Dr. Ivan Ibáñez García

Professional background

Dr. Ivan Ibáñez García is a physician with over 23 years of clinical experience specializing in anti-aging medicine, metabolic nutrition, and sports medicine. He graduated in Medicine from the University of Barcelona and holds a specialty in Preventive Medicine and Longevity from the University of Charleroi (Belgium).

He completed a Master's degree in Experimental Biology at the University of Barcelona and a Master's in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ESSSCAN). He also holds a Diploma of Advanced Studies (Research Sufficiency) from the University of Barcelona.

He currently serves as Medical Director of Eternal Medical Group in Girona and Head of the Department of Nutritional Medicine, Physical Exercise and Anti-Aging at Clínica Planas in Barcelona. He is an expert in metabolism studies through indirect calorimetry, body composition analysis (kinanthropometry, bioimpedance), and cardio-respiratory stress testing.

He has directed multiple research projects on metabolism, aging, and genetics, and co-authored "Personalized Postgenomic Medicine: Practical Concepts for Clinicians" (Elsevier España, 2010). He is the founder and former director of the Master's in Anti-Aging Medicine and Longevity at the University of Barcelona (IL-3).

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Education and training

• Medical Degree — University of Barcelona
• Specialty in Preventive Medicine and Longevity — University of Charleroi, Belgium
• Master's in Experimental Biology — University of Barcelona
• Master's in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation — ESSSCAN
• Diploma of Advanced Studies (Research Sufficiency) — University of Barcelona

Professional memberships

• SEMAL — Spanish Society of Anti-Aging and Longevity Medicine
• A4M — American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
• WOSAAM — World Society of Anti-Aging Medicine
• President of ESCAR — European Society of Calorimetry & Respirometry
• Vice-President of CIMAE — Medical Research Center Anti-Aging

What Dr. Ibáñez reviews at CalcVita

• Clinical accuracy of all 16 health calculator formulas and outputs
• Validity of WHO, CDC, and peer-reviewed references cited across the site
• Medical appropriateness of result interpretations and recommendations
• Educational content in calculator guides and resource articles
• Correct application of scientific methodologies (Mifflin-St Jeor, Khamis-Roche, WHO growth standards, etc.)

Review process

1. 1Initial clinical review of every calculator and article before publication
2. 2Periodic re-review as new scientific evidence emerges
3. 3Ad-hoc updates when WHO, CDC, or other authoritative bodies revise their guidelines