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.

I AM DOCTOR, MY REAL PASSION. Cardiologist and Family Doctor. My hobby is the medicine, and everything related to the heart. I got my doctorate at the University of Valencia, my soul city, and I specialized in Madrid. I work in Dénia and Benidorm, sailors cities, with a special light.

I am dedicated to clinical cardiology and imaging techniques. Everything related to the vital organ of our body is essential in my work, from the coronary arteries and their problems (angina pectoris, myocardial infarction), to the electrical system (rhythm disturbances), as well as the great problem of our century: heart failure (when one is short of breath).

My another passion is sports, and I have been able to combine them with Sports Cardiology, dedicating my knowledge to all people who see sport as the best way to have good health.

My advice is always: “Listen to the patient, he will give you the key and he will guide you in a correct diagnosis.”

Where I work

📞966 435 437

📞966 422 431

📞966 422 431 (Ext 5121)

Some information about me

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MEDICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1972-1992)

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

Most relevant specialized training

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)

Medical Societies

Partner of the Valencian Society of Cardiology (SVC)

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Partner of the Spanish Society of Cardiology (SEC)

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Member of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

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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

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Editor of the Sports Cardiology Blog (currently top1 in its field, with nearly 400,000 visits).

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My Hobbies

MEDICINE

MEDICINE is my true VOCATION.

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

I love the wise words of Pope Francis:

Having a place to go is called HOME.
Having people to love is called a FAMILY.
And having both is called BLESSING.

SPORT

SPORT represents for me a way of relieving problems and tensions from day to day.

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

Rest, ENJOY with my family a good movie at the CINEMA, go to the THEATER.

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.