Trauma, orthopedic and hand surgery
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta
Orthopedic trauma surgeon at Traumatologia Barcelona, providing consultation, diagnostic review, treatment planning and second opinions for local and international patients.
Key facts
Practical information at a glance
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta is a trauma and orthopedic surgeon, traumatologist and hand surgeon at Traumatologia Barcelona. The clinic supports patients in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain and internationally.
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.
About the surgeon
Who is Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta?
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta is a trauma and orthopedic surgeon and hand surgeon at Traumatologia Barcelona. His practice focuses on orthopedic trauma, hand and upper-limb conditions, nerve-related problems and joint replacement.
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta is a trauma and orthopedic surgeon, traumatologist and hand surgeon at Traumatologia Barcelona. He provides consultations, diagnostic review, treatment planning and second opinions for patients in Barcelona and internationally.
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.
He has worked in the Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona since 1998. He is listed by Hospital Clínic Barcelona as a traumatologist and serves as medical president of Hospital Clínic Barcelona (HCB).
His background also includes research and teaching. From 2006, he served as ICEMEQ research coordinator and as a member of a clinical research committee. Between 1994 and 2009, he taught and tutored academic courses.
Dr. Fores is registered with medical registration number 15202. At Traumatologia Barcelona, his role is to assess each patient’s situation, explain suitable options and coordinate a personalized plan, with referral where appropriate.
Clinical focus
What orthopedic and trauma conditions can be assessed?
Traumatologia Barcelona provides assessment and treatment planning for orthopedic trauma, hand and upper-limb conditions, nerve-related concerns and selected joint problems. Each consultation begins with an individual evaluation.
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta assesses orthopedic trauma and fracture care, hand and upper-limb surgery, Dupuytren contracture, peripheral-nerve injury, tendon repair, hip and knee replacement, and arthroscopy where clinically appropriate.
An initial consultation is an opportunity to discuss symptoms, previous investigations, relevant medical history and treatment goals. The aim is to establish a clear understanding of the concern and identify an appropriate next step, which may include further evaluation, conservative management, a procedure or referral where appropriate.
Treatment is not prescribed on this page. A personalized consultation is needed to determine whether a particular assessment, procedure or referral is suitable for an individual patient.
Your consultation
What should a patient expect during an initial consultation?
An initial consultation at Traumatologia Barcelona is designed to clarify the concern, review available information and discuss suitable next steps with the patient.
During an initial consultation, Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta reviews the patient’s history and available investigations, discusses the concern and helps establish a personalized plan for assessment or treatment.
Discussion and history
The consultation includes a discussion of symptoms, prior treatment, relevant medical history and the patient’s goals.
Review and evaluation
Existing reports and imaging can be reviewed as part of a diagnostic review or second opinion, where appropriate.
Treatment planning
Following assessment, the doctor explains suitable options and the potential need for further evaluation, referral or a procedure.
Personalized recovery planning
Where treatment is planned, recovery expectations and follow-up needs are discussed as part of a personalized recovery plan.
International support
How can international patients arrange a consultation?
International patients can request an appointment, international-patient enquiry or second opinion through the clinic’s contact page. Care is available in English, French, Spanish and Catalan.
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.
Traumatologia Barcelona welcomes patients from Barcelona, elsewhere in Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe and other countries. Multilingual communication can help patients explain their history, understand the proposed assessment and feel better supported throughout the process.
International patient support
The clinic supports overseas patients with appointment enquiries, treatment planning and coordination of care.
Multilingual care
Consultations and communication are available in English, French, Spanish and Catalan.
Multidisciplinary support team
A multidisciplinary support team can help coordinate diagnostics, treatment planning and recovery.
Insurance and payment
Patients with insurance may enquire about coverage and payment arrangements. Coverage, reimbursement and billing depend on the insurer and individual policy.
To begin, patients can use the clinic’s contact page to request an appointment, ask about an international-patient enquiry or request a second opinion.
Second opinions
How do I request a second opinion?
A second opinion can help patients review a diagnosis, treatment plan or proposed procedure with a specialist before deciding on next steps.
Patients can request a second opinion through the Traumatologia Barcelona contact page. Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta provides diagnostic review and treatment planning for patients seeking an independent specialist perspective.
A second-opinion request may be useful for patients who have already received a diagnosis, are considering surgery, want to understand alternatives or would like further clarity before proceeding. The consultation focuses on reviewing the available information and discussing appropriate options.
| 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 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 listing | Listed by Hospital Clínic Barcelona as a traumatologist and serves as medical president of Hospital Clínic Barcelona (HCB) |
| Medical registration | 15202 |
Patient questions
Frequently asked questions
InformationThese answers provide general information about consultations and services at Traumatologia Barcelona. They do not replace a personalized medical consultation.
Contact
Request a consultation at Traumatologia Barcelona
Traumatologia Barcelona welcomes local and international patients seeking assessment, diagnostic review, treatment planning or a second opinion.
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
Before requesting an appointment
Patients may contact the clinic to discuss an orthopedic trauma concern, hand or upper-limb condition, nerve-related problem, joint replacement question, diagnostic review or second opinion.
The clinic offers online consultations and supports international patients with multilingual communication. 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.