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Dr.Alberto Diez-Caballero Alonso (General surgeon)– Best Costs, Reviews – Book Your Consultation
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Dr. Alberto Díez‑Caballero Alonso, MD, PhD, is a leading general and digestive surgeon at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona, Spain. With over 25 years of experience, his primary focus areas include:
- Advanced laparoscopic and robotic digestive surgery
- Bariatric and metabolic surgery for obesity
- Esophageal, gastric, liver, pancreas and biliary tract surgery
Educational Background
Dr. Díez‑Caballero forged a rigorous academic foundation during his training:
- MD, University of the Basque Country, Spain (1990)
- Residency in General & Digestive Surgery, Clínica Universidad de Navarra (1992–1996), specialist qualification in 1996
- Visiting resident – Transplant Surgery, University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, USA, 1994)
- PhD in Medicine & Surgery, Universidad de Navarra, cum laude and awarded extraordinary doctoral prize (2003)
- Advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery training in the USA and France
Procedures performed by the doctor
Brain tumor removal
$27926 - $42251
Hemorrhoidectomy
$6499 - $6499
Removal of spinal cord tumor
$26786 - $37500
Wide excision of melanoma
$6007 - $8192
Limb prosthetics
$4814 - $7385
High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU)
$17476 - $19660
Vaporization (with GreenLight Laser)
$10922 - $10922
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
$17476 - $19660
Nephrectomy
$18568 - $21845
Topical therapy of melanoma
$6007 - $8192
Retinal detachment surgery
$7658 - $7658
Craniotomy
$24029 - $31675
Immunotherapy
$3823 - $6007
Shoulder replacement
$24029 - $31675
Vagus nerve stimulation
$49151 - $51335
Hormone therapy
$1638 - $3823
Stereotaxic surgeries
$27306 - $70996
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
$27306 - $38228
Radiotherapy
$17476 - $19660
Cochlear implant placement
$70996 - $76457
Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$7646 - $13107
Gland therapy for breast cancer
$1638 - $3823
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
$6963 - $10898
Chemotherapy
$2731 - $3823
Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids)
$16410 - $21880
Plastic surgery for cardiac valve
$24029 - $34952
Thyroid resection
$17476 - $19660
Lumpectomy
$17476 - $19660
Mastectomy
$18672 - $20961
Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS)
$14660 - $17778
Gastric band
$18568 - $20753
Breast cancer surgery
$18568 - $27306
Lobectomy
$38228 - $49151
Stomach cancer surgery
$26973 - $37763
Removal of colon cancer
$38228 - $103763
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
$27306 - $30583
Knee Arthroscopy
$17476 - $19660
CyberKnife
$10922 - $19660
Rotator cuff repair surgery
$17476 - $19660
Esophagectomy
$2731 - $3823
Melanoma surgery
$6007 - $8192
Bladder removal
$27306 - $31675
Lung cancer surgery
$49151 - $60073
Laminectomy
$27306 - $29490
Da Vinci Robotic System
$20753 - $24029
Proton-beam therapy
$27306 - $49151
Whipple surgery
$27306 - $29490
Small intestine resection
$38228 - $103763
Subtotal thyroidectomy
$17476 - $19660
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$8791 - $10349
Removal of liver cancer
$21845 - $27306
Transnasal resection of tumor
$382 - $492
Professional Experience
Dr. Díez‑Caballero combines clinical excellence with leadership and innovation:
- Co‑director, Quirúrgica Cirujanos Asociados; Senior Surgeon at Centro Médico Teknon (since 2004)
- Pioneer of laparoscopic surgery in Clínica Universidad de Navarra and Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
- Pioneer of single-incision laparoscopic surgery (LESS) at Teknon; accredited robotic surgeon in digestive surgery using Da Vinci
- Visiting surgeon in hepatobiliary surgery at Hospital Beaujon (Paris, 2018)
- Instructor of laparoscopic surgical courses for national and international surgeons
Academic Contributions
- Associate Clinical Professor, University of Navarra School of Medicine (1996–2003)
- Doctoral course lecturer on laparoscopic surgery at Navarra (2002–2003)
- Speaker at national and international surgical congresses
- Mentored over 500 surgeons in advanced laparoscopic techniques
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Díez‑Caballero specializes in:
- Bariatric/metabolic surgery (gastric bypass, sleeve, revisional procedures)
- Esophageal and gastric surgery (benign and malignant conditions)
- Hepato‑bilio‑pancreatic surgery, including tumor and metastasis removal
- Advanced laparoscopic and single‑incision (LESS) surgery
- Robotic-assisted digestive surgery using Da Vinci™
- Emergency general surgical procedures (hernia repair, gallbladder, adrenal, spleen)
Publications and Research
Dr. Díez‑Caballero has authored over 40 scientific publications focusing on:
• Minimally invasive approaches for rare digestive pathologies (e.g., Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome).
• Robotics and LESS outcomes in abdominal surgery.
• Long-term results and predictors of success in bariatric and hepatobiliary procedures.
Publication records are available on PubMed, ResearchGate and ORCID.
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. Díez‑Caballero centers care around innovation, safety, and patient empowerment:
- Commitment to personalized, high-technology surgical care
- Clear and empathetic communication with patients before and after surgery
- Support for international patients with online pre-consultation and full coordination
- Strong patient satisfaction reflected in positive testimonials from hernia, gallbladder and pancreatic cyst surgeries
Professional Affiliations
- Member, Spanish Association of Surgeons (AEC)
- Member, Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery (SECO)
- Member, European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
FAQs
- Is Dr. Alberto Díez‑Caballero Alonso board‑certified?
- Yes. He holds official Spanish certifications in General and Digestive Surgery.
- What types of surgeries does he perform?
- He performs bariatric, metabolic, esophageal, gastric, hepatobiliary, robotic-assisted, and emergency general surgeries.
- Does he treat international patients?
- Yes. He offers online pre‑consultations and full coordination through Teknon’s international patient services.
- How long is the typical hospital stay?
- Stay varies: same‑day discharge for some laparoscopic procedures; 2–5 days for complex digestive or bariatric surgery.
- What languages does he speak?
- He speaks Spanish, English and Catalan fluently.
Certification & Accreditation
European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
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Spain,
Jun 18, 2025
Hace honor a su apellido, Díez-Caballero
Un 10 en cuanto a su profesionalidad y trato humano, un caballero en cuanto a su entrega con el paciente. Lo recomiendo como el mejor en su especialidad.
Spain,
Nov 30, -0001
El mejor cirujano que he tenido la suerte de conocer !!!
Me ha operado de hernia de hiato y vesícula, y la verdad que me ha cambiado la vida!
Muy Profecional , muy prudente a la hora de explicar todo el proceso y postoperatorio!
Recomendado 100%
Spain,
Feb 07, 2020
En nombre de Mari cruz Marin, su marido y sus dos hijas queremos agradecer al grandísimo equipo formado por el doctor Jorge Espinós, doctora Mercè Rosinach, Doctor Diez-caballero y a todo su equipo médico y de nutrición, la dedicación, profesionalidad, humanidad, preocupación y cariño con el que nos han tratado en todo momento. Les estaremos siempre agradecidos.
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Spain,
Feb 27, 2019
Fuimos a ver al Doctor Diez-Caballero por un diagnostico de Cáncer de estomago, un doctor me lo recomendó y he de decir que nos ha dejado muy tranquilos, por su profesionalidad, sobretodo su empatia y cariño.
Desde el primer minuto nos ha explicado con claridad todas las soluciones a nuestro problema, ha resuelto todas nuestras dudas y nos ha explicado como sera la intervención.
Muchísimas gracias por tu profesionalidad y empatia!!
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Spain,
Sep 18, 2018
Profesional de trato cercano y agradable.Desde el principio tuve la impresión de estar en las mejores manos posibles y esa opinión se ha visto reforzada tras la operación y los resultados obtenidos. La técnica utilizada fue la de laparoscopia. Lugar de la operación Teknon.
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Spain,
Jun 18, 2018
El Dr. Diez-Caballero me operó con técnica laparoscópica de un schwannoma retroperitoneal benigno. Fue todo fantástico y apenas se me notan las incisiones. La verdad es que desde el primer momento me causó sensación de confianza y de que estaba en buenas manos. Gracias Doctor.
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Spain,
Mar 07, 2018
El doctor Diez-Caballero me operó de la vesícula biliar por técnica laparoscópica LESS. Desde mi experiencia personal, su trato cercano y su extraordinaria profesionalidad hacen que le recomiende a todos aquellos que consideren ponerse en sus manos.
Spain,
Jun 13, 2017
trato personal y muy profesional ademas es del madrdid mi equipo amable y deando seguridad al paciente
Podría mejorar:
no veo nada en que pueda mejorar para mi a sido perfecto
Spain,
May 21, 2017
Lo mejor:
profesional y tracto excelente.ES BUENO
Spain,
Oct 02, 2016
TRATO MUY HUMANO Y SINCERO, SE NOTA QUE EJERCE SU PROFESIÓN DESDE UNA VOCACIÓN PROFUNDA. MUY AGRADECIDA POR LA CIRUGIA POR LAPAROSCOPIA QUE ME PERMITIÓ MAS RAPIDEZ EN QUIRÓFANO Y UNA RÁPIDA RECUPERACIÓN. MUY AGRADECIDA Y FELIZ DE ESTAR EN TAN BUENAS MANOS.
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