Cesar Canales Bedoya

Dr. Cesar Canales Bedoya is a general and digestive surgeon leading the Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery Unit at Hospital Ruber Internacional. He was ranked among the Top 5 General & Digestive Surgeons in Spain from 2021 to 2024. Dr. Canales specializes in minimally invasive techniques using the Da Vinci robotic system for clinical cases involving the abdomen and oncology.

Surgical Specialization & Expertise

Dr. Canales uses laparoscopic and robotic procedures to help patients recover faster. He treats various digestive conditions and oncological cases. His work includes digestive oncology involving the colon, stomach, and liver. Additionally, he performs abdominal wall surgery, including hernia repair and reconstruction.

He provides minimally invasive gastrointestinal procedures and performs emergency digestive surgery. His practice includes robotic radical nephrectomy — the surgical removal of a kidney — and hysterectomy. He also offers treatment for hiatal, inguinal, and umbilical hernias.

Professional Experience

Dr. Canales has held leadership roles in Spanish medical institutions and served in international military missions. His career includes positions in both civilian and military surgery. He also successfully passed the National Competitive Examination for the Air Force Medical Corps.

• 2015 – Present: Head of General & Digestive Surgery Department, Hospital Ruber Internacional
• 2015 – Present: Head of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery Unit, Hospital Ruber Internacional
• 2006 – 2014: General & Digestive Surgeon, Clínica Moncloa, Madrid
• 1999 – 2006: Head of General & Digestive Surgery Department, Air Force Hospital, Madrid
• 2002: Head of Surgery – Multinational Division, Spanish Base Hospital, Bagram, Afghanistan (Mission Enduring Freedom)
• 1996 – 1999: Head of General & Digestive Surgery Section, Air Force Hospital, Madrid
• 1981 – 2015: Attending Surgeon, Hospital Ruber Internacional, Madrid

Education & Academic Background

Dr. Canales earned honors during his medical training and holds a doctorate in surgery. He is a certified specialist within the Military Medical Corps. His academic training includes:

• PhD in Medicine and Surgery (Cum Laude), Autonomous University of Madrid
• MD, Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (Honors), Complutense University of Madrid
• Specialist in General and Digestive Surgery, Gregorio Marañón University Hospital
• Certified Specialist, Military Medical Corps (Air Force)
• Microsurgery Course, Gregorio Marañón Hospital, Madrid
• Laparoscopic Surgery Training, Ramón y Cajal Hospital
• Clinical Management Program, Instituto de Empresa (IE Business School)

Teaching & Academic Roles

Dr. Canales contributes to medical education as a professor at several universities. He has served as faculty for over 16 specialized training courses. His roles include:

• Associate Professor of Surgery, Complutense University of Madrid
• Professor of Surgery, European University
• Honorary Clinical Professor, University of Alcalá de Henares
• Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, CEU Air Force Hospital
• Board Member, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine (UCM)

Research, Publications & Books

The doctor is a researcher with more than 70 scientific publications in national and international journals. He authored the Manual of Surgery published by McGraw-Hill, which universities use as a reference text. He has also contributed to 12 medical book chapters.

Awards & Recognition

Dr. Canales is recognized as a physician in Spain by several publications. His awards include the following:

• 2025 – Best Doctors in Spain (General & Digestive Surgery), El Confidencial
• 2024 – Top 100 Doctors in Spain, Forbes Magazine
• 2024 – Doctor of the Year, La Razón
• 2021–2024 – Ranked among the Top 5 General & Digestive Surgeons in Spain