Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Doctors Worldwide

Dr. Romero focuses on ALS research with stem cell therapy – a leading approach in regenerative medicine. He collaborates internationally on cutting-edge treatments.

• Specializes in regenerative medicine for autoimmune and degenerative diseases
• Founder of biotechnological institute Bioplenum S.A de C.V
• Works with mesenchymal stem cells for ALS treatment protocols
• Representative for international pharmaceutical organizations

Dr. Zheng Wei Hong is the Director of Neurology and a discipline leader at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He is a professor and master's supervisor at Xiamen University. Dr. Zheng focuses on cerebral infarction, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease treatment. He also manages complex neuroimmunological and neuromuscular disorders like myasthenia gravis.

• Served as Director of Neurology at Xiamen University Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital.
• Committee member of the Chinese Medical Association’s Neuroimmunology Group.
• Sits on the Standing Committee for Stroke Screening and Prevention for the Ministry of Health.
• Standing Director of the Fujian Anti-Epilepsy Association.

Head of the Advanced Neurosciences Unit at Quirónsalud, specializing in neurodegenerative disorders like ALS.

• Over 16 years of neurology experience including leadership roles
• Specialized postgraduate training in movement disorders and clinical research
• Member of both the Spanish and Valencian Societies of Neurology
• Published researcher on neurological conditions and epilepsy

Professor Liang Xiaoxiao is the Department Director and Chief Physician in Neurorehabilitation. She holds a master’s degree in neurology. She is skilled in neuromodulation for disorders of consciousness, cognition, and movement. Her focus includes cases from cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, and related conditions. She also performs ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, limb spasticity, sialorrhea, and neuralgia.

Accreditations and roles: Member of the Neurorehabilitation, Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation, and Craniocerebral Trauma Rehabilitation Committees of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Standing Member of the Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation Committee of the Fujian Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Vice Chair of the Dementia and Cognitive Disorder Committee of the Xiamen Preventive Medicine Association. Vice President of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Standing Member of the Neuromodulation Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Recipient of the Most Beautiful Physician of Xiamen City (2024).

Dr. Oriol Franch heads the neurology departments at two major hospitals in Madrid. He is a specialist in complex diagnostic cases and second medical opinions. Dr. Franch focuses on neuro-ophthalmology, movement disorders, and rare neurogenetic conditions. He works at the JCI-accredited Hospital Ruber Internacional, ranked among Spain's top six hospitals.

• Expert in Parkinson’s disease and neuromuscular disorder management.
• Authored peer-reviewed research for the Journal of Neurology and Acta Neuropathologica.
• Member of the American Academy of Neurology and the European Neurological Society.
• Provides multidisciplinary evaluations for international patients with unclear diagnoses.

Dr. Romero Imbroda is an academic of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Eastern Andalusia and leads the Neurology Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella, specializing in neuromuscular diseases.

• President of the Andalusian Society of Neurology since 2020
• Author of national and international scientific publications
• Fellow of the European Board of Neurology
• Lecturer at the University of Granada
• Heads the Neurology Unit at Quirónsalud Malaga and Marbella Hospitals

Dr. Arroyo leads neurology at Quironsalud Madrid and has led 100+ clinical trials in neuroscience, publishing in top journals like The Lancet.

• Head of Neurology at Quironsalud University Hospital since 2006
• Published 139 international articles with over 4,500 citations
• Principal investigator in multiple sclerosis and neurology trials
• Professor of Medicine at European University of Madrid

Dr. Rak-areekul specializes in cognitive neurology and neurocognitive disorders, with a fellowship at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

• Honored as Chief of Academic for Neurology Residents in 2023
• Presented research at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference
• Certified in the NIH Stroke Scale and acute stroke treatment
• Founder of a YouTube channel focused on dementia prevention

Specializes in neuromuscular disorders including ALS – Dr. Samadzade brings neurology expertise from Dokuz Eylul University Hospital.

• Board-certified neurologist with 7 years of clinical experience
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Trained in advanced treatments like plasmapheresis
• Works at Medicalpoint International Hospital

As a senior neurologist at Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Center, Dr. Linecki brings over 28 years of dedicated clinical practice.

• Specializes in complex neurological disorders, including polyneuropathy and Parkinson's disease
• Successfully treats difficult cases such as Parkinson's disease
• Completed his professional internship at the prestigious Hadassah Medical Center
• Has been practicing medicine since receiving his degree in 1996

Dr. Fritz Leutmezer is a senior neurologist at Vienna General Hospital, one of Europe's largest university hospitals.

• President of the Austrian Multiple Sclerosis Society (ÖMSG)
• Published over 60 scientific papers in neurology
• Treats neurological disorders like epilepsy and movement disorders
• Uses acupuncture for certain nerve-related pain conditions

Dr. Baris Metin combines 26 years of neurology experience with international training in Turkey and Belgium. He focuses on complex neurological conditions.

• Specializes in Memory Disorders, Functional Neuroimaging and Epilepsy
• Published multiple research papers in international journals
• Skilled in Electroencephalography and Sleep Disorders diagnosis
• Serves patients at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Dr. Celal Salcini is a neurologist and epileptologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in electrophysiology, movement disorders, and dementias. He serves as a neurology specialist at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul. Dr. Salcini translates clinical research into patient care for multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.

• Performs Video-EEG monitoring and electroencephalography (EEG) for epilepsy diagnosis.
• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, essential tremors, and complex spinal pain.
• Authored a chapter on spinal cord diseases for Merritt's Neurology Handbook.
• Provides care in English, Serbian, Bosnian, and Turkish.

Dr. Byung-hee Lee has 42 years of experience and has performed 900+ treatments, specializing in innovative approaches for neurological conditions.

• Founding member of the Korean Society of Interventional Neurology
• Founding member of the Korean Stroke Society
• Author of 24 SCI journal articles
• Presented at over 50 international and domestic conferences
• Regular member of the American Stroke Association and World Stroke Society

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.

Prof. Dr. Sultan TARLACI brings over 26 years of neurology expertise to treating complex ALS cases at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in neurodegenerative disorders like ALS, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's
• Published extensively in international neurology journals
• Recipient of multiple awards for neurosciences contributions
• Trained at Ege University's renowned neurology program