Clínica RIGA

DIEGO ALEXANDER GAONA CARREÑO

Aesthetic Physician · Medical Director · Specialist in Aesthetic Medicine and Hair Transplantation

Professional Profile

Licensed physician with over 20 years of clinical experience and more than 12 years dedicated exclusively to Aesthetic Medicine and Hair Transplantation. Medical Director and founder of Clínica Riga in Dénia (Alicante), with specialized training in advanced facial rejuvenation techniques, botulinum toxin, thread lifts, medical-aesthetic lasers, and regenerative treatments. A professional committed to medical excellence, continuous scientific updating, and personalized patient care. Extensive experience in family medicine, emergency care, outpatient consultations, and coordinating medical teams.

College Information and Accreditations

  • Membership Number: 03-0310316 – Alicante Medical Association
  • Member of SEME: Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine (Member No. 1625 since January 2014)
  • Officially Recognized Bachelor's Degree: 0333328/2007 / HO3553 (Ministry of Education and Science of Spain)

Professional Experience

Period Position / Institution Position / Institution
Nov. 2015 – Present
Medical Director and Founder
Riga Clinic (Dénia, Alicante)
Medical/Administrative Management. Facial and Body Treatments. Advanced Aesthetic Technology and Regenerative Medicine. Comprehensive Assessment.
Nov. 2013 – Oct. 2015
Medical Director and Founder
SBD Clinic (Dénia, Alicante)
Development and coordination of aesthetic medicine treatments. Personalized attention and advanced protocols.
March 2008 – March 2018
Family and Emergency Medicine Doctor
Centro Clínico Dénia (Alicante)
Outpatient and emergency care. Management of hospitalized patients and emergencies. Multidisciplinary coordination.
Feb. 2007 – Oct. 2007
Preventive Medicine Physician
Altavisión – Asoc. Colombiana de Glaucoma
Family medicine and preventive programs.
March 2005 – January 2007
Family Doctor
COMFACUNDI (Colombia)
Comprehensive community and family medical care.
Feb. 2004 – May 2005
General Physician
Centro Médico Juan Bonal (Colombia)
Outpatient consultation and general medical care.
Jan. 2003 – Jan. 2004
General Physician
Hospital Santa Ana de Guaca (Colombia)
Mandatory social service and general hospital medicine.

Academic Training

  • 2012 | Master in Aesthetic Medicine – University of Valencia
  • 2007 | Bachelor of Medicine – Ministry of Education and Science of Spain
  • 2002 | Doctor of Medicine – Autonomous University of Bucaramanga (Colombia)

Memberships and Featured Recognitions

  • Member of the Illustrious Academy of Health Sciences Ramón y Cajal (2018)
  • Gold Medal for Merit in Work – European Association for Economy and Competitiveness (2018)
  • Gold Star for Professional Excellence – Institute for Professional Excellence (2016)

Skills and Competencies

Skills and Competencies

  • Facial and body aesthetic medicine
  • Trasplante capilar (FUE / FUSS)
  • Botulinum toxin and dermal fillers
  • Thread lifts and regenerative techniques
  • Operation of medical-aesthetic equipment

Management and Personnel

  • Medical direction and clinical management
  • Coordination of multidisciplinary teams
  • Excellent doctor-patient relationship
  • Languages: Spanish (Native) and English (Advanced Professional Level)

Scientific Updates and Congresses

Active and continuous participation in national and international medical congresses since 1999.
  • 2026: 41st SEME National Congress – Malaga
  • 2025: 40th SEME National Congress – Malaga
  • 2024: 39th SEME National Congress – Malaga
  • 2023: International Course on Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dermatology (Seville) | XXX SELMQ Congress
  • 2022: Full Face Workshop with Threads under Ultrasound Guidance | 37th SEME Congress
  • 2021: XXVIII Congress of Medical and Surgical Lasers | Training in Bichectomy Technique (Madrid)
  • 2020: 35th SEME National Congress – Malaga
  • 2019: SEME Updates (Filler Implants, Venous-Lymphatic Insufficiency, Botulinum Toxin)
  • 2018: 5th Continent Congress (Barcelona) | Mediterranean Conference (Sitges) | 33rd SEME Congress
  • 2017: AMWC Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress (Monaco) | 32nd SEME Congress
  • 2016: Update on medical peels (Madrid) | 5 Continent Congress (Barcelona)
  • 2013: World Congress of Anti-Aging Medicine (Monaco) | Cone Suturing Course
  • 2012: Advanced Course in Facial Aesthetics (Moscow) | European Congress of Aesthetic Medicine