Best Hospitals for Spina bifida (cleft spine) treatment in Spain 2025

World-Leading Neurosurgeon | Functional Neurosurgery & Skull Base Surgery Expert | Robotic Spine Surgery PioneerDr. Bartolomé Oliver is one of Europe’s most respected and accomplished neurosurgeons, with more than 40 years of experience in advanced brain and spine surgery. He is internationally recognized for his expertise in minimally invasive neurosurgery, particularly in the treatment of brain tumors, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and craniocervical instability.🔬 Areas of ExpertiseBrain Tumors (including fluorescence-guided surgery)Skull Base SurgeryEpilepsy & Functional NeurosurgeryParkinson’s DiseaseOCD SurgeryTrigeminal NeuralgiaHerniated Discs & Spine DisordersRobotic Spine Surgery & Disc Prosthesis🏥 Institutional LeadershipDr. Oliver is:Co-Director of the Oliver & Ayats Institute and the Chiari & Craniocervical Hypermobility Unit at Centro Médico Teknon (Barcelona)Director of the Brain Tumor Center and the Neuroinstitut Oliver-Ayats at TeknonCo-founder of the Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery (1987)Co-founder of the Foundation for Functional Neurosurgery (1995)Former Head of Neurosurgery at Hospital de Sant Pau and Mútua de Terrassa University HospitalHe is also President of the European Skull Base Society and former President of the Catalan Society of Neurosurgery.🤖 Pioneer in Technology & RoboticsFirst center in Southern Europe to implement the Mazor Robotics Renaissance System for robot-assisted spinal surgeryAmong the earliest adopters of endoscopic transnasal surgery for skull base tumorsPerforms over 200 surgeries annually, including 150+ lumbar and 40+ cervical procedures using motion-preserving techniques🌍 International Training & CollaborationDr. Oliver received his medical degree from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and specialized in Neurosurgery at the National Neurosurgery Department in Madrid. He completed advanced surgical training at:Karolinska Institute, Stockholm (Sweden)Montreal Neurological Institute, Montreal (Canada)Washington University, St. Louis (USA)Northwestern University Medical Center, Pittsburgh (USA)Zurich, Switzerland🎓 Academic & Scientific ContributionsAuthor of 150+ scientific publicationsSpeaker at 350+ international medical conferencesOrganizer of the 2007 International Workshop on Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery at TeknonLecturer at leading universities across Europe, Asia, and North America🧠 Memberships & Leadership RolesDr. Oliver is an active member of several prestigious international societies, including:European Skull Base Society (President, 2003–2005)Spanish Society of Neurosurgery (SENEC)American Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Medicine and Surgery (AAMISMS)Congress of Neurological Surgeons (USA)ISASS – International Society for Advancement of Spine SurgerySMISS – Society for Minimally Invasive Spine SurgeryAOSPINE FoundationCatalan Society of Neurosurgeons (President, 2008–2013)💻 Get a Second Medical OpinionYou don’t need to go to Spain for the consultation. Prof. Bartolome Oliver provides remote consultations. If your diagnosis and treatment plan are in doubt or you want to receive recommendations from a well-known doctor, get a second opinion.Dr. Oliver offers online consultations via Teams or Zoom, which include:Diagnostic reviewTreatment planningSurgical guidanceBookimed’s medical coordination team assists with scheduling and follow-up.Dr. Bartolome Oliver with Bookimed medical coordinator Kamran Abbas-Zade in Teknon HospitalDr. Bartolome Oliver at Bookimed office

Pioneer in Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery | Expert in 3D Surgical Planning | 30+ Years of ExcellenceDr. Javier Herrero Jover is one of Spain’s most respected and innovative plastic surgeons, internationally recognized for his work in rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation, breast surgery, and body contouring. With over 30 years of clinical and academic experience, Dr. Herrero is known not only for his exceptional surgical results but also for integrating advanced technology and virtual planning into every stage of the procedure.🔬 Innovation Meets Precision: A Technology-Driven ApproachDr. Herrero is a global pioneer in virtual surgical planning, using 3D simulation and imaging to enhance precision and outcomes. As the founder of Alma IT Systems, he developed one of the first platforms to reconstruct patient-specific anatomy from medical imaging, allowing for:Better-informed surgical decisionsPersonalized, minimally invasive proceduresEnhanced safety and aesthetic results🏥 Leader in Comprehensive Aesthetic Care at TeknonSince 2002, Dr. Herrero has led the Herrero Jover Médicos Unit at Centro Médico Teknon, one of Europe’s top private hospitals. His multidisciplinary team includes:Plastic and aesthetic surgeonsMedical aesthetic specialistsAnti-aging and longevity expertsNutrition and lifestyle professionalsTheir mission: to enhance external health while prioritizing each patient’s wellbeing, safety, and natural beauty.💼 Specialized Procedures🧠 Facial SurgeryPrimary & Revision Rhinoplasty (internationally renowned)Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)Facelift & Neck LiftOtoplasty💗 Breast SurgeryBreast AugmentationReduction & Mastopexy (Lift)Implant Revision & MonitoringGynecomastia Surgery (Male Breast Reduction)🔄 Body ContouringAbdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)Liposuction & LipofillingArm & Thigh LiftPost-Bariatric SurgeryIntimate Surgery🧬 Reconstructive & Anti-Aging MedicineBurn reconstruction, scar correctionAnti-aging and longevity protocolsVirtual pre-surgical simulationMedical aesthetics (botulinum toxin, fillers, etc.)🎓 Education & TrainingMedical Degree, Central University of Barcelona (1980)Plastic Surgery Residency, Hospital La Fe, Valencia (1980–1985)Fellowships at:Hadassah Hospital, Jerusalem (Israel)Fluminense Clinic, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) under Prof. Pitanguy & Prof. PontesDoctorate in Medicine “Cum Laude”, Autonomous University of Barcelona (1992)🌍 Global Recognition & Scientific ContributionAuthor of 150+ publications and speaker at 350+ international congressesFormer President of CARS (Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery), the world’s leading congress on surgical technologyChair of the Mediterranean Institute for Computer-Assisted Radiology & Surgery (MICARS)Nominated for the Rey Jaime I Award in New TechnologiesOrganized international workshops on virtual navigation and surgical planning🧠 Memberships & AffiliationsSpanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SECPRE)Catalan Society of Plastic Surgery (SCCPRE)Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP)Spanish Society of Anti-Aging Medicine (SEMAL)International Society for Computer Aided Surgery (ISCAS)European Society for PACS in Medicine (EuroPACS)Founder of the Vicente Mirabet Foundation for Reconstructive Surgery💻 Virtual Consultations AvailableDr. Herrero offers secure remote consultations for international patients via video call. These include:Medical evaluationSurgical recommendationsPersonalized treatment planning