Trauma and orthopedic 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, consultation, and treatment planning for orthopedic trauma, hand and upper-limb conditions, joint replacement, and selected minimally invasive procedures.
A traumatologist assesses and helps plan care for injuries and conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, tendons, nerves, and the hand. This page introduces Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta, Traumatologia Barcelona, and how patients can arrange a consultation or second opinion.
Key facts
Who is Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta?
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta is a trauma and orthopedic surgeon and hand surgeon based in Barcelona. His practice focuses on orthopedic trauma, hand and upper-limb surgery, nerve-related conditions, and joint replacement.
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
Languages
English, French, Spanish, and Catalan
Online care
Online consultations are available
Insurance
Patients may enquire about coverage and payment arrangements; coverage depends on the insurer and individual policy
Professional background
What are Dr. Fores Vineta’s credentials?
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta has trained and practised in orthopedic surgery and traumatology for several decades. His experience includes hospital-based orthopedic and trauma work, academic 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 experience | 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 |
Dr. Fores Vineta is listed by Hospital Clínic Barcelona as a traumatologist and serves as medical president of Hospital Clínic Barcelona (HCB). These details describe his professional background and do not constitute a promise of a particular clinical result.
Clinical focus
What orthopedic and trauma conditions can be assessed?
Traumatologia Barcelona provides assessment and consultation for a range of orthopedic trauma, hand, upper-limb, nerve, and joint concerns. The appropriate pathway is discussed during a personalised consultation.
During an initial consultation, Dr. Fores Vineta reviews the patient’s concerns, relevant history, and available investigations where appropriate. He then discusses possible next steps, which may include further evaluation, treatment planning, conservative measures, a procedure where clinically appropriate, or referral where appropriate.
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. Traumatologia Barcelona welcomes patients from the UK, the US, Spain, and beyond, including expats and both insured and self-pay patients.
Clear communication is an important part of care planning. Care is available in English, French, Spanish, and Catalan, helping patients discuss their history, questions, and preferences with greater confidence.
Online consultations are available. Patients with insurance may enquire about coverage and payment arrangements; coverage, reimbursement, and billing arrangements depend on the insurer and individual policy.
Patient support
What support is available during care?
Traumatologia Barcelona aims to make consultation and treatment planning clear, coordinated, and accessible for local and international patients.
International patient support
Patients travelling from abroad can enquire about appointments, second opinions, and the practical arrangements relevant to their visit.
The clinic’s contact route is designed to help overseas patients begin a conversation before travelling to Barcelona.
Multilingual care
Care is available in English, French, Spanish, and Catalan. This can make it easier to explain symptoms, review documents, and understand the proposed assessment pathway.
Language support supports clearer communication throughout consultation and treatment planning.
Multidisciplinary support team
Where appropriate, care can be supported by a multidisciplinary team. This may help coordinate diagnostics, treatment planning, and recovery-related considerations.
The precise team and pathway depend on each patient’s clinical situation and are discussed during consultation.
Personalised recovery planning
Recovery planning is discussed in the context of each patient’s condition, treatment pathway, and individual circumstances.
A consultation is the appropriate setting to clarify what follow-up, rehabilitation, or referral may be relevant.
Your visit
What should a patient expect during an initial consultation?
An initial consultation is an opportunity to discuss the reason for the visit, review relevant information, and understand the possible next steps.
- Discuss the patient’s symptoms, injury history, previous care, and current concerns.
- Review available medical information or imaging, where appropriate and provided by the patient.
- Carry out an assessment or evaluation relevant to the presenting concern.
- Discuss possible diagnostic or treatment options, including referral where appropriate.
- Agree on a personalised next step, which may include further assessment, treatment planning, or follow-up.
This information is educational and does not replace a medical consultation. For urgent or worsening symptoms, patients should seek appropriate urgent medical care through local emergency services or a qualified healthcare professional.
Second opinions
How do I request a second opinion?
Patients can request a second opinion through the Traumatologia Barcelona contact page. This may be helpful when a patient would like an independent review of a diagnosis, imaging, or proposed treatment plan.
When requesting a second opinion, patients may wish to include a brief description of their concern, relevant medical history, and any reports or imaging they already have. The clinic can then advise on the most suitable way to proceed.
A second opinion is an assessment and discussion process. It does not replace emergency care, and it does not guarantee a particular diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or outcome.
To begin, patients can use the clinic’s contact page to request an appointment, international-patient enquiry, or second-opinion review.
Patient questions
Frequently asked questions
These answers provide general information about Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta, Traumatologia Barcelona, appointments, languages, and second opinions.
Contact
Request a consultation in Barcelona
Traumatologia Barcelona provides orthopedic trauma, hand surgery, nerve-related, and joint-replacement assessment and consultation for local and international patients.
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
Arrange an appointment or second opinion
Patients can request an appointment, international-patient enquiry, or second opinion through the clinic’s contact page. Online consultations are available, and patients with insurance may enquire about coverage and payment arrangements.
For urgent or worsening symptoms, seek appropriate urgent medical care through local emergency services or a qualified healthcare professional.