Dr Rocío García-Ramos

Neurology

Dr Rocío García-Ramos

Specialist in
  • Parkinson's disease.
  • Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Ultrasound- and electromyography-guided botulinum toxin injection for dystonia.
«I am committed to a field of neurology that combines scientific excellence with personal dedication to make a real difference to patients’ quality of life.»
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Professional profile

A specialist in neurology with a well-established clinical and academic career, focusing primarily on movement disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. He practises in specialist referral units, combining clinical care with coordination and leadership responsibilities.

His approach to neurology is underpinned by scientific rigour, clinical experience and a close relationship with patients, centred on active listening, ongoing support and personalised decision-making. He combines clinical practice with university teaching and participation in strategic initiatives within the healthcare system.

Education

His academic background combines a bachelor’s degree and a PhD in Medicine with a solid grounding in healthcare management, innovation and clinical leadership.

2017 | Master’s in Management, Innovation and Leadership in Neurology. IE Business School. Madrid.
2009 | Doctor of Medicine. Complutense University of Madrid.
2004–2005 | Master’s in Integrated Healthcare Management. ESADE Business & Law School.
2004 | Specialist in Neurology. 12 de Octubre University Hospital. Madrid.
1999 | Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine. University of Navarra.

Professional experience

She has spent her professional career working in neurology departments in both public and private hospitals, taking on responsibilities in patient care, teaching and the management of clinical units.

2004 – Present | Neurologist. Movement Disorders Unit. San Carlos University Clinical Hospital. Madrid. Coordinator of the Movement Disorders Unit and the high-intensity focused ultrasound team.
2023 – 2026 | Head of the Neurology Department. Viamed Santa Elena Hospital. Madrid.
2017 – 2023 | Neurologist. Vithas Internacional. Madrid.
2000 – 2004 | Neurologist. 12 de Octubre University Hospital. Madrid.

Scientific publications

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

2024 | García-Ramos R et al. Prevalence of Myofascial Trigger Points in Isolated Idiopathic Cervical Dystonia: A Possible Contributor to Pain, Movement and Disability. Movement Disorders Clinical Practice. doi:10.1002/mdc3.14142
2023 | García-Ramos R et al. Four-tract probabilistic tractography technique for target selection in essential tremor treatment with magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound. European Radiology. doi:10.1007/s00330-023-10431-7
2023 | García-Ramos R et al. Levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel in advanced Parkinson’s disease: long-term results from COSMOS. Journal of Neurology. doi:10.1007/s00415-023-11615-3
2021 | García-Ramos R et al. Depression in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Delphi Consensus on aetiology, risk factors, and clinical management. Frontiers in Psychiatry. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.638651
2021 | García-Ramos R et al. Management of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders in women of childbearing age: Part 1. Neurología (English Edition). doi:10.1016/j.nrl.2020.05.010

Areas of special focus

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

  • Parkinson’s disease.
  • Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Dystonia.
  • Tremor.
  • Parkinsonism.

Techniques and procedures

The techniques and procedures he routinely performs include the following:

  • Ultrasound- and electromyography-guided botulinum toxin injections for dystonia.
  • Ultrasound- and electromyography-guided botulinum toxin injections for head, facial and limb tremors.
  • Ultrasound- and electromyography-guided botulinum toxin injections for spasticity.
  • Initiation of advanced therapies for Parkinson’s disease.
  • Assessment of the need for surgical techniques in Parkinson’s disease and tremor.

Accreditations and memberships

He is actively involved in scientific bodies and professional societies in the field of neurology.

  • Member of the Scientific Committee of the Ministry of Health’s National Strategy on Neurodegenerative Diseases (ENEN).
  • Vice-Chair of the Ministry of Health’s National Commission for the Speciality of Neurology (CNE).
  • Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN).

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