Our professionals
Dr. Begoña Olartecoechea
Specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics.
Primary focus on breast disease (multidisciplinary team in the Breast Disease Area).
Professional career
Medical Degree (MD) from the University of the Basque Country (2006). Specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics at Clínica Universidad de Navarra. PhD in Medicine from the University of Navarra (2013).
She completed her training with clinical placements at Ospedale San Giovanni (Le Molinette) in Turin, Ospedale Santa Ana in Turin, CHU Saint André in Bordeaux, and CHU Haut L’Évêque in Bordeaux.
Expert in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery, University of A Coruña, 2013.
Master’s Degree in Senology, University of Barcelona, 2016.
European Board of Surgery Qualifications Examination in Breast Surgery, 2018.
RESEARCH AREAS
- Postoperative brachytherapy in breast cancer.
- Oncoplastic surgery in breast cancer.
- Management of adnexal masses in asymptomatic premenopausal patients.
AREAS OF INTEREST
- General obstetrics and gynecology.
- General breast disease.
- Breast cancer during pregnancy.
Activity
In teaching
Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Navarra.
In research
She has contributed to 3 book chapters in her specialty and is the author of 15 publications in international scientific journals.