Dr. Iván Méndez-Benegassi Silva
Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Specialist
HM Madrid · HM Valdebebas · HM Tres Cantos
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Current Position
- Head of ENT and Head & Neck SurgeryHM Hospitales (HM Madrid · HM Valdebebas · HM Tres Cantos)
- Associate Head of OtorhinolaryngologyRey Juan Carlos University Hospital
- Clinical Units Head• Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery Unit• Advanced Rhinology Unit• Salivary Gland Pathology Unit
Academic Background
- Medical Degree in Medicine and Surgery - University of Santiago de Compostela
- ENT Residency - Fundación Jiménez Díaz
- Fellowship in Otology - Puerta de Hierro University Hospital (Majadahonda)
- European Board Certificate in Otorhinolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (Vienna)
- Master's Degree in Facial Aesthetics, with honors (Complutense University of Madrid, UCM)
- Fellow in rhinoplasty (Brazil)
- Official training in hypoglossal nerve stimulation implants (Nyxoah and Inspire)
- Accredited for Da Vinci robotic surgery
Professional Background
- Co-author of the Spanish Consensus Document on Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE 2020)
- Over 25 years of experience in sleep surgery and advanced rhinology
- Practice focused on airway surgery, snoring and OSA
- Consolidated experience in rhinoseptoplasty techniques and advanced sinonasal surgery
- Specialization in functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty
- Da Vinci Xi robotic surgery and endoscopic surgery
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, Baptista Jardín P, O'Connor Reina C, Plaza Mayor G, Méndez-Benegassi Silva I, et al. "Drug-induced sleep endoscopy" (consensus document on drug-induced sleep endoscopy, DISE). Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp (Engl Ed). 2020;71(5):316-320. PMID: 31174844. DOI: 10.1016/j.otorri.2019.02.007.
- 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).
Scientific & Academic Profiles
Accredited clinical and research activity in official databases and scientific registries.
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 plan treatment and specific technology (Da Vinci Xi robot, coblation, laser, endoscopy and optical microscope) in each surgery. I personally perform robotic surgery with the Da Vinci Xi robot at HM Hospitales. I welcome you to my clinics at HM Madrid, HM Valdebebas or HM Tres Cantos (or by video consultation), where we assess your case in detail and plan the intervention.
DaVinci Robot
Coblation
CO2 Laser
Optical Microscope
Video Somnoscopy
BIS Monitoring
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