Miguel Angel Gonzalez-Viejo
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Passeig de la Vall d'Hebron #119-129 Barcelon Spain, 08035About
Miguel Angel Gonzalez-Viejo, MD, PhD, maintains a position as Chairman of the Spinal Cord Department at the 'Hospital Vall d'Hebron located in Barcelona, Spain. Dr. Viejo has been practicing for over 40 years as a physical and rehabilitation medicine specialist. His expertise in the field is in the treatment of spinal cord injuries. As a physiatrist Dr. Viejo primarily focuses on helping his patients become as functional and pain-free as possible in order to participate in and enjoy life as fully as possible. Board certified, Dr. Viejo lectures extensively on spinal cord injuries and scoliosis around the globe, and has published several books on his research on scoliosis.
Education and Training
University of Zaragoza
Board Certification
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation- Physical Medicine
Rehabilitation
Provider Details
Miguel Angel Gonzalez-Viejo's Expert Contributions
My mother's foot has been amputated due to gangrene. Is there a way to help her recover faster?
Yes, I think that physiatrists have the most capacity for knowing general health conditions and recommending prosthesis. M. A. Gonzalez Viejo MD, PhD READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Lectures Extensively on Spinal Cord Injuries and Scoliosis -
- International Public Speaking -
Professional Society Memberships
- Colegio Oficial de Mdicos de Barcelona, La Sociedad Espaola de Medicina Fsica y Rehabilitacin
Articles and Publications
- Several Books Published on Scoliosis
What do you attribute your success to?
- His Empathy with Patients, Great Mentors, Great Deal of Dedication to his Work
Hobbies / Sports
- Tennis, Paddle Ball, Classical Music
Favorite professional publications
- American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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