Javier Raez Balbastre
Javier Raez Balbastre
SPECIALIST OPHTHALMOLOGIST
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Dr. Javier Raez Balbastre is a leading ophthalmologist specializing in ocular and orbital plastic surgery. He graduated with a degree in Medicine and Surgery in 2003 from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, where he also completed his residency in Ophthalmology at the Hospital Universitario Clínica Puerta de Hierro. He currently practices at the Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz, where he has been active since 2008. His most significant publication, "Botulinum Toxins in Aesthetic Medicine: A Systematic Review," was published in the Journal of the Sociedad Española de Medicina Estética in July 2020. Dr. Raez Balbastre is also a member of the Sociedad Española de Cirugía Plástica Ocular y Orbitaria (SECPOO). His commitment to medicine and research is reflected in his participation in volunteer projects in Cotuí, Dominican Republic, for which he was recognized by ARCO and FUNDESO in 2002.
Key information
- Volunteering in Cotuí, Dominican Republic2002
- Latest Publication:Analysis of areas for improvement in the control of high blood pressure in primary care
- Belongs to:Sociedad Española de Cirugía Plástica Ocular y Orbitaria (SECPOO)
Professional Details
Hospital Universitario Ruber Juan Bravo
SPECIALIST PHYSICIAN OPHTHALMOLOGY
October 2025
Hospital Universitario Ruber Juan Bravo
SPECIALIST PHYSICIAN OPHTHALMOLOGY
October 2025
Instituto de Oftalmología Avanzada
Specialist doctor
January 2008
Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro
Resident Physician
January 2004
Study
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
2003
Doctorate
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
2006
Specialized Healthcare Training
Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology
Another qualification
AAO BCSC Program, Section 8, External Diseases and Cornea (4 modules)
Another qualification
Single Prescription Module in the Hospital Setting
Another qualification
Inside Oculoplasty 2019 Blepharoplasty
Another qualification
13 AMA Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA) continuing education courses in Ophthalmology
Another qualification
Searching for scientific information in Ophthalmology
Another qualification
I Ocular Hacking, bridging optics and clinical practice
Another qualification
Humanities and communication skills in patient care
Another qualification
SECPOO Continuing Education Course
Another qualification
Barcelona Oculoplastics: Trends in eyelid surgery
Another qualification
Live surgery session
Another qualification
SECPOO Continuing Education Course, Orbit and Anophthalmic Cavity
Another qualification
National course on ophthalmological emergencies
Another qualification
International Symposium: Controversies in Glaucoma
Another qualification
Introductory course to vitrectomy
Another qualification
SECPOO Continuing Education Course, Eyelid Pathology I
Another qualification
Vascular pathology of the retina
Another qualification
Training course in oculoplastic surgery
Another qualification
Orbital surgery course of the Sociedad Española de Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacial
Another qualification
4th Live Course on Oculoplastic Surgery
Another qualification
Curso Eyetalks I y II
Another qualification
Age-related macular degeneration: classification in clinical practice
Another qualification
Continuing education course: Orbit (SECPOO)
Another qualification
SECPOO Continuing Education Course, Anophthalmic Cavity and Ocular Prostheses
Another qualification
Provision Series 5 Online Course: Ophthalmology Update (5 modules)
Another qualification
Training course in oculoplastic surgery
Another qualification
The 12 talks of December 2015. Update in Ophthalmology
Another qualification
Clinical Exercises in Glaucoma
Another qualification
III Continuing Education Course in Oculoplastic Surgery
Another qualification
Refresher course on cornea and ocular surface
Another qualification
Monographic course on the lacrimal system
Another qualification
International Symposium: Controversies in Glaucoma
Another qualification
National refraction course for residents
Another qualification
Barcelona Oculoplastics: Advances in eyelid surgery
Another qualification
XV and XVII Retina Conferences
Another qualification
Introductory course to phacoemulsification
Another qualification
Master's Degree in Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine
Another qualification
Certificación International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Oculoplastic Subspecialty Examination
Another qualification
Research proficiency, Diploma of Advanced Studies
Another qualification
AAO BCSC Program, Section 10, Glaucoma (3 modules)
Another qualification
VII Training Course in Oculoplastic Surgery
Another qualification
Provision Series 5 Online Course: Ophthalmology Update (5 modules)
Another qualification
Efficient internet search for biomedical information, Ophthalmology
Another qualification
SECPOO Continuing Education Course, Eyelid Pathology
Another qualification
12th Course on Clinical and Surgical Protocols
Another qualification
SECPOO Continuing Education Course, Eyelid Surgery II, Lacrimal Ducts and Graft Harvesting
Another qualification
First Course in Oculoplastic Surgery
Another qualification
Theoretical training course in oculoplastic surgery
Another qualification
SECPOO Continuing Education Course, Eyelid Pathology II. Anophthalmic Cavity
Another qualification
First Video Symposium on Oculoplastic Surgery “Step by Step”
Another qualification
Refresher Course in Neuro-Ophthalmology
Another qualification
Ophthalmology courses for residents
Another qualification
Continuing education course in glaucoma
Another qualification
Glaucoma Management Refresher Course
Another qualification
Concept and pathology of the ocular surface: diagnosis and treatment
Another qualification
Multidisciplinary course on Graves' orbitopathy
Another qualification
Controversies in Glaucoma, Edition IV
Tutor of Ophthalmology Residents
Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid)
January 2018
Clinical teaching collaborator (6th year medical students of the Universidad Europea de Madrid, UEM)
Hospital Ruber Juan Bravo, Madrid
January 2017
Clinical teaching collaborator (MIR training and 5th and 6th year medical students U.A.M.)
Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid)
January 2008
Teaching collaborator in courses “Introduction to surgical practice (IPQ)” for 5th and 6th year of Medicine, U.A.M.
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
January 2002
Teaching assistant, 5th and 6th year medical students
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Collaboration grant from the Ministerio de Educación in the Department of Surgery at Hospital Universitario La Paz with Prof. Damián García Olmo and research in colorectal cancer
Ministerio de Educación
2002
Analysis of areas for improvement in the control of high blood pressure in primary care
National magazine
Blepharoplasty in the work of Aulus Cornelius Celsus
National magazine
Ultrasound-mediated circular cyclocoagulation (UC3(r) Eye Tech Care) in refractory glaucoma after canthotomy and cantholysis
National magazine
Surgery of the ocular adnexa in the work of Galen
National magazine
The term nakkapti in the Code of Hammurabi
National magazine
Orbital treatment in mummies of ancient Egypt
National magazine
Eye surgery in the Hippocratic Corpus
National magazine
Eye injuries in Homer's Iliad
National magazine
The miraculous ophthalmological treatments of Asclepiad medicine
National magazine
Central retinal artery occlusion as the first sign of patent foramen ovale
National magazine
Central retinal vein occlusion in a young adult (papillophlebitis). A case report
National magazine
Idiopathic choroidal folds
National magazine
Prevention of Graves' orbitopathy
Book chapter
Botulinum toxins in aesthetic medicine. A systematic review
National magazine
Treatment of eyelid conditions in the work of Scribonius Largus
National magazine
Sociedad Española de Cirugía Plástica Ocular y Orbitaria (SECPOO)
Sociedad Española de Oftalmología (SEO)
Volunteering in Cotuí, Dominican Republic
ARCO y FUNDESO
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Intermediate level
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