Dr Malena García Arredondo

Digestive System

Dr Malena García Arredondo

Specialist in
  • Disorders of the gut-brain axis (Irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia).
  • Intestinal dysbiosis and alterations in intestinal permeability.
  • Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
«I believe that there are no diseases, only sick people, and that the gut is our second brain.»
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Professional profile

A specialist in the digestive system, Dr Malena García Arredondo focuses her clinical practice on functional digestive disorders and gut-brain axis pathology, combining clinical care with a holistic view of the patient.

Her career encompasses extensive experience in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, as well as in the management of the gut microbiota and chronic digestive disorders. She maintains an evidence-based approach that combines clinical rigour with a warm and personalised approach to patient care.

Education

Key milestones in his training include his university studies, his specialisation in the digestive system and the award of his PhD.

2015 – 2016 | Master’s degree in Aesthetic Medicine, Nutrition and Anti-Ageing. Rey Juan Carlos University.
2009–2012 | Doctor of Medicine. Complutense University of Madrid. Thesis on gastro-oesophageal reflux and irritable bowel syndrome. Summa cum laude.
2006 | Diploma in Advanced Studies. Complutense University of Madrid.
2005 – 2006 | Doctoral courses in Internal Medicine. Complutense University of Madrid.
2005 – 2009 | MIR training in Gastroenterology. San Carlos Clinical Hospital.

Professional experience

His roles have included providing clinical care and assuming clinical responsibility in the field of the digestive system.

2021 – 2026 | Head of the Gastroenterology and Gut Microbiota Unit. Blue Healthcare.
2016 – 2022 | Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, capsule endoscopy and outpatient consultations. Surgery and Gastroenterology Unit. Santa Elena Clinic.
2015 – 2022 | Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and outpatient consultations. Vithas Pardo de Aravaca Hospital.
2013 – 2016 | Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and outpatient consultations. Madrid Sanchinarro University Hospital.
2009 – 2012 | Specialist in Gastroenterology. San Carlos Clinical Hospital.
2006 – 2012 | Teaching Consultant. San Carlos Clinical Hospital.
2009 | External rotation in Gastrointestinal Ultrasound. Ramón y Cajal Hospital.

Scientific publications

His most significant scientific publications include papers focusing on functional and clinical gastrointestinal pathology.

2010 | García Arredondo MM, et al. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and irritable bowel syndrome: why are they associated? Revista Española de Enfermedades Digestivas. 2010;102(4):225–228.
2009 | García Arredondo MM, et al. Clinical cases by residents in gastroenterology: dyspnoea in a patient with an abdominal mass; complete portal and splenic vein thrombosis of unknown aetiology. Miscellaneous Section. Clinical Cases in Gastroenterology. 2009.
2007 | García Arredondo MM, et al. Advances in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma; infectious oesophagitis. Siete Días Médicos Journal. 2007.
2007 | García Arredondo MM, et al. Gastrointestinal manifestations of rheumatic diseases. Siete Días Médicos Journal. 2007.
2006 | García Arredondo MM, et al. Recurrent acute pancreatitis of rare aetiology; abdominal pain in a patient with chronic pancreatitis. Clinical Cases by Residents in Gastrointestinal Pathology. 2006.

Areas of special focus

The clinical areas on which he focuses most in his practice include the following.

  • Disorders of the gut-brain axis, including irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia.
  • Intestinal dysbiosis and alterations in intestinal permeability.
  • Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
  • Coeliac disease.
  • Chronic constipation and chronic diarrhoea.

Techniques and procedures

The techniques and procedures he routinely performs in his clinical practice include the following.

  • Diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy.
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy.
  • Capsule endoscopy.
  • Fibroscan.
  • Abdominal ultrasound.

Accreditations and memberships

He is a member of leading scientific societies in the field of the digestive system.

  • Spanish Society of Digestive Pathology (SEPD).
  • Spanish Society of Microbiota, Probiotics and Prebiotics (SEMiPyP).

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