Dr. Jesus Lafuente

Dr. Jesus Lafuente, a distinguished neurology and neurosurgery expert based in Barcelona, Spain, is renowned for his 29 years of invaluable experience in the field. Born in 1965 in Zaragoza, he pursued his high school education at the Princess Margaret English School in Barcelona before obtaining his medical degree from the Autonomous University in Barcelona in 1992. Dr. Lafuente further honed his expertise through a Master's in Science (Surgery) from UAB in Barcelona in 1996 and a Ph.D. degree from the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London, UK, in 2004. Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Jesus Lafuente has made significant contributions to the field of neurosurgery, evident in his roles as a general practitioner at the Olympic Barcelona in 1992 and a consultant for the Medtronic company from 2004 to 2008. His commitment to advancing neurosurgical knowledge is underscored by his role as an organizer of the EANS Spine Course in Barcelona in 2009. Dr. Lafuente's professional affiliations include memberships in prestigious organizations like WFNS (World Federation Neurosurgical Societies), EANS (European Association Neurosurgical Societies), CSRS (Cervical Spine Research Society), SENEC (Sociedad Española de Neurocirugía), and SCNCR (Catalan Society of Neurosurgery). His notable achievements include receiving awards such as the Best Presentation for the British Skull Base Society in 2003 and the Mario Boni Prize for the Best Investigation Project for the Cervical Spine Research Society in Barcelona. Dr. Jesus Lafuente's scholarly contributions extend to authoring ten textbook chapters, three editorial letters, and 25 articles in international journals, showcasing his dedication to advancing the understanding of neurology and neurosurgery.