Francisco Lucas García
Dr. Francisco Lucas García is a specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology with a focus on hand, wrist, and upper limb surgery. He is part of the Hand and Upper Limb Unit at Quirónsalud Valencia, where he focuses exclusively on arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques. He also has extensive experience in treating occupational upper limb injuries through his work with Unión de Mutuas in Valencia and Castellón.
He is recognised nationally for his contributions to wrist arthroscopy and has taught and co-directed multiple national and international training courses on hand and wrist surgery. Dr.
Lucas is also an international consultant for Arthrex.
Education
• Medical Degree – University of Valencia (2000–2006)
• Residency in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology – Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe,
Valencia (2008–2013)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Surgical Studies (DEA) – University of Valencia, graded
Excellent (2010)
Clinical Experience
• Consultant – Hand and Upper Limb Unit, Quirónsalud Valencia (2017–present)
• Specialist – Unión de Mutuas, Valencia and Castellón (2013–present)
• Resident – Hospital La Fe, Valencia (2008–2013)
Languages
• Spanish (native)
• English (high reading, intermediate writing and speaking)
• Valencian (basic)
Other Information
• Organising Committee Member – ArthroWrist Valencia and Shoulder Expert Forum
• Instructor at international courses including Madrid Wrist Course and FESSH pre-courses
• Collaborator in medical missions with the NGO Tamiru Aduna in Ethiopia
Research and Teaching
• Co-director – Practical Wrist Arthroscopy Course in Valencia (8 editions)
• Lecturer – Theoretical Wrist Arthroscopy Courses (5 editions)
• Instructor – National Arthroscopy Training Programme (Upper Limb Module)
• Reviewer – *Revista Iberoamericana de Cirugía de Mano (RICMA)*
• Numerous presentations at national and international hand surgery congresses
• Contributor to hand surgery books and peer-reviewed journals