He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything. Your cardiologist takes care of you.
Who am I?
My name is Fernando de la Guía Galipienso.
I am a doctor — it is my true passion.
I specialise in cardiology and family medicine.
I am passionate about medicine and all things heart-related. I received my doctorate from the University of Valencia, my beloved home city, before specialising in Madrid. There, I was fortunate enough to meet great professionals who helped me train in this wonderful specialty.
I currently work in two fantastic coastal towns in Alicante: Dénia and Benidorm. They have a special light that makes them enchanting, and the sea provides incredible energy.
My main focus is clinical cardiology, with a specialisation in imaging techniques, primarily echocardiography. Everything related to this vital organ is essential in my work, from coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction to rhythm disturbances and heart failure, which is one of the biggest problems of our time.
My other passion is sport, and I have been able to combine the two through sports cardiology, sharing my knowledge with anyone who sees sport as the best way to stay healthy. Since October 2022, I have been the coordinator of the Spanish Society of Cardiology working group, participating in meetings and events specialising in this field, and working with recreational, amateur and professional athletes, such as the UAE-Emirates cycling team.
For several years now, I have also been involved in another area that I am passionate about: teaching at university. I am an assistant professor in the Department of Pathology on the Physiotherapy Degree programme at the Catholic University of Valencia, teaching Medical-Surgical Conditions.
I always tell my colleagues the same thing: ‘Listen to the patient; they will give you the key to making the correct diagnosis’.
Being able to work in my chosen field is my greatest gift, and I feel proud and satisfied when I am able to dedicate myself to my patients.
Where I work
📞966 435 437
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📞966 422 431 (Ext 5121)
Some information about me
Colegio San Vicente Ferrer. Padres Dominicos (Valencia) 1972 - 1986
Education during childhood is essential for the development of the person. I was fortunate to study at an excellent center.
University of Valencia. Spain. 1986-1997
– Internal Student in Medical Pathology: Endocrinology Service of the Hospital Clinico Universitario de Valencia.
– Bachelor of Medicine and General Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine of Valencia (MD).
– Doctor of Medicine (PhD.) Cum laude. Date of Doctoral Thesis reading: July 10, 1997. Thesis Title: Quality of Life in Anticoagulated Patients with Cardiac Valve Prosthesis. Doctoral Thesis Directors: Prof. Carlos Carbonell and Prof. Jose María Caffarena.
Medical specialties. 1994-2004
– Specialist in Family Medicine (1994-1996)
Hospital La Fe,Valencia (Spain)
– Specialist in Cardiology (1999-2004)
Institute of Cardiology of Madrid (Complutense University of Madrid), with rotations at the Jiménez Díaz Foundation in Madrid, Hospital Gregorio Marañón Madrid, Hospital La Paz Madrid, Hospital Clínico Valencia and Hospital La Fe Valencia
University Masters
Master in Cardiovascular Prevention and Cardiac Rehabilitation (2014-16). Menéndez Pelayo International University. Master accredited by the Spanish Society of Cardiology (SEC).
Expert in atrial fibrillation (2014-15). University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain).
Master of Transoesophageal Echocardiography (2016-17). Francisco de Vitoria University. Accredited Master of the Spanish Society of Cardiology (SEC).
University Master’s Degree in Diagnostic Imaging in Cardiology (2019-21)
Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM)
– Specialised training in sports cardiology:
Official Spanish Society of Sports Medicine (SEMEDE) Course in Sports Cardiology (2013).
Expert Course in Sports Cardiology with Boraita (Spanish Society of Cardiac Imaging; 2021-22).
Certificate in Sports Cardiology. Online course organised by the Barça Innovation Hub, FC Barcelona’s knowledge and innovation platform (2024).
Medical Societies
Partner of the Valencian Society of Cardiology (SVC)
Partner of the Spanish Society of Cardiology (SEC)
Member of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
Member of different Scientific Sections of the Spanish Society of Cardiology (SEC): Ischemic Heart Disease and Acute Cardiovascular Care, Clinical Cardiology, Cardiac Imaging, Heart Failure, Vascular Risk and Cardiac Rehabilitation, as well as the Sports Cardiology Working Group.
Coordination and Awards
Responsible Coordinator, Cardiology Section, Marina Baixa Hospital (Alicante). From July 2009 to November 2014.
During the time that I was Coordinator, our section was nominated on 3 consecutive occasions for the prestigious “TOP 20 Hospital Awards”, organized by the health information services company IASIST, in the Heart Area, where ratios are evaluated in relation to diseases such as myocardial infarction and heart failure.
In 2012 we received the TOP20 award that distinguished us as the best Clinical Cardiology service among all Spanish hospitals of our characteristics.
In 2013 and 2014, we were also nominated, which already represents an award and high prestige, since it has not happened again afterwards.
Main Publications
Publications in Spanish and international journals, as well as multiple articles in books, participating in medical meetings and conferences, being one of the most influential cardiologists in social networks, such as Twitter and Linkedin
Editor of the Sports Cardiology Blog (currently top1 in its field, with more 500,000 visits).
My Hobbies
MEDICINE
It represents for me a feeling of personal GRATIFICATION to which I give myself to other people.
It is not only treating or healing the sick, it is understanding, helping, and improving their quality of life, trying to make us BETTER PEOPLE TOGETHER.
FAMILY
Having a place to go is called HOME.
Having people to love is called a FAMILY.
And having both is called BLESSING.
SPORT
It represents a great opportunity, to learn to give the best of yourself, with SACRIFICE and commitment.
We have to find VALUES to grow and be better.
REST
Take a WALK in the nature, READ a book quietly, LISTEN to music …
TALK with my friends, TRAVEL, and DISCOVER places and cultures, enjoy the summer.
It is fantastic to rest after many days of work.