Dr. Virgilio De Lemos Álvarez

Dr. Virgilio De Lemos Álvarez is a highly distinguished orthopedic and trauma surgeon with more than 25 years of professional experience, specializing in spinal pathology and advanced surgical interventions. He earned his Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Malaga and completed his specialized residency training via MIR at the prestigious Regional University Hospital of Malaga, formerly known as Carlos Haya Hospital. Throughout his career, Dr. De Lemos Álvarez has established himself as a leading authority in the treatment of complex spine conditions, including lumbar and cervical herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis in both children and adults, spondylolisthesis, and vertebral compression fractures. His clinical approach balances conservative management with high-precision surgical solutions, showcasing expertise in advanced techniques such as microdiscectomy, spinal fusion, and minimally invasive procedures like kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty, and rhizolysis for chronic pain management. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. De Lemos Álvarez has maintained a strong commitment to academic and institutional advancement in orthopedics. He was an integral part of the team at the Malaga Institute of Traumatology and Sports Medicine (IMATDE) for over 20 years, serving as a founding member and Chief of the Spine Unit. He currently serves as the Head of the Spinal Surgery Unit at the HM El Pilar Day Hospital in Malaga and offers expert consultation and surgical services at Hospital Ochoa in Marbella. Over the past two decades, he has consistently refined his surgical expertise by participating in numerous spinal surgery courses, Andalusian Spine Conferences, and prominent international summits of global spine experts. His long-standing dedication to professional excellence is further underscored by his active involvement in premier medical societies, having been a member of the Spanish Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SECOT) since 1996 and a member of the Spanish Group for Spinal Diseases (GEER) since 2002. Recognized by patients and peers alike for his clinical precision and compassionate care, Dr. De Lemos Álvarez continues to shape the field of spinal care in the Costa del Sol region.