# Dr. Pedro Roldán Ramos · Neurosurgeon > Dr. Pedro Roldán Ramos. Neurosurgeon specialising in functional neurosurgery (Parkinson's disease, tremor, epilepsy), endoscopic spine surgery, neuro-oncology and trigeminal neuralgia. Resident Supervisor at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona. URL: https://brainandspine-bcn.com/en/team/pedro-roldan/ Fuente: Brain & Spine Barcelona — https://brainandspine-bcn.com --- # Dr. Pedro Roldán Ramos Neurosurgeon specialising in **functional neurosurgery** (Parkinson's disease, tremor, epilepsy), **endoscopic spine surgery**, **neuro-oncology** and facial pain. Senior Specialist and Resident Supervisor at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Associate Professor at the University of Barcelona, and co-founder of Brain & Spine Barcelona. > «The neurosurgery I practise is built on precision, the most advanced technology, and an absolute commitment to the well-being of every patient.» Dr. Pedro Roldán Ramos Education - Medicine · Universidad de Valencia (2008) - Neurosurgery specialist training (MIR) · Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca (2013) - Fellowship · Functional Neurosurgery Unit, Queen Square Hospital, London - PhD in Surgery · thesis on intraoperative MRI-assisted brain tumour surgery Current positions - Senior Specialist · Neurosurgery Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona - Resident Supervisor · Hospital Clínic de Barcelona - Member of the Teaching Committee · Hospital Clínic de Barcelona - Associate Professor · Medical Degree, University of Barcelona - Co-founder · Brain & Spine Barcelona Areas - Functional neurosurgery - Parkinson's disease, essential tremor and epilepsy - Deep brain stimulation (DBS) - Trigeminal neuralgia and refractory headache - Neuro-oncology - Endoscopic spine surgery - Advanced percutaneous techniques - Intraoperative image-guided surgery - Intraoperative MRI and 3D modelling - Hydrocephalus and shunts Scientific societies - Sociedad Española de Neurocirugía - European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) - World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) - World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (WSSFN) Publications - Functional and epilepsy surgery - Neurostimulation - Intraoperative image-guided surgery - Journals: *Nature Communications*, *Movement Disorders*, *Epilepsia* ## Career Dr. Pedro Roldán graduated in Medicine from the **Universidad de Valencia in 2008**. He completed his specialist training in Neurosurgery at the Department of Neurosurgery of **Hospital Universitario Son Espases**, Palma de Mallorca, and obtained his specialist qualification in Neurosurgery in **2013** following the MIR training programme. He subsequently worked at the **Functional Neurosurgery Unit at Queen Square Hospital in London**, one of the world's leading centres for functional surgery, where he deepened his expertise in deep brain stimulation and movement disorders. He holds a **PhD in Surgery**, with a doctoral thesis on intraoperative MRI-assisted brain tumour surgery, a field combining surgical precision with cutting-edge technology. ## Academic and hospital positions Dr. Roldán is an **Associate University Professor** of Neurosurgery in the Medical Degree programme at the **University of Barcelona**, and a member of numerous scientific societies, including the Sociedad Española de Neurocirugía, the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS), the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) and the World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (WSSFN). He currently carries out the majority of his clinical work as **Senior Specialist in the Neurosurgery Department of Hospital Clínic de Barcelona**, where he also serves as **Resident Supervisor** and is an active member of the **Teaching Committee of Hospital Clínic de Barcelona**. ## Clinical activity The greater part of his clinical work is devoted to **Functional Neurosurgery**: surgery for [Parkinson's disease, tremor and epilepsy](https://brainandspine-bcn.com/en/brain-surgery/functional-neurosurgery/), **facial pain conditions** such as trigeminal neuralgia and other headaches resistant to medical treatment, **neuro-oncology** and **spinal surgery**, refining minimally invasive techniques such as [endoscopic spine surgery](https://brainandspine-bcn.com/tratamientos/endoscopia/) and other advanced percutaneous approaches · the fields in which he is currently developing most of his work. His principle: every millimetre of healthy tissue matters. Technology is at the service of safer surgery, not the other way around. ## Research and publications He has focused most of his research on **Functional Neurosurgery** and on the **development of new surgical approaches**. He has numerous publications on functional and epilepsy surgery, neurostimulation and intraoperative image-guided surgery in high-impact journals such as *Nature Communications*, *Movement Disorders* and *Epilepsia*. [View publications on PubMed](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Roldan+P&cauthor_id=42098383) ## What our patients say Our patients' opinions matter greatly to us, as they help us confirm that we are meeting our goal: **their return to good health**. Average rating **5**/5 · 184 verified reviews on [Doctoralia](https://www.doctoralia.es/pedro-roldan-ramos/neurocirujano/barcelona). > «My most sincere thanks to Dr. Pedro Roldán Ramos and his entire team for their professionalism, dedication and human quality.» > «His empathy, professionalism and humanity were decisive. He knows exactly what he is doing, and his diagnostic knowledge is impeccable.» > «Thank you Dr Roldan for your very successful and life-changing surgery for Parkinson's disease. His great ability as a surgeon and warm personality made all the difference.» > «Outstanding. Other neurosurgeons recommended Dr. Roldán to me. An excellent surgeon. Have no doubts, it is absolutely worth placing yourself in his hands.» > «I underwent an operation to replace two cervical discs. The surgery was perfect, allowing me an immediate recovery.» > «Our unconditional gratitude to Dr. Pedro Roldán for his empathy, personal attention and clear explanation of the operation.» > «I had suffered from trigeminal pain for two years and was desperate. This was the best thing that could have happened to me. A million thanks.» > «After more than five years of unbearable pain, I can say that my life has returned to normal: free of intense pain.» > «I had suffered from an Arnold Chiari malformation for years. From the very first moment the doctor gave me confidence and peace of mind.» > «After months without answers, Dr. Roldán was the only one who reviewed my tests thoroughly and truly listened to me.» See all [184 reviews on Doctoralia](https://www.doctoralia.es/pedro-roldan-ramos/neurocirujano/barcelona#profile-reviews). ## Neurosurgery in Barcelona