Lucía González Cortijo

Dr. Lucía González Cortijo

Medical Oncologist | Breast & Gynecologic Cancer Specialist | Head of Oncology Department

Profile

Dr. Lucía González Cortijo is a highly respected medical oncologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in breast and gynecological cancers. She currently serves as Head of the Medical Oncology Department at Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud Madrid, one of Spain’s leading private hospitals.

Renowned for combining cutting-edge oncology treatments with a personalized, patient-centered approach, Dr. González Cortijo is dedicated to improving both clinical outcomes and quality of life for her patients.

Areas of Expertise

Breast cancer (including HER2+, triple-negative, and advanced stages)

Gynecological cancers (ovarian, cervical, endometrial)

Precision oncology & targeted therapies

Immunotherapy and advanced systemic treatments

Supportive oncology and survivorship care

Professional Experience

Head of Medical Oncology Department
Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud Madrid (2020 – Present)

Senior Medical Oncologist & Coordinator (Breast & Gynecologic Cancer Unit)
Quirónsalud Madrid (2009 – 2020)

Medical Oncologist
MD Anderson Cancer Center Madrid (2002 – 2009)

With nearly a decade at MD Anderson Madrid, she gained extensive experience in high-complexity oncology cases and multidisciplinary cancer care.

Education & Training

MD, Autonomous University of Madrid

Specialty in Medical Oncology – Hospital 12 de Octubre

PhD (Cum Laude), Autonomous University of Madrid

Master’s Degree in Molecular Oncology

Executive Program in Healthcare Management (IESE Business School)

Leadership Program, Harvard Medical School

Research & Innovation

Principal Investigator in 20+ Phase II–III clinical trials

Sub-investigator in 50+ international trials

Active research in:

Breast cancer therapies

Translational oncology

Exercise and cancer outcomes

Her work contributes to advancing next-generation cancer treatments and personalized medicine.

Academic & Professional Memberships

Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM)

European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

GEICAM (Spanish Breast Cancer Research Group)

She is also a university lecturer in Medical Oncology, actively training future oncologists.

Patient-Centered Initiatives

Dr. González Cortijo goes beyond clinical care by promoting holistic cancer support:

Founder of “Corre en Rosa”, encouraging physical activity in cancer patients

Founder & President of “La Vida en Rosa Foundation”, supporting women with cancer in Spain and Africa

Languages

Spanish (Native)

English (Bilingual)

French (Intermediate)

Why Patients Choose Dr. González Cortijo

✔ 20+ years of oncology expertise

✔ Leader in one of Spain’s top oncology centers

✔ Strong focus on personalized and compassionate care

✔ Extensive experience with international patients and advanced therapies

✔ Active involvement in clinical trials and innovation