ResoFus Alomar Barcelona — Essential Tremor & Parkinson's ResoFus Alomar Barcelona — Essential Tremor & Parkinson's

Clinic Overview

Located in the heart of Barcelona, ResoFus Alomar is a leading medical center for movement disorders. Its main focus is to relieve or eliminate tremors caused by Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor using an innovative technology: MRI-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS). Unlike traditional surgery or deep brain stimulation, this treatment requires no incisions or probe implantation. Concentrated ultrasound beams precisely destroy the area of the brain responsible for tremors, with sub-millimeter accuracy, under MRI guidance.

During the procedure, the patient remains awake and communicates with the medical team. The head is stabilized with a frame and cooled with circulating water to prevent overheating. The operation lasts about 3 to 4 hours and includes several successive “sonications” (ultrasound applications) to ensure accurate targeting. Effects are observed live from the very first application. For those with essential tremor, symptoms disappear immediately; for Parkinson’s disease, the treatment significantly improves quality of life by reducing tremors and enabling daily activities such as drinking, writing, and grooming.

ResoFus Alomar is known for its expertise and multidisciplinary team. The neurology department includes a neurosurgeon, a neurologist, and a neuroradiologist. Among them are Dr. Jordi Rumià, a neurosurgeon specializing in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery since 1995; Dr. Gabriel Salazar, a consulting neurologist specializing in movement disorders; and Dr. Núria Bargalló, a neuroradiologist expert in brain imaging. This team ensures precise diagnosis and comprehensive follow-up.

The center also collaborates with urology and radiology specialists for other non-invasive treatments (prostate, benign hyperplasia, gynecological tumors). Thanks to the combination of MRgFUS technology and medical expertise, ResoFus can treat targeted tissues while greatly reducing side effects and the risks of infection or bleeding. Patients usually leave the hospital the next day. An overnight stay is planned for observation, and if traveling by plane, a 72-hour delay is recommended.

Barcelona offers an ideal environment for recovery: mild climate, top-tier medical infrastructure, and international accessibility. ResoFus Alomar welcomes patients from around the world and provides personalized support from the first consultation through remote follow-up. With its innovative approach, the center improves the quality of life for people with tremors and offers a safe, effective alternative to traditional surgical procedures.