Antonio Allona

Dr. Antonio Allona has directed the Urology Unit at Hospital Ruber Internacional since 1993. He specializes in urological surgery, andrology, and treatments for prostate cancer. Dr. Allona has practiced clinical medicine in Spain since 1977.

Urological Specialization and Approach

The specialist focuses on reconstructive urology and urological oncology. He treats cancers of the bladder, kidney, and prostate. Dr. Allona performs bladder replacement plasty and functional urology. Bladder replacement plasty is a surgical procedure that creates a new way for the body to store and pass urine after the bladder is removed. He treats a wide variety of conditions, including:

• Prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease
• Urinary incontinence and cystitis
• Varicocele, hydrocele, and kidney cysts
• Urolithiasis and urethral strictures

The doctor provides second opinions in unclear oncological cases. He also treats international patients who require surgical evaluation for prostate cancer.

Professional History

• 1993–present – Director of Urology Unit at Hospital Ruber Internacional, Madrid
• 1981–2010 – Senior Urologist at Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal
• Specialist Urologist at Centro Médico Teknon
• Head of Urology and Andrology at Hospital Ruber Internacional

Education and Academic Honors

• 1977 – MD, University of Granada – Special Degree Award as top graduate
• 1980 – Foreign Medical Examination certification
• 1992 – Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU)
• PhD, University of Alcalá de Henares – Graduated Cum Laude

His doctoral thesis explored mechanically detubularised ileal reservoirs for bladder replacement. This research contributes to surgical techniques for bladder reconstruction. The study used ileal reservoirs to improve functional outcomes for patients.

Institutional Contributions and Recognition

• 1986–2004 – Member of the National Commission of Urology in Spain
• General Secretary of the Spanish Association of Urology for eight years
• Board member for several international urological societies

Professional Memberships

• Spanish Association of Urology (AEU)
• European Association of Urology (EAU)
• American Urological Association (AUA)
• International Society of Urology (SIU)
• Spanish Association of Andrology
• American Confederation of Urology