Trauma and orthopedic surgeon | Hand surgeon
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta is a trauma and orthopedic surgeon, traumatologist and hand surgeon at Traumatologia Barcelona. He provides assessment, consultation, treatment planning and second opinions for people in Barcelona and internationally.
The Joaquim Fores Vineta CV page introduces Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta, a trauma and orthopedic surgeon and hand surgeon at Traumatologia Barcelona, with details of his experience, clinical focus, international-patient support and consultation options.
Key facts
Who is Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta?
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta is a trauma and orthopedic surgeon and hand surgeon at Traumatologia Barcelona. His clinical work focuses on the assessment and treatment planning of orthopedic trauma, hand and upper-limb conditions, joint replacement and selected minimally invasive procedures.
Doctor
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta
Profession
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.
Professional background
What experience does Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta have?
Dr. Fores Vineta’s professional background combines orthopedic and trauma training, doctoral research, hospital-based practice, teaching and clinical research coordination.
| 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 affiliation | 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. |
| 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 | Registration number 15202. |
These credentials describe Dr. Fores Vineta’s medical education, specialty training, doctoral research and long-standing hospital-based work. They provide context for his clinical role at Traumatologia Barcelona and his approach to careful assessment and treatment planning.
At Traumatologia Barcelona, consultation begins with a discussion of symptoms, medical history, prior investigations and personal goals. The appropriate next steps depend on the individual clinical situation and may include further evaluation, treatment planning or referral where appropriate.
Clinical focus
What orthopedic and trauma conditions can be assessed?
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta provides consultation, assessment and treatment planning across orthopedic trauma, hand and upper-limb conditions, nerve-related problems, joint replacement and selected minimally invasive procedures.
An initial consultation is an opportunity to review the concern in context. It may include discussion of symptoms, relevant imaging or reports, previous treatment and recovery expectations. Any proposed plan is personalised and may include referral where appropriate.
For urgent or worsening symptoms, patients should seek appropriate urgent medical care through local emergency services or a qualified healthcare professional.
Patient support
Why choose Traumatologia Barcelona?
Traumatologia Barcelona supports patients with clear communication, coordinated care and practical help for people travelling from outside Spain.
International patient support
International patients can request an appointment or enquiry through the clinic’s contact page. The team can help organise the practical steps around a consultation, diagnostic review or second-opinion request.
Multilingual care
Care is available in English, French, Spanish and Catalan. Clear communication can help patients explain their history, understand the assessment process and discuss treatment planning with greater confidence.
Multidisciplinary support team
A multidisciplinary support team can help coordinate care around a patient’s needs. This may support diagnostics, treatment planning and recovery planning, with referral where appropriate.
Online consultations
Online consultations are available. They can be a practical first step for international patients seeking an initial discussion, review of available information or a second-opinion enquiry.
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 for suitable enquiries.
What to include in an enquiry
When contacting Traumatologia Barcelona, patients can provide a brief description of their concern, their preferred language, whether they are seeking an in-person or online consultation, and whether they are requesting a second opinion.
Patients with insurance may enquire about coverage and payment arrangements. Coverage, reimbursement and billing arrangements depend on the insurer and individual policy, so it is helpful to check the relevant policy details before booking.
Second opinions
How do I request a second opinion?
A second opinion can provide an independent review of an existing diagnosis, imaging report, treatment proposal or recovery plan. It begins with a consultation and a review of the information available.
Patients can request a second opinion through the Traumatologia Barcelona contact page. It is helpful to mention the reason for the request, the preferred consultation format and any relevant documents already available.
During a second-opinion consultation, Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta can review the clinical information and discuss the assessment, possible treatment planning options and whether further evaluation or referral may be appropriate.
A second opinion does not replace urgent care. 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
Registration
15202
Languages
English, French, Spanish and Catalan
Website
Request a consultation
Patients can use the clinic’s contact page to request an appointment, discuss an international-patient enquiry or ask about a second opinion. Online consultations are available.
For patients with insurance, coverage and payment arrangements depend on the insurer and individual policy. The clinic can be contacted to discuss the available options.
Information about consultationsFAQs
Frequently asked questions
These answers explain Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta’s background, the services available at Traumatologia Barcelona and how patients can request a consultation.