Head of the dental surgery and implantology Institute, maxillofacial surgeon
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Since 2007 I have been the Head of the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology at the Quirons Hospital in Barcelona.
Our service is aimed at combining the highest quality of medical treatment that we offer with excellent service to our patients. The coexistence of two specialties (oral and maxillofacial surgery and dentistry), covering the entire
Having a clinical spectrum in one space allows us to offer our patients unique care.
My academic training includes: Doctor of Medicine (UB), specialist in Maxillofacial Surgery (Vall d'Hebron Hospital), specialist in Dentistry (UB) and DSIS diploma from ESADE.
Since the beginning of my professional activity I have been actively involved in the scientific life of the specialty:
∙ President of the Spanish Society of Maxillofacial Surgery for the period 2013-2015.
∙ President of the International Conference on Maxillofacial Surgery, held in Barcelona in October 2013.
∙ President of the Catalan-Balearic Society of Maxillofacial and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2003-2007.
∙ IAOMS Executive Committee Member-at-Large, 2013–2017
∙ Member of the Board of Directors of the International Academy of Piezosurgery
∙ Member of the National Commission of Maxillofacial Surgery
I am a co-author of the books "Basic Handbook of Implantology" and "Advanced Implant Surgery". I have also written numerous book chapters and scientific journal articles.
I have also taught numerous courses and conferences at national and international events.
Until 2007, I dedicated my career to community medicine at the Vall d'Hebron Hospital, where I was responsible for the training of resident physicians who had completed their training there. I also worked as a teacher for undergraduate students.
Doctor of Medicine from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and Doctor of Dentistry from the University of Barcelona.
∙ Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Autonomous University of Barcelona, 1985.
∙ Title of Specialist in Maxillofacial Surgery. Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona 1993.
∙ Title of Specialist in Dentistry. University of Barcelona, 1987.
∙ Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Barcelona, 1994.
∙ Member of the European Board of Maxillofacial Surgery, UEMS, Zurich, 1996.
∙ Diploma in Integrated Management of Health Systems. Esade 2005.
∙ Spanish Society of Maxillofacial Surgery (SECOM). President 2011-2013,
Vice President 2009-2011, Board of Directors since 2003.
∙ Societat Catalanobalear de Surgeon y Maxillofacial e Oral (SCMS). President 2003-2007.
∙ International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (IAOMS). Member.
∙ International Conference on Maxillofacial Surgery (ICOMS).
Member at Large 2014-2016, Member of the Council of Spain 2006-2011, Chairman of ICOMS 2013.
∙ European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery (EACMFS). Member.
∙ Author of the books: “Advanced Implant Surgery” and “Basic Guide to Implantology”.
∙ Author of chapters in 13 books on the subject.
∙ Author of 50 articles published in specialized journals and 58 in abstract collections.
ACCESS TO SPECIALIST MEDICAL TRAINING
Through MIR exam carried out in the 1984-85 academic year, obtaining a place with order number 74, in ORAL AND MAXILOFACIAL SURGERY.
REALIZATION OF THE RESIDENCE
As Resident Internal Physician at the Hospital de la SS."La Paz" in Madrid in the Specialty of ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY during the years 1985-1990.
WORK CARRIED OUT AS A SPECIALIST MEDICAL
On February 1, 1990, he was hired as Interim Area Specialist Physician in Maxillofacial Surgery at the Hospital de la SS."La Paz" in Madrid.
On 05/16/2005 appointment of F.E.A. Statutory Fixed
On January 1, 2007, appointment of Head of Section by Opposition Competition.
On February 1, 2009, appointment as Head of the Maxillofacial Surgery Service at Hospital Sanitas "La Moraleja".
On January 1, 2013, he was appointed Head of Service at Hospital Sanitas "La Zarzuela".
On January 1, 2017, appointment of Head of Service of the "Ruber Juan Bravo" hospital complex of the Quirónsalud Group.
Dr. Ruiz Castilla is a prestigious specialist in plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, ranked among the top 5 plastic surgeons in Spain by Forbes magazine in 2018, 2019 and 2020. She has more than 15 years of experience in the profession and extensive training in various specialties. In this sense, he has extensive experience in the medical and surgical treatment of breast pathology, skin oncology, burns, facial fractures, hand surgery and skin changes, using both traditional and microsurgical techniques.
She is currently Head of the Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Service at the Quironsalud Hospital of Barcelona and Head of the Plastic Surgery Service at the Dexeus University Hospital since November 2021.
Throughout his career, he has combined public health work with teaching, and has also carried out important outreach and research work. She has authored and co-authored numerous scientific articles and publications, and is a regular speaker at specialized conferences. She is also involved as an investigator in several lines of research in the field of monitoring and using new treatments for burn patients.
Dr. Ruiz has practiced in prestigious national and international centers and currently directs her own Institute of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Institut Ruiz Castilla.
Professional experience
1998–2004: Degree in Medicine and Surgery at the Autonomous University of Barcelona
2005–2010: Specialized residency in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery
2009-2010: Master's degree entitled "Expert in Microsurgical Techniques. XII Theoretical and Practical Course in Microsurgical Techniques". Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Department, Sabadell Hospital. (Director: Dr. J. Ramon Solé)
2018 PhD in Surgery - Autonomous University of Barcelona: "The role of the IL33/ST2 axis in burn patients", unanimously awarded Summa Cum Laude.
2018 Robotic Surgery Course at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Lorraine, France.
Professional career
2016 – present: Head of Service, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Quirónsalud Barcelona Hospital
2010 – 2018 Specialist in the Plastic, Reconstructive and Burns Surgery Service at the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital.
2013 – 2017 Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Center, Mataró.
Extensive experience in medical and surgical treatment of breast pathology, skin oncology, burns, facial fractures, hand surgery and altered skin using both traditional and microsurgical methods.
Participation in the world's first total face transplant.
Participation in the second face transplant at the Vall d'Hebron Hospital.
Membership in scientific societies
Member of the Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Member of the Catalan Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Founding member of the Women's Organization of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery of Spain (WOPRASS).
Research and Teaching
Teaching Assistant for the Plastic Surgery Course at the Faculty of Medicine at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (Teaching Unit: Vall d'Hebron)
Lecturer in the course on comprehensive care of burn patients, part of the postgraduate course entitled "Nursing care for people with burns", University Hospital Vall d'Hebron
Lecturer in the course on comprehensive treatment of burn patients (Josep Trueta University Hospital) 2010
Organiser of the International Conference on Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, London, 11-12 March.