Neurociences

Integrated approach to neurological diseases

Neurociences

Multidisciplinary diagnosis is the secret for obtaining good results by the Advanced Neurosciences Unit at Quirónsalud Levante. It may be defined as an open team where professionals from different areas collaborate at the same level. The Unit offers a personalised treatment plan immediately with diligence in management and speed of response.

We speed up waiting times because all tests and professional consultations are carried out quickly.

Equipo Médico

Marcelo Galarza y Vicentini
Neurosurgeon
Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital
Partida de la Loma s/n. 03184 Torrevieja (Alicante)
Experience
Dr. Galarza has in-depth experience in neurosurgery, practicing his speciality in prestigious hospitals in countries such as Argentina, USA, Italy and Spain. He is currently a benchmark in surgery of malformations in adults and children, brain tumours and complex spine surgery and various neurosurgical diseases.
Techniques
Brain Tumours

Cerebrovascular Disease

Pain surgery

Chiari Malformations

Hydrocephalus

Movement disorders

Peripheral nervous system
Training

2013-2016 International Doctorate. Ventricular catheters and Fluid Dynamics. Joint

International Thesis Cum Laude. Bioengineering-Mathematics and Health Psychology. Miguel Hernández University, Elche, Spain.

2009- 2010: Master in Science. Health Psychology. Left temporal lobe, memory and musical capabilities: interrelationships according to a case report. Miguel Hernández University, Elche, Spain.

2009 Medical Association of Murcia. Murcia, Spain

2003 Ordine dei Medici Italiano. Matera, Italy

2002 Michigan Medical Board, Educational License, Detroit, MI, USA

2001 Ohio Medical Board, Educational License, Cincinnati, OH, USA

Recognition and publications

International Doctoral Thesis from Miguel Hernández University. Associate Professor, University of Murcia, Faculty of Medicine.

Guest reviewer in more than 10 journals.

Consultant specialist in neuropaediatrics and spine in several chapters.

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Verónica Giménez de Béjar
Neurologist
Quirónsalud Murcia Hospital
Calle Miguel Hernández, 12. 30011 Murcia
Experience
Verónica Giménez started her career in 2005, working in different hospitals within the Murcia public network, such as Hospital Naval or hospital Santa María del Rosell in Cartagena. Currently, she is the Head of the Movement Disorder Unit at Hospital Santa Lucía in Cartagena, in addition to working as a Specialist in the Neurosciences Unit at Hospital Quirónsalud Murcia.
Techniques
Botulin toxin infiltration for the treatment of migraine, dystonia, etc.

Management of daily Apomorphine infusion.

Management of continuous Duodopa infusion.

Lumbar puncture.
Training
She completed her residency at Hospital Universitario de la Arrixaca, and specialist training in movement disorders at Fundación Jiménez Díaz and Hospital General de Santiago de Compostela.
Recognition and publications
Collaborator in different courses at Murcia University.

Collaborator in different movement disorder groups.

Several posters and presentations at meetings of the Sociedad Española y Murciana de Neurología [Spanish and Murcian Neurology Society].
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Sandra Rodríguez Barceló
Neurosurgery
Quirónsalud Murcia Hospital
Calle Miguel Hernández, 12. 30011 Murcia
Experience
Doctor Rodríguez started her professional career in 2006, completing her residence period in Neurosurgery at Hospital Carlos Haya in Málaga. Afterwards, she transferred to Hospital Quirónsalud de Murcia, and she also practices her specialisation at Hospital Quirónsalud de Torrevieja.
Techniques

Endoscopic surgery for disc hernia and spinal column stenosis.

Arthrodesis of the cervical and lumbar spine, including minimally invasive techniques: XLIF, TLIF, OLIF.

Microsurgery on medullary tumours under neurophysiological control.

Insertion of cerebrospinal shunt systems (VPS, VAS).

Endoscopic trans-sphenoidal endonasal surgery for pituitary tumours.

Brain tumour microsurgery.

Microsurgical decompression of the posterior fossa to treat Chiari’s malformation.

Hydrocephalus treatment with both valvular systems and endoscopic premammillary ventriculostomy.

Training

2012. Physician Specialised in Neurosurgery. Ministerio de Educación [Ministry of Education] 2006-2011: Neurosurgery Resident in MIR [Resident Medical Intern] under the direction of Dr Miguel Angel Arráez Sánchez. Hospital Regional Universitario Carlos Haya. Málaga.

2007-2009: Málaga University. School of Medicine. Human Physiology and Physical Medicine Department.

1998-2004: Degree of Medical Surgeon, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia.

2004 Ministerio de Educación [Ministry of Education], Validation of degree as Bachelor's in Medicine and Surgery.

July 2003 to June 2004. Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca. Rotating Internship year. Medical Practice in different healthcare services: Neurosurgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, and General Surgery.

POSTGRADUATE NEUROSURGERY TRAINING RESIDENCY IN DIFFERENT SERVICES

February and March of 2011:

Department of Neurosurgery. Brigham and Women Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, United States, Fellowship in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery. Pituitary and Neuroendocrine Center. Dr Edward Laws Jr.

October-December of 2010:

- Dipartimento di Scienze Neurologiche, Cattedra di Neurochirurgia, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II.

Advance Fellowship in Endoscopic Endonasal Skull base surgery. Prof. Paolo Cappabianca and Dr Luigi Maria Cavallo.

Assistance to the Functional Area of Pituitary Pathology of the Department of Endocrinology and Molecular Oncology, headed by Prof. Annamaria Colao.

May of 2010. neurosurgery Service. Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid.

- Epilepsy Surgery and Functional Surgery.

March-May of 2009. neurosurgery Service. Hospital Regional de Elche.

Spinal Column Surgery (minimally invasive techniques on the spinal column)
Recognition and publications
She has authored several book chapters, and published five international scientific dissemination articles.
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Treatments

Personalised care of all patients as well treatments to cope with their illness is one of our greatest achievements.

Minimally invasive surgery
Minimally invasive surgery
The Neurosurgery team at Quirónsalud Levante specialises in the treatment of neurological processes with surgical solutions. Within this there are specialised fields of action led by expert neurosurgeons specifically trained in each field and constantly updating the latest available treatments.
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Neurophysiology
Neurophysiology
The Neurophysiology team assists in the diagnosis and monitoring of certain diseases affecting the central and peripheral nervous system. The unit is made up of a top-level multidisciplinary team and state-of-the-art technological equipment.
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Memory and Cognitive Disorder
Memory and Cognitive Disorder
The Memory and Cognitive Disorders team at Quirónsalud Levante provides specialised care to patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease, establishing guidelines for medical treatment and neurocognitive rehabilitation adjusted to every patient, in order to delay the process to keep the patient's autonomy for as long as possible.
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Neuroradiology
Neuroradiology
Quirónsalud has top-grade technological equipment to make a precise and accurate diagnosis of lesions and diseases.
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FAQ's

What makes us different?

Personalised care in your native language and accompanied by a Case Manager during the process.

We have an wide network of hospitals throughout Spain. There are world-renowned medical professionals who work in an inter-linked manner through our network of facilities.

You have a health issue and you do not know which specialist to go to?

Fill up the form with the symptoms as much as possible and send your medical history to our Case Manager. We will advise you and identify the concerned specialist for your disease.

Where can I read the Curriculum Vitae of the doctor who will treat me?

You can check the curriculums of the doctors by speciality on our website.

Do you have any special needs or request?

At Quirónsalud, patient experience is our priority, hence we try to adapt to your requests.