Dr Fernando Ruiz Juretschke

Neurosurgery

Dr Fernando Ruiz Juretschke

Specialist in
  • Minimally invasive surgery for brain tumours.

  • Endoscopic surgery for pituitary adenoma.

  • Cervical microdiscectomy and minimally invasive surgery on the lumbar spine.

«Dedication and integrity in the pursuit of excellence in neurosurgery".»
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Professional profile

A specialist in neurosurgery with a clinical career developed at leading university hospitals, with a particular focus on neuro-oncological and skull base conditions, trigeminal neuralgia and spinal surgery, and extensive experience in minimally invasive approaches and endoscopic techniques.

His professional practice is based on technical rigour, decision-making grounded in scientific evidence, and person-centred care, aimed at providing effective and safe surgical solutions, with close clinical support throughout the entire care process.

Education

His training combines a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, a specialisation in Neurosurgery through the specialist healthcare training system, and a Doctorate in Medicine, alongside international clinical placements.

2016 | Doctor of Medicine. Complutense University of Madrid.
2004 – 2009 | Specialisation in Neurosurgery via the MIR programme. Gregorio Marañón University General Hospital. Madrid.
2000 – 2008 | International clinical placements in Germany and the United States (Bonn, Eau Claire and Frankfurt).
1997 – 2003 | Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery. Autonomous University of Madrid.

Professional experience

He has spent his professional career in neurosurgery departments at highly specialised university hospitals, taking on clinical, surgical and teaching responsibilities.

2009 – Present | Specialist in Neurosurgery. Gregorio Marañón University General Hospital. Madrid.
2022 – 2026 | Specialist in Neurosurgery. Ruber Internacional Hospital. Madrid.
2004 – 2009 | Resident in Neurosurgery. Gregorio Marañón University General Hospital. Madrid.

Scientific publications

His publications include scientific papers published in leading international journals in the field of neurosurgery.

2021 | Ruiz Juretschke F et al. Microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia: a retrospective analysis of long-term outcomes and prognostic factors. Neurología (English Edition). doi:10.1016/j.nrl.2021.03.009
2019 | Ruiz Juretschke F et al. Sphenopalatine ganglion stimulation to augment cerebral blood flow. Stroke. doi:10.1161/STROKEAHA.118.024582
2019 | Ruiz Juretschke F et al. Neurovascular relations of the trigeminal nerve in asymptomatic individuals studied using high-resolution three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging. The Anatomical Record. doi:10.1002/ar.23818
2017 | Ruiz Juretschke F et al. Microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia using a novel fenestrated clip and tentorial flap technique. World Neurosurgery. doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2017.07.110
2016 | Ruiz Juretschke F et al. Surgical treatment of vestibular schwannoma. Review of 420 cases. Acta Otorrinolaringológica Española. doi:10.1016/j.otorri.2015.09.003

Areas of special focus

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

  • Trigeminal neuralgia.

  • Skull base tumours.

  • Pituitary adenoma.

  • Brain metastases.

  • Cervical disc herniation.

  • Lumbar spinal stenosis.

Techniques and procedures

The techniques and procedures he routinely performs include the following:

  • Minimally invasive surgery for brain tumours.

  • Trigeminal microsurgery.

  • Microsurgery for skull base tumours.

  • Endoscopic surgery for pituitary adenomas and skull base tumours.

  • Cervical microdiscectomy.

  • Minimally invasive surgery for the lumbar spine.

Accreditations and memberships

He maintains active links with scientific societies in the field of neurosurgery.

  • Spanish Society of Neurosurgery (SENEC).

  • Neurosurgery Society of the Autonomous Community of Madrid (SONCAM).

  • Spanish Skull Base Society (SEBAC).

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