Miquel Sans Cuffí

Dr. Miquel Sans Cuffí is a gastroenterologist at Centro Médico Teknon. He treats inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Dr. Sans Cuffí is the author of over 150 publications and 500 conference presentations.

Specialization and Medical Approach

Dr. Sans Cuffí specializes in the digestive system. He treats inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. His approach involves treating chronic diarrhea and rhythm disorders. He treats various causes of chronic intestinal inflammation. Additionally, he performs diagnostic and surgical procedures for the gastrointestinal tract.

Conditions Treated

• Crohn's disease
• Ulcerative colitis
• Pancreatitis
• Gastric ulcers and gastritis
• Barrett's esophagus
• Cholelithiasis (gallstones) — hardened deposits of digestive fluid that form in the gallbladder
• Gastrointestinal polyps

Procedures Performed

• Gastroscopy and colonoscopy
• Gastric and duodenal polyp removal
• Laparoscopic anti-reflux (GERD) surgery
• Gallbladder and stomach resection
• Small intestine resection
• Esophagectomy
• Appendectomy

Professional Career

Dr. Sans Cuffí has practiced at Centro Médico Teknon since 2011. He held a position at the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona for seven years. The specialist also served as a Scientific Committee member of the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO).

• 2011–Present — Specialist at Centro Médico Teknon, Barcelona
• 2004–2011 — Specialist at Barcelona Hospital Clinic / IDIBAPS
• Former Coordinator — European IBDChip project

Education and International Training

The specialist earned his medical degree and PhD from the University of Barcelona. He completed his residency through the MIR program at the Provincial Hospital of Barcelona. Dr. Sans Cuffí pursued international training in the United States. He conducted research on IBD at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland.

• 1993–1996 — MIR Residency in Digestive System, Provincial Hospital of Barcelona
• 1997–1999 — Postgraduate training, Gastroenterology Department, Provincial Hospital of Barcelona
• 2000–2003 — Research internships, Case Western Reserve University, USA
• 2001 — Distinguished Doctorate, University of Barcelona

Scientific Research and Awards

Dr. Sans Cuffí contributed to medical literature through numerous book chapters. He received a "Distinguished Diploma Unanimously" for his doctorate work. His research focuses on the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases. The specialist frequently presents his findings at national and international conferences.

Professional Memberships

• American Gastroenterological Association
• Spanish Association of Gastroenterology
• Spanish Working Group on Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
• Catalan Society of Gastroenterology