About Dr. Koen Jerusalem

Dr. Koen Jerusalem specialises in Internal Medicine with a strong focus on infectious diseases and global health, offering comprehensive, patient-centred care that treats the whole person, not just a disease.

Educational & Professional Background

Special fields of expertise

• Internal Medicine (adult medicine, complex medical conditions)
• Infectious diseases and tropical medicine
• Preventive medicine, global health and “One Health” approach (connecting human, animal and environmental health)
• Hospitalised patient care and outpatient internal medicine consultations
• Coordinated care for multi-systemic illnesses and chronic conditions

Training Summary

• Degree in Medicine — Universiteit Gent, Belgium (2003–2006)
• Master’s in Medicine — Universiteit Gent, Belgium (2006–2010), graduated cum laude
• Residency and Specialisation in Internal Medicine — Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia (2012–2017)
• Complementary training in Tropical Medicine and Travel Medicine — London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
• Master’s in Clinical Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Treatments — Universidad CEU-Cardenal Herrera, Valencia
• Course in Immunology — Harvard Medical School

Professional Career Summary

• Head of the Internal Medicine Service at Vithas Valencia Turia
• Prior roles in both outpatient clinics and hospital settings, including work at Hospital de Manises and other institutions in Valencia
• Extensive experience managing hospitalised patients with complex medical conditions — including infectious diseases, chronic illnesses, and multi-system pathologies
• Active role in clinical research and teaching, contributing to academic studies and participating in multidisciplinary medical teams
• Advocate of holistic, integrative patient care — with emphasis on prevention, global health perspectives, and personalised follow-up

Areas of Expertise

• Diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases (community-acquired, nosocomial, tropical infections)
• Management of chronic diseases and multi-morbidity in adults
• Coordinated, integrative care for patients with complex medical histories
• Preventive medicine, travel medicine and global-health interventions
• Hospital care, internal medicine wards, outpatient follow-up and long-term care planning

Why Choose Dr. Koen Jerusalem and Vithas Valencia Turia?

With his international background, advanced training, and wide-ranging expertise in internal medicine and infectious diseases, Dr. Jerusalem provides patients with:

Comprehensive, whole-person care

His approach goes beyond treating symptoms — he addresses overall health, comorbidities, prevention and long-term wellbeing.

Holistic vision of medicine

By combining general medicine, infectious disease specialisation, tropical medicine insight and global-health awareness, he’s equipped to manage complex and rare conditions that cross traditional medical boundaries.

Experienced hospital and outpatient care

From intensive inpatient management to careful outpatient follow-up, Dr. Jerusalem and the team at Vithas Valencia Turia offer continuity and stability in care.

Evidence-based, up-to-date practice

With formal training and continuous education, his medical decisions are grounded on the latest scientific evidence and clinical protocols.