ICR | Ophthalmologists | Dr. Jordi Folch

Dr. Jordi Folch

Retina and Vitreous

Medical license: 33979

Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona (UB). Ophthalmologist specializing in retina and vitreous. Currently a member of the Retina and Vitreous Department at Institut Català de Retina. He has contributed in multiple national and international publications, as well as attended numerous conferences and courses.

Languages

Spanish, Catalan and English.

Education

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona (UB)
  • Master in Pathology and Surgery of the Anterior Segment of the Ocular Globe. Institut Universitari Barraquer, Barcelona.
  • Master in Pathology and Surgery of the Posterior Segment of the Ocular Globe. Institut Universitari Barraquer, Barcelona.
  • Training as a specialist in ophthalmology in the Ophthalmology Service of the Hospital Clínic i Provincial de Barcelona.
  • Rotation of two months in the Orbit and Oculoplastic Unit of the Ophthalmology Service of Son Dureta Hospital, Palma de Mallorca.
  • Rotation of three months in the Ophthalmology Service of the Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona Children’s Hospital.

At present

Medical associations

  • Member of the Catalan Society of Ophthalmology.

Publications and conferences

  • Multiple national and international publications.
  • Attendances to several conferences, courses and research meetings.
  • Several presentations at conferences

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