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Dr José Manuel Montes Rodríguez

Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Dr José Manuel Montes Rodríguez

Specialist in
  • Bipolar disorder.
  • Mood disorders.
  • Treatment-resistant depression.
«There is no health without mental health. The brain regulates the rest of the body and requires attention, prevention and ongoing care to maintain emotional and functional balance.»
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Professional profile

A specialist in psychiatry with extensive clinical experience in the management of affective disorders and severe mental disorders, with a particular focus on bipolar disorder and treatment-resistant depression. He practises in both the public and private hospital sectors, combining clinical practice, unit coordination and participation in national consensus-building initiatives.

His professional practice is based on a holistic approach to mental health, combining diagnostic precision, continuous scientific updating and close support for patients and their families. He combines clinical practice, research and the drafting of clinical consensus documents, with a focus on functional improvement and quality of life.

Education

Extensive medical and psychiatric training, including a university doctorate and international training experience in bipolar disorder.

1998 – 1998 | Doctor of Medicine and Surgery. University of Alcalá. Grade: Pass with distinction.
1997 – 1997 | Training placement in Psychiatry and Bipolar Disorder. University of California, San Diego.
1992 – 1996 | Specialisation in Psychiatry. Ramón y Cajal University Hospital.
1985 – 1991 | Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery. Complutense University of Madrid.

Professional experience

Clinical experience gained in university hospitals and specialist centres, with managerial and coordination responsibilities in psychiatric inpatient units.

2014 – Present | Head of the Psychiatry Section. Psychiatric Inpatient Unit. Ramón y Cajal University Hospital. Madrid.
2020 – 2026 | Psychiatrist. Mind Division at Blue Healthcare. Madrid.
2007 – 2014 | Head of the Psychiatry Department. Hospital del Sureste. Madrid.
1998 – 2007 | Specialist Psychiatrist. Príncipe de Asturias Hospital. Madrid.

Scientific publications

Scientific research focusing on bipolar disorder, treatment-resistant depression and clinical consensus in mental health.

2025 | Ramos-Quiroga JA, Mora F, Arostegui Uranga S, et al., Montes Rodríguez JM, Vieta i Pascual E. Treatment-resistant depression and intranasal esketamine: Spanish clinical consensus on practical aspects. European Journal of Psychiatry. 39(3).
2024 | Montes JM, Agüera-Ortiz L, Mané A, Martínez-Raga J, Gutiérrez-Rojas L. Clinical decision-making prior to discharge in hospitalised patients with schizophrenia: a Spanish Delphi expert consensus. Frontiers in Psychiatry. 15:1412637. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1412637
2022 | Montes Rodríguez JM. Bipolar Disorder: The Illness of Emotions. Psychology Library. El País Collections.
2021 | Montes Rodríguez JM, Serrano C, Pascual Sánchez A. The influence of weather on the course of bipolar disorder: A systematic review. European Journal of Psychiatry. 35(4):261–273.
2021 | González-Pinto Arrillaga A, Balanzá Martínez V, Benabarre A, et al., Montes Rodríguez JM. Expert consensus on proposals for patient information regarding treatment with lithium salts. Journal of Psychiatry and Mental Health. 14(1):27–39.
2019 | Pascual Sánchez A, Montes Rodríguez JM, Jenaro Río C, Saiz Ruiz J. Validation of a brief scale for the assessment of distress associated with bipolar disorder. European Journal of Psychiatry. 33(1):32–37.

Areas of special focus

A comprehensive approach to mood disorders and severe mental health conditions, with particular expertise in bipolar disorder and treatment-resistant depression.

  • Bipolar disorder.
  • Mood disorders.
  • Treatment-resistant depression.
  • Mood disorders.
  • Serious mental disorders.

Techniques and procedures

Application of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in mental health, with a holistic approach and longitudinal follow-up.

  • Comprehensive assessment and management of bipolar disorder.
  • Pharmacological management of complex affective disorders.
  • Treatment of treatment-resistant depression, including intranasal esketamine.
  • Psychoeducation programmes for patients and families.
  • Clinical management of mood disorders in complex settings.

Accreditations and memberships

Active participation in national scientific societies in the field of psychiatry and mental health.

  • Spanish Society of Psychiatry and Mental Health (SEPSM).
  • Madrid Psychiatric Society.

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