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Dr.Xavier Ruyra Baliarda (Cardiothoracic surgeon)– Best Costs, Reviews – Book Your Consultation
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Prof. Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda, MD, PhD, is a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon based in Barcelona, Spain, at Centro Médico Teknon. With over 35 years of experience in cardiac surgery, he is recognized for pioneering less invasive surgical techniques and his exceptional success in complex heart procedures.
- Full Name: Prof. Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda
- Title: MD, PhD
- Years of Experience: 35+ years
- Main Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery with focus on minimally invasive and valve-preserving techniques
Educational Background
- Medical School: Universitat Central de Barcelona, Spain
- Residency: Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona
- Advanced Training:
- Mitral valve reconstruction – Paris
- Minimally invasive bypass – Utrecht
- Training programs in Milan, Brussels, Toronto, Rouen, and Nijmegen
- Certifications: FETCS (Fellow of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
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
- Current Position: Head of the Cardiovascular Institute at Centro Médico Teknon, Barcelona
- Other Roles: Chief of the Cardiac Surgery Department, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol
- Previous Roles: Surgical leader in Meixoeiro Hospital in Vigo and senior positions in leading Spanish hospitals
- Key Achievements: Over 5,000 successful heart surgeries
- Innovator: Developed “Smart Cardiac Surgery” program – bloodless, beating-heart, sutureless techniques
Academic Contributions
- Associate Professor at Autonomous University of Barcelona
- Lecturer at more than 50 national and international medical conferences
- Mentor to cardiac surgery residents and trainees
- Organizer of advanced cardiac surgery training programs
Areas of Expertise
- Heart Valve Surgery: Specialized in mitral and aortic valve repair and replacement
- Minimally Invasive Procedures: Including sutureless valve replacement and thoracoscopic approaches
- Coronary Artery Disease: Performs beating-heart coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Ross Procedure: Valve-sparing procedure for younger patients
- Complex Cardiac Cases: Aortic aneurysms, congenital defects, atrial fibrillation surgery
Publications and Research
Dr. Ruyra has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and several book chapters. His work focuses on surgical innovations and improving outcomes for high-risk patients.
- Minimally Invasive Techniques: Studies on reducing operative trauma and hospital recovery time
- Sutureless Valve Technology: Research on clinical efficacy and safety outcomes
- Ross Procedure Outcomes: Publications highlighting its benefits for younger patients
Patient Care Philosophy
- Personalized Medicine: Every treatment plan is adapted to the individual needs of the patient
- Minimally Invasive Focus: Prioritizes less traumatic surgical methods with faster recovery
- Global Patient Access: Offers online pre-consultations and multilingual communication (Spanish, English, French, Catalan)
- Ethical Commitment: Emphasizes empathy, trust, and open communication throughout the care process
Professional Affiliations
- Member, European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS)
- Member, Spanish Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (SECTCV)
- Member, Catalan Society of Cardiac Surgery
- International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
- Certified by the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
FAQs
- Is Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda board-certified?
- Yes, he is certified by the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (FETCS).
- What types of surgeries does he perform?
- He specializes in minimally invasive heart surgeries, valve repair/replacement, CABG, Ross procedure, and aortic surgeries.
- Does he treat international patients?
- Yes, Dr. Ruyra offers remote consultations and multilingual care, making it easy for international patients to access treatment.
- How long is the typical hospital stay?
- The hospital stay varies by procedure, but many minimally invasive surgeries allow shorter stays due to fast-track recovery.
- What languages does he speak?
- Dr. Ruyra speaks Spanish, English, French, and Catalan.
- Can patients contact Dr. Ruyra online before surgery?
- Yes, pre-consultations are available remotely to discuss the patient’s case and options before travel.
Patient reviews
3.5
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Patient reviews
Spain,
Jun 10, 2025
Immillorable, un 10 en tot.
Spain,
May 17, 2025
La meva experiència en la cirurgia de la valvula Mitral va ser inmillorable. Es un gran cirurgià, atent, amable i molt didàctic. Explixa la operació que t’ha de fer amb sensillesa i dona molta confiança
Spain,
Sep 03, 2023
Trato muy humano y explicaciones excelentes
Spain,
Jun 23, 2023
Solo tengo palabras de agradecimiento para el doctor ruyra y su equipo hace un año me opero de una insuficiencia mitral severa y me encuentro fenomenal , muchas gracias doctor y a todo su equipo y a todos los enfermeros y enfermeras de la UCI que son excepcionales por todo el trabajo que hacen un saludo.
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Spain,
Jun 17, 2023
Gran profesional y excelente fundación!
Spain,
Sep 09, 2021
La operaçio amb l'equip del Dr. Ruyra va ser perfecte,el tracte i la profesionalitat units a una gran amabilitat,van ser inmillorables,ademes el personal d'infermeria de UCI i de planta de Teknon van tenir un comportament fantastic i van posibilitat que la meva estança tingues una caire molt mes amable,nomes tinc paraules d'agraiment per tots ells.
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Spain,
Mar 12, 2021
El Dr. Ruyra es sin ninguna duda el mejor cirujano cardíaco del país. Después de ver a varios de los mejores cirujanos, Ruyra está a años luz de los demás.
Trato exquisito al paciente, se preocupó y empleó una gran cantidad de tiempo y esfuerzo para encontrar la mejor solución.
Es toda una eminencia, no puedes estar en mejores manos.
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Spain,
Mar 10, 2020
El Dr. Ruyra es un gran profesional i una gran persona.
Em va operar fa un any; Puc fer vida normal i em trovo molt bé
Moltes Gracies Dr. Per a mi ha sigut una gran sort coneixer.lo
Spain,
Aug 25, 2019
26 de julio 2018 ha operado a mi mujer de tres valvulas la áortica la mitral i la tricuspide el resultado ha sido fantástico y la evolución ha sido per perfecta.
Muchas gracias Doctor , eternamente agradecido .
Spain,
Jun 18, 2019
El mejor cirujano cardiovascular. No sólo por su profesionalidad y rigurosidad sino también por su amabilidad a la hora de atenderte y apoyarte en todo momento.
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