Trauma & orthopedic surgery in Barcelona
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-opinion support for people with orthopedic trauma, hand conditions and related musculoskeletal concerns.

Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta is a trauma specialist and orthopedic surgeon at Traumatologia Barcelona, offering assessment, treatment planning and second opinions for trauma, hand, nerve and joint-related concerns.
Key facts
Who is Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta?
Dr. Fores Vineta is a trauma and orthopedic surgeon, traumatologist and hand surgeon practising at Traumatologia Barcelona in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
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.
Orthopedic trauma and fracture care
Assessment and treatment planning for orthopedic trauma and fracture-related concerns, with personalised recovery planning.
Hand and upper-limb surgery
Evaluation of hand and upper-limb conditions, including tendon repair and peripheral-nerve injury or nerve-related conditions.
Clinical focus
What orthopedic and trauma conditions can be assessed?
Traumatologia Barcelona provides consultation and evaluation across a range of orthopedic trauma, hand, nerve and joint-related concerns. Treatment is planned individually after clinical assessment.
Dr. Fores Vineta’s clinical focus includes orthopedic trauma, hand and upper-limb surgery, tendon repair, nerve-related conditions and joint procedures. Each consultation begins with an individual assessment to understand the concern, relevant history and appropriate next steps.
Where another specialty or service is more suitable, referral may be discussed as part of treatment planning. The aim is clear communication, coordinated care and a recovery plan tailored to the patient’s circumstances.

Professional background
What are Dr. Fores Vineta’s credentials?
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta has a long-standing background in orthopedic surgery and traumatology, with clinical, academic and research experience.
| 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 Clínic de Barcelona | 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. |
| Registration | Medical registration number: 15202. |
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.
International patient support
Support is available for patients travelling from the UK, US, Europe and beyond, helping coordinate enquiries, appointment requests and treatment planning.
Multilingual care
Care is available in English, French, Spanish and Catalan, supporting clearer communication throughout assessment and follow-up.
Multidisciplinary support team
A multidisciplinary support team can help with coordinated care, diagnostics, treatment planning and recovery where appropriate.
Second opinions
Patients seeking a second opinion can request a diagnostic review and consultation to discuss findings and possible next steps.
What to expect
What happens during an initial consultation?
An initial consultation focuses on understanding the patient’s concern, reviewing relevant information and discussing appropriate assessment or treatment-planning options.
Consultation and treatment planning
During an initial consultation, Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta reviews the patient’s concern and relevant clinical information. Where appropriate, further diagnostic evaluation or referral may be discussed.
Treatment planning is personalised. Patients may discuss orthopedic trauma, hand conditions, nerve-related concerns, joint procedures or a second opinion, depending on their individual situation.
For urgent or worsening symptoms, patients should seek appropriate urgent medical care through local emergency services or a qualified healthcare professional.
Information FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta, Traumatologia Barcelona, consultations and international patient support.
Contact
Request an appointment or enquiry
Traumatologia Barcelona welcomes local and international patients seeking assessment, treatment planning or a second opinion.
Clinic
Traumatologia Barcelona
Doctor
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta
Address
Office 112, Plaça de Manuel Corachán 4, 08017 Barcelona, Spain
Website
Languages
English, French, Spanish and Catalan
Registration
15202
Request a consultation
Patients can request an appointment, international-patient enquiry or second opinion through the clinic’s contact page. Online consultations are available, and insurance coverage and payment arrangements depend on the insurer and individual policy.