Dr. Javier Gutiérrez Santamaría is a distinguished Spanish Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon renowned for his expertise in facial bone surgery, particularly in orthognathic and facial aesthetic procedures. He earned his medical degree from the University of Navarra in 2007 and completed his specialization in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery through the MIR system in 2013.
Throughout his career, Dr. Gutiérrez has held significant positions, including leading the Orthognathics and Craniofacial Deformities Unit at Hospital Universitario Vall d’Hebron. In 2016, he joined Facialteam, a leading clinic specializing in facial feminization surgery, contributing to their mission of providing comprehensive facial gender confirmation procedures.
Currently, he serves as a key surgeon at Facialteam & Skullpture in Barcelona, focusing on advanced facial bone surgery techniques.
Dr. Gutiérrez is also active in the academic and research community, with publications addressing innovative surgical techniques. Notably, his work on “Shaping the Lower Jaw Border with Customized Cutting Guides” has been recognized for enhancing surgical precision in facial gender-affirming surgery and it was part of his PhD.
Beyond his clinical and research endeavors, Dr. Gutiérrez shares his expertise through lectures and workshops, contributing to the global advancement of minimally invasive orthognathic surgery. His dedication to patient care and surgical excellence has established him as a respected figure in the field of maxillofacial surgery.