Hospital Universitario HM Madrid Río

Name: Dr. Pedro J. Delgado Serrano

Title: Head of Specialty

Bio: Dr Pedro J. Delgado Serrano is one of Europe's foremost trauma surgeons, internationally recognised for his expertise in hand, wrist and elbow surgery. He is Head of Upper Limb Surgery at HM Madrid Río and Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at CEU San Pablo University, Madrid. With more than 25 years of specialist clinical experience, he has established an exceptional reputation in wrist arthroscopy, minimally invasive upper limb surgery and complex reconstructive procedures, combining high-volume clinical practice with international academic leadership, research and professional education. Dr Delgado graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the Complutense University of Madrid before completing his specialist (MIR) training in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology at Hospital Universitario de La Princesa in Madrid. He subsequently undertook advanced fellowship training in Hand and Upper Limb Surgery at leading specialist centres across Europe and North America, developing expertise in wrist arthroscopy, reconstructive hand surgery and complex upper limb trauma. He later joined FREMAP Hospital in Majadahonda, where he spent ten years as Consultant Surgeon in the Upper Limb Unit while simultaneously serving as Resident Tutor, Chairman of the Teaching Committee, Chairman of the National Nursing Committee, Chairman of the National Physiotherapy Committee and National Deputy Medical Director. His clinical practice focuses on wrist arthroscopy, distal radius fractures, scaphoid non-union, carpal instability, ligament reconstruction, peripheral nerve disorders, elbow surgery and complex hand trauma. He is internationally recognised as one of the pioneers of advanced arthroscopic wrist surgery and directs the internationally respected Madrid Wrist Course, now in its ninth edition, which attracts specialist surgeons from around the world for advanced cadaveric training in wrist arthroscopy and reconstructive techniques. Dr Delgado has authored more than 80 peer-reviewed scientific publications, contributed over 500 invited lectures and presentations worldwide and has accumulated more than 380 academic citations. His research spans wrist arthroscopy, scaphoid reconstruction, peripheral nerve surgery, elbow trauma and minimally invasive upper limb reconstruction. He serves as President of the Spanish Society for Hand Surgery (SECMA) for the 2023–2025 term, President of the SECMA Foundation, former Secretary General of the Ibero-Latin American Hand Surgery Group (ILA), International Editor of the Revista Iberoamericana de Cirugía de la Mano (RICMA), reviewer for the Journal of Hand Surgery and Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, and a member of the International Wrist Investigators Workshop, an invitation-only group of the world's leading wrist surgeons. Within the MMG network, Dr Delgado is one of Europe’s most respected upper limb surgeons, offering patients internationally recognised expertise, exceptional academic distinction and consultant-led treatment for complex disorders of the hand, wrist and elbow within the advanced multidisciplinary environment of HM Hospitales in Madrid.

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Name: Dr. Alberto Acitores Cancela

Title: Neurosurgeon

Bio: Dr Alberto Acitores Cancela is a Consultant Neurosurgeon with specialist interests spanning spinal surgery, neuro-oncology, skull-base surgery and endoscopic treatment of pituitary disorders. He practises across several HM centres and forms part of the Dr Diamantopoulos Neurosurgery team, which provides multidisciplinary treatment for disorders of the brain, spine and peripheral nervous system. Dr Acitores completed his specialist training in Neurosurgery at Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal in Madrid, a major Spanish teaching and tertiary referral hospital. He broadened his experience through a specialist rotation in paediatric neurosurgery at Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío in Seville. He later undertook a four-month international fellowship in Wisconsin, United States, working with Professor Mustafa K. Baskaya in vascular microsurgery and skull-base surgery. This advanced training strengthened his expertise in technically demanding procedures involving cerebral blood vessels, tumours and complex skull-base anatomy. His spinal practice includes the assessment and surgical treatment of degenerative, compressive and structural disorders of the spine. Within the MMG treatment portfolio, he performs procedures including discectomy, laminectomy and spinal fusion surgery, using microsurgical and minimally invasive techniques where clinically appropriate. His broader clinical expertise includes brain and skull-base tumours, pituitary adenomas, vascular neurosurgery and endoscopic endonasal surgery. During his training, he received an end-of-residency award from Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal and a grant from the Spanish Society of Neurosurgery to support further international study. Dr Acitores is also actively engaged in academic research. His ORCID record lists 15 scientific works, including studies involving more than 200 patients undergoing endoscopic surgery for pituitary adenomas. His publications examine surgical outcomes, tumour consistency, pituitary function and predictors of remission following surgery. He has also contributed to international research in skull-base and neuro-oncological surgery and serves as an instructor on advanced endoscopic surgical courses. Within the MMG network, Dr Acitores offers patients internationally informed training, academic engagement and broad expertise in both spinal and cranial neurosurgery, delivered through the advanced facilities and multidisciplinary clinical environment of HM Hospitales.

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Name: Dr. Eudaldo José Gallo del Valle

Title: Traumatology and Orthopedics Surgeon

Bio: Dr Eudaldo José Gallo del Valle specialises exclusively in surgery of the hand, wrist and elbow. He practises at HM Madrid Río and is a member of the Upper Limb Unit at Hospital Universitario General de Villalba, Madrid. Widely recognised for his expertise in complex upper limb surgery, he combines advanced reconstructive techniques with minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures to restore function, relieve pain and maximise long-term patient outcomes. His practice encompasses both elective orthopaedic surgery and acute trauma, with particular expertise in sports injuries, peripheral nerve disorders and post-traumatic reconstruction. Dr Gallo del Valle completed specialist training in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology in Spain before undertaking advanced fellowship training in hand and wrist surgery at nationally and internationally recognised centres, including specialist clinical attachments in the United States. He subsequently achieved the prestigious Diploma Español de Cirugía de la Mano (DECIM), awarded by the Spanish Society for Hand Surgery (SECMA), recognising advanced subspecialist competence in hand surgery. He is also a Fellow of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (FEBOT), one of Europe's highest professional qualifications for orthopaedic surgeons. His clinical practice focuses on disorders of the hand, wrist and elbow, including fractures, ligament injuries, tendon reconstruction, nerve compression syndromes, arthritis, sports injuries and complex post-traumatic conditions. He regularly performs advanced reconstructive procedures and wrist arthroscopy, remaining actively involved in the development of innovative surgical techniques. His expertise has led to invitations to serve on the organising and scientific committees of international meetings, including the Madrid Wrist Course, one of Europe's leading educational forums for wrist surgery. Alongside his clinical work, Dr Gallo del Valle maintains a strong academic commitment. He teaches on the Master's Degree in Sports Medicine at the European University and the Real Madrid Graduate School and is an active contributor to scientific courses, congresses and peer-reviewed publications in upper limb surgery. Within the MMG network, Dr Gallo del Valle represents a flagship upper limb specialist, offering patients internationally recognised qualifications, advanced reconstructive expertise and consultant-led treatment for complex disorders of the hand, wrist and elbow within HM Hospitales' multidisciplinary orthopaedic service.

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Name: Dr. Federico Amador Figueredo Ojeda

Title: Traumatology and Orthopedics Surgeon

Bio: Dr Federico Amador Figueredo Ojeda specialises in spinal surgery, sports traumatology and regenerative orthopaedics. With extensive experience treating both professional athletes and the general population, he has developed a specialist practice focused on restoring mobility through minimally invasive surgery, biological therapies and evidence-based rehabilitation. His clinical philosophy combines advanced surgical techniques with personalised treatment pathways designed to relieve pain, accelerate recovery and return patients safely to normal activity. Dr Figueredo Ojeda graduated in Medicine before completing specialist training in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology in Spain. Seeking to develop particular expertise in the management of sports injuries, he subsequently completed a Master's Degree in Sports Medicine at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, gaining advanced knowledge of biomechanics, exercise physiology and the treatment of high-performance athletes. He later undertook fellowship-level subspecialty training in Spinal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery and Joint Arthroplasty, enabling him to treat complex spinal disorders and degenerative joint disease using the latest surgical techniques. His clinical practice encompasses lumbar and cervical spinal disorders, disc herniation, spinal stenosis, degenerative spinal disease and sports-related musculoskeletal injuries. Within the MMG treatment portfolio, he performs consultant-led discectomy, laminectomy and spinal fusion procedures using minimally invasive techniques wherever clinically appropriate. He also has extensive expertise in musculoskeletal ultrasound, employing high-resolution ultrasound imaging both for diagnostic assessment and to guide therapeutic injections with exceptional precision. His interest in regenerative medicine further extends to biological therapies designed to support tissue healing and functional recovery. Alongside his clinical work, Dr Figueredo Ojeda remains committed to continuing professional education in spinal surgery, sports medicine and regenerative orthopaedics, regularly participating in specialist courses and scientific meetings to ensure that his practice reflects the latest international developments. His multidisciplinary approach integrates modern imaging, minimally invasive surgery and structured rehabilitation to optimise patient outcomes and long-term function. Within the MMG network, Dr Figueredo Ojeda is a highly experienced and respected orthopaedic specialist, offering patients advanced expertise in spinal surgery, sports traumatology and regenerative medicine within the modern multidisciplinary environment of Hospital Universitario HM Madrid Río in Madrid.

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Name: Dr. Víctor García Martín

Title: Traumatology and Orthopedics Surgeon

Bio: Dr Víctor García Martín specialises in shoulder and knee surgery, arthroscopic procedures and sports traumatology. He has developed a strong reputation for the diagnosis and treatment of complex musculoskeletal injuries, combining minimally invasive surgical techniques with evidence-based rehabilitation programmes to restore mobility, relieve pain and enable patients to return safely to work, sport and everyday activities. His practice is founded on delivering highly personalised treatment plans tailored to each patient's clinical condition, lifestyle and functional goals. Dr García Martín studied Medicine at the Autonomous University of Madrid, where he completed part of his undergraduate medical education before continuing his clinical training. Throughout his specialist career in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, he has maintained a strong commitment to continuing professional development, regularly undertaking advanced national and international training in shoulder and knee surgery, arthroscopic techniques and sports medicine. His philosophy is based on integrating the latest surgical advances and conservative treatment strategies into everyday clinical practice to deliver consistently high standards of patient care. His principal clinical interests include arthroscopic shoulder surgery, rotator cuff reconstruction, shoulder instability, knee arthroscopy, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, meniscal repair, cartilage preservation, sports injuries and degenerative joint disease. He also treats fractures and traumatic musculoskeletal conditions, employing minimally invasive techniques wherever clinically appropriate to reduce postoperative pain, shorten rehabilitation and optimise long-term functional outcomes. His expertise extends across both elective orthopaedic surgery and acute trauma, allowing him to manage a broad spectrum of upper and lower limb disorders. Alongside his clinical responsibilities, Dr García Martín remains actively involved in orthopaedic education and professional development. He regularly attends specialist congresses, cadaveric workshops and scientific meetings, and participated in the organising committee of the IV Regional Orthopaedic and Trauma Conference of the Community of Madrid, reflecting his commitment to advancing clinical practice and sharing knowledge with fellow specialists. Within the MMG network, Dr García Martín a specialist orthopaedic surgeon with advanced expertise in shoulder and knee surgery, arthroscopy and sports traumatology, offering patients consultant-led treatment supported by modern minimally invasive techniques within the multidisciplinary environment of Hospital Universitario HM Madrid Río.

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