Javier Rio

Title: MD
Position: Staff in Vascular Surgery Department
Organization: Hospital Gregorio Marañón
Country: Spain

Specialist in Angiology and Vascular Surgery with extensive experience in a high-volume center. Specialized in complex aortic pathology throughout its entire extent (arch, thoracic, and abdominal). Experience with multiple types of devices and techniques (EVAR, BEVAR, FEVAR, iliac branch, TEVAR, hybrid arch prostheses, etc.).

Particularly interested in imaging technologies and 3D printing applied to the treatment of aortic pathology. Published several papers on innovative techniques and performed the first in situ modification of an endoprosthesis guided by a 3D mold in Spain.

Extensive experience in teaching and communication, both with medical students as a university professor, and with residents (tutor from 2015 to 2024), as well as with other specialists (multiple presentations and communications)

Board of SITE symposium from 2021 to 2024. Inventor of a patented utility model for locating fenestrations in physician-modified prostheses (U202200057).

Creator of website www.physicianmodifiedendograft.com