Consultant, Andalusian Health Service, Spain
Dr. Cristina Fernández-Conde de Paz is a distinguished gynecologist and researcher specializing in minimally invasive surgery and reproductive health. She currently serves as a Specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics at Hospital Virgen de Valme, Spain. Her research focuses on Sonoelastocolposcopy for cervical dysplasia assessment, and she has made significant contributions to the field of pelvic floor imaging and ultrasound. With multiple high-impact publications and awards, she continues to shape advancements in gynecology through research, teaching, and clinical practice.
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🎓 Education
Dr. Fernández-Conde obtained her Medical Degree (2013-2019) from Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV), Madrid, Spain. She is currently completing a Ph.D. in Sonoelastocolposcopy for Cervical Dysplasia Assessment, with defense scheduled for 2025. She also holds a Master’s in Minimally Invasive Surgery (2023-2024) from TECH Universidad TecnolĂłgica and a Postgraduate Certificate in Ultrasound in Reproduction, Endometriosis, Pelvic Pain, and Pelvic Floor from Universidad Panamericana (2023).
🏥 Professional Experience
Dr. Fernández-Conde is a Specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics at Hospital Virgen de Valme, Spain, since November 2024. She previously completed her Residency in Gynecology and Obstetrics (2020-2024) at the same institution. She has undertaken specialized training in Human Reproduction (2023) at Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre and Fetal Medicine (2024) at Hospital Universitario La Paz. Her teaching experience includes mentoring medical students at the University of Seville (2021-2023) and delivering lectures at national gynecology courses.
🔍 Research Interests
Dr. Fernández-Conde’s research primarily focuses on sonoelastography and ultrasound imaging in gynecology, with special attention to cervical dysplasia, pelvic organ prolapse, and fetal medicine. She also explores the applications of artificial intelligence in pelvic floor assessment and the clinical implications of small-vessel vasculitis in gynecological procedures.
🏆 Awards and Recognitions
Dr. Fernández-Conde has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Fernando Caba Barrientos Residency Award (2024). She has also won research grants and prizes for her outstanding conference presentations, such as the SEGO National Training Award (2023) for her work on sonoelastography in pelvic organ prolapse and the SAGO Research Award (2022) for cost-effectiveness studies in tubal evaluation.
đź“š Publications
SonoElastoColposcopy: A New Tool for Cervical Dysplasia Assessment – Diagnostics, 2025. 🔗Link (Q1)
Small-vessel vasculitis: a potential rare adverse event following hysterosalpingo-foam sonography (HyFoSy) – Quant Imaging Med Surg, 2024. (Q1)
Methodology and utility of intrapartum ultrasound – ClĂnica e InvestigaciĂłn en GinecologĂa y Obstetricia, 2024. (Q4)
Applicability of Deep Learning to Dynamically Identify the Different Organs of the Pelvic Floor – Int Urogynecol J, 2024. (Q1)
Uterine Arteriovenous Malformation: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges – Diagnostics, 2024. (Q2)
The Application of Shear Wave Elastography to Determine the Elasticity of the Levator Ani Muscle and Vaginal Tissue – J Ultrasound Med, 2024. (Q2)
Reproducibility of the anorectal angle with transperineal ultrasound – Quant Imaging Med Surg, 2023. (Q2)
Are Transperineal Ultrasound Parameters Useful to Predict Incontinence in Patients with Single-Incision Mini-Slings? – Tomography, 2022. (Q2)
The role of transperineal ultrasound for the assessment of the anorectal angle – Tomography, 2022. (Q2)
Uterine arteriovenous malformation as a cause of late puerperal hemorrhage – Ginecol Obstet Mex, 2023. (Q4)
Conclusion
Dr. Cristina Fernández-Conde de Paz is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her groundbreaking work in sonoelastography, extensive clinical and research experience, and recognition through awards and high-impact publications make her a strong contender. With further expansion into international research collaborations and larger-scale projects, her contributions to gynecology and obstetrics could become even more impactful.