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 exercise. He graduated in Medicine from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and holds a specialist qualification in Anti-Aging Medicine 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 Physical Exercise 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. He was previously 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 — Autonomous University of Barcelona
• Specialist qualification in Anti-Aging Medicine — University of Charleroi, Belgium
• Master's in Experimental Biology — University of Barcelona
• Master's in Physical Exercise and Rehabilitation — ESSSCAN
• Diploma of Advanced Studies (Research Sufficiency) — University of Barcelona

Professional memberships

• SEMAL — Spanish Society of Anti-Aging and Longevity Medicine
• President of ESCAR — European Society of Calorimetry & Respirometry

What Dr. Ibáñez reviews at CalcVita

• Clinical accuracy of the formulas and outputs of every health calculator
• 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