Trauma & orthopedic surgeon · Hand surgeon
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta is a trauma and orthopedic surgeon and hand surgeon at Traumatologia Barcelona. He provides assessment, treatment planning and second opinions for orthopedic trauma, hand and upper-limb conditions, with support for international patients.
An orthopedic surgeon assesses and plans care for injuries and conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, tendons and nerves. This page introduces Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta, Traumatologia Barcelona, and how patients can arrange a consultation or second opinion.
Key facts
Practical information
Traumatologia Barcelona provides specialist-led orthopedic and trauma care in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, with a clear pathway for local and international patients.
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 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.
Doctor profile
Who is Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta?
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta is a trauma and orthopedic surgeon, traumatologist and hand surgeon at Traumatologia Barcelona.
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta is a trauma and orthopedic surgeon and hand surgeon at Traumatologia Barcelona. His clinical focus includes orthopedic trauma, hand and upper-limb surgery, Dupuytren contracture, peripheral-nerve injury and nerve-related conditions, tendon repair, and the assessment of hip and knee replacement or arthroplasty.
He graduated in Medicine from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in 1980 and completed Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology specialty training in 1986. He earned a doctoral thesis in 1992 and has worked in the Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona since 1998.
Dr. Fores served as ICEMEQ research coordinator and a member of the clinical research committee from 2006. He also taught and tutored academic courses from 1994 to 2009. He is listed by Hospital Clínic Barcelona as a traumatologist and serves as medical president of Hospital Clínic Barcelona (HCB).
His medical registration number is 15202. Patients seeking an evaluation, treatment planning or a second opinion can request an appointment through the clinic’s contact page.
Clinical focus
What orthopedic and trauma conditions can be assessed?
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta provides consultation, diagnostic review and treatment planning across a range of orthopedic, trauma and hand-related concerns.
Traumatologia Barcelona supports the assessment of fractures and orthopedic trauma, hand and upper-limb conditions, nerve-related problems, joint replacement questions and selected minimally invasive procedures.
Every patient begins with a consultation to review symptoms, medical history, imaging and functional limitations. Where clinically appropriate, the team can discuss further investigations, non-operative options, surgical planning, rehabilitation or referral to another suitable specialist.
Personalised recovery planning is part of the consultation process. After an assessment, Dr. Fores and the multidisciplinary support team can help patients understand the available options, the likely sequence of care and the follow-up that may be appropriate for their situation.
Treatment is not guaranteed to be suitable for every condition. A personalised consultation is needed to determine whether assessment, further investigation, conservative management, surgery or referral is appropriate.
International care
How can international patients arrange a consultation?
Patients can request an appointment, international-patient enquiry or second opinion through the clinic’s contact page.
International patient support
Traumatologia Barcelona welcomes patients from the UK, the United States, Spain and other European countries. International patients can enquire about appointments, travel planning and the information needed before a consultation.
Multilingual communication
Care is available in English, French, Spanish and Catalan. Clear communication can help patients discuss symptoms, share medical records and understand proposed next steps with greater confidence.
Multidisciplinary support team
A multidisciplinary support team can contribute to coordinated diagnostics, treatment planning and recovery. This may include clinicians involved in assessment, imaging review, rehabilitation planning and follow-up.
Second opinions and planning
Patients may request a second opinion to review an existing diagnosis, imaging or proposed treatment plan. The consultation focuses on an independent assessment and a clear explanation of suitable next steps.
Your visit
What should a patient expect during an initial consultation?
An initial consultation at Traumatologia Barcelona is designed to understand the concern, review available information and agree on appropriate next steps.
During an initial consultation, Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta reviews the patient’s history, symptoms, prior investigations and current functional limitations before discussing possible options.
Patients may be asked to bring or send relevant imaging, test results, referral letters and a list of current medicines where available. This information can support a more informed evaluation, although it does not replace the clinical assessment carried out during the consultation.
Depending on the findings, the consultation may lead to further diagnostics, conservative management, a treatment plan, surgical planning or referral where appropriate. Online consultations are available for suitable enquiries, and patients with insurance may enquire about coverage and payment arrangements; coverage, reimbursement and billing 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.
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Contact
Request a consultation at Traumatologia Barcelona
Patients can contact Traumatologia Barcelona to request an appointment, international-patient enquiry or second opinion with Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta.
Address: Office 112, Plaça de Manuel Corachán 4, 08017 Barcelona, Spain
Website: traumatologia.barcelona
Languages: English, French, Spanish and Catalan
Doctor: Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta
Registration: 15202
A clear next step
Whether you are seeking an orthopedic trauma assessment, hand or upper-limb consultation, Dupuytren contracture evaluation, nerve-related assessment, joint replacement discussion or a second opinion, the team can help you understand the appropriate next step.
Submit an enquiry through the clinic’s contact page to request an appointment or discuss the information you would like reviewed. For urgent or worsening symptoms, seek appropriate urgent medical care through local emergency services or a qualified healthcare professional.