Oncology in Spain

Dr. Antonio Brugarolas Masllorens is a distinguished oncologist based at the Quironsalud Torrevieja Hospital in Spain, specializing in the comprehensive treatment of various cancers. With a notable educational background, he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1984 from the University of Navarra and completed his Bachelor’s degree in 1967 from the University of Barcelona. Dr. Brugarolas has held significant roles throughout his esteemed career, serving as the Head of the Oncology Unit at Quironsalud Torrevieja since 2000 and previously as the Director of the Department of Oncology and Professor of Oncology at the University of Navarra from 1980 to 2000. His professional journey also includes being the Head of Medical Oncology at the General Hospital of Asturias from 1973 to 1980, and earlier, serving as a resident fellow at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute of Buffalo in New York from 1970 to 1973. Dr. Brugarolas is a distinguished member of various prestigious societies, such as the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer, American Association for Cancer Research, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Furthermore, he has contributed significantly to his field, co-authoring over 100 publications and chapters in books related to oncology, showcasing his commitment to advancing cancer research and treatment.

Dr. Pedro Bretcha Boix is a leading general and oncology surgeon in Spain, currently practicing at Quironsalud Torrevieja Hospital. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Boix has built a solid reputation as one of the top cancer surgeons in Spain. He earned his MD from the University of Barcelona, followed by specialization in general and digestive surgery at the Mutual University Hospital of Terrassa. In 2017, he completed his doctorate at the University of Miguel Hernández. Throughout his career, he has held various prestigious roles, including director of the Digestive and General Surgery Department at Quironsalud Torrevieja since 2019. Dr. Boix is fluent in both English and Spanish and is well-known for his patient-centric approach. He is also an active member of global surgical societies, highlighting his international standing. With extensive academic contributions and surgical milestones like performing the first isolated Liver Perfusion with Melphalan and Hyperthermia in Spain, Dr. Boix is rightly regarded as a famous and popular doctor in Spain for cancer and digestive surgeries.