Best Brain MRI Doctors in Madrid, Spain — TOP 6

Dr. Roberto Martínez Álvarez is the Head of Functional Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery at Ruber International Hospital. He specializes in Gamma Knife and CyberKnife treatments for brain tumors and vascular malformations. He serves on the Executive Council of the International Society of Stereotactic Radiosurgery.

• Winner of the National Medical Prize XXI in neurosurgery.
• Authored 180 scientific publications and three medical books.
• Treats complex conditions like Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• Practices at Ruber International, a JCI-accredited clinic ranked among the top 6 in Spain.

Dr. Antonio Gil-nagel Rein directs the Epilepsy Unit at Ruber International Hospital in Madrid. He is a pioneer in the genetic diagnosis and surgical treatment of complex epilepsy. Dr. Gil-nagel Rein previously taught at the University of Minnesota and Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center. He treats refractory cases using interstitial laser treatment and Gamma Knife.

• Founder of the European Epilepsy Research Network and the European Association for Epilepsy Monitoring.
• Authored over 160 Scopus-indexed articles with more than 5,200 citations in neurology journals.
• Specializes in orphan conditions including Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Ruber International, ranked among the top hospitals in Spain.

Dr. Lopez Ibor leads the Pediatric Oncology Unit at HM Hospitales. She uses brain MRI to diagnose and monitor solid tumors in children and teenagers.

• Trained in pediatric oncology and hematology at the University of Maryland
• Serves as an expert consultant for the WHO and UNESCO
• Consults for the Spanish Ministry of Health on pediatric cancer care
• Specializes in treating neuroblastoma and aggressive brain tumors in pediatric patients
• Member of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology

Dr. José Angel Obeso leads the HM CINAC Integral Neurosciences Centre. He uses brain MRI to evaluate complex movement disorders like Parkinson's and dystonia.

• Authored over 350 research articles on brain function and movement disorders
• Maintains an h-index of 78 indicating major global scientific impact
• Pioneered Continuous Dopaminergic Stimulation to help stabilize motor functions
• Directs a specialized neurosciences center focusing on advanced brain activity
• Founded the Movement Disorders Group within the Spanish Neurology Society

Dr. Fernández heads the Neurosurgery Department at HM Hospitales in Madrid. He uses brain MRI to guide surgical planning for complex neurological conditions.

• Coordinates neurological care across the prestigious HM Hospitales network
• Expertise in brain tumor surgery and skull base procedures
• Leads a department focused on advanced neuro-oncology and surgical interventions