Dr Carlos Molina Navarro – General Surgeon
Dr Carlos Molina Navarro is a highly experienced Specialist in General and Digestive Surgery with more than three decades of surgical practice. Known for his precision, technical excellence, and patient-centred philosophy, he is widely respected for always prioritising the individual needs and long-term wellbeing of his patients.
He graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Málaga in 1990 and subsequently completed his specialist surgical training in the United Kingdom. In 1996, he was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCSEd) after successfully passing the rigorous examinations required for this distinction. He continued his advanced surgical training in the Wessex region of southern England, working at university hospitals including Bournemouth, Poole, Southampton, and Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth.
Work life
Dr Molina Navarro holds a Master’s degree in Health Research Techniques from the University of Southampton and has authored numerous scientific publications. In 2000, he was awarded the prestigious UK National Medical Inventor of the Year Award for his work on the prevention of intra-abdominal adhesions, reflecting his longstanding commitment to surgical innovation and research.
He is a leader in minimally invasive laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery and has been at the forefront of introducing and refining these techniques. Laparoscopic surgery allows procedures to be performed through small incisions using high-definition visualisation systems, offering significant advantages such as reduced postoperative pain, faster recovery, minimal scarring, and earlier return to normal activities. He has performed more than 10,000 endoscopic procedures, making him one of the most experienced digestive surgeons in the region.
His areas of expertise include general and digestive surgery, bariatric surgery (including gastric sleeve, gastric band, gastric plication, and intragastric balloon procedures), gallbladder surgery, hiatus hernia repair, bowel surgery, groin hernia repair, gastroscopy, and colonoscopy. He is an active member of several professional societies, including the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI), the Spanish Association of Surgeons (ACS), the Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery (SECO), and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO).
Dr Molina Navarro practices at Triay Medical Centre and leads his own specialist surgical clinic, Marbella Surgery, further information about which can be found at https://www.drmolina.es/.
Meticulous in his assessments and careful in his decision-making, Dr Molina Navarro ensures that each patient receives a personalised surgical plan. He balances thorough investigation with clinical judgement, avoiding unnecessary interventions while ensuring that important conditions are not missed. Fluent in Spanish and English, he provides clear communication and comprehensive care to both local and international patients.