SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital
SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital
Spagna, Barcellona
Solo per bambini e adolescenti (0-18 anni)
Carme Fons
26 anni di esperienza
Clinica certificata da :
| Turchia | Austria | Spagna | |
| Trattamento chirurgico dell'epilessia | da $15,000 | da $30,000 | da $25,000 |
| Terapia con cellule staminali per l'epilessia | da $10,000 | da $25,000 | da $25,000 |
| Stimolazione del nervo vago | da $12,000 | da $30,000 | da $15,000 |
| Interventi stereotassici | da $2,907 | da $25,000 | da $12,000 |
| Chirurgia di stimolazione cerebrale profonda (DBS) | da $23,000 | da $45,000 | da $45,000 |
Il professor Antonio Russi è il miglior epilettologo d'Europa. Il medico si occupa della diagnosi e del trattamento di tutte le forme di epilessia, accoglie pazienti con le diagnosi più rare e complesse. Antonio Russi ha iniziato la pratica privata presso l'Istituto di Neurologia e Neurochirurgia di Barcellona. Dal 1987 si occupa di diagnosi e trattamento di casi complessi di epilessia in pazienti di tutte le età, compreso il programma di trattamento chirurgico.
Il professore partecipa all'organizzazione di congressi e conferenze internazionali, nonché a studi clinici su nuovi farmaci antiepilettici.
Il Dr. Herrero è un pioniere nella pianificazione chirurgica virtuale, integrando la simulazione 3D nelle procedure per una precisione migliorata. Dirige la sua unità dedicata presso il Centro Médico Teknon.
Il Dr. Oliver ha co-fondato la Fondazione per la Neurochirurgia Funzionale ed è un esperto di fama mondiale nella chirurgia dell'epilessia. È Co-Direttore dell'Istituto Oliver & Ayats presso il Centro Médico Teknon.
Diagnostic protocols in Spain follow International League Against Epilepsy standards. Initial evaluations involve clinical history and witness accounts. Specialists perform routine or sleep-deprived EEG and high-field 3 Tesla MRI. Complex cases require 5-day video-EEG monitoring or PET scans. Genetic screening is also used for rare pediatric forms.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Data shows that the most effective diagnoses in Spain come from specialized epilepsy units rather than general neurology departments. At Centro Médico Teknon, Prof. Antonio Russi has managed over 2,000 cases using a 5-day continuous video-EEG protocol. This extended monitoring often identifies specific seizure triggers that standard 20-minute EEGs miss, leading to more accurate medication selection.
Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize that finding the underlying cause is more important than just stopping seizures. Many note that recording seizures on a phone before the first appointment helps doctors reach a diagnosis much faster.
Spanish hospitals provide advanced epilepsy care ranging from personalized medication plans to minimally invasive surgeries. Specialist centers in Barcelona and Madrid offer high-resolution video-EEG monitoring and genetic screening. Modern interventions include laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) and neuromodulation for drug-resistant cases.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Data from Centro Médico Teknon shows that detailed EEG monitoring often avoids surgery. Prof. Antonio Russi has helped over 2,000 patients achieve seizure freedom using non-surgical adjustments. Choosing a clinic with 24/7 bedside monitoring ensures doctors capture the exact seizure trigger point.
Patient Consensus: Patients note that finding the specific cause of seizures is crucial for treatment success. Many emphasize that high-quality EEG data from Barcelona centers helped them find effective medications after years of failure.
Barcelona, Madrid, and Pamplona house Spains leading epilepsy units. These cities offer specialized centers with Joint Commission International accreditation and multi-disciplinary teams. Facilities like Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona provide advanced robotic Stereo-EEG and personalized drug mapping for drug-resistant cases.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Barcelona is the clear leader for international patients seeking high-volume expertise. Prof. Antonio Russi at Teknon is requested by 75% of Bookimed epilepsy patients. While basic diagnosis starts around $4,200, comprehensive 5-day inpatient monitoring costs approximately $20,850. This higher tier includes constant video surveillance to capture and analyze specific seizure triggers accurately.
Patient Consensus: Families often find that Spanish specialists identify the root cause of seizures when other clinics fail. Patients recommend staying at least 3 to 6 days for EEG monitoring to ensure the most accurate medication adjustments.
EU prescriptions are legally valid in Spain if they include the active ingredient and doctor credentials. Non-EU prescriptions from the USA or UK are generally not accepted at pharmacies. You must visit a local neurologist to re-issue your medication as a Spanish e-receta.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While public system registration can take weeks, private clinics like Centro Médico Teknon provide faster access. Dr. Antonio Russi often provides initial drug adjustments within 1–5 days of inpatient monitoring. Complex cases may require specific EEG-based dosing that general pharmacies cannot authorize without a specialist report.
Patient Consensus: Patients note that pharmacy systems are strictly digital and region-locked. Most suggest booking a private neurologist appointment immediately upon arrival to avoid gaps in medication like levetiracetam or valproate.