Best neurosurgeons in Medellín: TOP 2 doctors

Dr. Guerra's extensive training and dedication to the field of neurology have made him a leading expert in the management of complex neurological conditions. Over the years, he has developed a reputation for his expertise in advanced neuromodulation techniques and his ability to provide innovative solutions for patients with chronic pain and neurological disorders. Currently, Dr. Guerra is pioneering several cutting-edge protocols for the application of stem cell treatments within the central nervous system (CNS), designed to treat neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and other conditions. He is also implementing stem cell therapies for pediatric behavioral disorders, offering new hope to children suffering from conditions such as autism spectrum disorders and cerebral palsy. 

Dr. Guerra’s career has been marked by his leadership in functional neurosurgery and interventional pain management. His ongoing research and clinical work are helping to shape the future of neurosurgery and stem cell therapy, offering patients access to cutting-edge treatments that address complex neurological and pain management conditions. His multidisciplinary approach ensures the highest standard of care, combining the latest advancements in medical technology with compassionate, individualized treatment.

Accreditations include - 

• Medical Degree, Pontifical Bolivarian University
• Specialization in Neurosurgery, Reina Sofia Hospital
• Certified member, Colombian Association of Neurosurgery
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WORK EXPERIENCE

-Anesthesiologist, Pablo Tobón Uribe Hospital, 2014–2017: Anesthetic care for highly complex surgical patients, both adults and children.

- Anesthesiologist specializing in pain and palliative care, Colombian Pain Institute (INCODOL), 2017–present

• Anesthetic care for outpatients and inpatients. Care for patients with acute and chronic pain. Transitional pain service: identification, management, and follow-up of patients at high risk for developing chronic postoperative pain. Advanced pain management therapy, continuous regional anesthesia. Image-, ultrasound-, and fluoroscopy-guided analgesic interventions. Outpatient evaluation and management of patients with chronic cancer and non-cancer pain. Implantation of intrathecal therapy pumps and spinal neurostimulation systems.

ACADEMIC TRAINING

• Physician and Surgeon, University of Antioquia, 2007
• Specialist in Anesthesiology, CES University, 2014
• Specialist in Pain and Palliative Care, CES University, 2019

OTHERS

• SCARE Basic and Advanced CPR Instructor, 2013–2017
• SCARE CLASA Difficult Airway Instructor - WFSA, 2014–2019

ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS

• Outstanding performance in ten semesters of undergraduate medicine.
• Recognition as a comprehensive SADEA resident in 2013.

ACADEMIC PARTICIPATION

-Ultrasound guided injections for chronic pain including pericapscular nerve group block (PENG): a retrospective cohort study. Poster presentation 20th. Annual pain medicine meeting, ASRA, November 18-20, 2021, San Francisco, CA.

- Articular radiofrequency in patients with osteoarthritis. 8th world congress of the world institute of pain. New York. May19-23, 2016.