Dr. Jordi Bruix

Dr. Jordi Bruix, MD, PhD

Dr. Jordi Bruix is a hepatologist at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain. He is known for hepatocellular carcinoma and the BCLC staging system.

Professor Bruix founded the Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) group, whose staging and treatment system is used around the world to decide how liver cancer is treated. He is now an emeritus researcher of the BCLC group at Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS and a professor of medicine at the University of Barcelona.

About Dr. Jordi Bruix

• Full Name: Jordi Bruix, MD, PhD
• Credentials: MD, PhD
• Specialty: Hepatology (liver disease)
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Hepatocellular carcinoma; liver cancer staging and treatment; clinical trials
• Current Role: Emeritus Researcher, Hepatic Oncology (BCLC) group, Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS; Professor of Medicine, University of Barcelona
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: Spanish and English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: As an emeritus researcher his clinical activity is limited; the BCLC unit at Hospital Clínic sees new liver cancer patients
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
• Address: Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Carrer de Villarroel 170, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
• Phone: +34 932 27 54 00 (Hospital Clínic switchboard)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: clinicbarcelona.org
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Jordi Bruix:

• Hepatocellular carcinoma
• Liver cancer staging (BCLC)
• Systemic and locoregional liver cancer treatment
• Liver cancer in cirrhosis

Education and training:

• Medical Degree and PhD: University of Barcelona; dates being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialty: Hepatology (Spanish specialist qualification)
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the Spanish medical college (Colegio Oficial de Médicos) register
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Hospital Clínic de Barcelona; IDIBAPS; University of Barcelona; CIBEREHD

Insurance

Care at the public university hospital is covered by the Spanish National Health System for eligible residents, usually after referral. Private and international patients are handled through the hospital’s private or international office; confirm terms before booking.

Fees

Consultation fees are not published on the public profiles reviewed. Ask the hospital or clinic for current fees, accepted payment methods and the cancellation policy.

Professional Information

• Founder of the BCLC staging and treatment strategy for liver cancer
• Principal investigator of the SHARP trial of sorafenib (New England Journal of Medicine, 2008) with Josep Llovet
• ILCA Nelson Fausto Recognition Award
• Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (2025 and earlier years)

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS news on Highly Cited Researchers 2025 (clinicbarcelona.org), checked October 1, 2026
• Hospital Clínic news on the ILCA Nelson Fausto Award, checked October 1, 2026
• Colegio Oficial de Médicos de Barcelona register
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Jordi Bruix known for?

Dr. Jordi Bruix is known for hepatocellular carcinoma and the BCLC staging system.

Where does Dr. Jordi Bruix practice?

He practices at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain.

What conditions does Dr. Jordi Bruix treat?

He focuses on liver cancer and its staging and treatment.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Jordi Bruix?

Professor Bruix is now an emeritus researcher. Use the Book An Appointment button to send an enquiry; the BCLC unit at Hospital Clínic can direct you to its current liver cancer specialists.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.