Dr. José Luis Sanmillán joins the Barcelona Spine Institute team at Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona

Dr. José Luis Sanmillán, a neurosurgeon specialized in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery, joins Barcelona Spine Institute, one of the leading teams in the comprehensive treatment of spinal disorders.

Dr. José Luis Sanmillán begins a new professional stage with his incorporation into the Barcelona Spine Institute team, located at Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona. This integration represents an important step in his career, focused on offering advanced treatments for spinal diseases, with particular emphasis on minimally invasive techniques and endoscopic surgery.

Barcelona Spine Institute is a multidisciplinary reference team in spine surgery, led by the renowned Dr. Ferran Pellisé and Dr. Óscar Godino, specialists with extensive experience in the management of complex spinal pathologies, including scoliosis surgery, cervical spine surgery, and advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques.

The addition of Dr. Sanmillán reinforces the institute’s commitment to providing highly specialized, personalized care based on the most advanced technology. His expertise in spine neurosurgery and endoscopic procedures will expand the therapeutic options available for patients with disc herniation, spinal stenosis, low back pain, degenerative conditions, and other spinal disorders.

A new stage focused on clinical excellence

For Dr. Sanmillán, joining Barcelona Spine Institute represents an opportunity to further develop a modern vision of spine surgery: more precise, less aggressive treatments tailored to the real needs of each patient.

Spine surgery has evolved significantly in recent years. The incorporation of minimally invasive techniques, improvements in imaging systems, surgical navigation, advanced planning, robotic surgery, and endoscopic surgery have made it possible to treat certain conditions with smaller incisions, reduced muscle damage, and potentially faster recovery in selected cases.

In this context, Dr. Sanmillán’s experience in endoscopic spine surgery complements the established expertise of Barcelona Spine Institute in the comprehensive treatment of spinal disorders. The goal is to continue offering individualized solutions by combining clinical rigor, technological innovation, and patient-centered care.

Endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery

One of the main focuses of this new stage will be to further promote endoscopic spine surgery, a technique that allows certain conditions to be treated through small incisions with the aid of a high-definition camera. This approach may be particularly useful in selected cases of lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis, and other degenerative conditions.

Although not all patients are candidates for endoscopic techniques, their development has opened new possibilities in the treatment of back pain and sciatica. The key lies in performing an accurate assessment, analyzing each case individually, and selecting the most appropriate therapeutic option, whether conservative, interventional, or surgical.

Joining Barcelona Spine Institute will allow Dr. Sanmillán to continue expanding these techniques within a high-level hospital environment, with access to advanced technology and a multidisciplinary team specialized in spine care.

A multidisciplinary team for a complex condition

Spinal disorders often require a comprehensive approach. Low back pain, sciatica, reduced mobility, spinal deformity, or neurological compression can have very different causes and significantly impact the patient’s quality of life.

Being part of a team like Barcelona Spine Institute makes it possible to integrate multiple areas of expertise: spine surgery, neurosurgery, traumatology, rehabilitation, pain management, physiotherapy, and specialized clinical follow-up. This integrated vision facilitates more comprehensive treatments, ranging from conservative options to the most advanced surgical techniques.

Commitment to innovation and personalized care

The arrival of Dr. Sanmillán at Barcelona Spine Institute marks a stage of professional growth and consolidation of his work in advanced spine surgery. His goal is to continue contributing to the development of less invasive, safe, and effective techniques, while maintaining clear communication with patients and a rigorous surgical indication.