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Dr. Francesc Graus, MD, PhD is a distinguished clinical oncologist and neuro-oncologist based in Barcelona, Spain, currently affiliated with Hospital Quirón Barcelona and IOB at Vall d’Hebron. He has over 43 years of medical experience.
- Focus on neuro-oncology: brain tumors, paraneoplastic neurological syndromes, and treatment-related neurotoxicities
- Expert in identifying and characterizing onconeural antibodies used in clinical diagnosis
- Offers international patient consultations and online pre-consultations
Educational Background
- MD (1976) and PhD (1982), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
- Residency in Neurology at Bellvitge University Hospital, Barcelona (1978–1981)
- Neuro-oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (1982–1985)
Professional Experience
- Head of Neuro-oncology Unit at IOB, Hospital Quirón Barcelona
- Emeritus Investigator, Neuro-immunology Program, IDIBAPS–Hospital Clínic
- Staff Neurologist and later Chief of Neurology at Hospital Clínic Barcelona (1986–2018)
- Founder and past President of European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO)
- Currently provides in-person and online consultations for international patients
Academic Contributions
- Professor of Medicine at University of Barcelona since 2003
- Invited speaker at over 300 national and international congresses
- Developed diagnostic criteria for paraneoplastic neurological syndromes
- Served on editorial boards: Journal of Neurology, European Journal of Neurology, Lancet Neurology
Areas of Expertise
- Primary brain tumors: gliomas, primary CNS lymphoma
- Paraneoplastic neurological syndromes: sensory neuronopathy, encephalitis
- Detection of onconeural antibodies (e.g., Anti-Hu, Anti-Tr) to diagnose underlying cancers
- Neurological side effects of cancer therapies, including immunotherapy and stem cell transplantation
Publications and Research
Dr. Graus has authored over 240 peer-reviewed articles, written numerous book chapters, and contributed extensively to the field of neuro-oncology. His research is internationally recognized for defining diagnostic criteria and antibody testing in paraneoplastic syndromes.
- Sensory neuronopathy and small cell lung cancer: Anti-Hu antibody study
- Anti-Hu-associated paraneoplastic encephalomyelitis/sensory neuronopathy
- Diagnostic criteria for paraneoplastic neurological syndromes: widely adopted in clinical neurology
Patient Care Philosophy
- Values clear, compassionate communication with patients and families
- Committed to accurate diagnosis using advanced neuroimmunological tools
- Available for remote consultations, especially for international patients
- Supports a culturally sensitive approach and provides multilingual support
Professional Affiliations
- Founder & Past President, European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO)
- Member of American Academy of Neurology, American Neurological Association, European Neurological Society, Spanish Neurology Society
- Editorial board member for leading neurology journals
- Honorary Doctorate (Doctor Honoris Causa), University of Lyon
FAQs
- Is Dr. Francesc Graus board-certified?
- Yes, he is board-certified in Neurology in Spain and is a recognized international expert in neuro-oncology.
- What conditions does he treat?
- He treats brain tumors such as gliomas and CNS lymphomas, as well as paraneoplastic neurological syndromes and cancer therapy-related neurotoxicities.
- Does he treat international patients?
- Yes, Dr. Graus accepts international patients and provides online pre-consultations through Hospital Quirón Barcelona.
- How long is the typical hospital stay?
- Hospital stay depends on diagnostic complexity and treatment plan; tailored care is provided for each patient.
- What languages does he speak?
- He speaks Spanish and English. Support is also available in Catalan, French, Italian, and Portuguese.
- Is he involved in clinical research?
- Yes, he is a prolific researcher in neuro-oncology, with major contributions to diagnostic neurology and cancer-associated neurological syndromes.
- Can I request a second opinion remotely?
- Yes, he offers remote second opinions for patients worldwide through a secure virtual consultation platform.
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