Trauma & orthopedic surgery | Hand surgery
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta is a trauma and orthopedic surgeon, traumatologist and hand surgeon at Traumatologia Barcelona. He provides assessment, treatment planning and second opinions for orthopedic trauma, hand and upper-limb conditions, joint replacement and nerve-related concerns.

The Joaquim Fores Vineta curriculum outlines the experience of a trauma and orthopedic surgeon and hand surgeon at Traumatologia Barcelona, supporting patients in Barcelona and internationally.
Key facts
Who is Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta?
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta is a trauma and orthopedic surgeon and hand surgeon associated with Traumatologia Barcelona. He also works in the Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.
Doctor
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta
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.
Clinical focus
What orthopedic and trauma conditions can be assessed?
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta provides assessment, evaluation and treatment planning for a range of orthopedic trauma, hand, upper-limb, joint and nerve-related concerns. A consultation helps determine whether treatment at Traumatologia Barcelona or referral where appropriate is suitable.
Joaquim Fores Vineta curriculum
What training and experience does Dr. Fores Vineta have?
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta’s curriculum reflects medical training, specialist qualification, doctoral research, hospital practice, research coordination and academic teaching.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Medical degree | Graduated in Medicine from 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 role | Served as ICEMEQ research coordinator and clinical research committee member from 2006. |
| Academic teaching | Taught and tutored academic courses from 1994 to 2009. |
| Hospital listing | Is listed by Hospital Clínic Barcelona as a traumatologist and serves as medical president of Hospital Clínic Barcelona (HCB). |
| Medical registration | 15202 |
His clinical work brings together trauma and orthopedic surgery with hand surgery. Patients may seek an assessment for injuries, fractures, tendon or nerve concerns, Dupuytren contracture, joint conditions or a review of an existing diagnosis.
At Traumatologia Barcelona, care is planned around the individual patient. This may include diagnostic review, discussion of suitable options, treatment planning, coordinated support and recovery planning. Where a concern falls outside the scope of the clinic, referral where appropriate may be discussed.

International patients
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, and care is available in English, French, Spanish and Catalan.
International patient support
Traumatologia Barcelona welcomes patients from the UK, the US, Europe and beyond. The team can help coordinate enquiries, appointment requests and communication for overseas patients.
Multilingual care
Care is available in English, French, Spanish and Catalan. Clear communication can support discussion of symptoms, diagnostic records, treatment options and recovery planning.
Multidisciplinary support team
A multidisciplinary support team can help coordinate care around an individual assessment. This may support diagnostics, treatment planning and recovery where clinically appropriate.
Second opinions
Patients may request a second opinion or diagnostic review. A consultation can help clarify findings, discuss options and consider whether referral where appropriate is needed.
Your visit
What should a patient expect during an initial consultation?
An initial consultation focuses on understanding the concern, reviewing relevant information and discussing suitable next steps. It is an opportunity to ask questions and consider a personalized plan.
During an initial consultation, Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta may review the patient’s history, current concern and any available diagnostic information. The consultation may include an assessment, discussion of findings and consideration of treatment planning or further evaluation.
Patients may also discuss a second opinion, recovery planning or whether referral where appropriate is advisable. Online consultations are available, and insurance coverage and payment arrangements depend on the insurer and individual policy.
For urgent or worsening symptoms, patients should seek appropriate urgent medical care through local emergency services or a qualified healthcare professional.
Contact
Where is Traumatologia Barcelona located?
Traumatologia Barcelona is located at Office 112, Plaça de Manuel Corachán 4, 08017 Barcelona, Spain. Patients can request an appointment, international-patient enquiry or second opinion through the clinic’s contact page.
- Clinic: Traumatologia Barcelona
- Doctor: Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta
- Address: Office 112, Plaça de Manuel Corachán 4, 08017 Barcelona, Spain
- Website: traumatologia.barcelona
- Languages: English, French, Spanish and Catalan
- Registration: 15202
Request an appointment or enquiry
Patients can contact Traumatologia Barcelona to request a consultation for trauma, orthopedics, hand surgery, nerve repair, Dupuytren treatment or a second opinion. International patients, expats, insured and self-pay patients are welcome to enquire.
Online consultations are available. Insurance coverage, reimbursement and billing arrangements depend on the insurer and individual policy.
Information FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta
These answers provide practical information about Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta, Traumatologia Barcelona, consultations, languages and international-patient support.