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Key facts and achievements

• - More than 20 years of experience in the treatment of complex pathologies of the brain using Gamma Knife radiosurgery , including functional disorders and tumor diseases.
• -Works in a team with Dr. Roberto Martinez Alvarez , a world-leading neurosurgeon and Gamma Knife specialist, providing a unique multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• - International experience : Studied and collaborated with leading global institutions, including the Gregorio Marañon in Madrid and the Gustave Roussy Institute in Paris.

Specialization

• More than 7,000 patients have been treated in the Radiosurgery Department, including:
• - Benign tumors : meningiomas, schwannomas, pituitary adenomas.
• - Malignant pathologies : brain metastases and CNS tumors.
• - Vascular pathologies : arteriovenous malformations, cavernomas and fistulas.
• - Functional disorders : refractory epilepsy, tremor, trigeminal neuralgia and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Scientific and professional activities

• - Member of the international Gamma Knife Consortium , led by the University of Pittsburgh .
• - Author of scientific research and protocols for the treatment of cancer using radiotherapy.
• - Participated in the development of the innovative project "Fusion of Medical Images" as part of oncology research.

Experience

2002-present | Attached to the Department of Gamma Radiosurgery and Functional Neurosurgery of Ruber International Hospital.

2002-2007 | Assistant, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ruber International Hospital.

2002| Medical Affairs Manager Medical Department Janssen-Cilag, SA Madrid

Qualification

2012|Doctor of Medicine and Surgery Madrid. Department of Surgery, Autonomous University of Madrid. Spain

2001 | Specialist in Radiation Oncology at the Gregorio Marañón University Hospital in Madrid. Training completed at the Gustave-Roussy Institute in Paris in 2000.

1995 | Graduate of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Complutense University of Madrid. Spain.

2016-present | Member of the Ruber International Hospital Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Team, International Gamma Knife Consortium: Led by the Pittsburgh Hospital.

1999-2000| Project Manager: "Protocol for Pamidronate Treatment of Breast Cancer Patients with Predominantly Lytic Bone Metastases"

1999 | GICOR Study: "Incidence of Anemia in Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy"

1999 | GICOR study: "Androgen deprivation protocol associated with radiation therapy for localized high-risk prostate cancer"

1997-2001|Participant (collaborator) in the research project (FIS FELLOWSHIP): "Multimodal fusion of medical images in oncology" at HGU Gregorio Marañon. Project leader: Dr. Desco Menéndez.

Teaching :

2018-present|Professor of the International Master of Radiosurgery of the Central Nervous System at the Complutense University of Madrid.

2020-present|Professor at the School of Radiosurgery of the Spanish Society of Neurosurgeons.

2017-2019|Professor of the Master of Radiosurgery and Clinical Stereotactic Radiotherapy of the Spanish Society of Radiation Oncology.

2017 - 2022| Member of the Dissertation Committee in Radiosurgery three times at the Autonomous University of Madrid and the Complutense University of Madrid.

2011-2012|Professor, International Master's Program in Advanced Technological Applications in Radiation Oncology, 3rd ed.

2001-2002|Associate Professor of Dentistry at the Alfonso X El Sabio University.

1998 - 2001|Professor of the secondary school I.E. Technical and vocational school of health K.A.M. (Radiation oncology technicians and archival technicians).

Publications

2022|Stereotactic radiosurgery of obsessive-compulsive disorders. Chapter. 25. Book: Intracranial stereotactic radiosurgery. ed. 2022. Pages: 251-256.

2022|Active monitoring and stereotactic radiosurgery provide a low risk of symptoms associated with incident frontobasal meningioma, but stereotactic radiosurgery provides better radiological control – a subanalysis of the IMPASSE trial. Cancers 2022; 14(5).1300. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers14164047

2022|Stereotactic radiosurgery for Kuss grade IV vestibular schwannoma: a multi-institutional study. Journal of Neurosurgery. 2022 Jun 3; DOI: 10.3171/2022.4.JNS22203.

2022|Stereotactic radiosurgery for Rathke's cleft cyst: an international multicenter study. J Neurosurg 137: 1041–1046, 2022. DOI: 10.3171/2021.12.JNS212108.

2021|Surgery and radiosurgery in autism: a retrospective study on 10 patients. Stereotactic Function Neurosurgery. 2021;99(6):474–483. 15.

Presentations

2019| "Other indications in malignant tumor pathology" Cranial Radiosurgery Conference. Valencia 2019.

2018| Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: Concept, Equipment and Treatment Description I Scientific Conference on Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, Madrid, 2018

2018|Radiotherapy and protons in children. XX meeting of the SENEC Working Group on Neuro-Oncology:. Madrid.

2015| "Visualization monitoring of response and complications of brain treatment". XVIII National Congress of S.E.O.R. Valencia

2015 | Gamma Knife Radiosurgery in the Treatment of Refractory Epilepsy Associated with Nodular Heterotopia: Long-Term Safety and Efficacy. Congress of the Spanish Society of Neurology.

Communities it belongs to:

-SER, Spanish Society of Radiosurgery (she currently serves on the Board of Directors as Treasurer)

-SEOR, Spanish Society of Oncological Radiotherapy: Working Groups "Brain Tumors (NEUROONCOR)" and "Radiation Oncology Activities in the Private Sector"

-SSRI, International Society for Stereotactic Radiosurgery

- Member of the Oncology Group of the Spanish Society of Neurosurgery (SENEC).

Dr. Nuria Martínez Moreno , working in tandem with Dr. Roberto Martínez Álvarez, combines expert oncology knowledge and high-precision radiosurgery technology , providing patients with the most advanced and effective treatment in Spain.

General information

Musculoskeletal radiologist, expert in sports injuries and magnetic resonance imaging with over 20 years of experience working with professional and elite athletes.

Professional experience

• Founder : Elite Sports Imaging, SL, Madrid, Spain.
• Medical consultant : Madrid Open (tennis tournament).
• Consultant : Longwood MRI Specialists, Boston, USA.
• Director of Musculoskeletal MRI and CT : Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School (2002–2006).

Education and qualifications

• University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) : Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science (BS).
• McGill University School of Medicine : Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery (MD, CM).
• Boston University/Boston Medical Center : Radiology Residency.
• Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital : Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Radiology and Interventional Radiology.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)/m+Visión : Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biomedical Research in Medical Imaging.

Peculiarities of professional activity

The doctor specializes in:

• Diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries using MRI and CT.
• Implementation of advanced technologies in the field of visualization of the musculoskeletal system.
• A personalized approach to diagnosing injuries in elite athletes.

The doctor has exceptional experience working at leading global institutions such as Harvard Medical School and MIT, which allows him to combine clinical practice, scientific research and the application of innovative methods in medical imaging.

He was an outstanding athlete and for six years shared his knowledge about the workings of the brain with everyone through sessions, conferences, books and social media.

Arturo believes that taking care of your mental health should not start when life forces us to do so, but rather in advance - as a process of self-analysis and self-knowledge that promotes growth and motivation to achieve a fulfilling life.

He works side by side with athletes of all levels every day, helping them achieve their best results and have fun doing it. The fundamental principle of his approach is attention to the process itself - this is what gives self-confidence and a sense of security.

Arturo also works with professional and educational institutions to promote effective emotional management, conflict prevention and the creation of more harmonious and productive environments based on cooperation, generosity and efficiency.

Qualification

• Higher education : graduated from the Faculty of Psychology of the Complutense University of Madrid.

Specialization and additional studies:

• Master of Psychology and Sports Coaching.
• Master of Science in Psychology of High Performance Sports.
• Master of Science in Neuromarketing and Consumer Behavior.
• Master of General Health Psychology (in progress).
• Master of Positive Psychology.

An outstanding specialist in the field of podiatry and biomechanics

Professional experience

• CEO of Podoactiva , a leading company in the field of podiatry and biomechanics.
• Head of the Podiatry and Biomechanical Centre of the Quirónsalud Group (Barcelona, Madrid, Zaragoza).
• Podiatrist of the basketball club CAI Zaragoza , actively working with professional athletes.
• More than 20 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of foot diseases, as well as in the development of innovative solutions for their correction.

Research activities

• Member of the Innovative COT research group (Innovation Unit of the Miguel Servet Hospital, Zaragoza).
• Participant in projects of the Institute of Applied Biomechanics and cooperation with the University of Zaragoza.
• Co-author of numerous international patents, including the innovative 3D Scan Sport Podoactiva system, recognized worldwide.

Teaching activities

• Lecturer in biomechanics and podiatry courses at leading universities in Spain:
  • University of Manresa-FUB ,
  • Comillas University ,
  • University of San Jorge .

Education and qualifications

• Diploma in Podiatry , Autonomous University of Barcelona (2003).
• Diploma in Nursing , University of Zaragoza (1994).
• Master in Social Gerontology , University of Zaragoza (2007).
• Master in Communication Management , University of Murcia (2008).

Specialization

• Foot surgery
• Sports and biomechanical podiatry
• Treatment and correction of nail diseases (ingrown nail, fungal infections)
• Diagnosis and treatment of fasciitis, metatarsalgia, spurs, Morton's neuroma
• Comprehensive gait examination and podiatric diagnostics

Awards and achievements

• National Prize for Arts and Applied Sciences in Sports .
• Aragonex Award for Innovation in R&D , 2009.
• ADEA Award for Innovative Management , 2010.
• Scientist of the Year Award in Aragon , 2013.
• Award for the most innovative small company in Spain , FEI, 2015.

Professional experience

• Complutense University, Madrid (1991–1997):
  Specialist in the Department of Functional Assessment and Research at the School of Sports Medicine and Physical Education .
• Medical Center of the Supreme Sports Council, Madrid (1992–2001):
  Consultant physician in the field of sports medicine.
• Medical Service of Real Madrid FC (2001–2013):
  Providing medical care to elite professional athletes.
• Royal Spanish Field Hockey Federation (2000–2001):
  Doctor of the national team.
• Medical Consultant for the Spanish Basketball Clubs Association (ACB, 2020–2022):
  Management of medical projects related to the prevention and treatment of injuries.
• Quirónsalud Group (since 2006):
  Co-director of the Departments of Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine at the Quirónsalud Madrid and Ruber Juan Bravo University Hospitals.

Scientific activity

• Specialization in sports cardiology since 1994 .
• Co-author of international clinical guidelines in sports cardiology.
• Member of the Sports Cardiology Core Group of the European Society of Cardiology (2014–2020) .
• Coordinator of the Sports Cardiology Group of the Spanish Society of Cardiology (2014–2018).
• Author of numerous scientific articles and chapters in specialized books.
• Regular speaker at national and international congresses on sports medicine and cardiology.

Teaching activities

• Associate Professor at the School of Sports Medicine, Complutense University (1992-2001).
• Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine of the European University of Madrid (since 2012).

Key Skills and Achievements

• Many years of experience in medical support of athletes of various ages and training levels.
• Integration of advanced sports medicine techniques for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries.
• Contribution to the development of sports cardiology as a separate field.
• Ability to combine clinical practice, research and teaching to improve patient health.

The doctor actively uses his knowledge and many years of experience to provide the highest level of medical care to both professional athletes and amateurs.

Professional activity

Dr. Borja Núñez de Aysa is the Director of the Ultrasound Interventional and Biological Therapies Unit at Olympia Quirónsalud. His appointment is a major development in the field of sports medicine, promising to take the institution to a new level of quality of care.

Medical career:

• More than 20 years of experience working with professional and amateur athletes.
• Specialization in the treatment and diagnosis of musculoskeletal injuries using ultrasound interventionism and regenerative technologies.
• Working in the medical service of prestigious clubs such as Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid , which highlights his deep understanding of the needs of elite athletes.

Special achievements:

• A recognized expert in the field of regenerative medicine, including the use of plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) and stem cells .
• Implementation of innovative treatment methods that take sports medicine to a new level.

Education and specialization

• Faculty of Medicine, University of Alcalá (UAH):
  Graduated with first prize in the Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation (ECOE).
• Specialization:
  • Residency in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine at the Puerta de Hierro Hospital, Majadahonda.
  • Continuous training and advanced training in the field of ultrasound diagnostics and interventional medicine.

Scientific interests and achievements

• Research in the field of regenerative medicine and development of new methods for treating musculoskeletal injuries.
• Conducting seminars, master classes and publishing scientific articles in reputable medical journals.
• Active collaboration with leading specialists, including close cooperation with the Olympia Quirónsalud Physiotherapy and Traumatology Department, headed by Dr. Manuel Lles.

Key Skills and Achievements

• Treatment of all types of sports injuries using visual control methods (ultrasound).
• A unique approach that provides personalized treatment for each patient, from diagnosis to recovery and prevention.
• Combining advanced technology and deep clinical experience to achieve the best results.

Contribution to sports medicine

Dr. Nunes de Aysa and his team have created one of the most modern departments in Europe, offering innovative and highly effective treatment methods. His work not only helps athletes recover faster from injuries, but also sets new standards in medical practice, making quality treatment available to every patient.

Experience

On his return from London, he organized and directed the Arrhythmia Unit of the Cardiology Service of the Nuestra Señora del Pino University Hospital in Las Palmas until the year 2000.

Later he was associate head of the Arrhythmia Unit and Director of the Electrophysiology Laboratory of the Fundación Jiménez Díaz in Madrid.

Professor of Cardiology at the Autonomous University and Fellowship Program Director of the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm Society) positions that he held for 6 years until his transfer to the Quirónsalud Madrid University Hospital in 2006.

Dr. Cabrera has been the head of the Cardiology service at the Quirónsalud Madrid University Hospital since the hospital began operating in 2006.

Since January 2013, he is also head of the Cardiology Unit of the Ruber Juan Bravo Hospital Complex and in 2022 head of service of the new Olympia center.

He is a professor at the European University of Madrid where he directs the Chair of Clinical and Basic Translational Cardiology.

Title

Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Granada. He completed his post-graduate training as an interventional cardiologist in the Arrhythmia Unit (cardiac Electrophysiology laboratory) of the Fundación Jiménez Díaz in Madrid since 1994 -1996.

Senior Research Fellow. at the National Heart & Lung Institute. Royal Brompton. Paediatric Cardiac Morphology under the direction of Prf. Robert H Anderson in London (UK) during the year 1997.

Dr. César Lévano Linares is a specialist in general and digestive surgery. He works at Rey Juan Carlos University Hospital and Fundación Jiménez Díaz University Hospital. He is recognized for his work in laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

He holds a PhD in Medicine and Surgery from the Autonomous University of Madrid. He completed a master’s in colorectal and pelvic floor surgery at the University of Zaragoza. He also holds a diploma in laparoscopic surgery from Louis Pasteur University in Strasbourg. He has European accreditation in laparoscopic surgery (EACCME).

His research covers bilateral retroperitoneal hibernoma and conversion from primary endoluminal endoscopic surgery to laparoscopic gastric bypass.

Professional experience

2007. Director of the Assisted Reproduction Unit of the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid since its opening.

2004-06 Private consultation on assisted reproduction in Madrid.

1994-96. Deputy Physician. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid.

Membership in scientific societies

-He is a member of the Spanish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (SEGO).

-Spanish Society of Fertility (SEF);

-European Society of Human Reproduction (ESHRE)

-American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).

Research and Teaching

In recent years, he has conducted over 30 conferences, 20 presentations and 15 talks at courses and conferences in his specialty. He has written 5 book chapters and coordinated 4 monographs.

2010 Associate Professor. European University of Madrid.

2004-07 Professor of Master in Human Reproduction. Spanish Fertility Society and Complutense University.

1990-98 Professor, PhD student. Training Center for Medical Specialists (CTO)

• Ophthalmologist at Aranaz Salud, Arturo Soria, Madrid (2021 - present).
• Glaucoma Section at the University Hospital of Fuenlabrada, Madrid (2019-present).
• Ophthalmology Service at Hospital HM Puerta del Sur, Madrid (2020 - present).
• MIR of Ophthalmology at the San Carlos Clinical Hospital, Madrid (2015-2019).

Public Health and Preventive Medicine specialist, currently specializing in Pathology. Interested both in epidemiological thinking and population health, as well as in understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms of disease. 

HM Puerta del Sur: Full-Time Pathologist

Education:

• University de Santiago de Compostela: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Medicine (2006-2012)
• Universitat Pompeu Fabra: Master of Public Health - MPH, Public Health (2013-2015)

Professional Experience:

• Puerta De Hierro University Hospital Majadahonda: Gynecologist (2022-Present).
• Madrid Health Services (SERMAS): Professor teaching MIR-EIR (2018-Present); Gynecologist (2020).
• Hospital HM Puerta del Sur: Gynecologist and Obstetrician (2020-2023).
• Hospital Puerta de Hierro: Gynecologist - MIR Residence of Gynecology and Obstetrics (2016-2020).

Education:

• IMF Smart Education: Master in Digital Health, Health and Innovation - Master in Digital Transformation of Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Environments (2019-2020).
• IMF Smart Education: MBA in Health Management, Business Administration and Management (2017-2018).
• Universidad Rey Juan Carlos: Degree in Medicine (2009-2015).
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Degree in Psychology, Clinical and Health Specialty from the Complutense University of Madrid. Master's Degree in General Health Psychology from the Francisco de Vitoria University. University Specialist in the Treatment of Obesity and Eating Disorders from the National University of Distance Education.

Psychologist Responsible for Almirall's "From the Skin to the Soul" Project at the Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda University Hospital. Responsible for Group Workshops on Relaxation Techniques and Mindfulness in private practice.

Currently works as an adult psychologist at the Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology Service at the HM Puerta del Sur University Hospital, a psychologist at the Aviation Medicine Unit of the HM-Gabinete Velázquez Polyclinic, and a psychologist at the Diabetes Unit at the HM Montepríncipe Hospital. Collaborating Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the San Pablo CEU University, along with a working private practice.

Doctor Andrés López García is a specialist in Anesthesiology and Resuscitation who, during his extensive experience as a doctor, has worked in a wide range of hospitals. After proving his worth in all the positions he has held, he has been appointed as the head of the Anesthesiology and Resuscitation Service of various centers belonging to the HM Hospitales group . 

With the objective in mind of alleviating the fear of the little ones who need to undergo anesthesia, as well as providing the necessary advice to parents to reassure their children, he published the book Anesthesia and children . In said work, the different avant-garde forms in which this procedure is carried out are also collected. 

• Head of the Anesthesiology and Resuscitation Service at HM Hospitales centers 
• Anesthesiologist at HM Hospitales centers 
• Author of the book Anesthesia and children 

Education:

• Complutense University of Madrid (2016): PhD in Psychology. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Victims, PhD Thesis. Cum Laude.
• Complutense University of Madrid: Master of Clinical and Health Psychology.
• Spanish School of Psychotherapy (2009): Expert in psychotherapy and psychodrama.
• University of Salamanca (2007): Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Professional Experience:

• Head Coordinator of HM Hospital Psychology Unit (2021-present).
• College Professor at Camilo Jose Cela University (2023-present).
• LISA Institute Security Education: Coordinating Professor of the Course: Prevention of Psychological Disorders in Victims of Terrorism (2018-present).

Licenses and Certifications:

• Member of the Spanish Society of Clinical and Health Psychology (SEPCYS).
• Member of the Official College of Psychologists of Madrid.

Dr. Julio Valle Muñoz has a degree in medicine and surgery, and is a specialist in the digestive system. Associate Physician of the Digestive System Service of the Virgen de la Salud Hospital in Toledo. In addition, he has worked for several years as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University Hospital of Helsinki (Finland), where he obtained the degree of Doctor of Medicine.