Dr. Xavier Carreras is a specialist ophthalmologist in medical and surgical retina in Girona. He has a distinguished track record in diagnosing and treating retinal diseases. He graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Girona. After passing the MIR exam, he secured a residency to specialize in Ophthalmology at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.
Furthermore, he has actively participated in numerous specialization and continuing education courses. He has also presented multiple communications at national and international conferences related to retina and eye health.
Currently, his research focuses on oculomics, a field that seeks to link systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus and obesity with ophthalmic findings. This contributes, therefore, to innovation in retinal diagnosis and treatment.
At present, Dr. Carreras works as an attending physician in the retina department at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona. Additionally, he practices at the Girona Clinical Ophthalmology Institute (Oftalis), where he offers specialized care in medical and surgical retina in Girona.
Education and Professional Experience:
- Medical Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Girona.
- Specialist in Ophthalmology from the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.
- Training period at the “Asociación Para Evitar la Ceguera” Hospital in Mexico City.
- Member of the Retina Team at the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.
- International certification by the International Council of Ophthalmology and the European Board of Ophthalmology.
- Member of Societat Catalana d’Oftalmologia.
- Member of Sociedad Española de Retina y Vítreo.
- Member of the European Society of Retina and Vitreous.