Patrick Mertens

Patrick Mertens is a distinguished medical professional specializing in neurosurgery and clinical anatomy. Currently serving as the Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Hospices Civils de Lyon since December 2012, Patrick has also held the position of Chairman in the Department of Clinical Anatomy at University Claude Bernard Lyon 1 since 2005, where Patrick is a Professor of Anatomy. Additionally, Patrick is responsible for team leadership at the Pain Center and is a member of the "Neuropain - Intégration centrale de la douleur" team at the Centre de Recherche en Neurosciences de Lyon. Patrick serves as an expert in neurosurgery for the Cours d'appel de LYON, providing insights in legal contexts since December 2017. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Neurobiology and Neurosciences, an M.D. from Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, and specialized training in legal reparations related to bodily harm.