Ophthalmology
International Ophthalmology Patients

Dr. Maria Isabel Canut Jordana

Consultant, Ophthalmologist
Languages
EN, ES, CA, FR, IT
Nationality
🇪🇸 Spain

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Today’s spine surgery uses small incisions, ensures faster recovery, and delivers consistent results—reflecting our commitment to restoring your quality of life with simplicity and precision.
Neck Procedures
The cervical spine enables head movement and carries nerves that control arm and leg function. Common issues include herniated discs, degeneration, and stenosis, causing pain, stiffness, numbness, or weakness. Most cases are treated without surgery, but when needed, advanced methods like artificial disc replacement and microsurgery are used.
Middle Back Procedures
This part of the spine supports torso movement and contains nerves affecting balance and leg function. Common problems include degeneration, stenosis, and tumors, leading to back pain, balance issues, or bladder/bowel problems. Minimally invasive techniques can often resolve these conditions.
Lower Back Procedures
The lumbar spine carries body weight, enables movement, and houses nerves for leg and bladder function. Conditions like herniation, degeneration, stenosis, tumors, or fractures may cause pain, stiffness, or mobility issues. Today, most are treated successfully—often without hospitalization—using advanced techniques like artificial disc replacement and microdecompression.
Global Alignment
The spine functions best when its regions—cervical, thoracic, and lumbar—are in proper alignment. Structural issues in the bones or discs can lead to deformities like scoliosis (curved spine) or kyphosis (hunchback). Modern techniques such as minimally invasive correction, computer-assisted, and image-guided surgery have greatly improved treatment success.
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Microdecompression
Lumbar Microdecompression
Thoracic Microdecompression
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Qualifications
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD), Universidad de Barcelona, Spain
  • Doctorate in Medicine (PhD, Cum Laude), Universidad de Barcelona
  • Specialist in Ophthalmology (MIR), Instituto Universitario Barraquer, Spain
  • Glaucoma Fellowship, Instituto Universitario Barraquer, Spain
  • Observer, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA
Professional Memberships:
  • President, Catalan Society of Ophthalmology (2022 – ongoing)
  • Vice President, Spanish Glaucoma Society (2022 – ongoing)
  • Member, Royal Medical Academy of Barcelona (since 2015)
  • Member, Spanish Society of Ophthalmology
  • Member, European Glaucoma Society
  • International Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Member, European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER)
  • Board Member, Instituto Barraquer (since 2018)

Current Positions
  • Head of Glaucoma Department, Oftalvist Clinic, Barcelona, Spain
  • Senior Eye Surgeon, specializing in Glaucoma and Cataract
  • President, Catalan Society of Ophthalmology (2023 – ongoing)
  • Vice President, Spanish Glaucoma Society (2022 – ongoing)
  • Member, Royal Medical Academy of Barcelona (2015 – ongoing)
  • Lecturer, Diploma of Expert in Advanced Techniques in Ophthalmic Surgery, Universitat Abat Oliva CEU (2024 – ongoing)
Previous Positions
  • Head of Glaucoma Department, Barraquer Ophthalmology Center, Barcelona (2002 – September 2022)
  • Surgeon Instructor of Residents, Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery, Barraquer Ophthalmology Center (1995 – September 2022)
  • Lecturer, Master and Diploma Courses in Anterior and Posterior Eye Segments, Instituto Universitario Barraquer (1995 – September 2022)
  • Associate Professor, Medical Degree Program, Universidad Internacional de Catalunya (UIC) (2005 – 2022)

Areas of Expertise
  • Glaucoma and Glaucoma Surgery
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Advanced Pharmacogenomics in Glaucoma Treatment
  • Anterior and Posterior Segment Eye Diseases
  • Clinical Research and Trials in Ophthalmology
Brief Profile

Dr. Maria Isabel Canut Jordana is a highly respected ophthalmologist with over three decades of expertise in glaucoma and cataract surgery. She currently serves as Head of the Glaucoma Department at Oftalvist Clinic, Barcelona, and is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at The View Hospital, Doha.

Throughout her career, Dr. Maria has held pivotal roles, including over 20 years as Head of the Glaucoma Department at Barraquer Ophthalmology Center, where she trained numerous surgeons as a Surgeon Instructor and Academic Professor.

Her leadership extends to her roles as President of the Catalan Society of Ophthalmology and Vice President of the Spanish Glaucoma Society, where she contributes to the advancement of ophthalmic care both nationally and internationally.

Research and Innovation
  • European Patent EP18195545.1: Pharmacogenomics screening method for anticipating patient response to glaucoma treatment
  • Principal Investigator in over 15 clinical trials on glaucoma management and ocular hypertension
  • Author of over 50 international publications and more than 230 national publications and courses

Dr. Maria continues to lead advancements in personalized glaucoma treatment, integrating pharmacogenomic research into clinical practice.

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