Oriol Franch

Dr. Oriol Franch

Head of Neurology – Hospital Ruber Internacional (Madrid)
Head of Neurology Service – Hospital La Luz (Madrid)

Professional Summary

Dr. Oriol Franch is a highly experienced neurologist and department head with a strong focus on complex neurological diagnostics, second medical opinions, and neuro-ophthalmology. With decades of clinical and research experience, he is recognized for his expertise in rare neurological disorders, neuromuscular diseases, and movement disorders.

Areas of Expertise

Advanced neurological diagnostics

Second opinions in complex or unclear neurological cases

Neuro-ophthalmology (neurological vision disorders)

Movement disorders (including Parkinson’s disease)

Neuromuscular diseases

Neurogenetic and rare neurological conditions

Leadership & Clinical Roles

Head of Neurology Department, Hospital Ruber Internacional

Head of Neurology Service, Hospital La Luz

Senior consultant in complex neurological case evaluation

International Memberships

Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN)

American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

European Neurological Society (ENS)

These affiliations ensure Dr. Franch stays at the forefront of global neurological research and clinical guidelines.

Scientific & Research Contributions

Dr. Franch has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications in neurology, particularly in:

Neuromuscular pathology

Neurodegenerative disorders

Genetic neurological syndromes

Toxic neurological conditions

Movement disorders and Parkinsonism

Selected publications include:

Glycogen storage disease in skeletal muscle – Acta Neuropathologica

Neuromuscular changes in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Brueghel’s syndrome (case with post-mortem study) – Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry

Toxic oil syndrome neurological changes

Ceruloplasmin gene mutation and motor dysfunction – Journal of Neurology

Familial cerebral cavernous malformations (CCM2 mutation)

Tardive syndrome and Parkinson’s disease combined therapy – Parkinsonism & Related Disorders

Why Patients Choose Dr. Franch

Extensive experience with rare and difficult-to-diagnose neurological conditions

Strong background in clinical research and evidence-based medicine

Trusted for second opinions in complex international cases

Multilingual communication (Spanish, Catalan, English)

Leadership role in top-tier private hospitals in Spain

Languages

Spanish

Catalan

English

Ideal for International Patients

Dr. Franch is particularly suited for patients who:

Have unclear neurological diagnoses

Need a high-level second opinion

Are dealing with rare or complex neurological conditions

Require multidisciplinary evaluation in Spain