Medical Specialties and Services

ServiDigest Clinic is a medical and surgical centre specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive, metabolic and nutritional disorders, offering a comprehensive, personalised and multidisciplinary approach.

Main medical specialties and services:

• Digestive Medicine: Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Coloproctology.

• Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic digestive endoscopy.

• Endoscopic ultrasound and capsule endoscopy.

• Gastrointestinal motility and functional digestive tests.

• Ultrasound and liver elastography (FibroScan and CAP).

• Endocrinology, Nutrition and Dietetics.

• Clinical Psychology.

• General, Digestive and Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery.

• Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

• Genetic testing.

Multidisciplinary Overweight and Obesity Unit

ServiDigest Clinic has a Multidisciplinary Overweight and Obesity Unit that brings together specialists in Digestive Medicine, Endocrinology, Nutrition, Clinical Psychology, Endoscopy, and Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.

The unit provides an individualised approach through medical, nutritional, pharmacological, endoscopic and surgical treatments tailored to each patient's needs.

Its procedures include intragastric balloon treatment, endoscopic gastroplasty using the Apollo method, and bariatric and metabolic surgery.

In September 2026, the clinic announced the expansion of this unit's facilities, strengthening its capacity to provide multidisciplinary care.

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technology

ServiDigest Clinic is equipped with specialised technology for the diagnosis and treatment of digestive and metabolic disorders, including:

• Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound.

• Advanced digestive endoscopy.

• Capsule endoscopy.

• Liver elastography using FibroScan and CAP.

• Oesophageal and anorectal manometry.

• Oesophageal pH-impedance monitoring.

• Breath tests.

• Diagnostic ultrasound.

• Genetic testing.

Accreditations and Recognitions

ServiDigest Clinic holds accreditation from Joint Commission International (JCI), focused on healthcare quality and patient safety.

Its Multidisciplinary Overweight and Obesity Unit has been accredited by the Spanish Society for the Study of Obesity (SEEDO).

In May 2026, the clinic received recognition from the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) as a Collaborating Centre for Obesity Management (COM), strengthening its presence within the European network of centres specialising in the management of this condition.

Teaching, Training and Research

ServiDigest Clinic and the Fundació ServiDigest promote continuing scientific education, teaching and research in the fields of digestive, metabolic and nutritional disorders.

Their activities include the dissemination of medical knowledge, collaboration with healthcare professionals and academic institutions, and the development of projects aimed at innovation and improving healthcare.

In September 2026, the Obesity Unit participated in scientific activities at the EASO COMs Summit held in Potsdam, Germany, contributing to knowledge exchange and the development of best practices in bariatric endoscopy and multidisciplinary obesity management.

Commitment to Healthcare Quality

The clinic provides coordinated care across medical specialties, with particular emphasis on patient safety, continuing professional development and the introduction of new diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.

The Fundació ServiDigest complements these activities through initiatives focused on education, research and corporate social responsibility.

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  Josep Merlo Mas MD

  Digestive Apparatus, Endoscopy

  Director of the ServiDigest Medical Center located at the Clínica del Pilar in Barcelona, a pioneering centre in the prevention and integrated medical and surgical treatment of Digestive System conditions. The Centre uses the most advanced technology and has a specialised department dedicated to the medical and surgical treatment of metabolic conditions and obesity.

  Chairman of the ServiDigest Foundation.

  Director at the Center-Foundation ServiDigest teacher teaching program of academic activities of clinical practices college of Nursing, Human Nutrition and Dietetics at the University College of Health Sciences of the University of Vic and the Faculty of Sciences Health Blanquerna Ramon Llull University of Barcelona.
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  Ramiro Durán Bermejo MD

  Digestive Apparatus

  Specialist Digestive System Physician at the ServiDigest Medical and Surgical Centre.

  Deputy Director Doctor at the ServiDigest Medical and Surgical Centre.

  Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine of Madrid Complutense University. Registration nº 23444 at the Official College of Doctors of Barcelona.

  Specialist Training on the Digestive System as an in-house resident doctor at Gómez Ulla Hospital at Madrid Complutense University.
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  Eduard M. Targarona Soler MD

  Obesity Surgery, General and Digestive Surgery

  Specialist Physician for Bariatric Surgery-Surgery for Obesity at the ServiDigest Medical and Surgical Centre in Barcelona.

  Integrated Medical and Surgical Service for Obesity at the ServiDigest Medical Centre in Barcelona.

  Specialist Doctor in General Surgery and Digestive Surgery from the University of Barcelona.

  Registration nº 13882 at the Official College of Doctors of Barcelona.
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  F. Xavier de Ribot Molinet MD

  Digestive Apparatus

  Specialist Physician for the Digestive System at the ServiDigest Medical and Surgical Centre.

  Medical Coordinator of the Motility Service and Functional Digestive Tests at the ServiDigest Medical and Surgical Centre.

  Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Registration nº 27649 at the Official College of Doctors of Barcelona.

  Specialist Training on the Digestive System as an in-house resident doctor at the Vall d’Hebron University Hospital of the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
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  Patricia Gonçalves Cunha MD

  Digestive Apparatus

  Specialist Physician for the Digestive System at the ServiDigest Medical and Surgical Centre. 

  Medical Coordinator of the Pancreas Unit at the ServiDigest Medical and Surgical Centre.

  Medical Deputy Director of the Training Department at the ServiDigest Medical Centre – ServiDigest Foundation.

  Degree in Medicine. Registration nº 40109 at the Official College of Doctors of Barcelona.

  Specialist Training on the Digestive System as an in-house resident doctor at the University Hospital Santa Creu i Sant Pau of the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

Carrer Balmes, 334

Tel. 934 153 464 Fax 933 687 417

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