Oriol Franch

Prof. Oriol Franch is the Head of Neurology at Hospital Ruber Internacional and Hospital La Luz in Madrid. He is a senior specialist who provides expertise in complex diagnostic cases and second opinions. Dr. Franch focuses on neuro-ophthalmology, movement disorders, and rare neurogenetic conditions. He communicates with patients in Spanish, Catalan, and English.

Specialization and Diagnostic Approach

Dr. Franch identifies rare and difficult-to-diagnose neurological conditions. He treats a wide variety of illnesses, including:

• Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders
• Multiple sclerosis and ALS
• Alzheimer’s disease and neurodegenerative disorders
• Neuromuscular diseases and peripheral paralysis
• Neuro-ophthalmology (vision disorders caused by the nervous system)
• Neurogenetic syndromes and rare conditions
• Chronic pain, headaches, and spinal pain

Commonly, patients seek the doctor for a high-level second medical opinion to resolve unclear symptoms. As a result, he offers multidisciplinary evaluations to address these complex neurological issues. Dr. Franch provides evidence-based care tailored to specific genetic or toxic pathology. He also treats patients with Familial cerebral cavernous malformations and toxic oil syndrome neurological changes.

Clinical Leadership Roles

Dr. Franch leads the neurology departments at two private institutions in Spain. Specifically, he manages the Neurology Department at Hospital Ruber Internacional. He also serves as the Head of Neurology Service at Hospital La Luz. These roles involve supervising diagnostic protocols and complex patient evaluations.

Research and Publications

The specialist contributes to neurological research by authoring peer-reviewed articles in medical journals. His works appear in Acta Neuropathologica and the Journal of Neurology. Additionally, his research covers neuromuscular pathology, neurodegenerative disorders, and genetic neurological syndromes. Notable publications include:

• "Ceruloplasmin gene mutation and motor dysfunction"
• "Tardive syndrome and Parkinson’s disease combined therapy"
• "Glycogen storage disease in skeletal muscle"
• "Brueghel’s syndrome (case with post-mortem study)"
• "Neuromuscular changes in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy"
• "Toxic oil syndrome neurological changes"
• "Familial cerebral cavernous malformations (CCM2 mutation)"

Professional Memberships

Dr. Franch is a member of several international organizations. These affiliations help him stay current with global clinical guidelines. His memberships include:

• Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN)
• American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
• European Neurological Society (ENS)