Dr. Juan Ybarra Muñoz, MD, PhD, FACE, is a distinguished endocrinologist based at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona, Spain. With over 36 years of dedicated clinical practice, he specializes in endocrinology and nutrition, focusing on obesity, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and metabolic disorders.
Dr. Ybarra Muñoz combines clinical leadership with comprehensive practice.
Current Position: Endocrinologist and Nutrition Specialist, Centro Médico Teknon
Medical Director: InstituteMYM — multidisciplinary care for stress, fatigue, pain, obesity (since 2017)
Previous Roles:
Assistant Physician in Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital de la Santa Cruz y San Pablo, and Dexeus University Institute (2001–2003)
Clinical Impact: Led academic and private endocrine medicine efforts across Spain, Switzerland, and the USA
Academic Contributions
Regular speaker on obesity, diabetes, thyroid, immune-nutrition, and metabolic syndromes at national and international forums
Research interest: anti‑inflammatory and immunomodulatory nutrition for metabolic fatigue and autoimmune endocrine conditions
Mentor for patient education programs and chronic disease management strategies
Areas of Expertise
His clinical practice addresses endocrine and metabolic concerns with evidence-based precision:
Obesity and metabolic syndrome evaluation and management
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes care, including advanced insulin therapies
Thyroid disorders — hypo/hyperthyroidism, nodules
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and reproductive endocrine conditions
Fatigue and stress linked to endocrine and autoimmune disturbances
Personalized nutrition strategies with anti‑inflammatory focus
Publications and Research
Dr. Ybarra Muñoz has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals. His research emphasizes chronic endocrine conditions, patient empowerment, and improved metabolic control through lifestyle and therapeutic education.
Patient Care Philosophy
He prioritizes patient-centered, compassionate care:
Clear communication and collaborative treatment planning
Empowers patients through education and active involvement in care
Culturally sensitive care for local and international patients
Offers virtual consultations and structured follow-up
Highly regarded for empathetic support and motivating results
Professional Affiliations
Member, Spanish Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition (SEEN)
Member, Endocrine Society (USA)
Member, American Diabetes Association
Fellow, American College of Clinical Endocrinologists (FACE)
FAQs
Is Dr. Juan Ybarra Muñoz board-certified?
Yes. He holds validated specialist qualifications in endocrinology and nutrition in Spain, and is a Fellow of the American College of Clinical Endocrinologists.
What conditions does he treat?
He treats obesity, Type 1 & 2 diabetes, thyroid disorders, PCOS, metabolic fatigue, and autoimmune endocrine conditions.
Does he treat international patients?
Yes. He offers care to international patients, including online consultations and coordinated follow-up.
How long is a typical consultation?
Initial consultations usually last 45–60 minutes, while follow-up visits range from 20–30 minutes.
What languages does he speak?
He is fluent in Spanish, English, and French.
Does he offer weight loss programs?
Yes. Through InstituteMYM, he provides structured obesity management with nutrition and lifestyle support.
Can he help with thyroid and metabolic fatigue?
Yes. He specializes in anti‑inflammatory nutrition and metabolic therapies to address fatigue and autoimmune endocrine issues.
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Yo apenas escribo reseñas pero debo escribir ésta para avisar. Este endocrino es un estafador. Te despacha en 5'. Además te pregunta qué te han dicho otros endocrinos para volver a decirte lo mismo. Pero es que no tiene usted su criterio?? NO VAYAN. Un verdadero estafador que sólo le interesa despachar en 5 minutos para ganar más dinero.
La visita no llego a 5 min , si no le apretas para que hable no habla , ni se preocupo mas minimo por lo que estabamos diciendo , la conclusión suya fue: canvia de dr de cabecera y sigue tomando estas pastillas , pum y 150 € !!!!! Ni a 5 min de visista , porfavor no vayan a este DR.
Rendez-vous expéditifs. J'ai un dérèglement hormonal, en 9 mois de consultation, il n'a jamais cherché à identifier l'origine de ce dérèglement. Il se contentait de renouveler mes ordonnances de médicaments à chaque rendez-vous en ne me donnant aucune explication sur mes problèmes de santé.
Pésimo doctor. En la primera visita me receta unas pastillas sin tener diagnóstico, me pide una analítica con lo justo y cuando vuelvo a la segunda visita me dice que la analítica esta bien, yo le cuento que la medicación me ha inflamado los pies y me dice que la deje... que siente no poder ayudarme. Gracias a usted por nada. Conclusion: si el dr. pide 4 cosas en una analítica y esas 4 cosas salen en parámetros le das igual, NO INDAGA porque tiene interés 0 por los pacientes. No todo en la vida son problemas de tiroides, la endocrinología va mas allá.... No he tenido peor atención en la vida! Por suerte no todos son igual y fui a un endocrino que quiso saber que me pasaba y se interesó por mi salud.
Tras salir de la 3ª visita estoy muy decepcionada. Había leído buenas reseñas cuando buscaba endocrino en Barcelona pero, tras 3 visitas de menos de 10 minutos (a 100€ la visita) siento que el doctor tiene 0 interés en escuchar mis preocupaciones ni en solucionar mis problemas.
Hoy fue mi primera visita. He estado muchas veces con diferentes endocrinólogos y esta es la primera vez que siento que el doctor escuchó mis preocupaciones y decidió explorar más allá que solamente recetar hormona tiroidea como lo han hecho otros anteriormente. Muy optimista con el proceso.
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