr. Monteagudo is a reference in orthopaedic surgery, combining advanced techniques with a constant commitment to research.
Dr. Daniel Poggio
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Dr. Daniel Poggio Cano – Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology
Dr. Daniel Poggio Cano is a renowned orthopaedic surgeon specialising in foot and ankle surgery. He is currently a consultant in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology at the Hospital Clínic in Barcelona and head of the Foot and Ankle Unit at the same centre. His commitment to teaching has led him to become an associate professor at the University of Barcelona and to co-direct the prestigious Fellowship Programme in Foot and Ankle Surgery at the same university.
As Vice-President of the Spanish Society of Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery (SEMCPT), Dr. Poggio Cano is a key figure in the research and development of new surgical techniques in his specialty. His innovative approach and dedication to the training of new specialists reflect his passion for medical excellence and continuous improvement in the treatment of foot and ankle pathologies.
His work combines clinical expertise with teaching and research, ensuring a comprehensive and up-to-date approach to each procedure, with the aim of offering his patients the best possible care.
As Vice-President of the Spanish Society of Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery (SEMCPT), Dr. Poggio Cano is a key figure in the research and development of new surgical techniques in his specialty. His innovative approach and dedication to the training of new specialists reflect his passion for medical excellence and continuous improvement in the treatment of foot and ankle pathologies.
His work combines clinical expertise with teaching and research, ensuring a comprehensive and up-to-date approach to each procedure, with the aim of offering his patients the best possible care.
Dr. Andres O'daly
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Dr. Andrés O’Daly – Specialist in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
Dr. Andrés O’Daly is a renowned orthopaedic surgeon specialising in foot and ankle surgery, with an international career spanning more than two decades in orthopaedic medicine and clinical research. He graduated in Medicine from the Universidad Central de Venezuela, where he stood out for his academic performance and vocation for traumatology. Subsequently, he completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, USA, one of the most renowned medical centres in the world.
To further his specialisation, he completed a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at the University of Alabama, where he perfected advanced techniques in reconstructive surgery, treatment of sports injuries and peripheral nerve regeneration.
His experience includes years of practice at renowned institutions and collaboration in innovative studies in orthopaedic surgery. He has published multiple scientific articles in high impact journals and has been a speaker at international conferences.
He currently practices at Coastal Orthopedics, Florida, USA, where he combines his clinical practice with research and teaching, offering an evidence-based approach and state-of-the-art surgical techniques. His commitment to medical excellence has made him a leader in foot and ankle surgery.
To further his specialisation, he completed a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at the University of Alabama, where he perfected advanced techniques in reconstructive surgery, treatment of sports injuries and peripheral nerve regeneration.
His experience includes years of practice at renowned institutions and collaboration in innovative studies in orthopaedic surgery. He has published multiple scientific articles in high impact journals and has been a speaker at international conferences.
He currently practices at Coastal Orthopedics, Florida, USA, where he combines his clinical practice with research and teaching, offering an evidence-based approach and state-of-the-art surgical techniques. His commitment to medical excellence has made him a leader in foot and ankle surgery.
Dr. Juan Manuel Gutiérrez Carrera
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Dr. Juan Manuel Gutiérrez Carrera – Specialist in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
Dr. Juan Manuel Gutiérrez Carrera is a renowned specialist in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology with more than 25 years of experience, focusing exclusively on the treatment of foot and ankle pathologies. With a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona and trained as a specialist via MIR at the Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, he has dedicated his career to the management of neuromuscular diseases, congenital malformations, rescue surgery, rheumatic foot and complex infections.
He is an active member of the Spanish and European Society of Foot and Ankle Surgery and Medicine, as well as being a member of the Foot and Ankle Study Group of Castilla y León.
Since 2014, he has coordinated the Multidisciplinary Orthopaediatric Orthopaedic Clinic at the University Hospital of Valladolid, a regional reference centre in this speciality.
He combines his work in the public sector with his private practice at the Sagrado Corazón Hospital in Valladolid, actively participating in congresses, round tables and national and international scientific conferences. His commitment to medical excellence has established him as a reference in foot and ankle surgery in Spain.
He is an active member of the Spanish and European Society of Foot and Ankle Surgery and Medicine, as well as being a member of the Foot and Ankle Study Group of Castilla y León.
Since 2014, he has coordinated the Multidisciplinary Orthopaediatric Orthopaedic Clinic at the University Hospital of Valladolid, a regional reference centre in this speciality.
He combines his work in the public sector with his private practice at the Sagrado Corazón Hospital in Valladolid, actively participating in congresses, round tables and national and international scientific conferences. His commitment to medical excellence has established him as a reference in foot and ankle surgery in Spain.
Dr. Roberto de los Mozos
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Dr. Oscar Ares
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Dr. Óscar Ares Rodríguez – Specialist in Knee Surgery and Regenerative Medicine
Dr. Oscar Áres Rodríguez: With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Óscar Ares Rodríguez is a leader in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology, specialising in knee surgery, arthroplasty, osteotomies and regenerative medicine. His innovative approach includes meniscus-preservation techniques and advanced orthobiologic techniques with PRP and stem cells.
He is currently a consultant at Hospital Clínic in Barcelona and a specialist at Hospital El Pilar, where he leads the development of ROSA robot-assisted surgery and new strategies in the treatment of tibial plateau fractures. He is also a member of the bone infection team at Hospital Clínic and acts as an advisor and consultant in bone infections at Hospital Intermutual Euskadi.
His career combines clinical excellence with innovation and research, guaranteeing his patients cutting-edge treatments with a personalised approach based on scientific evidence.
He is currently a consultant at Hospital Clínic in Barcelona and a specialist at Hospital El Pilar, where he leads the development of ROSA robot-assisted surgery and new strategies in the treatment of tibial plateau fractures. He is also a member of the bone infection team at Hospital Clínic and acts as an advisor and consultant in bone infections at Hospital Intermutual Euskadi.
His career combines clinical excellence with innovation and research, guaranteeing his patients cutting-edge treatments with a personalised approach based on scientific evidence.
Dr. Raul Torre
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Dr. Raúl Torre Puente – Specialist in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
Dr. Raúl Torre Puente is a specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology with extensive experience in the treatment of foot and ankle pathologies. Trained at the University of the Basque Country (UPV) and specialised at the University Hospital of Basurto, he has developed a career focused on advanced minimally invasive surgery techniques, osteotomies and management of sports injuries and diabetic foot.
He is currently a Specialist Physician at the University Hospital of Basurto and combines his public activity with private practice at the San Juan de Dios Hospital in Santurce. He has also been an associate lecturer at the UPV-EHU since 2021 and has been Regional Delegate for the Basque Country in the Spanish Society of Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery (SEMCPT).
His research and teaching work is reflected in numerous scientific publications, participation in national and international congresses and the direction of training courses in percutaneous surgery. He has been a speaker at numerous events and creator of informative material on minimally invasive surgery.
Thanks to his innovative approach and commitment to clinical excellence, Dr. Torre Puente is a reference in the field of orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery, offering advanced solutions for the functional recovery of his patients.
He is currently a Specialist Physician at the University Hospital of Basurto and combines his public activity with private practice at the San Juan de Dios Hospital in Santurce. He has also been an associate lecturer at the UPV-EHU since 2021 and has been Regional Delegate for the Basque Country in the Spanish Society of Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery (SEMCPT).
His research and teaching work is reflected in numerous scientific publications, participation in national and international congresses and the direction of training courses in percutaneous surgery. He has been a speaker at numerous events and creator of informative material on minimally invasive surgery.
Thanks to his innovative approach and commitment to clinical excellence, Dr. Torre Puente is a reference in the field of orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery, offering advanced solutions for the functional recovery of his patients.
Dr. Antonio Martín García
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Dr. Antonio Martín – Experienced Orthopedic Surgeon in Foot and Ankle Surgery
Dr. Antonio Martín García is an experienced orthopaedic surgeon specialising in foot and ankle surgery, with more than 20 years of experience in the field of trauma and reconstructive surgery. He graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Navarra and obtained his specialisation in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology at the Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón.
Gregorio Marañón University of Madrid, one of the leading centers in Spain.
General Universitario Gregorio Marañón in Madrid, one of the leading centres in Spain. Throughout his career, he has worked as an assistant doctor in various institutions, consolidating his experience in advanced orthopaedic surgery. At the Infanta Leonor Hospital in Madrid, he played a key role as coordinator of the Foot and Ankle Unit, where he implemented new surgical techniques and improved treatment protocols for complex pathologies. Since 2020, he has been co-director of the Foot and Ankle Institute at Policlínica Gipuzkoa, a centre of reference in foot surgery and
advanced rehabilitation.
His continuous training has led him to spend time with internationally renowned specialists, such as Dr. Barouk in Bordeaux (France) and Dr. Viladot in Barcelona, perfecting minimally invasive surgery techniques and ankle arthroplasty. He is a member of the Spanish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SECOT) and the Spanish Society of Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery (SEMCPT), where he actively participates in congresses and training courses.
In addition to his work in healthcare, he has carried out a wide range of activities in the field of foot and ankle surgery.
Gregorio Marañón University of Madrid, one of the leading centers in Spain.
General Universitario Gregorio Marañón in Madrid, one of the leading centres in Spain. Throughout his career, he has worked as an assistant doctor in various institutions, consolidating his experience in advanced orthopaedic surgery. At the Infanta Leonor Hospital in Madrid, he played a key role as coordinator of the Foot and Ankle Unit, where he implemented new surgical techniques and improved treatment protocols for complex pathologies. Since 2020, he has been co-director of the Foot and Ankle Institute at Policlínica Gipuzkoa, a centre of reference in foot surgery and
advanced rehabilitation.
His continuous training has led him to spend time with internationally renowned specialists, such as Dr. Barouk in Bordeaux (France) and Dr. Viladot in Barcelona, perfecting minimally invasive surgery techniques and ankle arthroplasty. He is a member of the Spanish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SECOT) and the Spanish Society of Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery (SEMCPT), where he actively participates in congresses and training courses.
In addition to his work in healthcare, he has carried out a wide range of activities in the field of foot and ankle surgery.
Dr. Juan Zaldua
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Dr. Juan Zaldua – Trauma Surgeon Specialized in Foot and Ankle
Dr. Juan Zaldua is a trauma surgeon specialising in foot and ankle surgery, with a strong focus on the treatment of sports injuries and the functional recovery of athletes and patients with high biomechanical demands. He graduated in Medicine from the University of Navarra in 2006 and completed his training as a specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology at the Hospital Universitario Donostialdea.
Since the beginning of his career, he has shown a special interest in foot and ankle surgery, which led him to undertake advanced training at the Foot and Ankle Group in Barcelona (2012) and at the International Institute of Orthopaedic Foot Surgery in Madrid (2020), where he perfected innovative techniques in percutaneous, arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery.
He currently works in several prestigious medical centres:
• Donostia University Hospital
• Gipuzkoa Polyclinic (Quirón Salud Group)
• Teknia IMQ Centre
• Fylab Sports Center
• Henko Health and Wellbeing
His multidisciplinary approach allows him to work in close collaboration with specialists in sports medicine and rehabilitation, designing personalised treatment plans for high-performance sportsmen and women. In addition to his healthcare work, he is a trainer in foot and ankle surgical techniques at national level, giving courses and seminars in hospitals and universities.
His connection to the world of sports goes beyond his medical practice, as he also has personal experience as a high-level athlete. This gives him a comprehensive understanding of his patients’ needs. His combination of medical knowledge, surgical expertise, and focus on functional recovery has made him a recognised reference in the treatment of foot and ankle conditions.
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Since the beginning of his career, he has shown a special interest in foot and ankle surgery, which led him to undertake advanced training at the Foot and Ankle Group in Barcelona (2012) and at the International Institute of Orthopaedic Foot Surgery in Madrid (2020), where he perfected innovative techniques in percutaneous, arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery.
He currently works in several prestigious medical centres:
• Donostia University Hospital
• Gipuzkoa Polyclinic (Quirón Salud Group)
• Teknia IMQ Centre
• Fylab Sports Center
• Henko Health and Wellbeing
His multidisciplinary approach allows him to work in close collaboration with specialists in sports medicine and rehabilitation, designing personalised treatment plans for high-performance sportsmen and women. In addition to his healthcare work, he is a trainer in foot and ankle surgical techniques at national level, giving courses and seminars in hospitals and universities.
His connection to the world of sports goes beyond his medical practice, as he also has personal experience as a high-level athlete. This gives him a comprehensive understanding of his patients’ needs. His combination of medical knowledge, surgical expertise, and focus on functional recovery has made him a recognised reference in the treatment of foot and ankle conditions.
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Dr. Andrea D'arrigo
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Dr. Andrea D’Arrigo – Specialist in Foot and Ankle Traumatology and Surgery
Dr. Andrea D’Arrigo, With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Andrea D’Arrigo is a reference in orthopaedics and traumatology, specialising in foot and ankle pathologies. He graduated in Medicine and Surgery in 2000, specialised in Traumatology in 2005 and obtained his Doctorate in Medicine in 2008. His training includes stays in prestigious surgical centres in Italy, Spain and the USA, collaborating with international experts in reconstructive surgery and minimally invasive techniques.
He is currently a Specialist Traumatology Physician at the Navarra Hospital Complex and head of the Foot and Ankle Unit at the San Juan de Dios Hospital in Pamplona. He is also Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Navarra and regional delegate of the Spanish Society of Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery.
He has published numerous scientific articles in specialised journals and has participated in national and international congresses as a speaker and moderator. His commitment to research and innovation has led him to develop new surgical techniques for the treatment of complex foot and ankle injuries.
His focus is on providing personalised, cutting-edge solutions to improve the quality of life of his patients, combining expertise, precision and comprehensive care.
He is currently a Specialist Traumatology Physician at the Navarra Hospital Complex and head of the Foot and Ankle Unit at the San Juan de Dios Hospital in Pamplona. He is also Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Navarra and regional delegate of the Spanish Society of Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery.
He has published numerous scientific articles in specialised journals and has participated in national and international congresses as a speaker and moderator. His commitment to research and innovation has led him to develop new surgical techniques for the treatment of complex foot and ankle injuries.
His focus is on providing personalised, cutting-edge solutions to improve the quality of life of his patients, combining expertise, precision and comprehensive care.
Dr. Mark Gillet
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Dr. Mark Gillett – Medical Director of the Premier League
Dr Mark Gillett, Lead Physician for the Talented Athlete Scholarship Programme.
Consultant Physician in Sports Medicine at Spire Hospitals UK Honorary Professor of High Performance Sports Medicine at the University of Central Lancashire Mark was appointed as a medical advisor to the Premier League in November 2018, following a decade of experience as a team doctor and performance director in that league. He graduated in 1992 and completed his specialist training in Emergency Medicine in the West Midlands in 2003. He holds an MSc in Sports Medicine from the University of Nottingham and is a founder member of the UK Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine.
From 2003 to 2008 he worked for the English Institute of Sport as a sports physician and, in 2008, became a first team doctor for Chelsea FC, before moving to WBA FC as Performance Director in 2010 and then to Nottingham Forest in 2018.
In 2012, he was a member of the British Olympic team at the London Olympics as Medical Director of the men’s and women’s basketball teams.
He played a key role in the development of the AREA pre-hospital care training course for the Football Association in 2008. He was Chairman of the Premier League Doctors Group and Director of the West Midlands Sports and Exercise Medicine training programme between 2009 and 2016, as well as Vice-Chairman of the national training committee from 2014 to 2016.
Consultant Physician in Sports Medicine at Spire Hospitals UK Honorary Professor of High Performance Sports Medicine at the University of Central Lancashire Mark was appointed as a medical advisor to the Premier League in November 2018, following a decade of experience as a team doctor and performance director in that league. He graduated in 1992 and completed his specialist training in Emergency Medicine in the West Midlands in 2003. He holds an MSc in Sports Medicine from the University of Nottingham and is a founder member of the UK Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine.
From 2003 to 2008 he worked for the English Institute of Sport as a sports physician and, in 2008, became a first team doctor for Chelsea FC, before moving to WBA FC as Performance Director in 2010 and then to Nottingham Forest in 2018.
In 2012, he was a member of the British Olympic team at the London Olympics as Medical Director of the men’s and women’s basketball teams.
He played a key role in the development of the AREA pre-hospital care training course for the Football Association in 2008. He was Chairman of the Premier League Doctors Group and Director of the West Midlands Sports and Exercise Medicine training programme between 2009 and 2016, as well as Vice-Chairman of the national training committee from 2014 to 2016.
Dr. Elena Bereciartua Bastarrica
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Dr. Elena Bereciartua – Specialist in Infectious Diseases
Dr. Elena Bereciartua works in the Infectious Diseases Service at Cruces University Hospital and a leading member of the Diabetic Foot Unit, where she directs a monographic practice dedicated to the management of complex infections in these patients. His experience covers various areas of hospital infectious pathology,
including infections in immunocompromised patients, infectious cardiovascular diseases, healthcare-associated infections and HIV.
She combines her healthcare work with teaching as a lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine of the EHU/UPV and with research in the BioBizkaia Infectious Diseases group. She currently chairs SEINORTE (Northern Infectious Diseases Society), consolidating her leadership in the study and treatment of infectious diseases.
Her commitment to medicine, training and research position her as a benchmark in the management of infectious diseases, combining a clinical approach of excellence with the development of new therapeutic strategies.
including infections in immunocompromised patients, infectious cardiovascular diseases, healthcare-associated infections and HIV.
She combines her healthcare work with teaching as a lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine of the EHU/UPV and with research in the BioBizkaia Infectious Diseases group. She currently chairs SEINORTE (Northern Infectious Diseases Society), consolidating her leadership in the study and treatment of infectious diseases.
Her commitment to medicine, training and research position her as a benchmark in the management of infectious diseases, combining a clinical approach of excellence with the development of new therapeutic strategies.
Dr. Óscar Luis Casado-Verdugo
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Dr. Óscar Casado – Leading Expert in Musculoskeletal Imaging Diagnostics
Dr. Óscar Casado is a reference in diagnostic imaging with more than 25 years of experience in musculoskeletal radiology. He graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of the Basque Country and obtained his speciality in Radiodiagnosis via MIR. Since then, he has worked in several leading hospitals, consolidating his experience in magnetic resonance applied to traumatology and the diagnosis of musculoskeletal pathologies.
Since 2012, he has been head of the Musculoskeletal Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MSK) section.
Musculoskeletal (MSK) at the Galdakao-Usansolo Hospital, where he leads the diagnostic imaging team, participating in multidisciplinary clinical sessions alongside traumatologists and orthopaedic surgeons. His track record includes more than 100,000 MRI scans, making him a highly experienced specialist in his field.
He has published more than 14 articles in international scientific journals, presented more than 60 communications at congresses and won 17 scientific awards. He is a senior member of the Spanish.
Society of Medical Radiology (SERAM) and the European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology (ESSR). His approach is based on the application of advanced imaging technologies to optimise accuracy in the detection of musculoskeletal injuries and pathologies, providing accurate and reliable diagnoses for better therapeutic planning.
Since 2012, he has been head of the Musculoskeletal Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MSK) section.
Musculoskeletal (MSK) at the Galdakao-Usansolo Hospital, where he leads the diagnostic imaging team, participating in multidisciplinary clinical sessions alongside traumatologists and orthopaedic surgeons. His track record includes more than 100,000 MRI scans, making him a highly experienced specialist in his field.
He has published more than 14 articles in international scientific journals, presented more than 60 communications at congresses and won 17 scientific awards. He is a senior member of the Spanish.
Society of Medical Radiology (SERAM) and the European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology (ESSR). His approach is based on the application of advanced imaging technologies to optimise accuracy in the detection of musculoskeletal injuries and pathologies, providing accurate and reliable diagnoses for better therapeutic planning.
Dr. Jose Luis Alcibar
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Dr. José Luis Alcíbar Gallego – Specialist in Anesthesiology and Resuscitation
Dr. José Luis Alcíbar Gallego is a specialist in Anaesthesiology and Resuscitation with an outstanding career in the treatment of chronic pain and ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia techniques. A graduate in Medicine from the University of the Basque Country, he completed his specialisation at the Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital.
His advanced training includes a master’s degree in Regional Anaesthesia and Analgesia guided by ultrasound (University of Salamanca) and a postgraduate degree in Chronic Pain Treatment (University of Cadiz). He is also an expert in Radiofrequency applied to chronic pain (Universidad Francisco de Vitoria).
His advanced training includes a master’s degree in Regional Anaesthesia and Analgesia guided by ultrasound (University of Salamanca) and a postgraduate degree in Chronic Pain Treatment (University of Cadiz). He is also an expert in Radiofrequency applied to chronic pain (Universidad Francisco de Vitoria).
on Epidurolisis and Intracanal Radiofrequency at the Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos in Toledo.
His teaching and scientific work extends to his participation as a speaker at congresses of the Spanish Society of Anaesthesiology and Resuscitation (SEDAR) and the European Society of Regional Anaesthesia (ESRA). His innovative approach to pain management allows him to offer advanced and personalised solutions to patients with complex pathologies.
His advanced training includes a master’s degree in Regional Anaesthesia and Analgesia guided by ultrasound (University of Salamanca) and a postgraduate degree in Chronic Pain Treatment (University of Cadiz). He is also an expert in Radiofrequency applied to chronic pain (Universidad Francisco de Vitoria).
His advanced training includes a master’s degree in Regional Anaesthesia and Analgesia guided by ultrasound (University of Salamanca) and a postgraduate degree in Chronic Pain Treatment (University of Cadiz). He is also an expert in Radiofrequency applied to chronic pain (Universidad Francisco de Vitoria).
on Epidurolisis and Intracanal Radiofrequency at the Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos in Toledo.
His teaching and scientific work extends to his participation as a speaker at congresses of the Spanish Society of Anaesthesiology and Resuscitation (SEDAR) and the European Society of Regional Anaesthesia (ESRA). His innovative approach to pain management allows him to offer advanced and personalised solutions to patients with complex pathologies.
Pedro Delgado Ghersi
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Pedro L. Delgado Ghersi – Leader in Health System Improvement
Pedro Delgado, MSc, is Vice President of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), where he currently leads the organisation’s efforts in Europe. With a global track record in health systems improvement, he has played a key role in the expansion and impact of the IHI, advising governments on national strategies for
quality strategies, reducing unnecessary infections and caesarean sections in Latin America, and increasing child survival in cancer.
Based in the UK, his experience includes integrating continuous improvement methodologies in large organisations and optimising patient safety in Europe. In addition to his work at IHI, he is an instructor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and a Senior Atlantic Fellow in Health Equity.
Pedro advises senior leaders on change management and is an international speaker on health systems transformation. He also serves on advisory boards such as the Health Foundation’s Q Network, consolidating his role as a leader in innovation and improvement in healthcare globally.
quality strategies, reducing unnecessary infections and caesarean sections in Latin America, and increasing child survival in cancer.
Based in the UK, his experience includes integrating continuous improvement methodologies in large organisations and optimising patient safety in Europe. In addition to his work at IHI, he is an instructor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and a Senior Atlantic Fellow in Health Equity.
Pedro advises senior leaders on change management and is an international speaker on health systems transformation. He also serves on advisory boards such as the Health Foundation’s Q Network, consolidating his role as a leader in innovation and improvement in healthcare globally.
Dr. Pedro Delgado Machado
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Dr. Pedro J. Delgado Machado – Psychiatrist and Mental Health Specialist
Dr. Pedro J. Delgado Machado is a renowned psychiatrist with more than 50 years of experience in the treatment of mental disorders and addictions. A graduate of the Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV), where he also completed his postgraduate degree in Psychiatry, he has dedicated his career to teaching, research and clinical practice.
For 29 years, he worked as a professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the UCV and coordinated various areas of the Psychiatry Service of the University Hospital of Caracas.
His commitment to mental health led him to complete a fellowship in Substance Abuse at Johns Hopkins University and to serve as a visiting professor at the University of Evansville, USA. He has been coordinator of key sections within the Venezuelan Society of Psychiatry and columnist for the newspaper El Universal for 20 years, disseminating mental health issues nationwide.
He is founder and president of the Humana Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to mental health support and addiction prevention. He also directs the Humana Residence, a centre specialising in psychiatric treatment and addictive disorders. Internationally recognised in the field of Neurofeedback, he has been a lecturer and member of the Board of Directors of EEG Spectrum International and the International Society for Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR).
He has worked in substance abuse prevention in Major League Baseball (MLB) sports programmes in Venezuela and has played key roles in Alcoholics Anonymous. His work has been honoured with numerous academic and social awards and recognitions. Currently, he continues to be active in social leadership initiatives, promoting change through education and community awareness.
For 29 years, he worked as a professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the UCV and coordinated various areas of the Psychiatry Service of the University Hospital of Caracas.
His commitment to mental health led him to complete a fellowship in Substance Abuse at Johns Hopkins University and to serve as a visiting professor at the University of Evansville, USA. He has been coordinator of key sections within the Venezuelan Society of Psychiatry and columnist for the newspaper El Universal for 20 years, disseminating mental health issues nationwide.
He is founder and president of the Humana Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to mental health support and addiction prevention. He also directs the Humana Residence, a centre specialising in psychiatric treatment and addictive disorders. Internationally recognised in the field of Neurofeedback, he has been a lecturer and member of the Board of Directors of EEG Spectrum International and the International Society for Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR).
He has worked in substance abuse prevention in Major League Baseball (MLB) sports programmes in Venezuela and has played key roles in Alcoholics Anonymous. His work has been honoured with numerous academic and social awards and recognitions. Currently, he continues to be active in social leadership initiatives, promoting change through education and community awareness.
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