Dr Pilar Carrillo Torres

Medical registration number - 080854792

Dr Pilar Carrillo Torres is a Gynaecologist specialising in assisted reproduction at IVF-Life Donostia. She graduated in Medicine from the University of Barcelona and completed her specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona. She also holds postgraduate training in Human Reproductive Medicine and Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery.

She holds a PhD in Medicine cum laude from the University of Barcelona. Her professional profile combines clinical practice with research, protocol development, healthcare team training and medical communication.

Academic background

• Degree in Medicine, University of Barcelona (Campus Clínic), 2011–2017.
• Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, following residency at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, 2018–2022.
• Master’s Degree in Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery, CEU University, 2019–2020.
• Master’s Degree in Human Reproductive Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, 2022–2023.
• PhD in Medicine, cum laude, University of Barcelona, 2022–2025.
• Executive Development Programme (PDD), IESE Business School, 2026.
• Languages: Spanish, English, French and Catalan.

Professional experience

• Present: Gynaecologist specialising in Assisted Reproduction at IVF-Life Donostia.
• September 2023 – December 2025: Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, sub-specialised in Assisted Human Reproduction, at Barcelona IVF.
• May 2022 – September 2023: Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, sub-specialised in Assisted Human Reproduction, in private fertility centres.
• May 2018 – May 2022: Residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.
• Participation in the development and standardisation of clinical protocols.
• Clinical research and scientific output in assisted reproduction and endometriosis.
• Speaker and author of communications at national and international congresses.
• Medical outreach and scientific communication in digital platforms and social media.

Areas of expertise

Specialist in reproductive medicine, gynaecology and obstetrics, with expertise in assisted human reproduction, in vitro fertilisation and egg donation. She provides comprehensive management of endometriosis, deep endometriosis and adenomyosis using minimally invasive gynaecological surgery and hormonal contraception. Her profile is complemented by clinical research, protocol standardisation and medical communication.

Medical societies and professional roles

• Development and standardisation of clinical protocols in assisted reproduction.
• Internal training of healthcare teams.
• Participation in clinical research and scientific production.
• Speaker at national and international scientific congresses and meetings.

Teaching and outreach activity

Dr Pilar Carrillo Torres has been involved in the internal training of healthcare teams and in academic activities related to assisted reproduction, endometriosis and evidence-based clinical practice.

She is also active in medical communication and scientific outreach through congresses, lectures, digital platforms and social media, aiming to convey medical knowledge in an accurate and accessible way for both healthcare professionals and patients.

Scientific activity

Dr Pilar Carrillo Torres maintains an active research focus on endometriosis, adenomyosis, assisted human reproduction and factors influencing in vitro fertilisation outcomes.

She has contributed to international publications on the clinical and ultrasound impact of hormonal treatments in patients with endometriosis and adenomyosis.

She has also participated in the LIFE Study at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, a research project analysing the impact of lifestyle factors—including nutrition, physical activity, stress, toxic exposure and environmental factors—on gamete quality, embryo development and IVF outcomes. The project also explores the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop predictive models for embryo quality and pregnancy probability.

Selected publications

• Clinical and sonographic impact of oral contraception in patients with deep endometriosis and adenomyosis. Scientific Reports, 2023. PMID: 36739298.
• Impact of continuous estroprogestin treatment on coagulation parameters in women with endometriosis. 2023. PMID: 37511561.

Main research lines

Research focused on the clinical and ultrasound impact of hormonal treatment in endometriosis and adenomyosis, the influence of lifestyle on fertility and on gamete quality and embryo development. Her work further explores the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning predictive models in assisted reproduction, with a focus on improving clinical outcomes and standardising clinical protocols.

Articles by Dr Pilar Carrillo Torres

Adenomyosis: What it is and how it affects fertility

Can Endocrine Disruptors Put Our Fertility at Risk?

How uterine fibroids affect fertility