Research and surgical practice have marked the professional career of Dr. Fernando Vázquez Rueda. His excellence in Pediatric Oncology has led him to develop functions of maximum responsibility in the Reina Sofia University Hospital as head of this unit.  

Likewise, his passion for science has led him to become involved in studies and projects at the Maimonides Institute. The results obtained in his work have allowed him to incorporate it into his clinical practice and to transfer the most recent advances to future doctors as well as to other professionals who are already practicing and wish to update their knowledge in this field.  

In addition, Vázquez Rueda is involved in the health sector, being a member of the National Commission of Pediatric Surgery or the Editorial Committee of Pediatric Surgery, Anales de Pediatría and Vox Pediátrica.

• Head of Pediatric Oncologic Surgery, Reina Sofia University Hospital
• Associate Professor in Health Sciences in the area of Pediatrics at the Faculty of Medicine and Nursing of the University of Córdoba
• Senior Researcher at the Maimonides Institute of Biomedical Research of Cordoba (IMIBIC)
• Doctor in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Extremadura
• Master's Degree in Public Health and Health Management from the International School of Hospital Management
• Master's Degree in Laparoscopic Surgery from the University of Cordoba
• Master's Degree in Molecular Oncology from the Rey Juan Carlos University
• Certified by the European Board of Pediatric Surgery.
• Specialist in Pediatric Surgery
• Specialized in Medicine and Surgery by the University of Sevilla
• Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Sevilla.
• Member of the Editorial Committee of Pediatric Surgery, Anales de Pediatría and Vox Pediátrica
• Member of the National Commission of Pediatric Surgery
• Member of the Pediatric Surgery Committee of the Pediatric Society of Western Andalusia and Extremadura