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Dr. Raul F Abella

Dr. Raul F Abella

Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon ·
, Barcelona, Spain

25 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English , Spanish

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About Dr. Raul F Abella

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Raul Abella is a reputed cardiac surgeon working at the Dexeus University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain. He has over 25 years of experience in his field. He obtained his medical degree in 1986. He then further pursued Morphology of Congenital Heart Disease from the Ministry of Public Health and Institute of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery. He is currently the Director of Barcelona International Heart Centre. 

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Raul Abella has been a part of over 200 research papers published in reputed journals. He is also a member of many medical societies such as Founding Member of the World Society for Paediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery and a Member of the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. He is fluent in English, Spanish and Italian. 

Qualification

  • 1986 Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
  • 1987 Morphology of Congenital Heart Disease, Ministry of Public Health and Institute of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery
  • 1989 Cardiac Surgery Training

Work Experiences

  • Director of Barcelona International Heart Centre (CICB), Dexeus University Hospital (present).
  • Head of Paediatric Cardiovascular Surgery at Vall d Hebron University Hospital (2010-present).
  • Collaboration on development aid programmes for paediatric cardiovascular surgery in developing countries.
  • 2002-2009: Cardiovascular surgery at IRCCS San Donato Polyclinic in Milan, ITALY.
  • 1995-2001: Cardiovascular surgery at Hesperia Hospital, Modena, ITALY.
  • 1991-1995: Cardiovascular surgery at Bambino Gesu Paediatric Hospital, Rome, ITALY.

Memberships (2)

  • Founding Member of the World Society for Paediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery.
  • Member of the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

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Procedures Performed

Arterial Switch Surgery
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Repair
Fontan Procedure
Glenn procedure
PDA Closure
Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Treatment
Pulmonary Valve Replacement
Ross procedure
TOF Repair

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Raul has over 25 years of experience in his field of cardiac surgery.

Dr. Raul Abella specializes in surgeries related to the heart such as valve replacement and other cardiovascular procedures.

Yes, Dr. Raul Abella provides online video consultation through MediGence.

It costs 606 USD to consult online with Dr. Raul Abella through MediGence.

He is also a member of many medical societies such as Founding Member of the World Society for Paediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery and a Member of the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian.

Dr. Raul is a cardiac surgeon, he has been certified to perform many different surgeries related to the heart and other surrounding blood vessels. Some of the commonly treated problems are valve defects, aneurysms and Coronary artery blockage.

He can be easily consulted by registering your profile with MediGence and writing down your inquiry. A meeting with the surgeon will be scheduled. Following which the consultation can be done.

Dr. Raul F Abella is a specialized Pediatric CTVS and is one of the most sought after doctors in Barcelona, Spain.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Raul F Abella is one of the most sought after specialists in Spain and has over 25 Years years of experience.

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