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Dr Romero Imbroda is an academic of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Eastern Andalusia and a Fellow of the European Board of Neurology, as well as a Member of the Board of Directors of the

Andalusian Society of Neurology. He combines his medical practice with his teaching role at the University of Granada, where he is a Lecturer and has been a Member of the Internal Residential Doctor Assessment Committee in Melilla until 2017.

He is the author of several national and international scientific publications. He has also participated in research projects associated with treatments for multiple sclerosis.

Professional Experience:

• 2020: President of the Andalusian Society of Neurology

• 2019: Head of the Units at the Quirónsalud Malaga and Marbella Hospitals

• 2017-2021: Neurologist at the Regional Malaga University Hospital.

• 2016-2017: Lecturer at the University of Granada.

• 2009-2017: Neurologist at the Imbrain Neuroscience Clinic. Melilla.

• 2009-2017: Neurologist at the Melilla Hospital.

• 2008-2009: Neurologist at the Virgen de las Nieves Hospital. Granada.

• 2004-2008: Neurologist at the Carlos Haya Hospital. Malaga.

Academic Training:

• 2017: Innovation and Leadership in Neurology. Business Institute. Madrid.

• 2014: Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. United States.

• 2011-2012: Management of Integrated Health Services. ESADE. Madrid.

• 2010: Neurologists for the Future. Spanish Neurology Society.

• 2010: Master in Tissue Engineering. University of Granada.

• 2010: Doctorate at the University of Granada. Summa Cum Laude. 2010.

• 2004-2008: Neurology specialist at the Carlos Haya Hospital. Malaga.

• 1997-2003: University Graduate in Medicine at the University of Granada.

The Neurology Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital specialises in the study and treatment of conditions associated to the nervous system, the brain, the spinal cord, the peripheral nerves and the muscles. We have the most advanced technology that enables us to make accurate and personalised diagnoses and treatments in the study of patients with complex diagnoses and treatments (MRI, CT scan,electroencephalogram, transacranial doppler ultrasound, cerebral arteriogramand neuropschycological testing).

We offer our patients highly-specialised treatments for cerebrovascular and neuromuscular diseases, Parkinson's Disease, headaches and migraine, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathies, infections of the nervous system, movement disorders, dementia and other cognitive conditions, paediatric neurology, sleep disorders, tumours and complications deriving from injuries to the spine and the head.

ACCESS TO SPECIALIST MEDICAL TRAINING

Through MIR exam carried out in the 1984-85 academic year, obtaining a place with order number 74, in ORAL AND MAXILOFACIAL SURGERY.

REALIZATION OF THE RESIDENCE

As Resident Internal Physician at the Hospital de la SS."La Paz" in Madrid in the Specialty of ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY during the years 1985-1990.

WORK CARRIED OUT AS A SPECIALIST MEDICAL

On February 1, 1990, he was hired as Interim Area Specialist Physician in Maxillofacial Surgery at the Hospital de la SS."La Paz" in Madrid.

On 05/16/2005 appointment of F.E.A. Statutory Fixed

On January 1, 2007, appointment of Head of Section by Opposition Competition.

On February 1, 2009, appointment as Head of the Maxillofacial Surgery Service at Hospital Sanitas "La Moraleja".

On January 1, 2013, he was appointed Head of Service at Hospital Sanitas "La Zarzuela".

On January 1, 2017, appointment of Head of Service of the "Ruber Juan Bravo" hospital complex of the Quirónsalud Group.

A fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a background in Coaching Psychology and over 10 years of experience working with people with diverse needs. A pre-accreditated member of the Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy and an accredited member of the Association for Coaching. Compassionate listener, empathic, self-motivated, creative, honest and resilient individual with an array of transferable skills. Seeking new opportunities where I can utilize my skillset in the delivery of mental health care treatment services.

As an Integrative Therapist, she has experience working with individuals and groups presenting with a diversity of mental health difficulties. Her training provides her with a variety of theoretical frameworks that allow her to tailor her work to meet the needs of each client; including but not limited to Person-Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Internal Family Systems, Choice Theory, Coaching and Mindfulness. She provides a safe, authentic therapeutic space to support clients in finding healthy ways of coping with emotional, personal, social, and psychological difficulties.

The doctor is a leading medical oncologist specializing in cancer treatment through molecular targeted therapies and personalized medicine. With extensive experience, the doctor has served as an advisor to the Spanish Ministry of Health and directed the Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology.

The doctor has held prestigious positions, including President of the European Society for Medical Oncology and Head of the Digestive and Endocrine Tumour Unit at Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona. The doctor is a prolific researcher with over 70 published papers and has been recognized with awards such as the Cancer Care Award in Gastrointestinal Cancer by the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

The doctor is an oncosurgeon with 25 years of experience, specializing in rectal and colon cancer treatment, bariatric surgery, and esophageal cancer treatment.

With over 15,000 surgical procedures performed, the doctor conducts more than 1,000 minimally invasive surgeries annually, utilizing laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

A member of international medical societies, the doctor is the president of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe and lectures on advanced surgical techniques and laparoscopy.

Renowned as a pioneer in gastrointestinal surgery, the doctor was the first to perform groundbreaking procedures such as gallbladder removal through the mouth and the first transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME).

The doctor is a gastroenterologist with over 35 years of experience, specializing in gastrointestinal research, gut disorders, gut motility, visceral sensitivity, and intestinal gas dynamics.

Graduated from the University of Valladolid in Spain in 1977, and completed a residency in general surgery at the San Carlos University Hospital in Madrid. Further honed expertise with a three-year fellowship at the Mayo Clinic's Gastrointestinal Research Unit.

Focused on functional gastrointestinal problems, the doctor received the 1999 Janssen Award for Clinical Research in Digestive Diseases and serves as President of the European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility.

The doctor has focused research on paraneoplastic neurological syndromes, leading a panel that established diagnostic criteria. His work confirmed the immune hypothesis linking tumors to autoimmune neurological dysfunctions, with antibodies identified by him now essential for diagnosis.

Clinically, the doctor specializes in diagnosing and managing gliomas, primary brain lymphomas, and cancer treatment-related neurotoxicities. Recent interests include neurological complications from immune checkpoint inhibitors and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

He holds an MD and PhD from Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, completed a neurology residency in Barcelona, and a neuro-oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

The doctor specializes in lymphomas and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, leading innovations in the analysis and treatment of hematological diseases. Renowned globally for expertise in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), the doctor conducts significant clinical and basic research, focusing on molecular pathogenesis and new therapeutic approaches.

Currently involved in over 80 studies from phase 1 to phase 3, the doctor contributes to the development of new drugs and treatments. As Head of Hematology at the IOB Institute of Oncology and Head of the Haematology Department at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, the doctor has published over 100 articles in prestigious journals.

The doctor specializes in angiogenesis, DNA repair mechanisms, and immunology, serving as Principal Investigator in clinical trials for ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancer. With a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Complutense University of Madrid and a PhD from Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona, the doctor has published over 100 works and presentations. The doctor is a Co-Chair of the GEICO Group and a faculty member for the Gyn-Track in the European Society of Medical Oncology. Additionally, the doctor is an active member of ASCO, ESMO, and SEOM.

The doctor specializes in breast cancer and endocrine treatment, focusing on overcoming resistance to hormone therapy during adjuvant and metastatic disease. Actively involved in phase 1, 2, and 3 studies for breast cancer and melanoma, the doctor has contributed to the approval of new drugs, including cdk4/6 inhibitors like palbociclib and ribociclib for metastatic breast cancer, and immunotherapy treatments such as Pembrolizumab, Nivolumab, and Ipilimumab for melanoma. The doctor is a member of the Breast Cancer Unit and Melanoma Unit at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital and the Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology.

The doctor is a clinical scientist with expertise in the clinical application of laboratory findings in breast cancer, focusing on gene expression and molecular subtypes. The doctor designs and leads clinical trials for novel drugs and approaches at SOLTI, a Spanish breast cancer cooperative group.

Graduating with an MD from the University of Barcelona in 2003, the doctor completed a medical oncology fellowship at Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology and postdoctoral research at the University of North Carolina.

Currently, the doctor heads the Translational Genomics and Targeted Therapeutics in Solid Tumors Group at IDIBAPS and is the President of SOLTI's Board of Directors. The doctor has co-founded Reveal Genomics and holds three patents.

With over 160 publications and an H-Index of 51, the doctor has been cited 13,479 times and has presented 95 communications internationally.

Dr. Jose Hinojosa Mena-Bernal is a Spanish pediatric neurosurgeon. He specializes in neuro-oncology, neuroendoscopy, maxillofacial, and minimally invasive surgery. He leads the Neurosurgery Department at Sant Joan De Déu Children’s Hospital. Dr. Hinojosa has also held leadership positions at other major hospitals in Spain.

He has written 93 scientific papers. Dr. Hinojosa works as an editor and reviewer for leading neurosurgical journals. He is President of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery. He is also an active member of international groups such as ISPN and EANS. His roles show his strong reputation and influence in pediatric neurosurgery.

The doctor is a pediatric ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in congenital cataracts and pediatric anterior segment surgery. Since 1996, the doctor has been a specialist in ophthalmology at Sant Joan De Déu-Barcelona Children’s Hospital.

The doctor graduated from Barcelona University with a degree in general medicine and surgery in 1991 and completed a specialty in ophthalmology at the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona in 1996. Since 2013, the doctor has been involved in teaching at Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona.

The doctor is a member of The Catalan Society of Ophthalmology, The Spanish Strabology Society, and The European Paediatric Ophthalmological Society.

Pediatric orthopedist-traumatologist, specializes in surgical oncology

15 years of experience

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• He passed specialization in orthopedic surgery and traumatology at the Children's Research Hospital of St. Jude in Memphis, USA (2007-2008).
• Dr. Thorner Rubins currently teaches at the University of Barcelona.
• Нe is the head of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at the Hospital Sant Joan de Déu in Barcelona.

The doctor is a children's ophthalmologist with a specialization in the treatment of retinoblastoma. With extensive experience in pediatric eye care, the doctor focuses on the diagnosis and management of this rare eye cancer, employing advanced techniques to improve patient outcomes. The doctor is committed to research and innovation in the field, contributing to advancements in treatment protocols and patient care standards.

The doctor serves as a staff physician in the Epilepsy Group at the Department of Child Neurology, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu.

Additionally, the doctor is a Clinical Research Assistant in the Department of Epilepsy, Sleep and Neurofunctional Research in Children, contributing to advancements in pediatric neurology.

The doctor is a pediatric epileptologist with 30 years of experience, specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of childhood epilepsy, cognitive development disorders, and emotional regulation in focal forms of the disease.

Currently, the doctor coordinates the Epilepsy Program at Sant Joan de Déu Children's Hospital in Barcelona and heads the Epilepsy, Sleep Disorders and Pediatric Neurophysiology Unit at the University Hospital of Lyon.

Involved in clinical research, the doctor focuses on drug and surgical treatment of epilepsy, genetic features of epilepsy in children, and brain disorders associated with focal epilepsy.

*Bachelor of Medicine, University of Malaga, Spain.

*Specialist, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Torrecardenas, Almeria. Spain.

*Follow-up, University Hospital Virgen de la Victoria, Malaga, Spain.

*Follow-up, University Hospital Ramon y Cajal, Madrid, Spain.

*Master of Cliniсal Ophthalmology, University CEU-Cardenal Herrera.

Areas of special interest and dedication in daily clinical practice:

-Cataract surgery (monofocal, toric, premium multifocal lenses)

-Strabismus surgery (adults and children)

-Amblyopia ("lazy eye")

-Pterygium surgery ("nail" or "palm")

Diseases treated

-Amblyopia

-Central serous choroidopathy

-Pterygium

-Macular edema

-Strabismus

-Keratoconus

-Dry eye syndrome

-Dropped eyelids

-Corneal trauma

-Glaucoma

-Diabetic retinopathy

-Myopia

-Macular epiretinal membrane

-Astigmatism

-Macular degeneration spots

-Entropion

-Retinal detachment

-Corneal diseases

-Clogged nasolacrimal duct

-Presbyopia (eye strain)

-Uveitis

-Myodesopsia (floaters)

-Conjunctivitis

-Blepharitis

-Farsightedness

-Age-related macular degeneration

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.