Dr. Carlos Sala Palau

Dr. Carlos Sala Palau, a renowned General Surgeon in Spain, specializes in obesity and endocrine surgeries, making significant contributions to the field. Currently serving as the Director of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Unit at Quironsalud Hospital, Valencia, Dr. Carlos brings extensive experience and expertise to the realm of surgical interventions. Having earned his medical degree from the University of Valencia, Dr. Carlos Sala Palau further solidified his knowledge with a degree in surgery in 1990, followed by a doctorate in 2001 from the same university. He completed a specialization in Obesity and Diabetes at Quirónsalud Alicante hospital in 1998, becoming a specialist in Endocrinological surgery from Quirónsalud Hospital in Valencia in the same year. Dr. Carlos Sala Palau has had a longstanding association with the University of Valencia, where he collaborated in the surgery unit from 1996 to 2010 and served as a resident of the surgery division of the hospital of Valencia. Dr. Carlos Sala is an active member of Spanish surgeon organizations, the Valencian organization of surgery, the Spain organization for Obesity operation and Metabolic Diseases, as well as the International Federation and American Society for Bariatrics. His contributions to medical literature include the publication of 30 articles in national and international journals. Dr. Carlos Sala Palau's commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing is evident through his regular attendance at over 30 international conferences. Notably, he has received recognition, including the award from the Spanish organizing of Coloproctology. With a remarkable track record, Dr. Carlos Sala Palau has performed over 2,000 bariatric and metabolic surgeries, more than 1,300 thyroid and parathyroid surgeries, and over a hundred laparoscopic adrenalectomies, showcasing his proficiency and dedication to patient care.