Dr. Josep Brugada

Dr. Josep Brugada Terradellas, MD, PhD, FESC

Josep Brugada Terradellas, MD, PhD, FESC, is a cardiac electrophysiologist and specialist in inherited sudden death syndromes at Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Hospital Sant Joan de Deu and the University of Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain and a leading figure in cardiac arrhythmias, inherited sudden death syndromes and sports cardiology. He serves as Senior Consultant in Cardiology, Arrhythmias and Sudden Death and Full Professor of Medicine.

He served as Medical Director of Hospital Clinic de Barcelona from 2008 to 2014 and trained in cardiology at Saint Eloi University Hospital in Montpellier from 1983 to 1987 and at Limburg University Hospital in Maastricht from 1987 to 1991. Recognition for this work includes the King Jaime I Award for Clinical Medicine.

Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose and treat conditions of the heart and blood vessels. After a medical degree they complete general medical training, then several further years in cardiology and often a subspecialty fellowship. Dr. Josep Brugada works in cardiac arrhythmias, inherited sudden death syndromes and sports cardiology, which means that referrals tend to involve this area specifically.

Dr. Josep Brugada Credentials And Affiliation Details

• Full Name And Credentials: Josep Brugada Terradellas, MD, PhD, FESC
• Profession: Cardiac electrophysiologist and specialist in inherited sudden death syndromes
• Field Of Focus: Cardiac arrhythmias, inherited sudden death syndromes and sports cardiology
• Current Position: Senior Consultant in Cardiology, Arrhythmias and Sudden Death and Full Professor of Medicine
• Institution: Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Hospital Sant Joan de Deu and the University of Barcelona
• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Sees Patients: Yes, in a clinical setting
• Previous Appointments: Served as Medical Director of Hospital Clinic de Barcelona from 2008 to 2014 and trained in cardiology at Saint Eloi University Hospital in Montpellier from 1983 to 1987 and at Limburg University Hospital in Maastricht from 1987 to 1991

Dr. Josep Brugada Degrees, Fellowship And Registration

The qualifications below are drawn from the institutional, professional body and publisher sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Medical Degree: Degree in Medicine and Surgery, University of Barcelona, 1981
• Doctorate: Doctorate with cum laude distinction, University of Barcelona, 1987
• Specialty Training: Cardiology at the University of Montpellier, France, and the University of Limburg, Maastricht, Netherlands

Dr. Josep Brugada Clinical And Research Interests

Published professional sources describe the work of Dr. Josep Brugada as centred on:

• Brugada syndrome and inherited arrhythmia syndromes
• Catheter ablation and radiofrequency ablation
• Paediatric arrhythmia
• Sudden cardiac death prevention
• Sports cardiology
• Atrial fibrillation

Professional Roles And Advisory Work Of Dr. Josep Brugada

• Senior consultant in cardiology, arrhythmias and sudden death at Hospital Clinic de Barcelona
• Full Professor of Medicine at the University of Barcelona since 2009, having been associate professor from 1997
• Head of the Arrhythmia Section at Barnaclinic and of the Paediatric Arrhythmia Unit at Hospital Sant Joan de Deu
• Co-discoverer, with his brothers Pedro and Ramon, of Brugada syndrome, described in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology in 1992
• President of the European Heart Rhythm Association from 2006 to 2008
• Coordinator of cardiology care for the players of Futbol Club Barcelona, covering its full academy as well as the first team
• Member of the International Advisory Board of the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology from 1998 to 2002
• Former Deputy Editor of the European Journal of Cardiology
• Also practises at Centre Medic Teknon in Barcelona, Clinica Rotger in Mallorca and Clinica Girona

Recognition And Academic Standing Of Dr. Josep Brugada

• King Jaime I Award for Clinical Medicine
• Fritz Acker Award of the German Cardiac Society
• Award of the American College of Cardiology
• Young Investigators Award, International College of Angiology, 1991
• His 1992 description of Brugada syndrome has been cited more than three thousand times and turned a condition first seen in eight patients into the reference point for inherited electrical heart disorders
• Author of more than 350 original papers and a speaker at more than 350 conferences
• Has trained more than two hundred specialists and travels to Africa several times a year to treat children with arrhythmia

Professional Base Of Dr. Josep Brugada

Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Hospital Sant Joan de Deu and the University of Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its own departments and services. Confirm the current address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.

A Patient Guide To Inherited Arrhythmia And Sudden Death Syndromes

Sudden cardiac death is usually caused by a chaotic rhythm in the heart’s main pumping chambers, and it can be the first sign of disease in someone who felt well. Work in this field is about identifying who is at risk before it happens, using family history, electrocardiograms, imaging and genetic testing, and offering an implantable defibrillator to those whose risk is high enough to justify one. Fainting during exercise, or sudden death in a close relative under 40, are the warning signs that most merit specialist assessment.

Related Inherited Arrhythmia And Sudden Death Syndromes Profiles

If you are comparing specialists, these profiles cover closely related areas of cardiology:

• Dr. Pier Lambiase, cardiac electrophysiology and inherited arrhythmia at UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Barts Heart Centre, Barts Health NHS Trust
• Dr. Andrea Natale, catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation at Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St David’s Medical Center
• Dr. Barbara Casadei, atrial fibrillation and translational cardiology at University of Oxford Radcliffe Department of Medicine and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Dr. Hugh Calkins, catheter ablation and arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Browse the full cardiologist directory for more heart specialists.

Scheduling Notes For Dr. Josep Brugada

Dr. Josep Brugada has performed more than 25,000 cardiac ablations, including over two thousand in children, and consults in Catalan, Spanish, French, Dutch, English and Italian. Access is usually arranged through the institution, a referring doctor or its own clinic rather than through this directory. Insurance participation, fees and waiting times vary by institution and by plan, and they change over time, so check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling. Use the enquiry button on this page to ask about availability.

Common Questions About Dr. Josep Brugada

What did Dr. Josep Brugada study?

Degree in Medicine and Surgery, University of Barcelona, 1981. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Josep Brugada?

Josep Brugada Terradellas, MD, PhD, FESC. Full credentials are listed above.

What position does Dr. Josep Brugada hold?

Dr. Josep Brugada is Senior Consultant in Cardiology, Arrhythmias and Sudden Death and Full Professor of Medicine, based at Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Hospital Sant Joan de Deu and the University of Barcelona.

What is Inherited Arrhythmia And Sudden Death Syndromes?

Inherited Arrhythmia And Sudden Death Syndromes is the area of cardiology concerned with cardiac arrhythmias, inherited sudden death syndromes and sports cardiology. Cardiologists working in it, including Dr. Josep Brugada, diagnose and treat these conditions and carry out the research that sets the standard of care for them.

Has Dr. Josep Brugada received professional recognition?

Yes. King Jaime I Award for Clinical Medicine. Further awards and distinctions are listed above.

Does Dr. Josep Brugada hold leadership roles in the field?

Yes. Senior consultant in cardiology, arrhythmias and sudden death at Hospital Clinic de Barcelona. A fuller list of appointments appears above.

References Supporting This Dr. Josep Brugada Profile

• Clinica Girona professional profile
• Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology Review author profile
• Quironsalud international doctor profile

Accuracy, Sourcing And Review Date For Dr. Josep Brugada

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including university faculty pages, professional register and society records, journal author statements and publisher biographies. Qualifications, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

Update note: Served as Medical Director of Hospital Clinic de Barcelona from 2008 to 2014 and trained in cardiology at Saint Eloi University Hospital in Montpellier from 1983 to 1987 and at Limburg University Hospital in Maastricht from 1987 to 1991.

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Important Notice About This Dr. Josep Brugada Listing

Information only, not medical advice. Location, services, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Hospital Sant Joan de Deu and the University of Barcelona. Severe or sudden chest pain is a medical emergency.