ESUBE
Excellence Centers
The ESUBE Fellowship Program is for fully trained orthopedic and neurosurgeons, to deepen their existing knowledge and skills in UBE techniques. The fellowships are a unique experience and an opportunity to learn from leading UBE surgeons at designated host centers.
Explore our network of Excellence Centers.

Clinique St Jean
Department: Spine surgery
UBE Surgeons: Dr lonjon, Dr vassal, Dr dhenin
Surgeon in charge of fellows: Dr lonjon
Montpellier, France

Monticelli-Vélodrome Clinic & Clairval Private Hospital
Department: Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery
UBE Surgeons: Joseph Cristini, Dr Terrier, Dr Cam, Dr Melot, Dr Ferracci
Surgeon in charge of fellows: Joseph Cristini
Marseille, France

ULS Entre Douro E Vouga + Hospital da Luz
Department: Spine surgery
UBE Surgeons: Dr Eduardo Pinto
Surgeon in charge of fellows: Dr Eduardo Pinto
Porto, Portugal

Hospital Juaneda Miramar, Palma/Clínica del Rosario, Ibiza
Department: Neurosurgery Department
UBE Surgeons: Dr Elsa González
Surgeon in charge of fellows: Dr Elsa González
Balearic Islands, Spain
Travel and Accommodation Policy for ESUBE Fellowship
ESUBE does not cover travel, accommodation, or related expenses for participants attending the fellowship at any of its Excellence Centers. Each center operates independently regarding hospitality support, which is provided at their sole discretion.
Additionally, some centers may offer optional paid activities or services. Participants are responsible for any associated costs for these supplementary activities.
For further details, please contact the specific center you will be attending.
UBE | |
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Operating day | Every day, Tuesday in priority |
UBE per week | 30 |
UBE focus | Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar |
Fellowship programme inc. | Theory, presentation, practical on model, VR |
Fellowship duration | Up to 2 weeks |
Scrub in | |
Is there an opportunity for the Fellows to scrub in? | Yes |
General information | |
Language in OR | French, English |
Administrative fee | N/A |
Accommodation | Available, expenses to be covered by the attendee. |
Additional requirements | Valid vaccination against measles and SARS-CoV-2 according to EU regulations |
Contact | |
Address | Clinique St Jean, 1 Pl. de l'Europe 34430 Saint-Jean-de-Védas, France |
dr.guillaume.lonjon@gmail.com | |
Webpage | Clinique St Jean |
UBE | |
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Operating day | Everyday except Thursday |
UBE per week | 5 to 10 per week |
UBE focus | Cervical and Lumbar |
Fellowship programme inc. | Theory, presentation, practical on model |
Fellowship duration | 1–2 weeks |
Scrub in | |
Is there an opportunity for the Fellows to scrub in? | Yes |
Is there any additional / special license required to scrub in? | No |
General information | |
Language in OR | Spanish, English |
Administrative fee | N/A |
Accommodation near hospital | Available, expenses to be covered by the attendee |
Additional requirements | Valid vaccination against measles and SARS-CoV-2 according to EU regulations |
Contact | |
Address | Cami de la Vileta 30, 07013 Palma |
secretaria@egpneurocirugia.es | |
Webpage | www.egpneurocirugia.es |
UBE | |
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Operating day | Everyday, Monday in priority |
UBE per week | 30–35 |
UBE focus | Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar |
Fellowship programme inc. | Theory, presentation, practical on model, Virtual Reality Simulator, participation in research projects |
Fellowship duration | Up to 2 weeks |
Scrub in | |
Is there an opportunity for the Fellows to scrub in? | No |
Is there any additional / special license required to scrub in? | N/A |
General information | |
Language in OR | French, English, Italian, Spanish |
Administrative fee | N/A |
Accommodation near hospital | Available; expenses to be covered privately |
Additional requirements | Valid vaccination against measles and SARS-CoV-2 according to EU regulations |
Contact | |
Contact person | Daniel Maestrini, Medical Office Director |
danielmaestrini@hotmail.com | |
Webpage |
clinique-monticelli-marseille.ramsaysante.fr hopital-prive-clairval-marseille.ramsaysante.fr |
UBE | |
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Operating day | Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Tuesday prioritary |
UBE per week | 8–10 |
UBE focus | Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar |
Fellowship programme inc. | Theory, presentation, practical on model |
Fellowship duration | 1–2 weeks |
Scrub in | |
Is there an opportunity for the Fellows to scrub in? | Yes |
Is there any additional / special license required to scrub in? | If YES please specify |
General information | |
Language in OR | Portuguese, English, Spanish |
Administrative fee | N/A |
Accommodation near hospital | Available, expenses to be covered by the attendee |
Additional requirements | Valid vaccination against measles and SARS-CoV-2 according to EU regulations |
Contact | |
Address | R. Dr. Cândido Pinho, 4520-211 Santa Maria da Feira |
eduardoampinto@gmail.com | |
Webpage | www.portospineunit.com |