Nuria Martínez Moreno

Dr. Nuria Martínez Moreno is a radiation oncologist who has treated over 7,000 patients with Gamma Knife radiosurgery. She is a member of the International Gamma Knife Consortium led by the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Martínez Moreno works at JCI-accredited Hospital Ruber Internacional in Madrid.

Specialization in Radiosurgery

Dr. Martínez Moreno treats complex brain pathologies using high-precision Gamma Knife technology. Her practice covers benign tumors such as meningiomas, schwannomas, and pituitary adenomas. She treats malignant conditions including brain metastases and central nervous system tumors. The doctor also treats vascular pathologies like arteriovenous malformations, cavernomas, and fistulas.

The specialist applies radiosurgical techniques to functional disorders. These include refractory epilepsy, tremors, and trigeminal neuralgia. Additionally, she treats obsessive-compulsive disorder using these non-invasive methods. Her approach involves a team led by neurosurgeon Dr. Roberto Martínez Álvarez.

Work Experience

• 2002–present — Attached Specialist, Department of Gamma Radiosurgery and Functional Neurosurgery, Hospital Ruber Internacional
• 2002–2007 — Assistant, Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Ruber Internacional
• 2002 — Medical Affairs Manager, Janssen–Cilag SA, Madrid

Education and Academic Roles

• 2012 — Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain
• 2001 — Specialist in Radiation Oncology, Gregorio Marañón University Hospital, Madrid
• 2000 — Clinical Training, Gustave Roussy Institute, Paris, France
• 1995 — Graduate in Medicine and Surgery, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain

Dr. Martínez Moreno has held several teaching positions. She is a professor for the International Master of Radiosurgery at Complutense University. The doctor also teaches at the School of Radiosurgery of the Spanish Society of Neurosurgeons. Between 2017 and 2019, she served as a professor for the Master of Radiosurgery and Clinical Stereotactic Radiotherapy.

The doctor also teaches at the Alfonso X El Sabio University as an Associate Professor of Dentistry from 2001–2002. She was a professor of health at the I.E. Technical and vocational school between 1998 and 2001. Dr. Martínez Moreno served as a member of the Dissertation Committee in Radiosurgery three times between 2017 and 2022.

Research and Publications

The doctor contributes to oncology through "Fusion of Medical Images" research. She has authored protocols for treating bone metastases in breast cancer patients. Her published work appears in journals such as Cancers and the Journal of Neurosurgery. Notable titles include:

• "Stereotactic radiosurgery of obsessive-compulsive disorders" (Book Chapter, 2022)
• "Stereotactic radiosurgery for Rathke's cleft cyst: an international multicenter study" (2022)
• "Surgery and radiosurgery in autism: a retrospective study on 10 patients" (2021)

Dr. Martínez Moreno also researched the incidence of anemia in patients receiving radiation therapy in 1999. In the same year, she conducted research on androgen deprivation protocols for localized high-risk prostate cancer. She participated as a collaborator in multimodal fusion of medical images research at HGU Gregorio Marañon.

Professional Memberships

• International Gamma Knife Consortium
• Spanish Society of Radiosurgery (SER) – Treasurer of the Board
• Spanish Society of Oncological Radiotherapy (SEOR)
• International Society for Stereotactic Radiosurgery (ISRS)
• Spanish Society of Neurosurgery (SENEC) – Oncology Group member