Dr. Iván Mañero: All About Him
Plastic surgeon specializing in genital gender-affirming surgery
Career of Dr. Ivan Mañero
Dr. Iván Mañero is quite possibly the most recognized plastic surgeon specializing in gender-affirming surgery in Europe – and even beyond its borders. A pioneer in certain genital gender-affirmation surgical techniques such as graft-based vaginoplasty. Dr. Iván Mañero has worked with various governmental bodies to ensure that this type of procedure is included among the treatments covered by the country’s public healthcare system.
With over 20 years of experience, the renowned doctor’s work has revolutionized plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery.
Education and teaching of Iván Mañero
Graduating with Honors in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona, Dr. Iván Mañero is the director of IM CLINIC, a leading training center for medical residents. He is also the director of the International Master’s Degree in Genital Surgery and a professor in the Master’s Program in Pelvic Floor Studies at UManresa.
He also participates as a professor in the International Master’s Degree in Reconstructive Surgery – Genitourinary Module – and in the Department of Anatomy at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
Academic contributions of the doctor
His commitment to medical education has led him to become a research member of the Barcelona Center for Regenerative Medicine (CMR[B]) and the Complutense University of Madrid. As a distinguished researcher, he has published various articles in international medical and scientific journals on plastic surgery, genital surgery, and gender-affirming surgery. He has also co-authored books such as Ser Transexual and contributed to works including S=EX, The Science of Sex and La Feminización de la Voz de la Mujer Transexual (The Feminization of the Trans Woman’s Voice).
His commitment and social activism
Dr. Iván Mañero has been a key figure in establishing specialized gender surgical units, such as the Gender Surgical Unit in Cuba and the Gender Identity Unit at Hospital Clínic of Barcelona.
He was the surgeon responsible for performing the first vaginoplasty on a transgender minor in Spain. He is currently an active member of organizations such as the Spanish Society of Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (SECPRE), the Spanish Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (AECEP), and the Global Network of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. His influence and dedication have been instrumental in advancing plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery both nationally and internationally.
The Iván Mañero Foundation
Founded by Dr. Mañero himself, the Iván Mañero Foundation reflects his commitment to the community and to humanitarian medicine. The foundation is dedicated to providing access to specialized medical treatments for low-income individuals in developing countries, with a particular focus on reconstructive and gender-affirming surgeries.
In addition, the foundation promotes medical training and knowledge exchange through educational programs and collaborations with local and international medical institutions.