Iván Augusto Gaona Barbosa, MD, MBA

External Medical Advisor | Neurologist | Epileptologist | Clinical Neurophysiology

Colombia-based neurologist with advanced training in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology, with expertise in electroencephalography, video-EEG monitoring, seizure disorders, medical education, research, and the development of comprehensive neurological care programs.

Iván Augusto Gaona Barbosa, MD, MBA

External Medical Advisor | Neurologist | Epileptologist | Clinical Neurophysiology

Professional profile

Neurology, epilepsy, and clinical neurophysiology expertise.

Dr. Iván Augusto Gaona Barbosa is a Colombia-based neurologist with advanced training in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. His expertise includes electroencephalography, video-EEG monitoring, seizure disorders, and the development of comprehensive neurological care programs.

For more than a decade, he has combined clinical practice with medical education, research, scientific leadership, and the development of multidisciplinary neuroscience programs.

He is the founder of Instituto del Cerebro and SAGA Group, organizations focused on developing specialized, patient-centered healthcare services.

Education

Advanced neurological and healthcare leadership training.

Neurology
Neurology Training
Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud, Bogotá, Colombia
Fellowship
Epilepsy & Clinical Neurophysiology
University Hospitals Case Medical Center, affiliated with Case Western Reserve University
Graduate
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Healthcare leadership training
Certificate
Health Care Administration
Indiana Institute of Technology
Certifications & advanced training

Clinical, academic, and leadership development.

His professional development combines advanced subspecialty training with healthcare leadership, academic work, and scientific participation:

Epilepsy & Clinical Neurophysiology

MBA & Health Care Administration

Academic & Scientific Leadership

Additional professional dimensions include:

  • University teaching and research.
  • Participation as a speaker at national and international medical conferences.
  • Previous service as President of the Colombian League Against Epilepsy.
  • Development of specialized and multidisciplinary neuroscience services.
Professional experience

Clinical leadership, education, research, and program development.

Instituto del Cerebro
Founder
Founder of Instituto del Cerebro, an organization focused on developing specialized, patient-centered healthcare services and comprehensive neurological care programs.
SAGA Group
Founder
Founder of SAGA Group, contributing to the development of specialized healthcare services and multidisciplinary neuroscience initiatives.
Academic & Research Activity
University Professor & Researcher
Combines clinical work with medical education, research, scientific leadership, and participation as a speaker in national and international medical conferences.
Colombian League Against Epilepsy
Former President
Previously served as President of the Colombian League Against Epilepsy, contributing to professional and scientific leadership in the field of epilepsy.
Epilepsy & Brain Center of Florida
External Medical Advisor
Contributes experience in epilepsy, clinical neurophysiology, medical education, and the development of specialized neuroscience services for diverse communities. Dr. Gaona serves exclusively in an advisory capacity and does not provide direct patient care in Florida.
Areas of specialization

Focused expertise across epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology.

His principal areas of expertise and professional contribution include:

EpilepsySeizure DisordersClinical NeurophysiologyElectroencephalography (EEG)Video-EEG MonitoringComprehensive Neurological Care ProgramsMedical EducationClinical ResearchScientific LeadershipMultidisciplinary Neuroscience ProgramsHealthcare AdministrationPatient-Centered Service Development

His work brings together subspecialty neurological expertise, education, research, healthcare leadership, and the development of specialized neuroscience services.

Looking for neurological or epilepsy care in Florida?

Request care with Epilepsy & Brain Center of Florida. Dr. Gaona serves exclusively as an External Medical Advisor and does not provide direct patient care in Florida.

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