Neurology Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Prof. Fritz Leutmezer has shaped European MS treatment guidelines and led clinical trials at Vienna General Hospital – a leading neurology center.

• Specializes in complex neurological conditions like MS and epilepsy
• Associate Professor at the Medical University of Vienna
• Principal investigator in international clinical trials
• Patient-centered approach with clear explanations and empathy

Dr. Nihal Isik is a neurologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She serves as the Turkey Representative to the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis. Dr. Isik specialized at Hacettepe University and focuses on neuro-muscular diseases, epilepsy, and dementia. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Authored the official Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines for Multiple Sclerosis.
• Published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles in national and international journals.
• Heads sessions and delivers invited panels at global neurology conferences.
• Awarded for excellence in multiple sclerosis research at the National Neurology Congress.

Dr. Iza Stolarczyk specializes in neurology, offering personalized care and effective treatment at KCM Clinic.

• Conducts EEG and EMG diagnostic tests with high precision
• Known for minimizing pain and improving patient outcomes
• Provides individual approach with kindness and professionalism

Specializes in headache disorders with 20 years of experience of experience – Dr. Ryliškienė combines clinical practice with teaching neurologists.

• Expert in migraine treatment and botulinum therapy
• Associate Professor at Vilnius University
• Member of European Headache and Neuroophthalmology groups
• Lectured internationally on headache diagnosis

Dr. Javier Albares Tendero is a specialist in Sleep Medicine and Clinical Neurophysiology at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He is the founder and director of Medicina del Sueño Doctor Albares (Teknon Sleep Unit). He is an ESRS‑certified European Specialist in Sleep Medicine (2014). He trained in Clinical Neurophysiology at Hospital Universitario La Paz. He holds a doctorate in Neuroscience from UAM.

He has treated more than 12,000 patients with sleep disorders. He led units at Clínica del Sueño Estivill (2003–2016), Institut Universitari Dexeus, and the Pediatric Sleep Disorders Unit at Hospital Sanitas‑CIM. He coordinates the Chronobiology Group of the Spanish Sleep Society.

His unit offers advanced diagnostic tests. These include polysomnography, wake and sleep EEG, chronobiology studies, actigraphy, the Multiple Sleep Latency Test, the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test, and the Suggested Immobilization Test. Care is provided for adults and children.

Prof. Drory specializes in ALS with over 40 years of experience in neurology – she leads the Neuromuscular Diseases Unit at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.

• Director of the EMG Institute since 1994
• Published 121 studies on neuromuscular disorders
• Fellowship in electromyography at University of Louisiana
• Member of the International Research Alliance for Neuroscience

Head of the Neuroimmunology Center at Sourasky Medical Center – a leading Israeli specialist in multiple sclerosis with research expertise from Harvard.

• Authored over 30 publications on neuroimmunology
• Specializes in plasmapheresis for autoimmune neurological disorders
• Member of the European Society of Multiple Sclerosis Specialists
• Completed fellowship at Harvard Medical School's Center for Neurologic Diseases

Director of Pediatric Neurology at Sourasky Medical Center – specializes in neurogenetic disorders and epilepsy in children.

• Over 47 years of experience of experience in pediatric neurology
• Member of multiple international neurology societies including the European Paediatric Neurology Society
• Focuses on complex neurological cases with genetic components
• Graduated from Tel Aviv University's Sackler Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Ebru Altindag has performed over 1,100 epilepsy-related procedures with a focus on juvenile myoclonic epilepsy at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• PhD-level research on epilepsy and neurophysiology
• Multiple award-winning studies on seizure disorders
• Clinical Neurophysiology subspecialist with advanced diagnostic techniques
• Member of Turkish Association for Combating Epilepsy
• 28 years of experience of neurology experience

Prof. Dr. Yasef Özsarfati brings 41 years of experience of neurology expertise, specializing in complex headache and epilepsy cases at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in behavioral neurology at US institutions
• Associate Professor with extensive academic background
• Specializes in dementia, epilepsy, and headache disorders
• Long-term experience at leading Turkish hospitals

Prof. Kramer has treated 7,000+ children with epilepsy and developed a groundbreaking seizure-alert bracelet. He leads the Pediatric Epilepsy Service at Sourasky Medical Center.

• 57 years of experience specializing in pediatric epilepsy and neurodevelopment
• Fellowship-trained at Boston Children's Hospital – a global leader in neurology
• Pioneering research on medicinal cannabis for severe epilepsy
• Author of 160+ scientific papers in pediatric neurology
• Former President of the Israel Epilepsy Association

Prof. Nir Giladi collaborates with the Michael J Fox Foundation on Parkinson's research – bringing cutting-edge treatments to patients at Sourasky Medical Center.

• 43 years of experience specializing in Parkinson's and movement disorders
• Head of Neurology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center since 2007
• Published 200+ research papers on neurological diseases
• Fellowship-trained at Columbia University in Movement Disorders
• Chairman of the Israeli Parkinson Association's Medical Advisory Board

Heads Israel's only Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence at Sourasky Medical Center – a leader in movement disorder treatment.

• 41 years of experience of experience in neurology and neuropathology
• Specializes in Parkinson's disease and essential tremor management
• Fellow of the European Academy of Neurology (FEAN)
• Author of 70+ scientific publications in clinical neurosciences
• Leads clinical trials on genetic factors in Parkinson's

With over 25 years of clinical and academic experience, the doctor is a highly accomplished specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. Clinical expertise encompasses hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery. The doctor has held significant positions at various training and research hospitals, including serving as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor has pursued international professional development, including an observership at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. After being appointed Associate Professor in 2018, the doctor attained the rank of Professor in 2024 and currently practices as a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Performs 30-60 neurology surgeries monthly – Dr Roberto Hernandez brings international expertise from USA and Canada to Hospital de la Familia.

• Works as part of a specialized neurosurgical team
• Uses latest technology for precise interventions
• Handles complex neurological cases requiring advanced care

Dr. Amnon specializes in advanced treatments like vagus nerve stimulation and plasmapheresis for severe headaches and facial pain at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in neurology
• Combines Western medicine with Chinese medicine training
• Expert in treating complex chronic pain conditions
• Graduated from Tel Aviv University – one of Europe's top medical schools