- Álvaro León Mateos (Dermatology), Dolores Corbacho Abelaira (Pulmonology), Margarita Arnáiz Conde (Plastic Surgery) and Violeta Turcu Paraschiv (Hematology) are the most outstanding doctors.
The Ribera Povisa hospital reinforces its position as a healthcare benchmark by placing four of its doctors among the most outstanding professionals in Spain according to the Health Observatory, a space for knowledge, analysis and debate in charge of evaluating the situation, evolution and challenges of health systems and the healthcare sector.
Álvaro León Mateos, head of the Dermatology Service at the Ribera Povisa Hospital and head of the Ribera Colón Clinic
A specialist in Dermatological Surgery and Venereology, Dr. León Mateos has extensive experience in the treatment of skin cancer, acne, and inflammatory skin diseases. After completing his residency, he joined Hospital Ribera Povisa, where he currently heads the Dermatology Department. He is renowned for his work in minor dermatological surgery and advanced cosmetic dermatology. He is an active member of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV) and regularly participates in skin health awareness programs.
Dolores Corbacho Abelaira, head of the Pulmonology Service at the Ribera Povisa Hospital
A graduate in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Santiago de Compostela, she is a leading expert in the diagnosis and treatment of complex respiratory diseases. She holds specialist certifications in Smoking Cessation and Bronchiectasis. Throughout her career, she has led the Pulmonology Department at Ribera Povisa Hospital, where she has distinguished herself through her clinical and teaching work. She is a member of key scientific societies and has actively participated in the training of specialists, as well as in workshops on pulmonary health.
Margarita Arnáiz Grande, head of the Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery Service at the Ribera Povisa Hospital
A graduate in Medicine and Surgery, she boasts over 30 years of distinguished professional experience. She is an expert in advanced breast reconstruction techniques and hand and peripheral nerve surgery, as well as the management of highly complex wounds. Throughout her career, she has combined her clinical work with extensive public outreach, regularly participating as a speaker at leading national and international courses and conferences. She is also an active member of the prestigious Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SECPRE).
Violeta Turcu Paraschiv, head of the Hematology and Hemotherapy Service at Ribera Povisa Hospital
A graduate in Medicine and a specialist in Hematology and Hemotherapy, she has extensive clinical experience within the Spanish hospital system. She practices at the Ribera Povisa Hospital in Vigo, where she focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders, coagulation disorders, and hematological malignancies. Her career combines direct, frontline patient care with active participation in clinical committees and continuous professional development in hematological therapies.
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