Dr.Prof. Rafael González Maldonado

Dr.Prof. Rafael González Maldonado
Neurology
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The Dr.Prof. Gonzalez Maldonado is a recognized specialist in Neurology and Internal Medicine, combining clinical practice with teaching as an associate professor at the University of Granada. His extensive training includes an Honorary Research Fellow at the Royal Free Hospital in London and a doctorate in medicine from the University of Granada. During his career, the Dr.Prof. Gonzalez Maldonado has treated many patients in doctors and hospitals prestige. In addition, the Dr.Prof. Gonzalez Maldonado is the author of several books on neurological diseases like Parkinson's or Azheimier as well as numerous essays and other medical publications.

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 Credentials

GMC: 181801706

 Professional experience

• More than 40 years of experience
• Neurologist in the clinic Neuroconsulta (1985 - present)
• Specialist in Neurology at the Hospital Clínico San Cecilio (1985 - 2014)
• Neurologist specialist at the Hospital Clínico Universitario San Cecilio (1978 - 2014)
• Head of the Service of Neurology in the Andalusian Health Service (1991 - 2005)

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 Sub-specialties

• Internal Medicine

 Teaching posts

• Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Granada (1985)

 Education

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Granada
• Specialist in Neurology at the University of Granada (1980)
• Honorary Research Fellow at the Royal Free Hospital in London (1982)
• Doctor of Medicine from the University of Granada (1983)
• Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Granada (1985)

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 Publications and conferences

• Author of the trilogy medical release: The Strange Case of Dr. Parkinson (1997), The Strange Case of the lost myelin (1998) and The Strange Case of Dr. Alzheimer (2000)
• Author of several books on his specialty
• He has published numerous essays in medical journals internationally renowned

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 Professional membership

• President of the Andalusian Society of Neurology (1992)

Languages spoken

  • Spanish
  • French
  • English

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27/05/2018

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Doctor con un trato excepcional, y afable, muy interesado en la situación del paciente y de su evolución. totalmente recomendable.

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14/05/2018

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Demasiado tiempo de espera, más de la una hora respecto de la hora concertada.

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21/03/2018

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Quería una segunda opinión y el doctor me ha aclarado dudas amablemente.

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26/02/2018

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Totalmente recomendable. persona muy cercana al paciente y tiene una forma muy didáctica, sencilla y eficaz de explicar la enfermedad.

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Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative brain disorder that will severely affect certain mental functions of the patient and interferes with their daily ...

Cronic headache

  Headache, known in the vernacular as headaches, occur in different ways according to their intensity and symptoms. The most common headaches are ...

Dementia

Dementia is the progressive loss of cognitive functions. It is mainly due to brain damage. This disease causes inability to perform activities of dail ...

Ictus

  Stroke means the sudden cessation of cerebral circulation after injury of cerebral vessels, which starts unexpectedly and can develop within minu ...

Migraines

  Migraine is the most prevalent form of headache characterized by vasospasms. It is a common type of headache that may incur symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and sensibiidad to light. The main symptom is a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Some people also feel a warning sign called aura characterized by causing vision disturbances. Alcohol, stress, anxiety, certain odors, loud noises, bright lights, certain foods and smoking are factors that can trigger a migraine. Although there is no specific treatment, it is key to learn to control tension headaches. ...

Parkinson disease

  Parkinson's disease is a common disorder in neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington's disease or Alzheimer's. As such, this disorder causes progressive deterioration of certain brain functions in patients who present with various symptoms: tremors in the arms, legs and face; stiffness of limbs; impaired balance and movement; depression; slurred speech; urinary problems; among others. Depending on the patient and the level of involvement of the disease will manifest one or other more or less serious way. Typically, this condition develops slowly in people from 55 to 65 years of age, and treatment is based on symptom control as there is no cure for Parkinson's disease. ...

Amnesia

The amnesia is a memory disorder that can be caused by various reasons, among which are more common: the head injuries, as a side effect of taking certain medications, a strong emotional impact associated with several diseases such as brain inflammation (encephalitis), lack of oxygen to the brain, brain tumors, Alzheimer's (which is a progressive dementia characterized by progressive loss of memory) ... Besides the amnesia may be temporary (transient amnesia) or permanent, and can be of two types, depending on the symptoms present: anterograde, if it causes a difficulty to memorize new data; or retrograde, characterized by forgetfulness of memories. On the other hand, consist paramesias recognition errors memories, as reminiscence, called "Dejavú" or cryptomnesia, among others. ...

Ataxia

Ataxia is a loss of coordination resulting from damage to the nervous system that controls movement. It manifests as a lack of muscular control of arms and legs, loss of balance or impaired when walking. ...

Autism

Autism is a chronic neurological disorder that is usually diagnosed in the first years of life of children and primarily affecting development in the area of social interaction and communication. In addition, often they have repetitive behaviors, both in his actions and speech, although depending on the case and severity some autistic fail to speak. The causes of this disease are not known, but the genetic factor plays an important role in its development. In addition, there is no cure for autism, although behavioral therapies and certain medications can help control symptoms. Asperger syndrome can be considered a mild form of autism, as well as difficulties in speech and social interaction, often characterized as people with this disorder have a clearly above-average skills in a particular area (for example, in the calculation) and a remarkable memory for some details. On the other hand, Rett syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system that is often confused with autism and that is a regression in development that mostly affects the handling of the hands and expressive language. ...

Cognitive disorder

Under the concept of cognitive impairment alterations of one or more of the cognitive to process and remember information, including the areas of perception, attention, language and memory functions are included. Among the most common cognitive disorders include delirium, amnesia, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, etc. Also, some impairments and acquired disorders also cause cognitive disorders (such as stroke or head trauma). Among children are common disorders that affect cognitive development area of ​​language or attention, such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Currently, the vast majority of these alterations may be restored partially or completely by early diagnosis, drug therapy and personalized therapies, including a multidisciplinary treatment. ...

Cognitive impairment

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), also known as incipient dementia, is a phase of normal aging people in which manifest cognitive decline. It can cause memory problems, abnormal thinking and language, etc. Anyway, this kind of damage does not usually affect the routines or daily activities. The mild cognitive impairment may increase their level of involvement and become a dementia over time, associated with Alzheimer's disease or other neurological diseases. Currently, there is no curative treatment for the mild cognitive impairment but often prescribe some medications used to treat the factors that affect memory. ...

Cognitive stimulation

Cognitive stimulation encompasses all activities to stimulate and improve cognitive functioning:memory, language, attention, concentration, reasoning, abstaccion, arithmetic operations and praxis. The aim is to improve or maintain cognitive functioning and reduce dependence on ill. Capabilities that the patient still retain thus avoiding the frustration of working sick. ...

Dizziness

Dizziness or lightheadedness is the feeling that you might faint. Dizziness and vertigo have different symptoms. Dizziness is lightheadedness, while Vertigo is the sensation of spinning or moving, or that the world is spinning around you. Dizziness occurs when the brain is not getting enough blood to him, if there is a drop in blood pressure, if there is dehydration. The most serious diseases that may be associated with dizziness are arrhythmias, shock or heart attack. ...

Dystonia

Dystonia is a type of movement disorder that causes involuntary muscle contractions. This disease may well affect or to a muscle or a group of them, can be very painful. ...

Essential Tremor

Essential tremor (ET), also known as familial essential tremor is a progressive neurological disease origin characterized by a rhythmic movement or shaking of the hands, head, legs or trunk. Its symptoms are similar to those presented by Parkinson's disease and dystonia and although they are not of a high gravity, can worsen over time. Generally, treatment is indicated for more severe cases that keep the patient development of their daily activities, and is based on: medications (anticonvulsants, tranquilizers, etc.), surgery or therapy for muscle control. ...

Gait disturbance

The gait disorders are disorders of gait, usually due to injury or disease of the spinal cord, brain, legs or feet. Since the march involved many organs, there are several types of abnormal gait that cause it to be abnormal. Among the most common are: the parkinsonian gait, characterized by a stiff gait and the inclined trunk, including fast but short steps; hemiplegic way, usually caused by brain injury or stroke which causes the patient to walk with one leg and the trunk bent to one side; myopathic up a swinging gait disorders due to pelvic; among other types of disorders. ...

Headache

Headache or headache is a common ailment that affects any part of the head, can become very intense as migraines, even to hinder the daily life of the patient. Its origin can be very diverse, encompassing from muscle strain, flu or fever, to hydrocephalus, lack of oxygen or brain tumors. According to the symptoms of headache and its duration, you may require different treatments and even intervention specialist neurologist. ...

Learning Disability

Learning disorders in children encompass alterations of some of the basic cognitive processes that affect the way the brain processes information. Normally, manifest only as a deficit in very specific areas such as writing, reading or calculating. Children who suffer from this disorder, have a lower school performance although most of them have normal or above-average intelligence. The main specific developmental learning disorders usually affect perception, emotion, speech, writing and reading, attention, and motor coordination and activity. Therefore, it is important to diagnose the problem early in order to avoid further complications in the development of children and implement a pedagogic intervention based, through the coordination of physical, psychological or speech therapists, as the case therapy treatment. ...

Memory disease

Memory loss is a common condition as we age, because it is common to go forgetting certain things over time. Nevertheless, considerable memory deficits may be due to other diseases such as Alzheimer's or senile dementia. Furthermore, it can also be a consequence of other disorders, such as depression or other mental illnesses that cause confusion. Although there is no treatment to recover the lost memory, the help of a speech therapist or speech therapist can be very helpful in providing daily exercises to train the memory. In addition, patients affected by this deficit need much support from their family environment to carry out their daily routines, especially if they take medication or follow a certain type of diet. ...

Memory exercises

Memory exercises are activities to recover and enhance cognitive functions of patients. The aim is to improve the functionality of the patient in everyday life. ...

Memory test

Memory tests evaluate the ability of the short and medium term. They are used to detect a possible loss of memory and its associated disease. Identify the capacity of remembrance is critical to establishing memory exercises that help recuperla. Sometimes memory loss is a consequence of depression. It may be difficult to differentiate between memory loss and confusion due to this disease. ...

Neuralgia

Neuralgia is a corresponding to the specialty of neurology treatment and is a severe pain in the head. It is caused by irritation or nerve damage and is of unknown cause. The main symptoms are: high sensitivity and numbness of the skin located along the route of the damaged nerve and weakening or paralysis of the muscles next to the nerve. The pain often occurs in the same area, provided the nerve, it is sharp and stinging sensation; may occur intermittently appear and disappear, or constant and may be aggravated if the area moves. Treatment of neuralgia changes depending on the cause, location and severity of pain. Controlling blood sugar levels can help the speedy recovery in people with diabetes and having neuralgia. ...

Neuropathic pain

Neuropathic pain occurs by the presence of an injury or disease of the peripheral or central nervous system. Neuropathy can be painless, just as pain can exist without evidence of nerve injury. Neuropathic pain, therefore, can be defined as an unpleasant sensation or emotional experience associated with dysfunction or nervous system injury. In addition, next to the neurological pain, many patients suffer from insomnia, constipation, loss of appetite, anxiety, vomiting, weakness or discomfort in the mouth. Besides, the peripheral neuropathic pain or chronic neuropathic pain is the result of damage to peripheral nerves that usually cause numbness and pain in the hands and feet, and tingling or burning. ...

Neurorehabilitation

Neurorehabilitation comprises a set of therapeutic techniques directed to patients with brain disorders and spinal cord. It is comprehensive neurophysiology tests (electromyogram, EEG), magnetic resonance imaging, biophysics stimulation (ultrasonic, infrared and ultraviolet rays, ozone, radiation) and other nerve conduction studies. Neurological rehabilitation improves quality of life for patients, helping the physical performance, motor skills, posture and balance, personality and socio-professional integration. ...

Vascular dementia

Vascular dementia is a condition that is triggered by reducing blood that supplies the brain. It is usually caused by an embolism or stroke, and vascular lesions (abnormalities in the blood vessels), so it is essential the urgent attention of the patient to prevent further complications. In addition, there are some factors that can promote or increase the risk of vascular dementia, such as hypertension, diabetes or smoking. Two types of vascular dementias: multi-infarct dementia, which is caused by blockage of blood vessels of the brain because of the presence of blood clots; infarct dementia only, which the strategic area of ​​the brain where it occurs causes different disorders: aphasia, a disorder of language loss or alteration that causes difficulties in speech and language comprehension; apraxia, a decrease in the ability to perform certain movements; among others. Depending on the type of vascular dementia patient, treatment will be different and personalized. ...

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