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Experience

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

He later became Deputy Director of the Arrhythmia Department and Director of the Electrophysiology Laboratory at the Jimenez Diaz Foundation in Madrid.

Professor of Cardiology at the Autonomous University and Director of the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm Society) Fellowship Program, positions he held for 6 years before moving to the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid in 2006.

Dr. Cabrera has been head of the cardiology department at the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid since its opening in 2006.

Since January 2013, he has also been Head of the Cardiology Department at the Ruber Juan Bravo Hospital Complex and, in 2022, Head of Service at the new Olimpia Center.

He is a professor at the European University of Madrid, where he heads the Department of Clinical and Fundamental Translational Cardiology.

Qualification

Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Granada. From 1994 to 1996 he completed postgraduate training as an interventional cardiologist in the Arrhythmia Unit (Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory) of the Jiménez Díaz Foundation in Madrid.

Senior Research Fellow. National Heart and Lung Institute. Royal Brompton. Paediatric Heart Morphology under the direction of Prof. Robert H. Anderson in London (UK) in 1997.

Research and Teaching

Member of the Spanish Society of Cardiology, SEC Arrhythmia Section, European Society of Cardiology, Arrhythmia Working Group, European Heart Rhythm Association, North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology.

He serves on numerous committees for the selection and monitoring of fellowships and research projects of various national and international cardiology and cardiac arrhythmia societies.

Reviewer of articles for publication in the most relevant journals in the specialty. Journal of the Spanish Society of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm, Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, PACE, Europace, Heart Circulation, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Electrophysiology of Circulation, Journal of Interventional Cardiovascular Electrophysiology.

Member of the European Society of Cardiology

Member of the Arrhythmia Working Group

European Society of Cardiology

Member of the Arrhythmia Section of the Spanish Society of Cardiology.

Member of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC)

Member of the European Heart Rhythm Association.

Member of the Selection and Control Committee of the Spanish Society of Cardiology. Post-Residency Research Training Fellowships 2001-2002/2002-2003.

Evaluator and member of the selection committee for research, technological development and innovation projects of the Government of Extremadura. Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (2001-2004).

Member of the Spanish research group. Integrated Action Programme between Spain and the United Kingdom. Directorate General of Higher Education and Research (reference HB 1998-0030). Project title: Anatomical study of the cavities of the human heart and its application to clinical electrophysiology.

Member of the Spanish research group. Integrated Action Programme between Spain and Austria. Directorate General for Higher Education and Research (reference HU 1999-0002). Project title: Electromorphological analysis of the terminal crest and posterior pectineus muscle. Its importance as a morphological substrate in different types of supraventricular tachycardias.

Participation in the clinical commission and protocol of the study AZIMILIDE versus SOTALOL on programmed cardioversion in patients with atrial fibrillation. 2001-2003.

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.

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 an experienced practitioner at Hospital HM Nou Delfos, specializing in family medicine. With a focus on providing comprehensive health care to patients of all ages, the doctor is highly trained in the latest medical technologies. This expertise ensures a high standard of care, characterized by a caring and compassionate approach.

The doctor is a renowned neurologist with over 40 years of experience and a focus on movement disorders. With a significant contribution to neurodegenerative disorder treatments, the doctor founded the first specialized Movement Disorders Group of the Spanish Neurology Society. Currently, the doctor serves as the Chief Neurologist and Director at HM CINAC Integral Neurosciences Centre.

The doctor has pioneered Continuous Dopaminergic Stimulation for Parkinson's disease and advances in detecting dopaminergic neuron vulnerabilities. With a prolific scientific career, the doctor has published over 350 research articles, primarily on Parkinson’s disease and related disorders.

The doctor is an experienced specialist in children's hematology oncology and a leading pediatric neurosurgeon in Spain. With over 30 years of practical experience, the doctor leads the Hematology & Pediatric Oncology Unit at HM Hospitales, focusing on severe hematological and cancer diseases in children and teens.

The doctor specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hematological and cancer disorders, particularly in the erythrocyte, myeloid, and lymphoid systems. The doctor serves as a WHO and UNESCO consultant and is involved in teaching and research activities.

Educational credentials include degrees from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, the University of Barcelona, and the University of Maryland.

The doctor specializes in neurosurgery and has made significant contributions to the field through both clinical practice and research. With extensive experience in managing complex neurosurgical cases, the doctor has been recognized for innovative techniques in minimally invasive surgery. The doctor has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and is actively involved in teaching and mentoring upcoming neurosurgeons. The doctor is affiliated with several prestigious medical societies and has been a keynote speaker at international conferences.

The doctor is an accomplished educator and researcher in the field of oncology, with extensive teaching experience at USP CEU. The doctor has taught a wide array of subjects including General Medical Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Oncology, and Bioethics. As a tutor for medical students and external rotants, the doctor has contributed significantly to the training of future healthcare professionals.

Additionally, the doctor holds the position of Director of postgraduate research in clinical and applied oncology at HM CIOCC USP CEU and is responsible for postgraduate master practices. The doctor has also completed advanced courses at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Dr. Fernando Villagrá is a respected cardiovascular surgeon who specializes in pediatric cardiac surgery. He completed his medical degree at the Complutense University of Madrid. He later earned his specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery at the Autonomous University of Madrid. His doctoral thesis received the distinction of “Outstanding Cum Laude.”

Dr. Villagrá has more than 40 years of experience. He has led pediatric cardiac surgery departments at top hospitals in Spain, including Hospital Universitario La Paz and Montepríncipe University Hospital. He has performed thousands of complex surgeries. He has also contributed to over 100 scientific publications in both international and national journals.

He is a member of the Spanish Society of Cardiology. He also serves on the editorial boards of leading medical journals. This reflects his dedication to advancing cardiovascular medicine.

The doctor holds a degree in Medicine from the Complutense University of Madrid and a doctorate from the University of Barcelona. Specializing in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology from the University of Maryland, the doctor is an expert in treating bone and brain tumors, as well as leukemia and hematological diseases.

With over two decades of experience, the doctor currently directs the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Unit at HM Montepríncipe Hospital, focusing on the care of children and adolescents. Previously, the doctor held the same position at Hospital Universitario Clínica San Rafael and is an author of numerous scientific publications.

He completed two fellowships in spinal surgery, one in Aarhus, Denmark, with the support of the SICOT international society in 2012 and the second in complex spine surgery in Uppsala, Sweden, in 2016, with the support of a grant from the international society AOspine .

During his career, Dr. Covaro has a continuous participation in international meetings and contributed to several articles published in scientific magazines.

He has a great experience in the treatment of patients and uses the knowledge he has acquired to provide each patient with the best quality of care.

Dr. Covaro is a member of several professional organizations, including the Spanish Society of Orthopedics, AOspine, GEER and Eurospine.

During his career, Dr. Covaro has a continuous participation in international meetings and contributed to several articles published in scientific magazines. Dr. Covaro is a member of several professional organizations, including the Spanish Society of Orthopedics, AOspine, GEER and Eurospine.

Currently, Dr. Covaro attends his patients at the Institut Universitari Dexeus and the Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, in Barcelona. To make an appointment with Dr. Augusto Covaro, contact ICATME, Institut Universitari Dexeus