Trauma & orthopedic surgery | Hand surgery
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta
An orthopedic specialist and trauma and orthopedic surgeon at Traumatologia Barcelona, supporting patients with orthopedic trauma, hand and upper-limb conditions, joint replacement assessment, and second opinions.
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta is an orthopedic specialist, trauma and orthopedic surgeon, traumatologist, and hand surgeon at Traumatologia Barcelona, offering consultations, diagnostic review, treatment planning, and second opinions for patients in Barcelona and internationally.
Key facts
Who is Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta?
Dr. Fores is a trauma and orthopedic surgeon and hand surgeon at Traumatologia Barcelona. He has worked in the Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona since 1998.
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 policy.
Professional background
What are Dr. Fores’s credentials?
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta’s background combines specialist orthopedic training, doctoral research, hospital practice, 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 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 | Is listed by Hospital Clínic Barcelona as a traumatologist and serves as medical president of Hospital Clínic Barcelona (HCB). |
| Medical registration | 15202 |
Clinical focus
What orthopedic and trauma conditions can be assessed?
Traumatologia Barcelona provides consultation, evaluation, and treatment planning for selected orthopedic, trauma, hand, and nerve-related concerns. The appropriate pathway is discussed during a personalized consultation.
Each consultation begins with a review of the patient’s concerns, relevant history, and available imaging or reports. Dr. Fores can discuss possible assessment options, explain findings in accessible language, and help patients understand the choices available to them.
Where a concern falls outside the clinic’s scope, referral to an appropriate specialist or service may be discussed. Treatment decisions are individualized and should always be made with a qualified healthcare professional.
Your visit
What should a patient expect during an initial consultation?
An initial consultation is an opportunity to discuss symptoms, medical history, previous treatment, imaging, and personal goals. It supports a careful, personalized assessment rather than a rushed decision.
Discussion and history
The consultation may include a discussion of the concern, relevant medical history, prior investigations, and current symptoms.
Review and evaluation
Available imaging, reports, and previous records can be reviewed as part of the diagnostic assessment and clinical discussion.
Personalized planning
Following assessment, Dr. Fores can discuss suitable next steps, treatment planning, and referral where appropriate.
Recovery support
Personalized recovery planning can be discussed, with the aim of helping patients understand what to expect and how care may be coordinated.
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.
International patient support
Support is available for patients travelling from the UK, the United States, Europe, and beyond, including guidance on enquiries and appointment arrangements.
Multilingual care
Care is available in English, French, Spanish, and Catalan, helping patients communicate clearly throughout the consultation process.
Multidisciplinary support team
A multidisciplinary support team can help coordinate diagnostics, treatment planning, and recovery-related communication where appropriate.
Patients with insurance may enquire about coverage and payment arrangements. Coverage, reimbursement, and billing arrangements depend on the insurer and the individual policy, so patients should confirm details directly with their insurer before attending.
Second opinions
How do I request a second opinion?
Patients seeking a second opinion can submit an enquiry through the Traumatologia Barcelona contact page. Relevant medical reports and imaging can be discussed during the consultation.
What to include in an enquiry
- A brief description of the orthopedic, trauma, hand, or nerve-related concern.
- Details of any previous consultations, investigations, or treatment already received.
- Available imaging reports or medical documentation, where applicable.
- Preferred language: English, French, Spanish, or Catalan.
- Whether an in-person appointment or online consultation is preferred.
A second opinion is intended to support informed decision-making. It does not replace urgent assessment; 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. The clinic serves local patients in Barcelona and Catalonia, as well as international patients.
- Clinic: Traumatologia Barcelona
- Doctor: Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta
- Registration: 15202
- Website: traumatologia.barcelona
- Languages: English, French, Spanish, and Catalan
Request an appointment or enquiry
Patients can use the clinic’s contact page to request a consultation, international-patient enquiry, or second opinion. Online consultations are available, and insurance-related questions can be raised during the enquiry process.
FAQs
Frequently asked questionsOrthopedic specialist FAQs
These answers explain the clinic’s consultation, language, location, and international-patient arrangements.