Pablo Clavel, Spine neurosurgeon

Specialization: Spine neurosurgeon
25 years of experience
Workplace: Spain, Seville, Centro de Neurología Avanzada (CNA)
- Specialist at the clinic: Dr. Pablo Clavel works with the team at the Centro de Neurología Avanzada (CNA) in Seville to deliver complex spine surgery locally.
- He is recognized by Forbes as one of Spain’s 100 best doctors.
- With 25+ years of spine surgery experience, he focuses on anterior lumbar disc replacement (ADR) and anterior lumbar fusion (ALIF) for selected cervical and lumbar conditions.
- The CNA–Instituto Clavel collaboration enables Seville patients to access ADR that was previously available only in Barcelona.
Dr. Pablo Clavel is a spine surgeon at Centro de Neurología Avanzada (CNA) who specializes in motion-preserving lumbar surgery. Forbes included him in their list of the 100 best doctors in Spain. Dr. Clavel performs anterior approaches to restore spinal alignment and stabilize the spine.
- Specializes in anterior lumbar disc replacement (ADR) and anterior lumbar fusion (ALIF).
- Performs ALIF procedures using implant systems from NuVasive and Centinel Spine.
- Most patients stand up the same day or the day after surgery.
- Member of the Spanish Society of Neurosurgery (SENEC) and AO Spine.

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Qualifications

Dr. Pablo Clavel is a spine surgeon with more than 25 years of practice. Forbes ranked him among the 100 best doctors in Spain. He uses mobility-preserving techniques, including anterior lumbar disc replacement and fusion. These methods aim to maintain the natural range of motion in the spine.

Specialization and Surgical Approach

Dr. Clavel treats cervical and lumbar pathologies using an anterior approach. This method accesses the spine through the abdomen to preserve natural mobility. He uses implant systems from manufacturers like NuVasive and Centinel Spine. These tools help stabilize the spine while allowing for movement.

Dr. Clavel performs these specific procedures:

Anterior lumbar disc replacement (ADR) – a surgery that replaces a worn disc with an artificial one to maintain spinal motion.
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) – a procedure that joins two vertebrae together through the front of the body to stabilize the spine.
Restoration of spinal alignment through anterior routes.
Surgical planning based on radiological evaluations.

Clinical Outcomes and Recovery

Patients undergoing ALIF surgery at his clinic typically experience rapid recovery times. Most individuals can stand or walk within 24 hours of the procedure. Furthermore, hospital stays generally range from one to three days. Dr. Clavel provides care paths from preoperative consultation to postoperative follow-up.

Work Experience

2001–2002 – Specialist at Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol – Can Ruti de Badalona, Spain.
Specialist at Instituto Clavel – Collaborating with CNA Seville for anterior spine surgery.
Specialist at Centro de Neurología Avanzada (CNA) – Implementing spine interventions in Seville.

Education and Training

1993 – University of Barcelona – Medical Degree.
2001–2002 – Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol – Can Ruti de Badalona – Clinical training stage.

Professional Memberships and Awards

Member of the Spanish Society of Neurosurgery (SENEC).
Member of AO Spine.
Ranked by Forbes as one of the top 100 doctors in Spain.