Orthopedic trauma & fracture assessment
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta is a trauma and orthopedic surgeon and hand surgeon at Traumatologia Barcelona. He provides consultation, assessment and treatment planning for people seeking an experienced fracture specialist in Barcelona, including international patients and those seeking a second opinion.
Key facts
Practical information for patients
This page explains Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta’s clinical focus, the care available through Traumatologia Barcelona, and how patients in Barcelona, elsewhere in Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States and across Europe can request a consultation.
A fracture specialist is an orthopedic professional who assesses broken bones and related injuries. At Traumatologia Barcelona, Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta provides personalised consultation, diagnostic review and treatment planning for orthopedic trauma and upper-limb conditions.
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.
About the doctor
Who is Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta?
Dr. Fores is a trauma and orthopedic surgeon and hand surgeon. His work includes orthopedic trauma, fracture assessment, hand and upper-limb surgery, and treatment planning for selected joint and nerve-related conditions.
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta is a trauma and orthopedic surgeon and hand surgeon at Traumatologia Barcelona. He is also listed by Hospital Clínic Barcelona as a traumatologist and serves as medical president of Hospital Clínic Barcelona (HCB).
Dr. Fores graduated in Medicine from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in 1980. He completed specialty training in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology in 1986 and earned a doctoral thesis in 1992.
Since 1998, he has worked in the Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona. From 2006, he served as ICEMEQ research coordinator and as a member of the clinical research committee. He also taught and tutored academic courses from 1994 to 2009.
His medical registration number is 15202. A consultation at Traumatologia Barcelona is an opportunity to discuss symptoms, prior imaging or reports, treatment options and an individualised recovery plan.
Clinical focus
What orthopedic and trauma conditions can be assessed?
Patients may seek an assessment for a fracture or other orthopedic injury, hand and upper-limb concerns, joint conditions, nerve-related symptoms, or a second opinion on a diagnosis or treatment plan.
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta assesses orthopedic trauma and fracture-related concerns, with particular experience in hand and upper-limb surgery. Consultations focus on understanding the injury, reviewing available information and discussing appropriate next steps.
Fracture assessment may involve discussing the injury history, examining the affected area where appropriate, reviewing imaging or reports, and considering whether further evaluation or specialist referral is needed. Treatment planning is individualised and depends on the injury, medical history and personal circumstances.
For people who have already received a diagnosis or treatment recommendation elsewhere, a second-opinion consultation can help clarify the available options. Dr. Fores can review the information provided and discuss a proposed assessment or treatment pathway with the patient.
If symptoms are severe, worsening quickly, or associated with an urgent injury, patients should seek appropriate urgent medical care through local emergency services or a qualified healthcare professional.
Your consultation
What should a patient expect during an initial consultation?
An initial consultation is designed to understand the patient’s concern, review relevant information and discuss a suitable next step. It is not a substitute for emergency care.
During an initial consultation, Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta listens to the patient’s history, discusses the presenting concern and considers the clinical information available. Where appropriate, he may recommend further assessment, imaging review, treatment planning or referral.
Patients may find it helpful to bring previous medical reports, imaging files or discs, a list of current medicines, and any correspondence from other clinicians. This can support a clearer discussion of the injury, symptoms and prior treatment.
For a fracture-related consultation, the discussion may include how the injury occurred, current symptoms, previous orthopedic treatment, mobility, work or activity needs, and personal preferences. The aim is to create a practical, personalised plan based on the individual situation.
The consultation also provides an opportunity to ask questions about recovery planning, the role of rehabilitation, and whether a second opinion or additional specialist input may be appropriate.
International care
How can international patients arrange a consultation?
International patients can request an appointment, an international-patient enquiry or a second opinion through the clinic’s contact page. Online consultations are available.
Patients can request an appointment, international-patient enquiry or second opinion through the clinic’s contact page. Traumatologia Barcelona welcomes patients from Barcelona, the United Kingdom, the United States, Spain and beyond.
International patient support
Overseas patients can enquire before travelling, share relevant medical information and discuss appointment arrangements. The clinic’s contact page provides a single route for appointment and second-opinion requests.
Multilingual care
Care is available in English, French, Spanish and Catalan. Clear communication can help patients explain their history, understand the proposed assessment and feel more confident during treatment planning.
Multidisciplinary support team
A multidisciplinary support team can help coordinate the practical aspects of care. This may support diagnostics, treatment planning and recovery planning, with referral where appropriate.
Insurance and payment enquiries
Patients with insurance may enquire about coverage and payment arrangements. Coverage, reimbursement and billing arrangements depend on the insurer and the individual policy, so patients should confirm details directly with their insurer.
Second opinions
How do I request a second opinion?
A second opinion can be useful when a patient wants an independent review of a diagnosis, imaging findings or a proposed treatment plan before deciding how to proceed.
Patients can request a second opinion through the Traumatologia Barcelona contact page. The enquiry can explain the concern, mention whether the request relates to a fracture, hand condition, joint problem or another orthopedic issue, and indicate whether an online consultation is preferred.
Where possible, patients may be asked to provide relevant reports, imaging or other medical records. These materials can help Dr. Fores review the background information before discussing the case during a consultation.
A second opinion does not replace urgent care. If there is a new severe injury, rapidly worsening symptoms, or another urgent medical concern, patients should seek appropriate urgent medical care through local emergency services or a qualified healthcare professional.
Contact
Request an appointment or enquiry
Traumatologia Barcelona provides orthopedic trauma, hand surgery, nerve-related and second-opinion consultations for local and international patients.
Clinic
Traumatologia Barcelona
Doctor
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta
Registration
15202
Address
Office 112, Plaça de Manuel Corachán 4, 08017 Barcelona, Spain
Website
Languages
English, French, Spanish and Catalan
Arrange a consultation
Patients can use the clinic’s contact page to request an appointment, ask about an international-patient enquiry, or request a second opinion. Online consultations are available, and patients with insurance may enquire about coverage and payment arrangements.
Coverage, reimbursement and billing arrangements depend on the insurer and individual policy. The clinic can discuss the available options during the enquiry process.
Patient questions
Frequently asked questions
Information about consultations and enquiries.These answers explain the consultation process, languages, online appointments and second opinions at Traumatologia Barcelona.