
Dr. Alvaro Vives Sune
andrologist, urologist, Puchvert Clinic
About the doctor
Dr. Alvaro Vives Sune is a leading andrologist and urologist known for his contributions to the treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and male infertility. He is the head of the STI unit and a resident physician in the Department of Andrology at the Puchwert Foundation.
Education and professional qualifications
- Education and professional qualificationsMedicine and Surgery: Graduated from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) with a degree in medicine and surgery.
- Specialization in andrology: Since 1999, he has specialized in andrology, completing his residency at the Puigvert Foundation.
- Doctoral dissertation: In July 2020, he defended his dissertation on “Non-invasive approach to urethral condillomas” with an excellent mark.
Postgraduate education:
- Prevention and control of STIs (University of Barcelona, UB).
- Andrological microsurgery (UB).
Professional experience
Teaching experience:
- Master’s program in International Health and Tropical Medicine (UB).
- Master’s program in Human Sexuality (IESP – UB).
- Master’s program in Clinical Sexology and Sexual Health (IESP – UB).
- Master’s Degree in Andrology (Puigvert Foundation – University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia).
- Master of Science in Reproductive Biology and Assisted Reproduction Technologies (Dexeus).
Main areas of specialization
- Non-invasive approach to urethral condylomas: Development and implementation of treatment methods.
- Sexuality and human papillomavirus infection: Research and treatment.
- Male infertility: Diagnosis and therapy.
Scientific publications and awards
- He has published numerous articles in national and international journals on andrology, urology, and STDs.
- Author of chapters in books on relevant topics.
Awards:
- Best paper at the XVI National Congress of Andrology (2013).
- Ángel Bayo Award for the best clinical case in the journal International Andrology (2011-2012).
Membership in professional organizations
- Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU).
- Member of the International Society of Sexual Medicine (ISSM).
- Member of the Spanish Association of Andrology, Sexual Medicine and Reproduction (ASESA).
Dr. Alvaro Vives Sune continues to work actively to improve diagnostic and treatment methods in andrology and urology, providing patients with high quality medical care.






