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Anonymous
5.0• Feb 2025• GOOGLE
I felt the entire procedure was done in the blink of an eye. It was pain and stress-free. Dr. Barbed and her assistant Chiara were very pampering and caring
Dr. Cayetana Barbed
IVF Treatment
12+
Years of Experience
5+
ReviewsAcross Internet
5.0
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About Dr. Cayetana Barbed
Dr. Cayetana Barbed, MD is a specialist in reproductive medicine and assisted reproduction at Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona and at Centro Médico Teknon, where she is a key expert in the Assisted Reproduction Unit and Coordinator of the Egg Donation Programme. She is one of the best fertility specialists in Barcelona, specializing in IVF, endometrial surgery, preimplantation genetic diagnosis and fertility preservation.
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Professional Background
- Experience: 10+ years, including years as an ECA member at the national level.
- Institutions: Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon, Barcelona and Centro Ginecológico Gine-3, Barcelona.
- Specialties: IVF, egg donation, fertility preservation, poor ovarian response, preimplantation genetic screening (PGS/PGT-A), laparoscopic surgery, hysteroscopic surgery, prenatal diagnosis
- Medical Degree from the University of the Basque Country (UPV) at the Hospital de Cruces in Bilbao (2003-2009), MIR specialist training in Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Institut Universitari Dexeus in Barcelona (2010-2014) and specialist in Reproductive medicine and Endoscopic Surgery at the Institut Universitari Dexeus in Barcelona (2014-2017).
- SEGO level III certification of ultrasound diagnosis (the highest certification of ultrasound diagnosis in gynecology granted by the Spanish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics).
- Since 2008 she is a member of ESHRE; since 1993 he is a member of ASEBIR (Association for the Study of Reproductive Biology); Member of SEGO (Sociedad Española de Ginecología y Obstetricia); Member of the Barcelona College of Physicians (COMB).
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Innovations and Contributions
- Coordinator of one of the most advanced egg donation programmes of Spain at Quirónsalud Barcelona and Teknon, providing high technology medical services to patients from all over the world.
- Since 2007: Author of peer-reviewed publications, including the study "Usefulness of oocyte accumulation in low ovarian response for PGS" (Gynecological Endocrinology, 2016) and participant in multicentric and multidisciplinary research studies.
- Elected in the top 10 doctors in Catalonia by El Nacional.cat in the field of gynecology for her excellent performance in reproductive medicine and care for patients.
- Member of the Master's Degree in Cytogenetics and Reproductive Biology, at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, as well as speaker at national congresses.
Dr. Barbed is a specialist who has completed extensive training at one of the most renowned reproductive medicine centers in Spain, with a very personalized approach to her patients, providing cutting-edge fertility treatments and specialist care at Quirónsalud Barcelona and Teknon.
Good to know
Speciality
• IVF Treatment• Gynecology Treatment• Laparoscopic Surgery• Fertility Treatment
Language Spoken
• English• Spanish
Awards
- • Top 10 Gynecologists in Catalonia
Lead of Reproductive Medicine Unit / Specialist Gynaecologist
2021 - Present
Coordinator of Reproductive Medicine and Prenatal Diagnostics
2017 - 2021
Consultant in Gynaecology and Obstetrics
2017 - 2021
Specialist in Reproductive Medicine
2014 - 2017
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IVF Treatment
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Anonymous
5.0• May 2024• GOOGLE
Excellent experience from start to finish. Dr. Cayetana and the team helped us fulfill our dream with great professionalism and excellent human treatment
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Anonymous
5.0• Nov 2023• GOOGLE
My conversation with the doctor went very well. She is very professional and gives you a lot of confidence. I feel very optimistic about the next steps
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Anonymous
5.0• Jan 2026• GOOGLE
Special thanks to Dr. Barbed... she was very clear about the treatment plan from day 1 and answered all my questions. I never felt rushed. My first attempt was successful!
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Anonymous
5.0• Jun 2025• GOOGLE
Thank you so much to Dra. Cayetana Barbed for the incredible results of my treatment... eternally grateful! The whole team is incredibly professional and empathetic
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Cayetana Barbed has been practicing medicine since 2005, giving them over 20 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Fertility Specialist, Centro Médico Teknon and have built a focused career in fertility specialist, centro médico teknon.
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IVF treatment costs vary based on the protocol, number of cycles, and whether donor eggs or sperm are required. Treatment with Cayetana Barbed is generally more affordable than in the UK or US, and CureMeAbroad can arrange a personalized cost breakdown including consultations, medications, and laboratory fees.
How many years of experience does Cayetana Barbed have?
Dr. Cayetana Barbed
Cayetana Barbed has been practicing medicine since 2005, giving them over 20 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Fertility Specialist, Centro Médico Teknon and have built a focused career in fertility specialist, centro médico teknon.
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