Best Brain MRI Doctors in Spain — TOP 10

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. Erika María Torres San Narciso heads the Advanced Neurosciences Unit at Quironsalud Torrevieja. She specializes in neurodegenerative disorders, epilepsy, and movement disorders. Dr. Torres San Narciso previously served as Head of Neurology at two major Spanish hospitals. She treats complex conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis.

• Member of the Spanish Society of Neurology and the Valencian Society of Neurology.
• Completed specialized training in movement disorders at the Universidad Oberta de Catalunya.
• Maintains research focus on movement disorders and clinical neurology.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Quironsalud Torrevieja, the leading center in southeastern 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.

The doctor is a distinguished neurologist and the principal investigator of 100 clinical trials, with a specialized focus on multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The specialist utilizes advanced therapeutic interventions, including plasmapheresis and neurorehabilitation technologies like the Exoskeleton.

With a career spanning leadership roles as Head of Neurology at major university hospitals, the doctor holds an accreditation as a Professor of Medical Sciences. An accomplished researcher, the specialist has authored over 400 scientific works, including 139 international articles cited more than 4,500 times, and has led numerous research projects funded by the Carlos III Institute of Health.

Dr. Jesus Romero Imbroda is a neurologist at Quirónsalud Marbella. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Neurology. Dr. Romero Imbroda serves as an academic at the Royal Academy of Medicine. He focuses on multiple sclerosis research and complex neuromuscular disorders. The doctor also teaches at the University of Granada.

• Former President of the Andalusian Society of Neurology.
• Served on the Internal Residential Doctor Assessment Committee.
• Treats Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and cognitive conditions.
• Performs deep brain stimulation and spinal cord stimulator procedures.

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.

Dr. Rodrigo Rocamora heads the epilepsy department at Hospital HM Nou Delfos. He leading the first team to introduce laser thermal therapy for epilepsy in Spain.

• Specializes in evaluating drug-resistant epilepsy through advanced brain MRI and metabolic imaging
• Directs the Epilepsy Unit within the European Reference Network at HM Nou Delfos
• Directs Video-EEG monitoring to locate seizure origins with high precision
• Professor at Pompeu Fabra University with research in Alzheimer's and cognitive impairment
• Earned a PhD in Medicine from Bonn University in Germany

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

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