Rheumatology specialist

Dr Laia Orpinell Palacio

Dr Laia Orpinell Palacio is a specialist in Rheumatology. She graduated in Medicine and Surgery from Rovira i Virgili University in 2011.

Professional activity

She practises at the Rheumatology Service – Instituto Artrotek at Centro Médico Teknon and at Hospital Universitari Sagrat Cor in Barcelona, where she coordinates the Rheumatology Department.

Her career combines specialist clinical care with scientific and research activity, including national and international congresses. Her clinical work focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

Scientific societies

  • Spanish Society of Rheumatology
  • Catalan Society of Rheumatology

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A hot, very painful and swollen joint, especially with fever, requires urgent medical attention.

Dr Laia Orpinell Palacio, rheumatology at Centro Médico Teknon, Barcelona