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Dr Francisco Andrés de la Gala García

Neurosurgery

Dr Francisco Andrés de la Gala García

Specialist in

  • Treatment of chronic pain.

  • Complex spinal conditions and advanced neuromodulation techniques.

  • Neuropathic pain and complex pain.

«A patient-centred, holistic and humane approach to pain management.»
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Professional profile

A specialist in Anaesthesiology, Resuscitation and Pain Management with over two decades of clinical experience. His practice focuses on the management of chronic pain, with a particular emphasis on complex spinal conditions and refractory pain syndromes.

His practice centres on the application of advanced interventional techniques, including neuromodulation and image-guided procedures, within a multidisciplinary care setting coordinated with other specialities.

Education

Solid training in medicine, anaesthesiology and pain management, with specialisation through the MIR programme and academic development at university level.

2001 | Doctor of Medicine and Surgery. Complutense University of Madrid.
1999 – 2003 | Specialised Medical Training in Anaesthesiology and Resuscitation (MIR). Gregorio Marañón University General Hospital.
2000 – 2001 | University Specialist in the Morphological Basis of Locoregional Anaesthesia. Complutense University of Madrid.
1991 – 1997 | Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery. Complutense University of Madrid.

Professional experience

Extensive clinical experience in leading hospitals and specialist pain management units, with ongoing practice in both the public and private sectors.

2004 – Present | Senior Registrar in Anaesthetology, Resuscitation and Pain Management. Gregorio Marañón University General Hospital.
2005 – 2017 | Specialist in Anaesthetology. Sanitas La Moraleja University Hospital.
1999 – 2003 | Resident in Anaesthetology and Resuscitation. Gregorio Marañón University General Hospital.

Scientific publications

Research activity focused on anaesthesiology and pain management, including participation in clinical trials and publications in internationally recognised scientific journals.

2025 | de la Gala F, de la Fuente E, Piñeiro P, et al. Effect of intraoperative paravertebral or intravenous lidocaine infusion on postoperative complications and inflammation following lung resection surgery: a randomised controlled trial. Br J Anaesth. 2025;135(5):1297–1306. doi:10.1016/j.bja.2025.05.059
2025 | Garcia-Hernandez S, de la Gala F, Garutti I. Comment on ‘Predicting Responses to Interventional Pain Management Techniques for Chronic Low Back Pain’. Pain Physician. 2025;28(3):E281–E282.
2024 | Garcia-Hernandez S, Higuero-Cantonero F, de la Gala F, et al. Predicting Responses to Interventional Pain Management Techniques for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Single-Centre Observational Study. Pain Physician. 2024;27(8):E851–E863.
2024 | Roca G, Sabaté S, Serrano A, et al. Sex Differences in Chronic Post-surgical Pain following Open Thoracotomy. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2024;38(12):3134–3142. doi:10.1053/j.jvca.2024.08.039
2023 | Calvo A, de la Gala F, Alonso Á, Romero J. A strange case of low back pain: Could it have a vascular origin? Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim. 2023;70(5):309–310. doi:10.1016/j.redare.2022.05.003

Areas of special focus

Clinical practice focused on the management of chronic pain and its more complex forms, including various conditions of neuropathic, musculoskeletal and oncological origin, amongst which are:

  • Cervical and lumbar radiculopathy (disc herniation, spinal canal stenosis)

  • Post-surgical pain syndrome (failed back surgery syndrome)

  • Degenerative spinal disorders

  • Chronic low back pain and neck pain

  • Facet and sacroiliac joint pain

  • Myofascial syndrome

Techniques and procedures

The use of advanced interventional techniques for pain management, based on image-guided technology and aimed at the precise management of complex conditions, including:

  • Facet joint blocks and radiofrequency ablation

  • Implantation and management of percutaneous spinal cord stimulators

  • Neurolytic blocks (celiac plexus, hypogastric plexus, etc.)

  • Peripheral nerve and plexus blocks

  • Sacroiliac joint injections

  • Radiofrequency rhizolysis

Accreditations and memberships

Active involvement in scientific societies relating to anaesthesiology and pain management, including:

  • Spanish Society of Anaesthesiology and Resuscitation (SEDAR).
  • Spanish Pain Society (SED).
  • Madrid Pain Society.

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