Best Implantation of Vagus Nerve Neurostimulator in Epilepsy doctors in Spain

Educational Background

• Dr. Oriol Franch Ubía completed his undergraduate education from University of Madrid in the year 1997.
• From 1978 to 1981, Dr. Oriol completed his specialization in Neurology at University Hospital situated in Madrid.
• Later on, he completed his Internal medicine specialization during the years 1977-1978 from a similar institute.

Professional Career

• During the years 1975-1976, he did his internship at “Puerta de Hierro Clinic” situated in Madrid.
• Then from the years 1977 to 1978, Dr. Oriol served as a resident intern at a hospital in Madrid.
• Dr. Oriol Franch Ubía served as a specialist of Neurology at the 12 de Octubre Hospital during the years 1978-1981.
• In the year 1982, he was appointed at the “Getafe Medical Clinic” as a Neuropsychiatry.
• Then in the year 1982, Dr. Oriol started serving as a specialist in Neurology at 12 de Octubre Hospital and served there till the year 1989.
• In 1984, he was appointed at the “Ruber International Hospital” as a Specialist in Neurology and served there till 1986.
• During the years 1986-1993, Oriol served at Ruber International Hospital, as a Neurology Specialist.
• In the year 1990, he was appointed as the Neurology Specialist at 12 de Octubre Hospital located in Madrid, and served there till the year 1993.
• In the year 1993, Dr. Oriol became the Head of the Neurology Department at Ruber International Hospital of Madrid and is still serving as the Head since 1998.
• He is also serving as the Head of Neurology at La Luz Hospital situated in Madrid since the year 2016.

Memberships

Dr. Oriol Franch Ubía is a member of numerous associations which include

• Spanish Neurological Society
• European Neurological Society
• American Academy of Neurology
• Madrid Neurological Association

Educational Background:

• Dr. Marta Fernández Matarrubia did her bachelor of medicine from the Cantabria University of Spain.
• After that she did a specialization in Neurology from Hospital Clínico San Carlos university.
• Further for her doctor of medicine she joined Complutense University and completed it in 2016.
• She also did masters in epilepsy from Murcia university

Professional experience:

• After her specialization, Dr. Marta Fernández Matarrubia has worked as a specialist and researcher at hospital clínico san carlos for 2 years.
• Works as a professor at Agencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y Acreditación (ANECA)
• Teaching and working as a specialist at Navarra clinic Spain.

Awards and achievements:

• She did her MBBS degree with the award of  “extraordinary end”.
• Received training certificate in cognitive assessment endorsed by Spanish neurology society.

Membership in professional organizations:

• Dr. Marta is part of well reputable DEGESCO (Dementia Genetics Spanish Consortium).
• Member of the Spanish society of neurology

Research and publications:

Since after her specialization Dr. Marta Fernández Matarrubia has remained a leading researcher in neurology areas. A number of researches have been published as well as are recognized on an international level.

• She is collaborating researcher of the INNOLFACT project
• Part of number of researches related to Alzheimer’s disease
• Participation as associate researcher in the project "Understanding the subjective memory complaints of the elderly: an approach from genetics, neuropsychology and anatomical-functional connectivity" funded by the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness
• More than 20 of her articles have also been published in reputable journals.
• She has also written book chapters on neurology as a collaborator.
• Participated in more than 100 congresses

Some of Dr. Marta Fernández Matarrubia's researches are;

1. Autosomal recessive spinocerebellar ataxia SCAR8/ARCA1: first families detected in Spain
2. Heredoataxia cerebelosa recesiva ARCA1/SCAR8: primeras familias detectadas en España

Educational Background

• Dr. Iciar Aviles Olmos did a bachelor's in medicine from the University of Murcia in 2002.
  Then she pursued her specialization in neurology at Hospital Universitario Severo Ochoa in 2009.
• After that, she further studied movement disorders and completed her master's.
• She is associated with research programs based in London university
• She also received the title of Doctor of medicine from London University in 2013.

Professional career

• Dr. Iciar Aviles Olmos has been serving as a neurologist from 2014 to 2018 in the movement disorder sector and neurosurgery sector at Ramon y Cajal University Hospital.
• Currently, she is part of the Neurology department at the Navarra hospital.
• Moreover, she has been teaching from the start of her career, she is a professor of movement disorders at the master level.

Areas of research

• Dr. Iciar Aviles Olmos is designated as a researcher at the Instituto Ramón y Cajal de Investigación Sanitaria (IRyCIS).
• London-based research program for Parkinson's disorders.

Publications and awards

• Dr. Iciar Aviles Olmos was part of over 20 conferences on movement disorders.
• She has written around 29 articles that are published in globally renowned scientific journals.
• She has around83 citations to her name in the last 5 years
• She won the award for being the best teacher in London

Scientific organizations

Dr. Iciar is part of the following organizations and societies:

• Spanish Society of Neurology
• SEN
• Scientific Communications Reviewer

Education

• Dr. Jaume Campistol Plana did his university degree in surgery and medicine.
• He later did specialization in pediatric neurosurgery.

Work Experience

• Dr. Jaume Campistol Plana was assistant professor of pediatric neurosurgery at the Barcelona university in 2008.
• He also served as the director of the master's program in pediatric neurosurgery at the University of Barcelona.
• Currently, he is serving as the Head of pediatric neurosurgery department at Sant Joan De Deu Hospital.

Educational Background:

• 1989:Dr. Alexis Arzimanoglou received his certification from the Neurology Board.
• 1984-1991: He completed his residency at the Hôpital Pitié Salpêtrière and training in Child Neurology at the Hôpital Necker des Enfants Malades.
• 1982-1983: He went to the Northwick Park Hospital for training in neurology at the University College in London.
• 1981: Dr. Alexis graduated as a medical doctor from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece.

Professional experience:

• Since 2008: Dr. Alexis Arzimanoglou has been appointed as a Director of the Epilepsy, Sleep, and Paediatric Neurophysiology Department at the University Hospitals of Lyon in France.
• 1998-2008: He was appointed at University Hospital Robert Debré as a University Hospital Practitioner in Child Neurology & Head of the Epilepsy Program in France.
• 1991-1997: He worked as a Consultant Child Neurologist at the University Hôpital Salpêtrière and as Head of the Pediatric Epilepsy Unit in Paris, France.
• Dr. Alexis worked as a Professor at the University of Barcelona in Spain.
• He also served as the Professor of Neurology and Child Neurology in France.

Memberships:

Dr. Alexis Arzimanoglou is a member of the following scientific committees

• Member of the Executive Committee, the Education Committee, and the Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Task Force of the ILAE.
• President of the Experts Committee on Autism and Neuro-Development at Fondation de France.
• Member of the Academic Board of the French University Diploma on Clinical Epileptology.
• President of the Société Européenne de Neurologie Pédiatrique (2006 - 2008)
• 2006-2009: Chair of the Scientific Committee of the European Paediatric Neurology Society
• 2009-2013: Elected Member of the ILAE Commission on European Affairs (2009 - 2013).
• Co-chair European Academy of Neurology Subspecialty Scientific Panel Child Neurology.

Research and Publications:

Dr. Alexis Arzimanoglou has gained exceptional experience through extensive research. He has led and been a part of the following scientific ventures:

• Principal investigator and Coordinator EPILETRE Study
• Scientific Coordinator of the International Consortium for the Research on Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.
• 2008-2011: Scientific Coordinator of the European Commission-funded research project NEUROPED
• Member of the DYCOG research team at the Centre de Recherche en Neurosciences de Lyon in France.

In addition to it, Dr. Alexis has published his scientific studies in various national and international journals, such as

• He served as editor-in-chief of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE).
• He worked as an associate editor of the European Journal of Paediatric Neurology.

With an h-index of 32, his 124 publications are present in peer-reviewed journals.

Educational Background

• In 1972, Dr. Antonio Russi Tintore earned his MBBS degree from the University of Barcelona.
• In 1978, he specialized in neurology and clinical neurophysiology at Hospital del Mar.
• By 1986, he further specialized in epileptology at the Centro Antiepileptico de Barcelona.

Professional Career

• 1973-1974: Dr. Antonio worked as a resident doctor at the Municipal Neurological Institute of Barcelona
• 1975-1978: He was appointed as a neurologist at the Neurological Institute of Barcelona
• 1978-1986, Dr. Antonio served as a Neurologist at the Anti-epileptic Center of Barcelona.
• He started serving at the Hospital del Mar Neurology Department as a Resident Doctor.
• He also served as an intern Neurologist at a Local Institute in Barcelona.
• In 2002, Dr. Antonio organized the 5th European Epilepsy Congress in Madrid.
• In addition, he is the Director of the Epilepsy Russi Institute, where he offers cutting-edge treatments for patients with epilepsy and seizure disorders.

Memberships

Dr. Antonio is a member of various neurology and epilepsy societies, which include:

• Neurophysiology Catalan Society
• Spanish Department of the International Bureau for Epilepsy
• American Epilepsy Society
• Catalan Society of Neurology
• Spanish League against Epilepsy of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)
• Spanish Society of Electroencephalography and Neurophysiology
• Spanish Department of the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE)
• President of the Spanish Department of the International Bureau for Epilepsy and Spanish League against Epilepsy

Congresses

• 2002: Dr. Antonio Russi organized the 5th European Epilepsy Congress in Madrid
• 2004: Participated in the 6th European Congress on Epileptology in Vienna
• 2017: He was appointed as the Co-Chair of the 32nd International Epilepsy Congress in Barcelona

Interesting Facts

Dr. Russi and his team have treated over 2,000 patients and have high success rates in managing epilepsy. In 2019, Forbes listed him as one of the Top 5 Spanish Doctors.

Educational background:

• Dr. Rodrigo Rocamora Zuniga did his PhD from Bonn University of Germany in 2001
• He did specialization in neurology from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
• For his medical bachelor, he studied at Mendoza school of medical in Argentina
• He also did his training at Marburg and Freiburg universities after his doctorate.

Professional career:

• Dr. Rodrigo Rocamora Zuniga currently is head of ERN and epilepsy unit of HM Delfos hospital Spain
• He is also part of neurology center of Del Mar Clinic
• He is also renowned professor at UPF university
• He has also remained a leading doctor of Ruber intercontinental hospital
• He has remained specialist of neurology at both universities of Marburg and Freiburg

Membership in reputable organizations:

Dr. Rodrigo is also a leading part of many of professional organizations including;

• SEN (Spanish society of neurology)
• Part of CSUR network
• He is also part of european reference network
• Also member of EPI-Care

Research & Publications:

Dr. Rodrigo has also remained at the forefront in scientific research and his articles have been published in reputable journals. Most of his work revolves around;

• Alzheimer patients cognitive impairments
• Drug resistant treatment in epilepsy
• Epilepsy and sleep relation
• Epilepsy surgery
• Different syndromes

Educational Background

• Dr. Bartolomé Bejarano graduated in medicine and surgery from the University of Cordoba in 1989.
• He got USMLE Certification by ECFMG, the USA in 1995.
• He specialized in Neurosurgery from La Paz University Hospital in 1996.
• He completed the Doctorate Program in Computational Neurosciences and Neural Networks. From CNS, Boston University, Massachusetts, USA.
• He received Grant from the Autonomous University of Madrid in 1997.
• He got the title of Doctor of medicine and surgery from the Autonomous University of Madrid in 2004.

Professional career

• After graduation, Dr. Bartolomé Bejarano served as a military Doctor (Military Service) in 1991.
• He worked as a neurosurgery Resident in La Paz University Hospital general surgery department from 1992 to 1996
• Then he was appointed as a Neurosurgery Physician University Hospital Complex of Santiago in 1997.
• After that, he became a Neurosurgery Physician of University Hospital from 1998 to 1999. Then he also worked at Río Hortega University Hospital in 1999.
• He became a Neurosurgery Consultant and Professor of Medicine at the University of Navarra and worked there from 1999 to 2016.
• Since 2016 Dr. Bartolomé is a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Chiron Health Madrid (FJD, HRJC, HIE)
• Currently, he is leading neurosurgeon at the University of Navarra Clinic (since 2019)

Memberships

Dr. Bartolomé Bejarano is a member of the following scientific societies:

• • CNS

• SENFE
• SENEC
• CIMA
• EANS
• INNS
• SEBC
• Spanish Society of Spinal and Spinal Surgery

Interesting Fact

Dr. Bartolomé Bejarano directed the first operation of a Spanish brainstem hearing implant center to restore hearing to a girl deaf from birth.

Publications

• Dr. Bartolomé Bejarano is the writer of 36 articles that are published in national and international magazines.
• He is also part of various meetings and conferences.
• Research collaborator in various research projects, some of which are:

1.  "Anterior nuclei of the raphe and the wake-sleep cycle in the cat"
2. "Compensatory anastomosis and nerve transfer in avulsions of the brachial plexus by connecting intercostal nerves to the ulnar nerve in the cat".
3. "Neural Cardiac Therapy for Heart Failure (NECTAR-1109). Designed to evaluate the application of right vagus nerve stimulation in heart failure patients with a New York Heart Association Class III, an ejection fraction equal to or less than 35%, and a narrow QRS duration equal to or less than 130 ms "

Educational Background

• Dr. José Angel Obeso completed his degree in medicine and surgery from the University of Navarra in 1976.
• He also got training as a resident doctor at the Nuestra Sra de Aranzazu hospital located in San Sebastian.
• Dr. Obeso completed his Ph.D. degree in Medicine from the University of Navarra in 1979.
• From 1980 to 1982, he was enrolled in the Institute of Psychiatry and Kings College Hospital, where he trained as a neurologist and collaborating researcher in Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders under David Marsden.

Professional Career

• In 1982, Dr. Obeso started working as a deputy physician at the University of Navarra Neurology Department.
• From 1986 till 1995, he worked as the head of the neurology department and the director of the movement disorders unit and experimental Neurology Laboratory at the University of Navarra.
• In 1996, he joined Clínica Quirón San Sebastián and Vintersol Clinic as a neurologist.
• From 2000 till 2014, he worked as a medical consultant and the director of the movement disorder units at the University of Navarra.
• In 2017, Dr. Obeso was appointed the academician of the Royal National Academy of Medicine, RANM.
• During his career, he has trained more than 70 young students in neurology and movement disorders, including neurosciences.
• He has also worked as editor-in-chief of the Movement Disorders Journal in the past, the most important publication in the area of Parkinson's Disease and movement disorders from the period of 2010 to 2020.
• Since 2014, Dr. Obeso has been associated with HM CINAC Integral Neurosciences Centre, working as a director and chief neurologist.
• Currently, he also works as a professor of Neurology at the CEU San Pablo University of Madrid.
• Dr. Obeso has been a professor of Neurology at the Autonomous University of Madrid since 1988.

Memberships

Dr. Obeso is a respectable member and guest professor of various organizations such as:

• The Bolivian Neurological Association
• Colombian Neurological Association
• The American Neurological Association
• The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

Publications

• Dr. José Angel Obeso has worked on more than 350 studies regarding different aspects of levodopa dyskinesias, the pathophysiology of basal ganglia, and various therapeutic advancements in Parkinson's Disease.
• His current Hirsch index (an international index that measures scientific productivity) is 81, the highest in the history of Spanish neurology.
• His research papers have been published in various well-known journals, including The Lancet and the New England Journal of Medicine.

https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Jose-A-Obeso-46487107

Conferences

• Dr. José has attended more than 450 national and international conferences as a guest.
• He has also organized more than 60 congresses, such as recent conferences at the Academy of Natural and Medical Sciences of Cuba and the Marsden Lecture at the European Academy of Neurology.

Awards and Achievements

• Dr. José is the leading figure at one of the world's best laboratories focused on the pathogenesis and treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.
• He is the founder of the first specialized movement disorders group within the Spanish Neurology Society, known as the Movement Disorders Group.
• He also serves as the Director of HM CINAC Integral Neurosciences Centre, a leading center for neuroscience research and clinical services.
• In 2016, he was chosen as the “Doctor of the Year”.