Professional Experience
Featuring a broad clinical and leadership background:
- Consultant Vascular Surgeon – Hospital Clínic de Barcelona and barnaclínic+
- Executive Director, Institut Vascular García‑Madrid at Centro Médico Teknon since 2005
- Former Vascular Surgery Consultant at Hospital de Sant Pau (1993–2000)
- Performed hundreds of surgeries including aortic aneurysm repair, limb salvage, revascularization, and varicose vein treatments
- Mentor and leader of a multidisciplinary team focused on the latest techniques
Academic Contributions
- Clinical Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona
- Invited Professor at Universitat de Catalunya
- Author/co‑author of over 200 articles, book chapters, and conference papers
- Regular lecturer and trainer in endovascular surgery courses
- Keynote speaker at national and international vascular surgery conferences
Areas of Expertise
Dr. García‑Madrid treats a wide range of vascular conditions, offering both surgical and minimally-invasive solutions:
- Aortic aneurysm (bulging of the main artery)
- Peripheral artery disease (leg pain & walking impairment)
- Diabetic foot and ulcer management (saving limbs)
- Varicose veins using advanced treatments:
- VNUS ClosureFAST® (radiofrequency, since 2005)
- Clarivein (MOCA)
- VenaSeal Sapheon™ (first in Spain, accredited in 2013)
- Vascular access for hemodialysis
Publications and Research
Dr. García‑Madrid’s work includes peer-reviewed studies and clinical innovation:
He has authored more than 200 scientific publications focusing on endovascular surgery. Notable works include:
“Endovascular versus open surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm” – comparing techniques to optimize patient recovery.
Additional papers cover varicose vein treatments, arterial interventions, and limb salvage techniques.
Profiles and publication lists are available on PubMed, ResearchGate, and ORCID (details omitted here for brevity).
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. García‑Madrid emphasizes trust, communication, and personalized treatment:
- “Committed to high-quality care and personalized attention”
- Focus on clear explanations and patient education
- Empathetic approach, aimed at reducing patient stress
- Available for international patients—coordinated pre-consultation and logistical support via Teknon
- Patient testimonials highlight leg-saving surgeries and full recoveries with minimal discomfort
Professional Affiliations
- Spanish Society of Angiology & Vascular Surgery (SEACV)
- European Society for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
- International Society of Endovascular Specialists (Charter Member)
- International Society for Applied Cardiovascular Biology
- Catalan Society of Angiology & Vascular Surgery
- American College of Phlebology
- Member, editorial and scientific committees of major journals (e.g., Archivos de Cirugía Vascular, Técnicas Endovasculares)
FAQs
- Is Dr. César García‑Madrid board‑certified?
- Yes, he is certified in Angiology and Vascular Surgery since 1993 by the University of Barcelona.
- What types of surgeries does he perform?
- He performs open and endovascular repair of aortic aneurysms, bypasses for peripheral artery disease, diabetic foot limb salvage, varicose vein treatments (radiofrequency, MOCA, VenaSeal), and hemodialysis access creation.
- Does he treat international patients?
- Yes. Centro Médico Teknon offers support including online pre-consultation, interpreter services, and coordination for travel, stay, and treatment.
- How long is the typical hospital stay?
- Hospital stay varies by procedure, from day‑case for minimally invasive varicose vein treatments to several days (3–7) for complex open vascular operations.
- What languages does he speak?
- He speaks Spanish and English fluently, and also Catalan.
