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"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work."
Dr. Gorka Ibarra Paniagua
Plastic surgeon with a particular focus on breast surgery and breast reconstruction
Dr. Gorka Ibarra Paniagua is a specialist in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery who trained through Spain's MIR residency system at Hospital Universitario Gregorio Marañón in Madrid. His clinical practice focuses particularly on aesthetic breast surgery, breast reconstruction, body surgery, and procedures aimed at natural-looking results.
He works as a staff specialist in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery at Hospital Universitario Donostia, with a particular focus on breast reconstruction. At Dr. Aso Clinic, he is a member of the surgical team and participates in planning and treating patients undergoing breast and body surgery.
- MIR-trained specialist since 2020
- Trained at Hospital Gregorio Marañón
- Staff specialist in breast reconstruction
- SECPRE member
- Medical registration number: 2828/73985
Working alongside Dr. Jorge Aso
Dr. Gorka Ibarra is part of Dr. Aso Clinic's surgical team and shares the same approach to planning: careful assessment of whether surgery is appropriate, natural-looking results, attention to safety, and attentive follow-up.
His role within the team supports continuity in assessment, surgery, and care for patients undergoing breast surgery, breast reconstruction, and body surgery.
Breast surgery, reconstruction, and body surgery with coordinated planning.
- Aesthetic breast surgery
- Breast reconstruction
- Body surgery
- Natural-looking results
Breast surgery, reconstruction, and natural-looking results
Dr. Gorka Ibarra's practice combines aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. His approach centers on individual assessment, careful planning, and techniques aimed at proportionate results that suit each patient's anatomy, with attention to safety.
Breast augmentation and breast surgery
Assessment and treatment for patients seeking to improve breast volume, shape, proportions, or symmetry through planning tailored to their anatomy.
- Rapid-recovery breast augmentation.
- Breast lift (mastopexy), with or without implants.
- Breast reduction and tuberous breast surgery.
Breast reconstruction
Experience in breast reconstruction after breast cancer, implant replacement, breast symmetry surgery, and treatment of residual changes or breast deformities.
- Reconstruction after mastectomy.
- Immediate and delayed reconstruction.
- Secondary surgery and implant replacement.
Body surgery
Assessment of procedures aimed at improving body contours, after examining tissue quality, fat distribution, and expectations for the outcome.
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty).
- Liposuction and liposculpture.
- Gynecomastia surgery and selected body procedures.
Advanced breast surgery training
He participates in Dr. Aso Clinic's teaching program for plastic surgery residents and specialists, with particular attention to advanced breast surgery techniques.
- Teaching residents and specialists.
- Participation in breast surgery courses.
- Coordinated work within the surgical team.
Hospital training and specialization in breast surgery
Dr. Gorka Ibarra's career combines MIR residency training, hospital-based reconstructive surgery, private aesthetic surgery practice, and participation in training other specialists.
Career timeline
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Degree in Medicine and Surgery
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.
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Specialist in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery
MIR residency training at Hospital Universitario Gregorio Marañón in Madrid.
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Structured training in aesthetic surgery
Training at Dr. Aso Clinic, with a particular focus on aesthetic breast surgery and techniques aimed at natural-looking results.
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Plastic surgeon at Dr. Aso Clinic
Participation in assessing, planning, and treating patients undergoing breast, body, and reconstructive surgery.
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Staff specialist at Hospital Universitario Donostia
Staff specialist in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, with a particular focus on breast reconstruction.
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Specialist at Policlínica Gipuzkoa
Private practice in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery in Donostia/San Sebastián.
Publications, teaching, and professional societies
Alongside his clinical practice, Dr. Gorka Ibarra participates in training residents and specialists, advanced breast surgery courses, national and international conferences, and publications within the specialty.
Chapter: “Lipomatosis cervical” (Cervical lipomatosis)
Coauthor of the chapter “Lipomatosis cervical” (Cervical lipomatosis), published in the SECPRE Manual in 2023 as part of his academic and scientific work within the specialty.
Honorable mention in the National Residents' Award
Recognition awarded by the Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery during his specialist training.
Advanced breast surgery training
He teaches in advanced breast surgery courses and educational activities for plastic surgery residents and specialists.
National and international conferences
Attendance and participation in scientific meetings within the specialty, with ongoing professional development in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
Affiliations and professional profiles
Find out more and arrange your first consultation
Your first in-person consultation takes place at Dr. Jorge Aso's clinic, at Calle de Jorge Juan, 69, local derecho, 28009 Madrid. At this initial appointment, we assess the proposed procedure and discuss your health and medical history.
If you would like more information about our work or the clinic, contact our team to discuss your medical and aesthetic care needs with an experienced cosmetic surgery clinic in Madrid.
Selected interviews, mentions and third-party articles. Coverage is in Spanish.