Dr. Asteria Albert Albert Cazalla

Dr. Asteria Albert Cazalla stands as a highly regarded figure in the field of Pediatric Plastic Surgery in Spain. With over two decades of experience, she is an esteemed member of the plastic surgeons' team at Sant. Joan De Deu Barcelona Hospital. Dr. Cazalla has dedicated her expertise to pediatric surgeries, specializing in addressing challenges such as cleft lip and cleft palate, as well as vascular abnormalities. Fluent in Catalan, English, and Spanish, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her practice. Educated at the University of Barcelona, Dr. Asteria Albert Cazalla earned her MD degree in 1978 and later completed her Ph.D. in 1994, receiving accolades for an outstanding doctorate. Her professional journey includes a residency in pediatric surgery at San Sebastian Donostia, a research fellowship at the University of California Los Angeles in the USA, and pivotal roles at Sant. Joan De Deu Barcelona Children's Hospital. Notably, she directed the vascular abnormality unit and served as a visiting surgeon at the Children's Hospital in Boston. Dr. Cazalla's commitment extends to academic contributions, as she serves as an adjunct professor of pediatric surgery at the University of Barcelona since 2005 and actively participates as an international examiner and publications reviewer for the European Board of Pediatric Surgery.