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Best neurosurgeons in Spain: TOP 7 doctors

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Bartolome Oliver

  • 4.7 Excellent • 435 reviews
  • 50 years of experience
  • 280+ treatments performed
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon

  • Pioneer in robotic spine surgery – Dr. Oliver performs 200+ minimally invasive procedures annually at Centro Médico Teknon.

    • 40+ years specializing in brain and spine surgery
    • First in Southern Europe to use Mazor Robotics Renaissance System
    • President of the European Skull Base Society
    • Co-director of the Chiari & Craniocervical Hypermobility Unit
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Excision of skull base tumor
$35,000 - $40,000
Laminectomy
$29,318.45 - $31,663.93
Surgical removal of the brain cyst
$25,800.24 - $31,663.93
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Gerardo Conesa Bertran

  • 4.7 Excellent • 435 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon

  • 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures performed – Dr. Conesa leads the Institute of Neurosurgery at Teknon Medical Centre, specializing in complex brain and spinal cord cases.

    • 30+ years of experience in highly functional brain and spinal cord surgeries
    • Pioneer in augmented reality for brain surgery planning
    • Trained at top institutions like Massachusets General Hospital
    • Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
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Excision of skull base tumor
$35,000 - $40,000
Laminectomy
$29,318.45 - $31,663.93
Surgical removal of the brain cyst
$25,800.24 - $31,663.93
Info

Roberto Martínez Álvarez

  • New
  • 42 years of experience
  • Spain, Madrid, Hospital Ruber Internacional

  • Pioneer in stereotactic radiosurgery – Dr. Martínez Álvarez has performed 30+ years of groundbreaking work at Ruber International Hospital.

    • Head of Functional Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery since 2005
    • Published 180+ papers, including 60 in high-impact journals
    • Executive Council member for International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society
    • Specializes in Gamma Knife treatments for brain tumors
    • Recipient of Spain's National Medical Prize for neurosurgery
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Gamma Knife
$27,350 - $32,820
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Pablo Clavel

  • 4.4 Good • 6 reviews
  • Spain, Barcelona, Hospital Quiron Barcelona

  • Head of Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery at Quirónsalud Barcelona Hospital – Dr. Clavel performs advanced spinal procedures with 20+ years of experience.

    • Trained at top American institutions including Emory University and UC San Diego
    • Published 26+ research papers in international neurosurgery journals
    • Specializes in complex spine conditions like Ependymomas and Pinched Nerve
    • Performs procedures such as Deep Brain Stimulation and Craniotomy
    • Fluent in six languages for seamless international patient care
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Price on request
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Jose Hinojosa Mena-Bernal

  • 4.8 Excellent • 41 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Barcelona, SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital

  • Head of Neurosurgery at SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital – Dr. Hinojosa specializes in pediatric neuro-oncology and minimally invasive techniques.

    • 20+ years of experience in pediatric neurosurgery
    • Trained in neuroendoscopy and maxillofacial surgery at Montefiore Medical Center
    • President of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery
    • Author of 93 scientific publications in international journals
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Doctor's visit
Price on request
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Jorge Diamantopoulos Fernández

  • 4.6 Excellent • 16 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
  • Spain, Madrid, HOSPITAL UNIVERSITARIO HM MADRID

  • Head of Neurosurgery at HM Hospitales Clinic – Dr. Diamantopoulos Fernández leads a specialized team in complex neurosurgical cases.

    • Expert in pituitary adenoma and brain tumor treatments
    • Specializes in advanced techniques like CyberKnife radiation therapy
    • Focuses on precision neurosurgery for spinal conditions
    • Leads a top-tier neurosurgery department in Madrid
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Find out about the best doctors here

20 top ranked Neurosurgery doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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How to choose the best Neurosurgery doctors in the world?

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Famous Neurosurgery doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

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Bartolome Oliver
50 years of experienceRobotic-assisted spine surgeryPioneer in robotic spine surgery – first in Southern Europe to use Mazor Robotics. President of European Skull Base Society with 150+ publications.
Centro Médico Teknon
Spain
from $350
Gerardo Conesa Bertran
41 years of experienceComplex brain and spinal cord surgeriesSpecializes in high-risk functional area surgeries with augmented reality planning. Director of Neurosurgery at Teknon Medical Centre. EANS-trained with US fellowship experience.
Centro Médico Teknon
Spain
from $350
Roberto Martínez Álvarez
42 years of experienceGamma Knife radiosurgeryPioneering expert in Gamma Knife procedures – leads major international studies and educates peers. Head of Spain's premier functional neurosurgery department.
Hospital Ruber Internacional
Spain
Price on request
Pablo Clavel
Complex spinal neurosurgeryLeads neurosurgery at a major Barcelona hospital with specialized spinal expertise. Multilingual care for international patients. Published researcher in neurosurgery techniques.
Hospital Quiron Barcelona
Spain
Price on request
Jose Hinojosa Mena-Bernal
28 years of experiencePediatric neuro-oncologyLeading expert in pediatric neurosurgery with specialized training in neuroendoscopy. President of Spanish Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery.
SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital
Spain
Price on request
Jorge Diamantopoulos Fernández
39 years of experienceComplex brain tumor casesLeads neurosurgery at HM Hospitales Clinic – specializes in advanced brain tumor treatments including CyberKnife radiation therapy.
HOSPITAL UNIVERSITARIO HM MADRID
Spain
from $300