MRI of one area Doctors in Spain — Page 2

Dr. Sanchez Yague is a gastroenterologist at Quirónsalud Marbella in Spain. He was the first professional globally to use the 15-mm AXIOS stent. This device drains pancreatic fluid collections. He pioneered submucosal endoscopic dissection in Spain. Dr. Sanchez Yague also introduced gastroenteroanastomosis with luminal apposition stents to Andalusia.

• Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG).
• Fellow of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE).
• Coauthored European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guides on chronic pancreatitis.
• Winner of the Top Reviewer Award from the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Journal.

Dr. Inmaculada Gómez Arrayás is one of the top 100 doctors in Spain according to Forbes. She serves as the Head of Traumatology at Ruber Internacional Hospital in Madrid. Dr. Arrayás is a pioneer in using navigation systems for precise joint replacement surgery. She specializes in minimally invasive hip and knee procedures and accelerated recovery protocols.

• Holds ISO 9001 certification for quality in hip and knee replacement surgeries.
• Performs knee and hip arthroscopy alongside complex joint reconstructions and revisions.
• Serves as an international member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
• Participates in clinical trials for venous thromboembolism prevention after joint surgery.

Dr. Nuria Martínez Moreno is a radiation oncologist at Hospital Ruber Internacional in Madrid. She has treated over 7,000 patients using Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Dr. Martínez Moreno specializes in complex brain pathologies, including tumors and functional disorders. She works within a multidisciplinary team alongside world-renowned neurosurgery specialists.

• Member of the International Gamma Knife Consortium led by the University of Pittsburgh.
• Treats benign and malignant brain tumors, vascular malformations, and refractory epilepsy.
• Professor of the International Master of Radiosurgery at the Complutense University of Madrid.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Hospital Ruber Internacional, ranked among Spain's top six hospitals.

Dr. Ara Kassarjian is a musculoskeletal radiologist at Olympia Quironsalud in Madrid. He served as the Director of Musculoskeletal MRI and CT at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kassarjian has diagnosed sports injuries for professional and elite athletes for over two decades. He currently serves as a medical consultant for the Madrid Open tennis tournament.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
• Specialist in MRI and CT imaging for complex sports injury diagnosis.
• Founder of Elite Sports Imaging and consultant for Longwood MRI Specialists.
• Works at Olympia Quironsalud, a JCI-accredited facility in Spain.

Dr. Joseba Rebollo Liceaga is a clinical oncologist at Quirónsalud Alicante. He focuses on personalized cancer treatments and gene-based therapies for metastatic breast cancer. Dr. Rebollo Liceaga teaches as a professor of Multidisciplinary and Personalized Oncology. He treats various conditions, including prostate, colon, and thyroid cancers.

• Former Head of Oncology at Clínica San Miguel and Hospital General de Villalba.
• Researches electrochemotherapy and multidisciplinary approaches for complex cases.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Quirónsalud Torrevieja, a leading center in southeastern Spain.
• Expert in diagnostics using PET-CT, mammography, and tumor marker blood tests.

15,000+ surgical procedures performed – Dr. de Lacy Fortuny is the President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe.

• Heads surgical teams at Hospital Quiron Barcelona using MRI of one area for staging
• Specializes in gastrointestinal cancer and minimally invasive robotic interventions
• Pioneered the TaTME technique for high-precision rectal cancer removal
• Holds a Hirsch index of 45 reflecting significant impact on medical research
• Member of the International Society of Surgeons

Dr. Rocamora heads the epilepsy department at Hospital HM Nou Delfos. He leads the European Reference Network center for complex neurological cases in Barcelona.

• Specializes in diagnosing drug-resistant epilepsy using advanced neurological imaging
• Uses brain MRI of one area alongside PET scans to locate seizure zones
• Directs the epilepsy surgical unit and introduced laser thermal therapy to Spain
• Professor at Pompeu Fabra University with research in sleep and cognitive disorders
• Member of the Spanish Society of Neurology and the EPI-Care network

Dr. Francisco Soldado provides medical care at Hospital HM Nou Delfos. His work involves family medicine where MRI of one area helps in diagnosing various health conditions.

• Specializes in family medicine at Hospital HM Nou Delfos
• Delivers medical care to patients across all age groups
• Uses modern medical technologies for patient diagnostics
• Focuses on a compassionate approach to patient health

Dr. Diamantopoulos Fernández is the Head of Neurosurgery at HM Hospitales in Madrid. He uses MRI of one area to plan delicate brain and spine operations.

• Leads the neurosurgery department at a major Spanish university hospital
• Specializes in surgical treatments for the central nervous system
• Coordinates imaging for complex neurological cases

Dr. Blanca Lopez Ibor leads the Hematology and Pediatric Oncology Unit at HM Hospitales. She uses MRI of one area to diagnose complex pediatric tumors.

• Specialist in neurosurgery and pediatric oncology trained at the University of Maryland
• Serves as a consultant for the WHO and UNESCO in her field
• Expert for the Spanish Ministry of Health in pediatric oncology since 2004
• Member of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO)
• Directs foundations that improve clinical treatment environments for children

Dr. José Angel Obeso leads the HM CINAC Integral Neurosciences Centre in Madrid. He uses imaging like MRI of one area to study movement disorders.

• Directs research into Parkinson's disease and dystonia origin
• Authored over 350 research articles in international medical journals
• Maintains a high scientific impact with an h-index of 78
• Founded the Movement Disorders Group within the Spanish Neurology Society
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

Dr. Cubillo Gracián leads the Medical Oncology Service at Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro. He pioneered Spain's first liquid biopsy program for molecular tumor analysis.

• Specializes in using MRI of one area to stage digestive and lung cancers
• Director of Postgraduate Research at HM CIOCC USP CEU in Madrid
• Expert in identifying molecular markers like EGFR and ALK for targeted care
• Completed advanced training in cancer research at MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Member of the Start Madrid program conducting international clinical trials

Dr. Lopez Ibor leads the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Unit at HM Montepríncipe. She uses MRI of one area to help treat childhood bone and brain tumors.

• Trained at the University of Maryland in pediatric hematology and oncology
• Directs the unit at Hospital Universitario HM Montepríncipe – a major Madrid teaching hospital
• Expert in neuroblastoma and retinoblastoma – rare cancers affecting the eyes and nerves
• Uses intraarterial chemotherapy to deliver drugs directly into a tumor through an artery
• Published research on improving survival rates for childhood cancer in international journals

Dr. Fernando Villagrá has authored over 100 international articles and leads pediatric cardiac surgery at HM Montepríncipe. His work includes specialized angiography for children.

• Performed cardiac training at the Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic in the USA
• Headed congenital heart surgery at Hospital Universitario La Paz for eight years
• Earned a doctoral thesis with the highest Outstanding Cum Laude honors
• Member of the International Society for Heart Transplantation and Spanish Society of Cardiology
• Specializes in complex heart imaging for newborns and children with congenital defects

Dr. Augusto Covaro is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Hospital Universitari Quiron-Dexeus in Barcelona. He completed two fellowships in spinal surgery in Denmark and Sweden. Dr. Covaro specializes in treating scoliosis and complex spine conditions. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its orthopedic department.

• Trained in complex spine surgery at Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden.
• Completed a specialist fellowship in Aarhus, Denmark, supported by SICOT.
• Is a member of AOspine, Eurospine, and the Spanish Society of Orthopedics.
• Performs kyphoplasty, laminectomy, and minimally invasive fusion surgery.

Dr. Augusto Covaro is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Hospital Universitari Quiron-Dexeus in Barcelona. He specializes in treating herniated disks, spinal stenosis, and complex scoliosis. Dr. Covaro serves as a member of AOspine and the Spanish Society of Orthopedics. He practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital recognized for neurosurgery and orthopedics.

• Performs robotic spine surgery and endoscopic discectomy.
• Expertise includes minimally invasive fusion and anterior cervical discectomy.
• Active member of GEER and Eurospine professional organizations.
• Contributes regularly to international meetings and scientific magazines.