Dr. Iván Méndez-Benegassi Silva
Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Specialist
HM Madrid · HM Valdebebas · HURJC
Current Position
- Head of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery at HM Madrid and HM Valdebebas University Hospital
- Associate Head of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery at Rey Juan Carlos University Hospital
- Director of Advanced Rhinology and Apnea Unit
Academic Background
- Medical Degree in Medicine and Surgery - University of Santiago de Compostela
- ENT Residency - Fundación Jiménez Díaz
- European Board Certificate in Otorhinolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (Vienna)
- Master's Degree in Facial Aesthetics (Honors, 2023) - Complutense University of Madrid
Professional Background
- Over 25 years dedicated to the study and management of sleep disorders
- Practice focused on airway surgery, snoring and OSA
- Consolidated experience in rhinoseptoplasty techniques and advanced sinonasal surgery
- Specialization in functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty
- Advanced robotic and endoscopic surgery
- Thousands of patients evaluated and successfully treated
Scientific Societies
- Spanish Society of Otorhinolaryngology (SEORL-CCC)
- European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS)
- Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine (SEME)
- International Surgical Sleep Society (ISSS)
- Spanish Sleep Society (SES)
University Teaching
- Honorary tutor at Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC) since 2014
- Professor at Camilo José Cela University (UCJC)
- Collaborating professor at the European University of Madrid (since 2019)
- Teaching collaborator at Francisco de Vitoria University (until 2018)
Scientific Publications
A selection of publications in specialty journals and textbooks.
- Calvo-Henríquez C, Lechien JR, Méndez-Benegassi I, et al. "Pediatric turbinate radiofrequency ablation improves quality of life and rhinomanometric values." Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2022.
- Carrasco-Llatas M, Martínez-Ruiz de Apodaca P, … Méndez-Benegassi Silva I, et al. "Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE)." Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp. 2020;71:316-320.
- International consensus document on obstructive sleep apnea. Arch Bronconeumol. 2020.
- Méndez-Benegassi I, et al. "Ultra-structural study of the lateral portion of the auditory sensorial organ." Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp. 2008.
- García-Berrocal JR, Méndez-Benegassi I, et al. "Intervention of spiral ligament fibrocytes in the metabolic regulation of the inner ear." Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp. 2008.
- Chapters in the Treatise on Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery (Editorial Médica Panamericana, 2007) and in the SEORL-CCC Virtual ENT Book (anatomy and embryology of the nose and paranasal sinuses).
Treatment Philosophy
Technology is useless without the judgment of how and when to use it. Experience makes the difference and listening to the patient is key.
We apply the 4Ps: Prevention, Prediction, Personalization, and Precision. Our approach integrates video-somnoscopy to simulate results and advanced technology (DaVinci Robot, Coblation, Laser, Endoscopy, and Optical Microscope) for the best possible surgical outcome.
DaVinci Robot
Coblation
CO2 Laser
Optical Microscope
Video Somnoscopy
BIS Monitoring
Contact for inquiries
For medical questions you can write to:
contacto[at]ronquidoyapneas[dot]com
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