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Dr Carlos Martín Oviedo

Otology, Otoneurology and Otoneurosurgery

Dr Carlos Martín Oviedo

Specialist in
  • Surgery and rehabilitation for facial paralysis.
  • Middle ear surgery: Otosclerosis, chronic otitis media, cholesteatoma.
  • Vestibular schwannoma and neurofibromatosis type 2.
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Professional profile

An ENT specialist with a clinical career focused on complex ear surgery, otoneurosurgery and a holistic approach to facial paralysis, combining advanced surgical techniques with functional rehabilitation programmes.

His approach to medical practice is underpinned by technical precision, personalised planning and a deeply compassionate approach, aimed at restoring the patient’s function, facial expression and quality of life.

Education

He has a solid background in medical and surgical training in Otorhinolaryngology, including a Doctor of Medicine degree.

2012 | Doctor of Medicine, ‘Cum Laude’. Complutense University of Madrid.
2009 | Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology. Gregorio Marañón University General Hospital, Madrid.
2004 | Bachelor of Medicine. University of Salamanca.

Professional experience

He has carried out his professional career within the public hospital sector, taking on clinical, surgical and teaching responsibilities.

2009 – Present | Senior Registrar in Otorhinolaryngology in the Department of Otology, Otoneurosurgery and Facial Paralysis. Gregorio Marañón University General Hospital. Madrid.
2005 – 2009 | Junior Registrar in Otorhinolaryngology. Gregorio Marañón University General Hospital, Madrid.

Scientific publications

He is the author and co-author of scientific publications focusing on facial nerve surgery, complex otological conditions and skull base surgery.

2025 | López Granados C, Rueda Vega M, Arístegui Ruiz M et al. Dual Nerve Transfer for Postoperative Facial Paralysis: a 4-Year Clinical Outcome Report. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. DOI: 10.1007/s00405-025-09538-y.
2025 | Rueda Vega M, Asensi Díaz M, Arístegui Ruiz M et al. Facial nerve management and hearing preservation and rehabilitation in petrous bone cholesteatoma (PBC). Otology & Neurotology. DOI: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000004592
2025 | Rueda Vega M, López Granados C, Arístegui Ruiz M et al. Petrous bone cholesteatoma (PBC): report of 94 cases with a focus on intraoperative endoscopic assistance and a systematic review of the literature. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. DOI: 10.1007/s00405-024-09144-4.
2024 | Asensi-Díaz M, Rodrigo F, Arístegui M et al. The importance of simultaneous oculoplastic surgery on vision-related quality of life in the surgical resection of large vestibular schwannomas. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. DOI: 10.1007/s00405-024-09053-6
2019 | Martín Oviedo C. Assessment of the facial nerve and facial reanimation. Protocols in Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. 2nd edition.

Areas of special focus

His areas of specialisation in his clinical practice include the following:

  • Surgery and rehabilitation for facial paralysis.
  • Middle ear surgery: otosclerosis, chronic otitis media, cholesteatoma. Complex cases. Subtotal petrosectomy.
  • Vestibular schwannoma and type 2 neurofibromatosis.
  • Hearing rehabilitation using implants.
  • Pathology of the lateral skull base.

Techniques and procedures

He routinely performs highly complex surgical procedures, including:

  • Multiple facial nerve reinnervation surgery using the hypoglossal nerve, masseteric nerve and contralateral facial nerve.
  • Facial reanimation techniques for eyelid closure.
  • Translabyrinthine approach in vestibular schwannoma surgery.
  • Endoscopic tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy for complex otological conditions.
  • Surgery for otosclerosis using stapedectomy.

Accreditations and memberships

He is a member of national and international scientific societies specialising in otology, skull base surgery and the rehabilitation of facial paralysis.

  • Spanish Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (SEORL-CCC).
  • Spanish Skull Base Society (SEBAC).
  • European Academy of Otology and Neurotology (EAONO).

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