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Doctor Lluís Castillo

Medical Director at Advanced Podiatry

Medical Specialities

Specialist in treatments, minimally invasive foot surgery and biomechanical gait studies. He also works as a university lecturer and is a member of podiatric associations.

Professional Background

Dr. Luis Castillo Sánchez is a podiatric surgeon specialized in treatments such as minimally invasive surgery for hallux valgus (bunions), claw toes, Morton’s neuromas, plantar fasciitis surgery, flat foot surgery, and heel spurs. He also performs surgery for ingrown toenails, biomechanical gait analysis and custom orthotics, laser treatment for onychomycosis, and growth factor application.

He is also specialized in ultrasound-guided surgery and ultrasound-guided interventions for conditions such as Baxter’s syndrome, ultrasound-guided gastrocnemius lengthening, infiltrations, and hydrodissections of peripheral nerves in the foot, among others.

He obtained his doctorate from Universitat de Vic – Universitat Central de Catalunya and completed two master’s degrees in Podiatric Surgery at the University of Barcelona, as well as a postgraduate program in Minimal Incision Surgery at UManresa.

Furthermore, he completed a Fellowship at Louisiana State University (LSU) in New Orleans and is an Associate Professor at the Academy of Ambulatory Foot & Ankle Surgery (AAFAS) in the United States.

He combines his clinical work with teaching responsibilities. Currently, he serves as a professor at various universities, including the University of Barcelona, UManresa (UVic-UCC), and the Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Mártir.
Dr. Castillo is a board member of the Illustrious College of Podiatrists of Catalonia and a member of several podiatric associations.

Professional Experience

• Director and Podiatrist at Pododent (2002 – Present)

• Podiatrist at Clínica Diagonal

• Podiatrist at Centro Médico Fiatc Tarradellas

• Collaborator in Podiatric Surgery and Minimal Incision Foot Surgery in different clinics and hospitals nationwide

• Director and Surgeon Podiatrist at Advanced Podiatry Clinic

Teaching Experience

• Professor of Podiatric Surgery at the University of Barcelona
• Professor of Minimal Incision Foot Surgery at UManresa-Universitat de Vic (UCC)
• Professor of Official Master’s Degree in Minimal Incision Foot Surgery (UCV)
• Professor of Official Master’s Degree in Comprehensive Podiatric Surgery (UB)
• Professor of Master’s Degree in Forefoot Surgery (UManresa)

Notable Academic Achievements

• Doctorate in Podiatry from Universitat de Vic – Universitat Central de Catalunya

• Master’s Degree in Orthopodology from the University of Barcelona

• Master’s Degree in Surgical Podiatry from the University of Barcelona

• Postgraduate Program in Minimal Incision Foot Surgery from FUB

• Minimal Incision Surgery Monitor certified by the Spanish Association of Minimal Incision Foot Surgery (AEMIS)

• AAFAS (The Academy of Ambulatory Foot & Ankle Surgery) Fellowship, Washington

• Director for Podiatric Radiodiagnosis Facilities

• President of AEMIS (Spanish Association of Minimal Incision Foot Surgery) 2012-2016

• Board Member of AEMIS (Spanish Association of Minimal Incision Foot Surgery)

• Diploma in Podiatry from the University of Barcelona (UB)

• Member of AECP (Spanish Association of Podiatric Surgery)

Membership in Private Associations

• Board Member of the Illustrious College of Podiatrists of Catalonia
• Past-President of AEMIS (Spanish Association of Minimal Incision Foot Surgery)
• (Spanish Association of Minimally Invasive Surgery)
• Member of AECP (Spanish Association of Podiatric Surgery)
• Member of AAFAS (The Academy of Ambulatory Foot & Ankle Surgery)

Media Publications

Languages

• Catalan
• Spanish
• English
• Italian

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