Dr Luis Ríos
Specialist in Dermatological Surgery
Centre: Calle Serrano, 143.
About
Information about the doctor
Dr Luis Ríos Buceta is a dermatologist specialised in dermatological surgery and Director of the Skin Cancer and Dermatological Surgery Unit at Grupo Pedro Jaén. He sees patients at the group’s main headquarters, located at Calle Serrano 143 in Madrid. He has more than 30 years of experience in the diagnosis and predominantly surgical treatment of skin cancer and is one of the pioneers of Mohs micrographic surgery in Spain. He is recognised nationally and internationally for the management of complex and high-risk skin cancer cases.
Areas of expertise
- Diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.
- Cutaneous oncological surgery.
- Mohs micrographic surgery.
- Management of complex and high-risk skin cancers.
Professional background
Professional Career
- Director of the Skin Cancer and Dermatological Surgery Unit, Grupo Pedro Jaén.
- Head of the Cutaneous Oncology and Dermatological Surgery Unit, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal (2006–present).
- Head of the Oncology and Dermatological Surgery Unit, Hospital de la Princesa, Madrid (1994–2006).
- Certified Mohs surgeon by the European Society for Micrographic Surgery (ESMS).
- European certified instructor in Mohs micrographic surgery (ESMS).
- Permanent board member of the European Society for Micrographic Surgery.
- Director of the Master’s Degree in Advanced Skin Cancer and Mohs Surgery, Universidad de Alcalá de Henares.
- Advanced training placements in reference centres for dermatological surgery and Mohs surgery in Seville (Hospitales Macarena and Virgen del Rocío), Lisbon (Dr Picoto), Boston and New York.
Academic Training
- MD in Medicine and Surgery, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.
- PhD in Medicine and Surgery, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.
- Specialist in Dermatology and Venereology (MIR), Hospital de la Princesa, Madrid.
Other information of interest
Affiliations
- Former Secretary General of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV) (2014–2022).
- Coordinator of Dermatología Solidaria, Fundación Piel Sana (AEDV).
- Board member of the European Society for Micrographic Surgery.
- Member of the Academia Española de Dermatología y Venereología (AEDV).
- Member of Grupo Español de Cirugía Dermatológica y Oncología Cutánea.
- Member of Grupo Español de Cirugía de Mohs.
- Member of GEM (Grupo Español Multidisciplinar de Melanoma).
- Coordinator of the National Melanoma Registry since 2006.
- Member of the Editorial Board of Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas.
- Member of the Editorial Committee of SkinNews.
Awards and Distinctions
- Speaker at more than 200 national and international courses and congresses.
- Author of more than 100 scientific publications and book chapters on skin cancer and Mohs surgery.
- Supervisor and examiner of doctoral theses.
- Director and coordinator of numerous national and international courses and scientific meetings.
- Participant in publicly funded (FIS) and privately funded research projects.
- Consultant for the pharmaceutical industry in the field of skin cancer.
- Recipient of national and international recognitions for his contribution to the dissemination of Mohs surgery and for humanitarian work promoted by dermatological societies.
Serrano 143 Clinic
Main headquarters of Grupo Pedro Jaén, offering diagnostic and treatment services in skin cancer, clinical and aesthetic dermatology, laser treatments and other related medical specialties.
About Us
Grupo Pedro Jaén provides high-quality medical, surgical and aesthetic solutions to address conditions related to skin health and appearance.
Medical team
Grupo Pedro Jaén brings together a medical team of more than 60 highly experienced specialists dedicated to providing the highest standard of care across all areas of treatment.