Ferran Mascaró Zamora is the
Chief Specialist of the Ophthalmology Department at Centro Médico Teknon. He specializes in lens and refractive surgery, orbital diseases, and oculoplastic procedures. The doctor performs orbital tumor removals and decompression surgery for thyroid disease.
Specialization & Clinical Focus
Dr. Mascaró Zamora treats vision disorders and structural eye issues. His clinical focus includes:
- Cataract surgery with IOL replacement and multifocal lens implantation.
- Refractive laser eye surgeries including LASIK, LASEK, and ReLEx SMILE.
- Orbital surgery and treatment for thyroid eye disease.
- Oculoplastic surgery and lacrimal duct repair — a procedure to fix blocked tear drainage.
- Treatment of vitreous body destruction, keratoconus, and uveitis.
- Retinal detachment surgery and vitrectomy — the surgical removal of the eye's vitreous gel.
Professional Experience
- Since 2003 – Head of the Orbital and Oculoplastics Department at University City of Bellvitge.
- Since 2001 – Deputy Ophthalmologist for the Health Service and Bellvitge Hospital.
- Since 1999 – Head of the Orbital and Oculoplastics Department at Teknoftal Institut Oftàlmic.
- 2008 – Member of the Ulsa del Mona Foundation at Maputo Hospital in Mozambique.
- 2006 – Present – Resident Lecturer for ophthalmology training.
- 2001 – Resident physician in the ophthalmology service at Bellvitge Hospital.
Education and Training
- Doctorate degree from the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
- Medical Degree from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Barcelona.
- Specialization in Ophthalmology earned via the MIR program.
- Surgical training in cataract procedures at San Rafael Hospital.
- Advanced training in Oculoplastic and Orbital surgery at the University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela.
Academic Contributions & Publications
Dr. Mascaró Zamora contributes to ophthalmic research and international medical education. His record includes:
- Co-author of three books dedicated to ophthalmology.
- Participation in more than 20 national and international round tables.
- Presentation of 46 papers at professional conferences.
- Delivery of 25 medical courses for specialized training.
- Publication of two original research articles in specialized international journals.
Professional Memberships
- Spanish Society of Ocular and Orbital Plastic Surgery (SECPOO) — Fellow and Member.
- Catalan Society of Ophthalmology — Member and Associate.