Gerardo Conesa Bertran

Neurooncology and Functional Neurosurgery

The doctor treats complex tumors of the brain and spinal cord. He performs neurosurgery in consciousness, also known as awake craniotomy. This technique helps protect vital functions like speech and movement during tumor removal. His practice also involves:

• Vascular neurosurgery for aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations
• Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease and mental disorders
• Surgical treatment for refractory epilepsy
• Pediatric neurosurgery for Arnold Chiari syndrome and hydrocephalus
• Treatments for pituitary adenomas using transnasal resection

Academic Research and Innovation

Dr. Conesa leads studies on the origin of speech in the human brain. He develops computer platforms that use augmented reality for precise brain operations. Additionally, the specialist researches deep brain stimulation (DBS) as a treatment for anorexia. His doctoral dissertation on treating neoplasms in highly functional zones received honors.

Clinical Leadership

The doctor has directed neurosurgery departments at several major hospitals in Barcelona since 2003.

• 2021–Present — Director, Institute of Neurosurgery and Neurobiology, Centro Médico Teknon
• 2018–2020 — Director of Neurosurgery, Hospital del Mar and Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
• 2007–2020 — Director of the Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital del Mar
• 2003–2007 — Clinical Director of Neurosurgery, Hospital Clínic
• 1990–2003 — Specialist Neurosurgeon, Hospital de Bellvitge
• 1985–1990 — MIR Neurosurgery, Hospital de Bellvitge, Barcelona

Education and International Training

Dr. Conesa completed international residencies to master modern surgical techniques.

• 1982 — Degree in Medicine, University of Barcelona
• 1982 — Internship at Loyola University Medical Hospital, Chicago, USA
• 1989 — Internship at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA
• 1990 — Specialization in Neurosurgery, University Hospital de Bellvitge
• 1991 — Internship at CHR Pourpan de Toulouse, France
• 1993 — Internship at University of Minnesota Hospital, Minneapolis, USA
• 1996 — Internship at Washington University Hospital, Seattle, USA

Professional Memberships

The specialist holds the EANS certification after completing a full five-year educational cycle. He also serves as an ambassador for Spain for the Walter Dandy Society.

• European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• European Union Congress of Neurosurgeons (CNS)
• Spanish Society of Neurosurgery (SENEC)
• Walter Dandy Society (Ambassador 2013–2015)