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About Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda

Qualification and Experience

Dr Xavier Ruyra is a well accomplished and renowned Cardiologist in Spain. He has nearly 30 years of experience as a cardiologist in Spain. His area of interests includes heart valve repair, minimally invasive cardiac surgery and non-transfusion cardiac surgery, Ross Operation, sutureless aortic valves. Dr Ruyra graduated from the prestigious University of Barcelona, Spain. He is currently the Head of the Cardiac Surgery service at Teknon Medical Center. 

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr Ruyra is an expert cardiologist with vast experience in this field. He has published over 51 articles in reputed national and international journals. He also authored 3 chapters. Dr Ruyra also has three patents to his credit. Dr Ruyra is credited with creating the  "Smart cardiac surgery" that aims in providing training to create exceptionally skilled surgeons. Dr Ruyra is a member of the Spanish Society of Cardiac Surgery, European Board of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and the European Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.

Qualification

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery with an Excellent rating from the University of Barcelona (1989).
  • Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist from the University of Barcelona (1995).

Work Experiences

  • Associate doctor of the Cardiac Surgery Service of the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau in Barcelona (1996).
  • Xefe of Cardiac Surgery. Galician Institute of Technical Medicine (MedTec). Vigo (1997-1999)
  • Associate doctor of the Cardiac Surgery Service of the Hospital de la Vall d Hebron, Barcelona (1999-2000).
  • Head of the Cardiac Surgery Service at the Germans Trias i Pujol Universitari Hospital, Barcelona (since 2000).
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CERTIFICATIONS (4)

  • European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (European Council of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (2001).
  • Training in Cardiovascular Thoracoscopy Advanced Level. Minimally Invasive Center, C¡ceres (1997).
  • Educational Course on Total Arterial Myocardial Revascularization, Instituto di Clinica Cardiovasculare, Chieti (Italy) (1997).
  • Cours superieur de Technique Chirurgicale (Advanced Course in Surgical Technique), University of Paris, Hopital Broussais (1997).

MEMBERSHIPS (4)

  • Member of the Spanish Society of Cardiac Surgery.
  • Member of the European Board of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and the European Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.
  • Spokesperson of the Catalan Organisation of Transplantation (OCATT).
  • Associate Professor of Surgery at Autonomous University of Barcelona.

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (6)

  • Presentations as an invited doctor: 52.
  • Training courses in Cardiac Surgery: 4.
  • Invited lecturer & Moderator: 15.
  • Prosthetic band for mitral valve repair.
  • Device for repairing mitral valve insufficiency.
  • Heart Valve sewing cuff.

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PROCEDURES

  • Arterial Switch Surgery
  • Ballon Valvuloplasty
  • Balloon mitral valvotomy
  • Bentall Procedure
  • CABG - Redo
  • Cardiac Ablation
  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Cardiac Valve Replacement
  • Congenital Limb Defects Surgery
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • CRT - D
  • CRT - P
  • Dual Chamber Pacemaker
  • Glenn procedure
  • Heart Double Valve Replacement
  • Heart Port Surgery
  • Impella
  • Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
  • Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
  • LV restoration surgery
  • Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Treatment
  • Pulmonary Valve Replacement
  • Ross procedure
  • Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Surgery
  • Transarterial Radioembolization- TARE
  • Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR)
  • VSD Closure / Repair (Adult)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many years of experience does Dr Xavier Ruyra have being a cardiologist in Spain?

Dr Xavier Ruyra has nearly 30 years of experience as a cardiologist in Spain.

What are the primary treatments and surgeries does Dr Xavier Ruyra do as a cardiologist?

Dr Ruyra’s primary treatment areas include heart valve repair, minimally invasive cardiac surgery and non-transfusion cardiac surgery, Ross Operation, sutureless aortic valves.

Does Dr Xavier Ruyra provide Online Consultation?

Yes, Dr Xavier Ruyra provides online Consultation through MediGence.

How much does it cost to tele-consult with Dr Xavier Ruyra?

It costs 833USD to tele consult the expert cardiologist from Spain

What associations is Dr Xavier Ruyra part of?

Dr Ruyra is a member of the Spanish Society of Cardiac Surgery, European Board of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and the European Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.

When do you need to see a cardiologist such as Dr Xavier Ruyra?

We need to consult a cardiologist such as Dr Xavier Ruyra for consultation regarding treatment/diagnosis of cardiac procedures such as valve repair, ross operation, grafting.

How to connect with Dr Xavier Ruyra for Online Consultation through MediGence?

The expert Cardiologist from Spain can be easily consulted by registering your profile with MediGence and writing down your query. An appointment for a consultation with the expert will be scheduled. After the payment via PayPal, the Online Teleconsultation will connect the expert and the patient through a live F2F session.

What area of specialization does Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda have?
Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Barcelona, Spain.
Does Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda have?
Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda is one of the most sought after specialists in Spain and has over 30 Years years of experience.

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