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Dr. Joaquim Casañas Sintes

Experience: 35 Years
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English, Spanish
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Journey to Expertise
Education
University of Barcelona - MBBS; Bellvitge University Hospital - Specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology (1993); Diploma of Hand Surgery (2001)
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Dr. Joaquim Casañas Sintes

Dr. Joaquim Casañas Sintes is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon, renowned for his expertise in hand surgery and peripheral nerve procedures. With over a decade of service at the Teknon clinic in Spain, he has achieved international acclaim for his contributions to hand and upper limb surgery. Dr. Casañas Sintes specializes in osteoarthritis therapy, upper extremity arthroscopic surgery, brachial plexus procedures, bone reconstruction, and trauma surgery, focusing on upper extremity tendon issues. Educated at the University of Barcelona, he completed his specialization in orthopedics and traumatology at Bellvitge University Hospital in 1993, followed by a diploma in hand surgery in 2001. As the Head of the Orthopedics Unit at Teknon Medical Center since 1997, Dr. Casañas Sintes has been instrumental in advancing orthopedic care. He has also contributed his surgical expertise to institutions such as Avicenna Hospital and Mayo Clinic in Paris. In addition to his clinical roles, he serves as a lecturer at the International University of Catalonia and the University of Gimbernat. Dr. Casañas Sintes is recognized for his pioneering work, being the first in Spain to perform electrophysiologically controlled surgery in obstetrics. He has served as the principal investigator for Vascularized and Free Nerve Transplants, securing FIS Grants. Actively involved in research, he has explored the impact of platelet-rich plasma and mesenchymal cells on nerve repair. A prominent member of professional organizations, including the ASSH, Spanish Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the Mexican Society for Surgery of the Hand, Dr. Casañas Sintes has authored numerous articles and chapters in esteemed national and international journals and books. Additionally, he has organized and spoken at numerous conferences, further solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in the field.

Spotlight on Success
Awards & Achievement
Pioneered electrophysiologically controlled surgery in obstetrics in Spain; Principal Investigator for Vascularized and Free Nerve Transplants with FIS Grants
Elite Affiliations
Professional Membership
ASSH (American Society for Surgery of the Hand); Spanish Society for Surgery of the Hand; Mexican Society for Surgery of the Hand
A Glimpse into Expertise
Dr. Joaquim Casañas Sintes Expertise
Hand Surgery; Peripheral Nerve Surgery; Osteoarthritis Therapy; Upper Extremity Arthroscopic Surgery; Brachial Plexus Procedures; Bone Reconstruction; Trauma Surgery; Upper Extremity Tendon Issues
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What is Dr. Joaquim Casañas Sintes's primary specialty?
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Dr. Jesus Lafuente is practicing in Hospital Universitari Sagrat Cor, Barcelona, taking patients for consultation & treatment
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Is online consultation an option with Dr. Joaquim Casañas Sintes?
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The main speciality of Dr. Salvador Esquena is General Surgery
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Where does Dr. Joaquim Casañas Sintes attend to his patients?
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Yes, Dr. Jesus Lafuente provides online consultation to patients. For an online consultation, patients share their medical documents, pay consultation fee and proceed with a video consultation according to schedule
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