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}.
