Specialist Profile
22 years working as a neurosurgeon with special dedication to functional and pediatric neurosurgery.
Training and experience in minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of spinal pathology.
She has experience in more than 350 HIFU treatments and is a European trainer in HIFU therapy, applying this technology to multiple conditions including essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease and chronic pain.
Currently, leading a clinical trial of HIFU treatment in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder, being pioneers in Europe in HIFU treatment of this pathology.
Part of his professional career in hospitals in the United States and Canada.
Doctor of Medicine, University of Valencia, with the qualification of outstanding and mention of “cum laude”, September 8, 2016.
Degree of Specialist in Neurosurgery, 2008, residency performed in Valencia. Master in Radiosurgery 2022.
She has lectured on several university master’s programmes and authored publications primarily focused on functional neurology.
Training
Master’s Degree in Radiosurgery
Certified in HIFU technology
Training in the use of Gliolan for brain tumour surgery
Master’s Degree in Behavioural Neurology and Neuropsychology in Medical Practice
University of León
University Expert Diploma in Neurorehabilitation
University of Barcelona
PhD in Medicine, University of Valencia, awarded with distinction and “cum laude” honours
8 September 2016
Neurosurgery Specialist Degree
Residency performed in Valencia, Spain
Degree in Medicine,
Facultad de Medicina de Valladolid.
Degree grade: Outstanding.
Specialist training placements
Training placement in Functional Neurosurgery at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York
Stay at the Hospital for Sick Kids, Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery in Toronto, Canada. Center with great experience in epilepsy surgery in children. 1 month stay at the Hospital for Sick Kids, Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Toronto, Canada. Center with great experience in epilepsy surgery in children.
Training placement at Jackson Memorial Hospital, within the Department of Neurosurgery – Cranial Surgery Section, a reference centre for vascular and skull base neurosurgery.
Ascires has the ENS certification with the MEDIA category for its medical centers in the Valencian Community and Madrid.
