José Angel Obeso
- Specialization: Neurologist
- 50 years of experience
- accreditations:
- Speaks:English, Spanish
- Workplace: Spain, Madrid, HOSPITAL UNIVERSITARIO HM MADRID
- Director HM CINAC Integral Neurosciences Centre
Dr. José Angel Obeso is the director of the HM CINAC Integral Neurosciences Centre in Madrid. He specializes in Parkinson’s disease and complex movement disorders. Dr. Obeso pioneered Continuous Dopaminergic Stimulation to improve patient outcomes. He founded the first specialized Movement Disorders Group within the Spanish Neurology Society.
- Authored over 350 research articles focused on neurodegenerative disorder treatments.
- Holds a Hirsch index of 78, reflecting significant impact in neurology research.
- Maintains membership in the American Neurological Association.
- Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
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Doctor's services
- Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
- Ocrevus (ocrelizumab)
- MRI of one area
- Brainstem evoked response audiometry
- CT (computer tomography)
- Brain MRI
- Magnetic Resonance Angiography Of The Brain
- Ultrasound
- EEG (Electroencephalography)
- Brain biopsy
- Video-EEG monitoring
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Certifications & accreditations
Qualifications
José Angel Obeso is a neurologist who directs the HM CINAC Integral Neurosciences Centre in Madrid. He pioneered Continuous Dopaminergic Stimulation for Parkinson's disease treatment — a method providing steady medication levels to reduce motor fluctuations. Dr. Obeso founded the first specialized Movement Disorders Group within the Spanish Neurology Society.
Specialization and Movement Disorders
Dr. Obeso focuses on neurology and neurophysiology. He treats patients with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, myoclonus, and dystonia. The doctor performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery — a procedure using implanted electrodes to regulate abnormal brain activity. He also administers Ocrevus for neurological conditions.
Additionally, he developed methods to detect dopaminergic neuron vulnerabilities. This technique helps slow the progression of neurodegenerative diseases.
Professional Experience
- Since 2014 – Chief Neurologist and Director, HM CINAC Integral Neurosciences Centre
- 2000–2014 – Director of Movement Disorders Unit and Medical Consultant, University of Navarra
- 1996–1999 – Neurologist, Clínica Quirón San Sebastián and Vintersol Clinic
- 1986–1995 – Head of Neurology and Director of Experimental Neurology Laboratory, University of Navarra
- 1982–1986 – Deputy Physician of the Neurology Department, University of Navarra
Education and Academic Background
- 1976 – Degree in General Medicine and Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Navarra
- 1979 – Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Navarra
- 1979 – Specialty in Neurology, Faculty of the University of the Basque Country
Research and Scientific Contributions
Dr. Obeso has published over 350 research articles throughout his career. His work examines the physiopathology of the ganglia and the origins of Parkinson's. He has also authored various studies on medical and surgical treatments for movement disorders. He maintains an h-index of 78, reflecting significant international scientific impact.
Professional Memberships
- American Neurological Association
- International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
- Spanish Neurology Society (Founder of the Movement Disorders Group)
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