Dr Roberto García Leal

Neurosurgery

Dr Roberto García Leal

Specialist in
  • Microsurgery for cerebral aneurysms and vascular malformations.

  • Functional brain cancer surgery and awake brain surgery.

  • Endoscopic brain surgery and microsurgery for skull base tumours.

«Cutting-edge neurosurgical solutions to provide everyone with the care they need, when they need it, with honesty, dedication and a personal touch.»
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Professional profile

A specialist in neurosurgery with a clinical career developed at leading university hospitals. His work focuses on the surgical management of neuro-oncological and neurovascular conditions, skull base disorders and spinal surgery, with extensive experience in highly complex brain and spinal cord surgery, as well as endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques.

His professional practice is underpinned by technical rigour and decision-making grounded in scientific evidence. His patient-centred approach integrates surgical innovation and patient safety, with close clinical support throughout the entire care process.

Education

His training combines a degree in Medicine, a specialisation in Neurosurgery and advanced training in management, healthcare innovation and healthcare organisation.

2023–2024 | Expert in Healthcare Innovation and Management. University of Deusto.
2022 | Programme in Management and Innovation in the Healthcare Sector. IE Business School.
2014–2015 | Master’s in Management and Planning of Healthcare Centres and Services. Business Excellence School. CTO Group.
2001–2004 | European Examination in Neurosurgery. European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
2002 | Clinical placement in the United States. Jackson Memorial Medical Centre, Miami.
1998 – 2003 | Specialisation in Neurosurgery via the MIR programme. Gregorio Marañón University General Hospital, Madrid.
1990 – 1996 | 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 responsibilities in patient care, surgery, teaching and clinical leadership.

2016 – Present | Head of the Neurosurgery Department. Gregorio Marañón University General Hospital. Madrid.
2018 – 2026 | Specialist in Neurosurgery. Quirónsalud Madrid Hospital, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid.
2010 – 2025 | Surgical consultations. Santa Elena Hospital, Madrid.
2006 – 2023 | Specialist in Neurosurgery. Gregorio Marañón University General Hospital. Madrid.
2015 – 2017 | Specialist in Neurosurgery. HM Hospitals. Madrid.
2005 – 2008 | Specialist in Neurosurgery. Nuestra Señora del Rosario Hospital. Madrid.
2004 – 2006 | Specialist in Neurosurgery. Ramón y Cajal University Hospital. Madrid.
2003 – 2004 | Specialist in Neurosurgery. Virgen de la Salud Hospital. Toledo.
1998 – 2016 | Resident in Neurosurgery. Gregorio Marañón University General Hospital. Madrid.

Scientific publications

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

2024 | García Leal R et al. Clinical practice guideline on the management of vestibular schwannoma. Acta Otorrinolaringologica Española (English Edition). doi:10.1016/j.otoeng.2023.10.005
2024 | García Leal R et al. A new standardised nomenclature in neurosurgery: criteria and quantitative and qualitative evaluation indicators for medical procedures. Neurocirugía (English Edition). doi:10.1016/j.neucie.2023.10.003
2021 | García Leal R et al. Impact of the first wave of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on the outcome of neurosurgical patients: a nationwide study in Spain. BMJ Open. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2021-053983
2021 | García Leal R et al. Brain arteriovenous malformations: impact of neurological status, bleeding and type of treatment on final outcome. Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A. doi:10.1055/s-0040-1714659
2019 | García Leal R et al. Central nervous system ependymoma: clinical implications of the new molecular classification, treatment guidelines and controversial issues. Clinical and Translational Oncology. doi:10.1007/s12094-019-02082-2

Areas of special focus

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

  • Skull base tumours.

  • Neuro-oncology: brain and spinal cord tumours.

  • Cerebral and spinal vascular pathology.

  • Paediatric neurosurgery.

  • Cervical and lumbar spine surgery.

  • Complex hydrocephalus and intraventricular lesions.

Techniques and procedures

The techniques and procedures he routinely performs include the following:

  • Microsurgery for tumours of the skull base.

  • Minimally invasive surgery for brain tumours

  • Minimally invasive surgery for brain tumours in eloquent areas, with neurophysiological monitoring whilst the patient is awake.

  • Cerebral vascular microsurgery (aneurysms and vascular malformations).

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

  • Intramedullary tumour surgery.

Accreditations and memberships

He plays an active role in scientific societies in the field of neurosurgery, including:

  • Vice-President of the National Neurosurgery Commission, Ministry of Health.

  • Secretary of the Spanish Society of Neurosurgery (SENEC).

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

  • Spanish Society of Skull Base Pathology (SEBAC).

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