Dr. Saturnino Luján a specialist in Urology, andrology, and male infertility
Urology and Andrology
Dr. Saturnino Luján
Meet the doctor
Dr. Saturnino Luján is a specialist in Urology with a strong clinical, research, and teaching background, with a particular focus on andrology and male infertility.
He graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Valencia, where he also obtained a Diploma in Nursing. He completed his specialist training in Urology through the MIR program at Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe in Valencia, where he currently works as a consultant urologist.
His international training includes specialization in andrological surgery at University College London and a fellowship in male infertility at the University of Illinois at Chicago, under the supervision of Dr. Craig Niederberger.
He currently combines his clinical practice with research and university teaching, developing a practice focused on clinical excellence, scientific innovation, and the training of new specialists.
Area of specialization
At Andrología Valencia, he specializes in:
- Male infertility
- Severe spermatogenic failure
- Obstructive and non-obstructive azoospermia
- Erectile dysfunction
- Male hypogonadism
- Premature ejaculation
- Advanced andrological surgery
- Male sexual health
- Comprehensive evaluation of the infertile male
He has extensive experience in the genetic, epigenetic, and molecular study of male infertility, as well as in the clinical and surgical management of complex andrological conditions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
QUALIFICATIONS
TECHNIQUES AND AREAS OF EXPERTISE
TEACHING AND RESEARCH
AWARDS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Consultant Urologist – Urology Department
Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, Valencia (2009 – present) - Collaborating Urologist
IVI Valencia (2014 – present) - Associate Clinical Professor
University of Valencia (2021 – present) - Principal Investigator – Male Infertility Projects
La Fe Health Research Institute (2014 – present) - Fellowship in Male Infertility
University of Illinois at Chicago (2013 – 2014) - Specialized Training in Andrological Surgery
University College London (2012) - Urology Resident (MIR)
Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, Valencia (2004 – 2009)
He is a member of the Neuro-Urology Committee at Hospital La Fe, the Ethics Committee of the La Fe Biobank, and the Committee for the Care of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Individuals.
QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in Medicine (magna cum laude)
- Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU)
- Specialist in Urology – Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, Valencia
- Fellowship in Male Infertility – University of Illinois at Chicago
- Specialization in Andrological Surgery – University College London
- Degree in Medicine and Surgery – University of Valencia
- Diploma in Nursing – University of Valencia
TECHNIQUES AND AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Comprehensive evaluation of the infertile male
- Genetic diagnosis in male infertility
- Sperm DNA fragmentation and epigenetic analysis
- Andrological microsurgery
- Medical treatment of hypogonadism
- Management of erectile dysfunction and ejaculatory disorders
- Penile prosthetic surgery
- Urogenital reconstructive surgery
TEACHING AND RESEARCH
Dr. Luján is actively involved in teaching and research:
- Associate Professor at the University of Valencia (2021–present)
- Lecturer in the Medicine Degree and master’s programs since 2009
- Training of residents and young researchers
- Supervisor of master’s theses and doctoral dissertations
- Principal investigator in male infertility research projects
He is co-author of key academic works such as:
- Surgical Atlas of Practical Urology (Elsevier, 2024)
- Practical Urology (Elsevier, 2020)
He has authored and co-authored numerous international scientific publications in journals such as Human Reproduction, Andrology, Fertility and Sterility, Scientific Reports, and BJU International, focusing on genetics, epigenetics, biomarkers, and male sexual health.
AWARDS
- Recognition by the European Association of Urology for one of the best presentations at EAU26 (2026)
- Best Poster Award – Annual Congress of the European Association of Urology (2016)
- European Urological Scholarship Programme (EUSP) Grant – EAU (2012)
Would you like to book an appointment with Dr. Luján?
You can request an appointment for a specialized evaluation in andrology and male infertility at Andrología Valencia.