Dr.Jose Hinojosa Mena-Bernal (Pediatric neurosurgeon)– Best Costs, Reviews – Book Your Consultation

Professional Experience

• Since November 2018: Head of Pediatric Neurosurgery, SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• 2016–2018: Head of Neurosurgery, Hospital Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• 2006–2018: Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Hospital Quirónsalud Madrid :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• 2011–2016: Chief, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid; oversaw CSUR accreditation :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• 1998–2010: Neurosurgeon, Hospital 12 de Octubre and Ruber Internacional, Madrid :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Over his career, he has personally performed around 10,000 neurosurgical procedures including tumor resections, craniosynostosis repairs, spinal dysraphism repairs, hydrocephalus treatments, and epilepsy surgery :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Academic Contributions

• Professor and training committee lecturer for the European Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ESPN) :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• Vice-Chair and Scientific Committee President of ESPN (2015–2021), Secretary and Treasurer roles in Spanish pediatric neurosurgery societies :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
• Guest lecturer at ISPN meetings in Nairobi, Cairo, Chongqing, Beijing :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
• Collaborated in training at Universidad Europea de Madrid (2012–2018) :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

Areas of Expertise

He specializes in both complex and minimally invasive pediatric brain and spinal surgeries, with emphasis on:

• Neuro‑oncology: Tumor resections with intraoperative imaging support :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
• Craniosynostosis: Endoscope-assisted corrections in infants (minimally invasive) :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
• Spinal dysraphism & tethered cord: Repair procedures for congenital spinal anomalies :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
• Hydrocephalus: Endoscopic third ventriculostomy ● shunt techniques :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
• Epilepsy surgery: Resection of seizure foci, deep brain stimulation :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
• Neuroendoscopy & minimally invasive surgery: Using navigation, robotics, and laser ablation in treatment :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}

Publications and Research

Dr. Hinojosa has authored over 100 scientific publications and 27 book chapters. Notable works include:

• “Endoscopic‑assisted treatment of trigonocephaly” (Child’s Nerv Syst, 2012)
• “Surgical approaches to low‑grade gliomas in deep hemispheric locations” (Child’s Nerv Syst, 2016)
• Contributions to comprehensive texts on spina bifida, craniosynostosis, and pediatric neurology :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}

He serves on editorial boards for key neurosurgical journals and reviews case reports in pediatric neurology :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}

Patient Care Philosophy

• Committed to combining advanced precision techniques with empathy and family-centered communication.
• Believes children’s brain plasticity supports excellent recovery even after complex surgeries :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}
• Advocates minimally invasive surgery to reduce hospital stay and improve outcomes.
• Offers online consultations to support international patients before and after treatment.

Professional Affiliations

• President, Spanish Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery (SENEP) (2014–2017) :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}
• Scientific Committee President, ESPN (2015–2021); Treasurer & Secretary roles in ESPN & SENEC :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}
• Board member, International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN), European Society of Neurosurgery (EANS), World Federation of Neurosurgery Societies (WFNS) :contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}
• Licensed neurosurgeon in Spain with CSUR and ERN accreditation at SJD for complex pediatric neurosurgery, epilepsy, and craniofacial surgery :contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}

FAQs

Is Dr. José Hinojosa Mena‑Bernal board‑certified?

Yes. He is a certified pediatric neurosurgeon in Spain, with international recognition and accreditation including CSUR and ERN :contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}.

What types of surgeries does he perform?

He performs tumor removal, craniosynostosis repairs, hydrocephalus treatment, epilepsy surgery, spinal dysraphism repair, and minimally invasive neuroendoscopic procedures :contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}.

Does he treat international patients?

Yes. SJD Barcelona offers online consultations, international coordination, and Dr. Hinojosa supports families from around the world :contentReference[oaicite:30]{index=30}.

How long is the typical hospital stay?

Hospital stay varies by procedure. Minimally invasive surgeries may involve shorter recovery periods, but complex surgeries often require longer stays under expert neurocritical care.

What languages does he speak?

He consults in Spanish and English; staff can assist in Catalan, French and other languages :contentReference[oaicite:31]{index=31}.

Can I request a remote consultation?

Yes. Remote consultations and second opinions are available to support pre-travel evaluation and post-operative care :contentReference[oaicite:32]{index=32}.

Is Dr. Hinojosa involved in clinical research?

Yes. He is active in research projects including intraoperative imaging, epilepsy surgery, neuro-oncology trials, and sits on editorial and training committees :contentReference[oaicite:33]{index=33}.