Dr. Andrés E. Morales La Madrid is a distinguished pediatric hematologist-oncologist at SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital in Spain. With over 22 years of specialized experience, he focuses on treating complex blood disorders and pediatric cancers, particularly central nervous system tumors.
Full name: Dr. Andrés E. Morales La Madrid, MD
Main specialties: Pediatric Hematology and Oncology with expertise in brain and spinal cord tumors
Years of experience: Approximately 22 years in clinical oncology :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Educational Background
Medical degree from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima (1994–2002) :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Residency in Pediatrics at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona (2003–2007) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Fellowship in Pediatric Oncology at SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital (2007–2009) :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Clinical and Research Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology–Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation at University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital (2009–2012) :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Fellowship in Pediatric Neuro‑Oncology at Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s, USA (2012–2013) :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Master’s in Health Management from Universitat de Barcelona (2016–2018) :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Physician in the Pediatric Oncology Department, SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Appointed Clinical Director of Oncology at the hospital since 2018 :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Previously served in research and leadership roles at University of Chicago and Boston Children’s :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Veteran investigator in clinical trials, including dendritic‑cell vaccine for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Academic Contributions
Principal investigator in pediatric neuro‑oncology clinical trials
Co-investigator in several open clinical studies at SJD Barcelona
Delivered presentations on septic shock, abdominal malignancies, and pediatric bone tumors at the University of Chicago :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Mentored younger oncologists and led multidisciplinary education initiatives
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Morales La Madrid specializes in treating serious pediatric cancers with a focus on neuro-oncology and stem-cell therapies.
Brain & spinal cord tumors: Skilled in diagnosis and treatment of pediatric CNS neoplasms
Blood cancers & bone marrow transplantation: Manages leukemias, lymphomas, and transplant protocols
Neuro‑oncology vaccines: Explored dendritic-cell vaccine therapies for DIPG
Comprehensive pediatric oncology: Provides integrated care across tumor types and complications
Publications and Research
Dr. Morales La Madrid has authored approximately 49 peer-reviewed publications in pediatric neuro-oncology and immunotherapy, contributing to international trials and journals :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}.
Highlights include:
Exploration of dendritic-cell vaccines in DIPG patients
Studies on septic complications in pediatric cancer cases
Research on bone tumor malignancies in children
Patient Care Philosophy
Promises empathetic care and clear communication aligned with patient and family needs
Believes every child deserves access to potentially curative treatment :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
Supports international families with online consultations and coordinated care pathways
Combines precision medicine and holistic approaches to improve quality of life
Professional Affiliations
Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ASPHO since 2009 :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Member of Catalan College of Medicine since 2013 :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
Licensed medical specialist in pediatric hematology-oncology in Spain and Peru
FAQs
Is Dr. Andrés Morales La Madrid board-certified?
Yes, he is certified in pediatric hematology-oncology in Spain and Peru, with additional US training.
What types of treatments does he provide?
He treats pediatric leukemias, lymphomas, brain and spinal tumors, and oversees bone marrow transplants.
Does he treat international patients?
Yes, he treats children worldwide and offers online pre-consultations through the hospital’s international office.
How long is a typical hospital stay?
Depends on treatment: bone marrow transplants and intensive therapies may require several weeks inpatient.
What languages does he speak?
Dr. Morales La Madrid speaks Spanish, Catalan, and English fluently.
Is he involved in clinical trials?
Yes, he leads and participates in neuro-oncology and hematology clinical trials, including DIPG vaccine studies.
Can families request a second opinion?
Yes, international second opinions are available via telemedicine to guide treatment planning.
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Spain,
Jun 24, 2023
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I visited Andres Morales La Madrid at San Juan De Deu Clinic to get treatment for retinoblastoma. I underwent laser therapy several times and got amazing results.
Spain,
Jun 28, 2022
Anonym
My son was diagnosed with retinoblastoma. Luckily, the cancer was detected at an early stage with the latest diagnostic services at the San Joan de Deu Clinic. Dr. Andres Morales was his doctor there and treated him from that. My son underwent Intravitreal chemotherapy and plaque radiotherapy which played a major role in the battle against this cancer. He is still weak but is recovering promptly.
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