Dr. Carlos Benítez
Consultant General Surgeon
Consultant general surgeon with over 30 years' experience, chairing the emergency surgery section of the European Society of Trauma and Emergency Surgery.
LocationMediclinic Parkview Hospital
Experience30-35
LanguagesSpanish, English
NationalitySpain
About
Dr. Carlos performs emergency and trauma surgery alongside elective procedures: colorectal and lower GI surgery, both laparoscopic and open, abdominal wall hernia repair, and treatment of skin lesions and chronic wounds, choosing laparoscopic approaches where they offer patients a faster recovery. He researches haemorrhage control and mass casualty care across Europe, founded the Advanced Bleeding Control Course, instructs on international trauma courses including ATLS, and serves as an ambassador for the American College of Surgeons' Stop the Bleed initiative.
Specialty
Sub specialty
Qualifications
MD
MSc
FACS
Areas of expertise
General surgery
Special interests
General and acute care surgeryColorectal surgeryLaparoscopic and open lower gi surgeryAbdominal wall herniasSkin lesionsChronic wounds
