Education  🎓

Assoc Prof Dr. Pedro Villarego completed his Bachelor’s degree in Medicine at the University of Córdoba in 1995. 🩺 He later earned an Official Specialist Title in General Surgery and Digestive System from the 12 de Octubre University Hospital in 2004. 📚 His academic journey culminated with a Ph.D. in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Málaga in 2011, where he defended his doctoral thesis on VEGF and VEGFC levels in gastric cancer. 🎖️ Assoc Prof Dr. Pedro Villarego holds two master’s degrees: one in Medical Management and Clinical Management from UNED (2008-2009) and another in Sarcomas and Musculoskeletal Tumors from the European University of Madrid (2021-2022). 📖 His academic excellence is reflected in his outstanding Cum Laude honors and ongoing dedication to surgical research.

Experience 🏥 

Assoc Prof Dr. Pedro Villaregohas over two decades of specialized surgical experience. He secured a permanent statutory position at Castilla-La Mancha Health Service’s Ciudad Real University Hospital in 2008. 💼 Currently, he serves as the Associate Chief at Fundación Jiménez Díaz University Hospital, coordinating several high-profile units, including Peritoneal Oncologic Surgery and Hepatobiliary Surgery. 👩‍🏫 Since 2022, Dr. [Name] has been an Associate Professor at the Autonomous University of Madrid, where he teaches surgery and biomedical engineering. 📚 His teaching experience also extends to the University of Castilla-La Mancha, where he served from 2013 to 2018. 🎓 He has supervised 5 doctoral theses and 8 undergraduate projects, contributing extensively to surgical education and research.

Awards and Honors 🏅

Assoc Prof Dr. Pedro Villarego has been the recipient of several prestigious awards. In 2013, he received the gold badge of AMUMA for his pioneering work in ovarian cancer care and establishing the first Intraperitoneal Chemohyperthermia Unit in Castilla-La Mancha. 🌟 His dedication to research was recognized in 2020 when he won the National Research Intensification Award from the Quironsalud Group. 🏆 Assoc Prof Dr. Pedro Villarego has been honored for his innovative contributions to cancer treatment, particularly in surgical oncology and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. 🏅 His efforts have made a significant impact on both clinical practices and surgical research in Spain, earning him national recognition. 📖 Additionally, his research in oncologic surgery has garnered awards for excellence in medical advancement.

Research Focus 🔬

Assoc Prof Dr. Pedro Villarego focuses his research on surgical oncology, particularly peritoneal oncologic surgery and the role of VEGF/VEGFC in gastric cancer recurrence and mortality. 💉 He is dedicated to improving outcomes for cancer patients through innovations in fiber optic sensing, hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), and minimally invasive surgical techniques. 🩺 His research also explores hepatobiliary and endocrine surgery, as well as breast pathology, aiming to integrate advanced technologies into surgical practices. 📚 Assoc Prof Dr. Pedro Villarego has contributed to over 15 national and provincial projects and holds multiple patents in his field. 📖 His work extends to international collaborations on cancer treatment protocols and he is particularly interested in translational research that bridges clinical applications with scientific discovery.