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Dr. Rodrigo Rocamora Zúñiga, MD, PhD, is a leading neurologist with over 30 years of experience, specializing in epilepsy and advanced neurodiagnostics. He serves as Director of the Epilepsy and Sleep Unit at Hospital HM Nou Delfos in Barcelona, Spain.
- More than 30 years of clinical expertise in neurology
- Focuses on drug-resistant epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, and neurophysiological diagnostics
- Helps introduce innovative techniques such as Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LiTT)
Educational Background
- MD from Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina (1987–1994)
- Master in Neurology at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (1995–1998)
- PhD from University of Bonn, Germany (1999–2001)
- Post‑doctoral training in epilepsy at University of Marburg (2002–2004) and University of Freiburg (2004–2006)
- Visiting Fellow at Mayo Clinic, USA (1998)
Professional Experience
- Director of the Advanced Epilepsy and Sleep Unit at Hospital HM Nou Delfos, Barcelona
- Leads the Advanced Epilepsy Unit at Hospital del Mar since 2009
- Pioneered LiTT for epilepsy in Spain with HM Delfos team in 2019
- Former Director of Sleep Centre at Hospital Ruber Internacional, Madrid (2007–2009)
- Guides multidisciplinary teams in epilepsy diagnostics, neuroimaging, and surgical planning
Academic Contributions
- Associate Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra and formerly at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
- Chair of epilepsy programs, Fellowships and training courses in neurodiagnostics
- Speaks at major neurology forums on epilepsy surgery, sleep neurology, and neuroengineering
- Steering committee member of SEN, CSUR, ERN E‑pilepsy, and EPI‑Care
Areas of Expertise
- Drug-resistant epilepsy and surgical planning (e.g., SEEG, LiTT, resective surgery)
- Sleep-related neurological disorders and neuromodulation techniques
- Advanced neurophysiological monitoring including EEG, video‑EEG, SPECT, PET imaging
- Cognitive impairment, memory, autonomic seizures, and network neuroscience
Publications and Research
With over 100 scientific articles published, Dr. Rocamora’s work spans neurophysiology, epilepsy surgery, treatment efficacy, and neurocognitive outcomes. Recent studies include:
- Eslicarbazepine efficacy in focal epilepsy
- Effects of perampanel on sleep architecture
- Metabolic impacts of dibenzazepines
Patient Care Philosophy
- Delivers compassionate, evidence-guided care tailored to complex cases
- Educates patients and families about surgical options and prognosis
- Supports patient-centered decision‑making in epilepsy treatment
- Available to international patients with online consultations
Professional Affiliations
- Member of Sociedad Española de Neurología (SEN) steering committee since 2009
- Involved with national epilepsy surgery network CSUR since 2012
- Spanish representative in European Reference Network (ERN) epilepsy since 2014
- Engaged in E‑pilepsy and EPI‑Care programs since 2016
- Certified neurologist in Germany and Spain with DGKN accreditation
FAQs
- Is Dr. Rodrigo Rocamora board-certified?
- Yes, he is fully certified in neurology and recognized by German and Spanish boards as well as European networks.
- What procedures does he perform?
- He leads advanced epilepsy diagnostics, including SEEG, LiTT, neurosurgical planning, and neurophysiological monitoring.
- Does he treat international patients?
- Yes, he offers online consultations and treats international patients at HM Nou Delfos.
- How long is the typical hospital stay?
- Hospital stays vary: minor procedures may be outpatient, while surgical interventions typically require a few days.
- What languages does he speak?
- He speaks Spanish, German, and English.
- What is his success in epilepsy treatment?
- His department is recognized as a European reference center, with high patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.
- Can he provide a second opinion?
- Yes, Dr. Rocamora offers second opinions, especially for complex or drug-resistant epilepsy cases.
Certification & Accreditation
European reference network
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Spain,
Jul 02, 2022
I visited Dr. Rodrigo Rocamora Zuniga at HM Delfos Hospital to get treatment for my epileptic encephalopathy. He performed surgery on me, and I got good results.
Spain,
Nov 08, 2021
I had my mother’s epilepsy surgery from Dr. rodrigo. The way he treated her I must say was different level of professionalism. I took her to many doctors but the improvement that was visible in her health after Dr. Rodrigo was different. I would highly recommend him.
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Spain,
Jul 15, 2021
Me cambiaron la vida, ahora sé lo que es vivir con salud y por ello estoy inmensamente agradecida. Sin embargo, a quienes vamos de otras comunidades no nos tratan demasiado bien y hay que llamar muchas veces para asegurarse de que te van a atender en c… Більше
Spain,
May 12, 2021
My brother seizures were getting out of control and his condition was worsening so I took him to dr. Rodrigo. There was a lot of improvement in his seizures after 2 months of therapy. My brother was even better mentally and physically and we saw him after a really long period of time. Will always be thankful of you Dr.
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Spain,
Mar 25, 2021
Estupendo médico y fabulosa unidad 👏
Spain,
Feb 13, 2021
Dr Rocamora, gracias por su gran trabajo.
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