Dr. Jose Manuel Cardiel has received one of the most prestigious awards in the city: the title of Zaragozan Exemplary, awarded by the Zaragoza City Council in its 2025 edition. This award, celebrated for the first time during the San Valero festival instead of the Fiestas del Pilar, highlights those who have made an exceptional contribution to the social, cultural or professional well-being of the Aragonese capital.
A track record of medical excellence and solidarity
Cardiel, graduate in Medicine and Surgery by the University of Zaragoza (1981) and specialist in Stomatology from the Complutense University of Madrid (1984), he has dedicated four decades to clinical practice. With a private practice in Zaragoza since 1984, he combined his work with services in the Armed Forces until 1999. Currently, he is part of the team of General and Digestive Surgery from the Quirón Hospital, where he continues to apply his expertise. His role as author of two medical works –Manual of Oral Pathology and Health and Oral Disease and Pediatric Dental Treatment– reflects its commitment to scientific dissemination.
Commitment beyond medicine
In addition to its healthcare work, Cardiel stands out for:
Diplomacy: As honorary consul of Honduras in Aragon since 2013, he has strengthened international ties.
Sport: Spanish Archery Champion in 1994, demonstrating dedication and discipline.
Solidarity: His work in the Quiron Hospital and collaborations with social entities underline his humanistic profile.
A recognition of the vocation of service
During the event in the Reception Hall of the City Hall, the mayor Natalia Chueca He stressed that figures such as Cardiel "make Zaragoza a home, not just a place." The certificate, presented after an emotional biographical video, symbolizes the gratitude of a city that values the "example of dedication and professional ethics."
This appointment not only celebrates a brilliant career, but also inspires new generations to build a more cohesive and humane Zaragoza.
Congratulations, Dr. Cardiel!
Written by the josemanuelcardiel.com communications team, with official information from Zaragoza City Council
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