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Cesar Canales Bedoya

Cesar Canales Bedoya

General Surgery

1950+

Years of Experience

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About Cesar Canales Bedoya

Dr. Cesar Canales Bedoya ranks among the top 5 general and digestive surgeons in Spain. He leads the General and Digestive Surgery Department at Hospital Ruber Internacional. Dr. Canales specializes in laparoscopic and Da Vinci robotic surgery for complex abdominal and oncologic cases.Completed his PhD with cum laude honors at…

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Speciality

• General Surgery

Language Spoken

• English

Awards

  • • 2025 – Best Doctors in Spain (General & Digestive Surgery), El Confidencial
  • • 2024 – Top 100 Doctors in Spain, Forbes Magazine
  • • 2024 – Doctor of the Year, La Razón
  • • 2021–2024 – Ranked among the Top 5 General & Digestive Surgeons in Spain

Colorectal surgeon

2015 – Present: Head of General & Digestive Surgery Department, Hospital Ruber Internacional

2015 – Present: Head of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery Unit, Hospital Ruber Internacional

2006 – 2014: General & Digestive Surgeon, Clínica Moncloa, Madrid

1999 – 2006: Head of General & Digestive Surgery Department, Air Force Hospital, Madrid

2002: Head of Surgery – Multinational Division, Spanish Base Hospital, Bagram, Afghanistan (Mission Enduring Freedom)

1996 – 1999: Head of General & Digestive Surgery Section, Air Force Hospital, Madrid

1981 – 2015: Attending Surgeon, Hospital Ruber Internacional, Madrid

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital Ruber Internacional

Hospital Ruber Internacional

Hospital Ruber Internacional stands as one of Spain's most distinguished private hospitals, established in 1984 in the prestigious Mirasierra residential district of northern Madrid. As the flagship institution of the Quirónsalud Hospital Group—Spain's largest healthcare network with over 150 centers across Spain and Germany—this state-of-the-art facility has earned recognition as the Best Private Hospital in Spain by Robb Report magazine and received the International Medical Travel Journal Award for Best Hospital for International Patients in 2019. The hospital's comprehensive infrastructure includes 174 beds across comfortable single rooms with private terraces, 18 suites, and 3 royal suites, supported by 10 advanced operating theaters including a unique hybrid cardiac surgery suite. With 90 consultation rooms, 2 intensive care units comprising 18 total beds, and a dedicated neonatology unit, the facility manages substantial patient volumes annually. The medical team comprises over 360 highly qualified physicians and 800 total healthcare professionals, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all medical and surgical specialties. Key specializations include neurosurgery with the only Gamma Knife ICON stereotactic radiosurgery system in Spain, oncology featuring the country's first CyberKnife robotic radiotherapy system acquired in 2007, cardiovascular surgery with surgical risk below 2%, neurology recognized as an international benchmark, and gynecology and obstetrics where Spanish royalty chose to deliver their children. The hospital also excels in pediatric care, orthopedics, urology, and advanced diagnostic imaging utilizing the first 3 Tesla Magnetom Prisma MRI system in Spain. Accreditation credentials demonstrate Ruber Internacional's commitment to international quality standards. The hospital holds Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, ISO 9001 quality management certification, and ISO 14001 environmental management certification. It has been named Best Private Hospital in Spain by TOP DOCTORS and maintains the EFQM Excellence Award for healthcare quality. International patients benefit from comprehensive multilingual support including English, French, German, and Spanish, with 24/7 translation services, visa assistance, airport transfers, and accommodation coordination. The hospital has treated international patients for over 35 years, offering personalized care packages that combine medical treatment with tourism opportunities in Spain's vibrant capital city.

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Performed by Cesar Canales Bedoya

General Surgery

General Surgery

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