Journey to Expertise
Education
Bachelor's in Medicine and Surgery from the Autonomous University in Barcelona in 1976;
Specialization in Neurosurgery at the Autonomous University of Barcelona in 1977;
Doctorate "cum laude" in Medicine and Surgery from the National Service of Neurosurgery, Madrid in 1985;
Shortly About
Dr. Bartolomé Oliver Abadal
Dr. Bartolomé Oliver Abadal stands as a highly esteemed neurosurgeon at the Quironsalud Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in Neurology and Neurosurgery with an impressive 43-year career. Renowned for his dedication and expertise, Dr. Oliver is a pioneer in neuro-oncology procedures, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like CyberKnife, Gamma Knife, and Novalis to provide advanced care to his patients. His extensive experience encompasses a wide array of neurosurgical interventions, including the resection of brain tumors, deep brain stimulation, awake craniotomy, and surgical correction of scoliosis. Educationally, Dr. Bartolome Oliver completed his bachelor's in medicine and surgery in 1976 at the Autonomous University in Barcelona, followed by his specialization in neurosurgery in 1977. He earned his doctorate "cum laude" in medicine and surgery in 1985 from the National Service of Neurosurgery, Madrid. Dr. Oliver augmented his skills through international training at prestigious institutions such as the Karolinska Hospital in Stockholm, Switzerland's Zurich Medical Center, the Neurological Institute in Montreal, Canada, and the University of Washington and St. Louis in the USA. With a robust professional background, Dr. Bartolome Oliver is currently the co-director at two globally recognized units within the Centro Médico Teknon Grupo Quirónsalud: the Oliver & Ayats Institute and the Chiari and Craniocervical Hypermobility Unit. Notably, he has served in various leadership roles, including Head of the Neurosurgery Department at the Hospital de Sant Pau in Barcelona from 1994 to 2002 and as the head of neurosurgery at the Mutua Hospital in Terrassa from 2002 to 2012. Dr. Oliver's dedication to advancing medical knowledge is reflected in his extensive publications and presentations at international medical conferences, covering diverse topics in neurosurgery. Additionally, he holds active memberships in several national and international medical associations, solidifying his status as a respected figure in the field of neurosurgery.
Spotlight on Success
Awards & Achievement
Pioneering expertise in neuro-oncology procedures;
Utilization of advanced technologies like CyberKnife, Gamma Knife, and Novalis;
Over 150 lumbar surgeries and 40 cervical spine surgeries performed annually;
Elite Affiliations
Professional Membership
President of the Catalan Neurosurgical Society (2009 – present);
President of the European Skull Base Society (2003 – 2005);
Functional Neurosurgery Foundation;
Spanish Neurosurgical Society;
American Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Medicine and Surgery (AAMISMS);
Congress of Neurological Surgeons (USA);
International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery;
AOSPINE Foundation;
Society for Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery (SMISS);