International Ehlers-Danlos Society Recognizes Barcelona Neurosurgeon’s Clinic as Spain’s First and Only Center of Excellence
Barcelona, Spain – The International Ehlers-Danlos Society has designated the clinic of Dr. Vicenç Gilete as the first and only Center of Excellence in Spain. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Dr. Gilete’s expertise and dedication in treating patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a rare disorder that affects the whole body.
According to the International Ehlers-Danlos Society, Dr. Gilete’s clinic is the only recognized Center of Excellence in Europe that also provides surgical treatments for EDS. This makes it a crucial resource for patients seeking specialized care for their complex condition.
EDS is a disease that affects the structure of collagen, the building blocks of our body’s tissues. Its most common symptoms include joint hypermobility and generalized pain, making it difficult for patients to find the right specialist for a diagnosis. Studies have shown that the average time between onset of symptoms and diagnosis is 10 years, highlighting the need for more specialized and knowledgeable medical professionals in this field.
In addition to joint hypermobility and pain, a small percentage of EDS patients may also experience severe brain and spinal conditions due to the laxity of their tissues. These conditions include Craniocervical Instability (CCI) and Occult Tethered Cord (OTC), and can also be seen in patients with post-viral diagnoses such as ME/CFS or long COVID. Dr. Gilete’s clinic specializes in treating these complex cases, which are not easily diagnosed even by experienced neurosurgeons. The clinic also offers unconventional diagnostic tools and imaging services to aid in the accurate diagnosis of these conditions.
Dr. Gilete has been treating EDS patients with complex spinal and brain conditions since 2015, and has gained international recognition for his expertise in this area. Patients from all over the world seek out Dr. Gilete’s opinion and treatment, often through online patient advocate groups or referrals from their local healthcare team. He has also presented at international conferences, provided trainings to other medical professionals, and has participated in expert roundtables.
Dr. Gilete’s clinic has seen thousands of patients from around the world, with 90% of them coming from countries outside of Spain. This highlights the lack of specialized care for EDS patients in Europe, as Dr. Gilete is currently the only dedicated neurosurgical specialist in the continent. The clinic also works closely with other medical professionals such as cardiologists, rheumatologists, and mental health specialists to provide comprehensive care for their patients.
As a designated Center of Excellence, Dr. Gilete and his team are committed to providing compassionate and experienced service to the EDS community. They are also looking to expand their services beyond neurosurgical treatments and establish a multidisciplinary center where patients with EDS and other similar conditions can find integrated answers and treatments for their health issues.
For more information on Dr. Gilete’s clinic and services, please visit www.drgilete.com or contact info@drgilete.com. The clinic is located at Marquesa de Villalonga 12, office 24, Barcelona 08017 and can be reached at +34 93 220 28 09. Dr. Gilete can also be found on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicencgilete/. To learn more about the Center of Excellence designation, please visit https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/centers-of-excellence/current-cne/.
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