Trauma and orthopedic surgery · Hand surgery
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta
Trauma and orthopedic surgeon, traumatologist and hand surgeon at Traumatologia Barcelona, supporting local and international patients with clear communication and personalised consultation.
Looking for an English speaking orthopaedic surgeon in Barcelona? Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta at Traumatologia Barcelona provides trauma, orthopaedic and hand-surgery consultations, diagnostic review and second-opinion support for local and international patients.
Patient information
Key facts
This page introduces Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta, Traumatologia Barcelona, the clinic’s location, consultation options and the support available to international patients.
Doctor
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta, trauma and orthopedic surgeon, traumatologist and hand surgeon
Clinic
Traumatologia Barcelona
Location
Office 112, Plaça de Manuel Corachán 4, 08017 Barcelona, Spain
Appointments and enquiries
Languages
English, French, Spanish and Catalan
Online consultations
Available
Insurance
Patients may enquire about coverage and payment arrangements; coverage depends on the insurer and individual policy
Meet the doctor
Who is Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta?
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta is a trauma and orthopedic surgeon and hand surgeon at Traumatologia Barcelona.
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta is a trauma and orthopedic surgeon, traumatologist and hand surgeon who consults at Traumatologia Barcelona. His clinical work focuses on the assessment and treatment planning of orthopaedic trauma, hand and upper-limb conditions, nerve-related problems, joint replacement and minimally invasive procedures where clinically appropriate.
He graduated in Medicine from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in 1980 and completed specialty training in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology in 1986. He earned a doctoral thesis in 1992 and has worked in the Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona since 1998.
Dr. Fores has also contributed to clinical education and research. He taught and tutored academic courses from 1994 to 2009, and from 2006 he served as ICEMEQ research coordinator and as a member of the clinical research committee. He is listed by Hospital Clínic Barcelona as a traumatologist and serves as medical president of Hospital Clínic Barcelona (HCB).
Clinical focus
What orthopaedic and trauma conditions can be assessed?
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta provides consultation, evaluation and treatment planning for selected orthopaedic, trauma, hand and upper-limb concerns. The appropriate course of care is determined during a personalised consultation.
An initial consultation is an opportunity to discuss symptoms, previous treatment, imaging or reports where available, and the patient’s goals. Dr. Fores can assess the concern, explain possible next steps and, where appropriate, recommend referral or further specialist input.
This information is educational and does not replace a medical consultation. For urgent or worsening symptoms, patients should seek appropriate urgent medical care through local emergency services or a qualified healthcare professional.
International care
How can international patients arrange a consultation?
Patients can request an appointment, international-patient enquiry or second opinion through the clinic’s contact page. Online consultations are available.
International patient support
Traumatologia Barcelona welcomes enquiries from patients in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. The clinic can help coordinate the practical steps involved in arranging a consultation or second opinion.
Multilingual care
Care is available in English, French, Spanish and Catalan. Clear communication can help patients explain their medical history, understand the proposed assessment and take part in treatment planning.
Multidisciplinary support team
A multidisciplinary support team can assist with coordinated care, diagnostic review, treatment planning and recovery planning. Referral to another appropriate specialist may be recommended where clinically appropriate.
Online consultations and insurance
Online consultations are available. Patients with insurance may enquire about coverage and payment arrangements; coverage, reimbursement and billing arrangements depend on the insurer and individual policy.
Professional details
What are Dr. Fores’s credentials?
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta’s background includes medical training, orthopaedic specialty training, doctoral research, hospital practice and academic teaching.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Medical degree | Graduated in Medicine from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in 1980 |
| Specialty training | Completed Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology specialty training in 1986 |
| Doctoral thesis | Earned a doctoral thesis in 1992 |
| Hospital practice | Has worked in the Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona since 1998 |
| Research and teaching | Served as ICEMEQ research coordinator and clinical research committee member from 2006; taught and tutored academic courses from 1994 to 2009 |
| Hospital Clínic Barcelona | Listed by Hospital Clínic Barcelona as a traumatologist and serves as medical president of Hospital Clínic Barcelona (HCB) |
| Medical registration number | 15202 |
Second opinions
How do I request a second opinion?
Patients can request a second opinion through the Traumatologia Barcelona contact page. The consultation can focus on reviewing an existing diagnosis, imaging, reports or a proposed treatment plan.
A second opinion may be helpful when a patient wants an independent review of an orthopaedic, trauma, hand or upper-limb concern. During the appointment, Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta can discuss the available information, assess the clinical situation and explain the options that may be appropriate.
Patients may be asked to provide relevant medical records, imaging reports or prior correspondence where available. The clinic can advise on the most useful information to bring or send before the consultation.
Visit or enquire
Contact Traumatologia Barcelona
Traumatologia Barcelona is located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Patients can request an appointment, international-patient enquiry or second opinion through the clinic’s contact page.
Clinic
Traumatologia Barcelona
Address
Office 112, Plaça de Manuel Corachán 4, 08017 Barcelona, Spain
Website
Languages
English, French, Spanish and Catalan
Doctor
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta
Registration
15202
Request a consultation
Whether you are a local patient, an expat, an insured or self-pay patient, or an international visitor seeking an English speaking orthopaedic surgeon in Barcelona, the clinic welcomes enquiries about trauma, orthopaedic, hand, nerve and second-opinion consultations.
Online consultations are available. Insurance coverage and payment arrangements depend on the insurer and individual policy, so patients are encouraged to raise any questions during the enquiry process.
InformationFAQs
Frequently asked questions
These answers explain the consultation options, languages, location and international-patient support available at Traumatologia Barcelona.