INTERNAL MEDICINE · OBESITY · DIABETES
Huelva, Spain
Doctor Christian Leyva Prado
Specialist in Internal Medicine
Doctor trained in Spain, Mexico, Canada and the United States, with a career focused on clinical research, hospital teaching and high-level healthcare management.
+20
years of experience
4
COUNTRIES OF TRAINING
7+
YEARS AS HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
ADA
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION MEMBER
who i am
A career built on evidence and teaching
Christian Leyva Prado is a specialist in Internal Medicine trained in Mexico, Spain, Canada and the United States. He has led innovative projects such as the course “Diagnostic Algorithms in Emergency Medicine”, now in its fourth edition, and has collaborated in international research on diabetes and chronic diseases.
His goal is to generate a true “pandemic of health” based on knowledge, prevention and innovation, consolidating research and strengthening the training of new professionals.
- National research award in diabetes, as a collaborator and principal investigator
- Member of the American Diabetes Association (ADA)
- International rotation at Toronto General Hospital with Dr Alex Jadad Bechará
- Medical Director of Hospital Quirónsalud Huelva (2020–2023)
areas of specialisation
High-level clinic experience
01
Internal Medicine
Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of complex adult diseases. Over 20 years of clinical practice as Head of Department at a reference hospital
02
Diabetes y Metabolism
Advanced management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and their metabolic complications. Member of the American Diabetes Association and recipient of a national research award.
03
Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk
Coordinator of the Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Unit at Hospital Quirónsalud Huelva since 2025, with a focus on prevention and comprehensive intervention.
memberships and awards
Committed to continuous professional development
American Diabetes Association
Active member. Access to the latest advances in diabetes research and treatment worldwide.
National Award — Diabetes Research
Recognition as principal investigator and collaborator on nationally impactful projects.
FEMI / SEMI Fellowship
International placement in Canada. Competitive fellowship for excellence in clinical research training.
Hospital Teaching Committee
Residents’ representative on the Teaching Committee and the Hospital Faculty Board.
Active participation in clinical sessions, on-call shifts, and national and international conferences (posters and oral presentations). Organisation of teaching activities.
International rotation at Toronto General Hospital with Dr Alex Jadad Bechará. National diabetes research awards, including as collaborator and principal investigator. FEMI/SEMI
Fellowship for an international placement in Canada.
Hospital Comarcal Riotinto (2017–2018)
Hospital Quirónsalud Infanta Luisa, Seville (2017–2019).