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SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital

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Hugo González Valdivia

Paediatric ophthalmologist
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I believe in a form of medicine based on technical excellence, innovation and a caring approach, where every patient receives personalised care to achieve the best possible outcome.

Expert in

Complex oculoplastic and orbital surgery, orbital tumours, congenital periocular malformations, lacrimal duct disorders, periocular reconstruction, anophthalmic socket and facial paralysis

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Languages

Catalan, Spanish, English, French

I am an ophthalmologist specialising in oculoplastic, orbital and lacrimal surgery, with a particular focus on complex paediatric conditions. I practise at the SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital, where I am part of the national reference programmes (CSUR) for Paediatric Orbital Tumours and Congenital Periocular Malformations. I have undertaken specific national and international training with leading European experts in oculoplastic surgery and have been awarded the Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) accreditation.

I combine clinical practice with research, university teaching and international cooperation, actively participating in innovation and surgical training projects. My main area of interest is the development of reconstructive and minimally invasive techniques.

Training

  • Master’s Degree in Hospital and Healthcare Management, Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, 2022.
  • Master's Degree in Aesthetic Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 2021.
  • Master's Degree in Clinical Ophthalmology, Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, 2019.
  • Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO), 2018.
  • Ophthalmology Specialist, Hospital Universitario de Álava, 2018.
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgeon, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2011.

International experience

  • Surgeon and lecturer at Ocularis NGO, Beira and Maputo, Mozambique, 2025.
  • Training placement in Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery, Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital in Dublin.
  • Training placement in lipotransfer, International Oculoplastic and Orbital Institute (IOOI) in Paris.

Scientific activity

  • Clinical researcher in oculoplastic surgery, orbital surgery and paediatric lacrimal disorders, SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital.
  • Author of 19 international scientific publications in paediatric ophthalmology, orbital surgery and oculoplastic surgery.

Teaching

  • Visiting lecturer on the Master’s degree programme in Paediatric Ophthalmology, Universitat de Barcelona – SJD Barcelona.
  • Visiting lecturer on the Master’s degree in Oculoplastic Surgery, Orbital Surgery and Lacrimal System Surgery, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC-ICR).
  • Visiting lecturer on the Master’s degree in Oculoplastic Surgery, Orbital Surgery and Lacrimal System Surgery, Universidad Tecnológica TECH.
  • Visiting lecturer on the Master’s degree programme in Ophthalmology, Universidad Tecnológica TECH.

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