
Dr.
Felix Pumarola
ENT Specialist, Children & Adults
Head & Neck Surgery
Otolaryngologist
Curriculum
Dr. Felix Pumarola
Curriculum
Chief Medical Officer, Paediatric ENT Unit, Vall d’Hebron Hospital
(March 1990 – December 2024)
35 years of leadership in one of Europe's most prestigious paediatric ENT departments
Extensive expertise in paediatric airway surgery, including complex procedures such as the dilatation of subglottic stenosis in extreme preterm infants. Involved in groundbreaking fetal surgeries and EXIT procedures.
Researcher, Vall d’Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR)
(January 2017 – Present)

Leading cutting-edge research projects such as:
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Development of new functional nanoparticles targeting the lymph node for the elimination of the latent HIV reservoir.
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Molecular characterisation of primary ciliary dyskinesia.
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Contributing to the advancement of paediatric ENT with a focus on clinical and medical research.
Professor, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2001 – Present)
Educating future generations of healthcare professionals in the fields of Otorhinolaryngology and Speech Therapy. Teaching subjects in both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Engaging in medical education, fostering the development of skilled ENT specialists.
ENT Specialist (Private Consultation), Clinica BALMED (2019 – Present)
Offering private consultations for both paediatric and adult patients with ENT conditions, providing a personalised approach to treatment and patient care.
ENT Specialist, Hospital de Viladecans (1989 – 1990)
Worked in a full-time role, managing a wide variety of ENT cases with a focus on patient care and diagnostics.
ENT Residency, Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus (1984 – 1988)
Completed ENT residency, gaining comprehensive clinical and surgical training in a multidisciplinary environment.
Expertise:
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Paediatric ENT Surgery
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Fetal Surgery (EXIT Procedure)
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Airway Reconstruction in Children Clinical Research
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Public Health
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Surgical Expertise in ENT Procedures
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Patient Care and Diagnosis
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Medical Education and Teaching

