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Dr Rubén Rodríguez Carvajal

Angiology and Vascular Surgery

Dr Rubén Rodríguez Carvajal

Specialist in

  • Venous stenting.

  • Pelvic venous embolisation.

  • Varicose veins of the lower limbs.

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Professional profile

A specialist in angiology, vascular and endovascular surgery, Dr Rubén Rodríguez Carvajal practises both in hospitals and in private practice, with a particular focus on the management of complex venous conditions and vascular disease of the lower limbs.

His professional career combines patient care with clinical leadership responsibilities and the development of projects focused on advanced endovascular techniques. He maintains an evidence-based approach that combines technical precision with rigorous, honest medical practice, centred on the patient’s well-being.

Education

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

2024 | Doctor of Medicine. Complutense University of Madrid.
2007–2012 | Specialist in Angiology and Vascular Surgery. Virgen de la Salud Hospital, Toledo.
2000–2006 | Bachelor’s degree in Medicine. Autonomous University of Barcelona.

Professional experience

His previous roles include providing patient care and carrying out clinical management duties at various healthcare centres.

2024 – Present | Head of the Angiology, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit. Hospiten Estepona Hospital.
2018 – 2024 | Visiting Team Leader and Consultant in Vascular Surgery. St Bernard’s Hospital (NHS), Gibraltar.
2013 – 2024 | Head of Department. Quirónsalud Campo de Gibraltar Hospital.
2013 – 2021 | Vascular Surgeon. Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital.

Scientific publications

His most significant scientific publications include papers focusing on venous pathology and vascular surgery.

2024 | Rodríguez Carvajal R, et al. Effectiveness and safety of detachable fibre-reinforced coils as a single therapy for embolisation in chronic pelvic pain of venous origin. Phlebology: The Journal of Venous Disease. 2024. doi:10.1177/02683555241288725
2022 | Ruffino MA, Rodríguez Carvajal R, et al. Recovery of vascular services following COVID-19. EJVES Vascular Forum. 2022;57:28–34. doi:10.1016/j.ejvsvf.2022.10.002
2021 | Rodríguez Carvajal R, Láinez Rube R. Compressed double left common iliac vein. EJVES Vascular Forum. 2021;50:6. doi:10.1016/j.ejvsvf.2020.11.001
2020 | Kashyap VS, Rodríguez Carvajal R, et al. Early outcomes in the ROADSTER 2 study. Stroke. 2020. doi:10.1161/STROKEAHA.120.030550
2016 | Oliva-Dámaso N, Rodríguez Carvajal R, et al. An unusual cause of haematuria. Kidney International. 2016;89(2):508. doi:10.1016/j.kint.2015.12.011

Areas of special focus

The clinical areas to which he devotes most of his time in his practice include the following.

  • Abdominal venous compression syndromes.
  • Varicose veins of the pelvis and lower limbs.
  • Deep vein thrombosis.
  • Varicose veins of the lower limbs.
  • Chronic ischaemia of the lower limbs.

Techniques and procedures

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

  • Venous stenting.
  • Pelvic embolisation.
  • Ablation of varicose veins in the lower limbs.
  • Sonovein.
  • Endovascular treatment of the superficial femoral artery.

Accreditations and memberships

He is a member of leading scientific societies in the field of angiology and vascular surgery.

  • Spanish Society of Angiology and Vascular Surgery (SEACV).
  • European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS).
  • Andalusian Society of Angiology and Vascular Surgery (SACVA).

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