Qualification

Medical Degree (MD), Autonomous University of Barcelona, 1993–2000.
Doctoral cumlaude research in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Autonomous University of Barcelona, 2001–2005.
Specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, 2001–2004.
Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clínica Corachan, Barcelona, 2005–2012.
Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Martinus Hospital – GFO Klinikum Südwestfalen, Olpe, Germany, 2012–2018.
German Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Fachärztliche Anerkennung), Ärztekammer Westfalen-Lippe, June 2018.
Consultant and later Senior Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Martinus Hospital – GFO Klinikum Südwestfalen, Olpe, Germany, 2019–July 2025.
MIC II – Advanced Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery.
Active member of the German Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (DGGG).
Active member of the Spanish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (SEGO).

Dr. Claudia Gianella is a German board-certified Senior Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology with over 20 years of experience in leading hospitals across Spain and Germany. She completed her Medical Degree and Doctorate in Medicine (Cum Laude) at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, before undertaking specialist training at Hospital del Mar and Clínica Corachan in Barcelona, and later at St. Martinus Hospital – GFO Klinikum Südwestfalen in Germany, where she progressed from Specialist to Consultant and Senior Consultant. With MIC II certification in advanced minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, she combines strong surgical expertise with a

calm, reassuring presence in both clinic and operating theatre.

Dr. Gianella’s practice covers the full spectrum of women’s health, with particular focus on high-risk obstetrics, advanced laparoscopic hysterectomy and myomectomy, abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy, pelvic floor and prolapse surgery, and the management of fibroids, endometriosis and ovarian cysts. She also has extensive experience in hysteroscopic procedures, NovaSure® endometrial ablation, LEEP for cervical intraepithelial lesions, and selected cosmetic gynecologic procedures, offering comprehensive and individualized care to women at every stage of life.

She is known for her clear communication, empathy and patient-centred approach, placing great importance on shared decision-making and evidence-based practice. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Gianella is actively involved in supervising and mentoring junior doctors and residents, and is strongly committed to teamwork, safety and continuous improvement in women’s healthcare. Fluent in English, German, Spanish and Italian, she brings an international perspective and a collaborative attitude to the multidisciplinary team.

Expertise

High-risk pregnancy care, labour ward management and obstetric emergencies. More than 16,000 gynecologic and obstetric surgeries performed on the last 5 years and over 2,500 deliveries in the last 3 years. Advanced minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIC II certified).

Laparoscopic surgeries:

Laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH).
Total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH). Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy (LASH). Ovarian cystectomy and laparoscopic myomectomy.
Bilateral and unilateral adnexectomy.
Deep endometriosis surgery and endometriotic cystectomy (ovarian endometrioma). Laparoscopic management of ectopic pregnancy.
Laparoscopic ovarian torsion surgery and emergency laparoscopic procedures.
Laparoscopic chromoperturbation in patients with fertility desire.

Abdominal surgeries:

Total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH).
Abdominal myomectomy.
Excision of giant ovarian masses.
Complex adhesiolysis in pelvic surgeries.

Vaginal and pelvic floor surgeries:

Vaginal hysterectomy.
Anterior and posterior colporrhaphy.
ARII vaginal vault suspension.
Hysterectomy combined with anterior and posterior colporrhaphy and perineal repair.
Perineoplasty (perineal reconstruction) for postpartum scarring, laxity, dyspareunia or anatomical distortion. Pelvic floor reconstruction for uterine and vaginal prolapse.

Outpatient & hysteroscopic procedures:

NovaSure® endometrial ablation.
Diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy (polypectomy, submucous fibroid resection, targeted biopsies).
Uterine curettage (AUB, miscarriage, retained placenta).
Endometrial, cervical, vulvar and vaginal biopsies.
Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) for cervical intraepithelial lesions.
Condyloma removal.
Excision of vaginal and vulvar polyps or tumours.

Cosmetic and fertility-enhancing Gynaecology:

Perineoplasty (perineal reconstruction) for postpartum scarring, laxity, dyspareunia or anatomical distortion.
Labiaplasty – labia minora reduction for hypertrophy, irritation, or functional/cosmetic indications.
Labia majora reduction/contouring for hypertrophy, asymmetry, or discomfort.
Fertility-enhancing laparoscopic and hysteroscopic interventions.
Menopause care and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), contraception, family planning and pre-conception counselling.

Dr. Claudia Gianella

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