Chronic Pain Doctors Worldwide

Dr. Semih Ak is an orthopedic surgeon at Turan Turan Health Group in Bursa. He focuses on sports medicine, joint disorders, and trauma reconstruction. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Yeditepe University. Dr. Ak completed specialized residency training at Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training Hospital.

• Performs ligament reconstructions, including ACL and rotator cuff repairs.
• Treats complex conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and Achilles tendon injuries.
• Manages ankle osteoarthritis and degenerative joint diseases.
• Works at a center using robotic systems for knee and spine surgery.

1,100+ treatments performed – Dr. Kural brings 28 years of neurosurgical expertise to chronic pain management at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on chronic pain
• Extensive experience in complex pain treatment protocols
• Practices at a leading university hospital with advanced facilities

Professor Dihne specializes in chronic pain with 22 years in neurology, focusing on nervous system regeneration and innovative treatments.

• Head of Neurology at St. Lukas Klinik Solingen for 22 years
• Expert in stem cells and microelectrode arrays for pain management
• Recipient of the Christian and Claudia Hempel Foundation Research Award
• Member of the German Society of Physicians
• Currently Chief Physician at Academic Hospital Solingen

Head of the Advanced Neurosciences Unit at Quirónsalud, Dr. Torres specializes in complex chronic pain management with a focus on patient-centered care.

• Leads a multidisciplinary neurology team with expertise in neurodegenerative disorders
• Specialized in Movement Disorders through postgraduate studies
• Active member of Spanish and Valencian Neurology Societies
• Contributor to neurology research with publications in epilepsy and movement disorders

Director of the Pediatric Neurology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center – Aviva Fattal-Valevski specializes in brain neurogenetic disorders in children.

• Over 47 years of experience in pediatric neurology
• Member of multiple prestigious medical societies including the European Paediatric Neurology Society
• Graduated from The Sackler Faculty of Medicine of Tel Aviv University

Dr Roberto Hernandez is a neurosurgeon with training in the USA and Canada, bringing international expertise to chronic pain management at Hospital de la Familia.

• Performs 30-60 neurological surgeries monthly
• Uses latest technology for surgical interventions
• Trained in the USA and Canada

Associate professor specializing in neurology with awards for epilepsy research – Dr. Altindag brings deep expertise to chronic pain management at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• PhD focused on neurophysiology and epilepsy research
• Multiple awards for epilepsy and neurophysiology studies
• Member of Turkish Neurology Association and Clinical Neurophysiology EEG-EMG Association
• Over 28 years of experience in neurology

Prof. Dr. Yasef Özsarfati brings over 41 years of neurology expertise, specializing in chronic pain management at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Completed fellowship in dementia and behavioral neurology in the US
• Associate Professor at Istanbul University with extensive academic background
• Specializes in headaches and epilepsy-related pain management
• Practices at one of Turkey's leading neurology centers

Dr Michael Rotstein specializes in treating nervous system disorders in children, bringing expertise from Dana Children's Hospital and Columbia University Medical Center.

• Specializes in pediatric neurology with focus on neurosyphilis and encephalitis
• Trained at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Faculty of Medicine
• Associated with Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Dr. Amnon graduated from Tel Aviv University – one of Europe's top medical schools – and is board‑certified in Chinese medicine at Sri Lanka.

• Expert in vagus nerve stimulation and plasmapheresis for headaches and facial pain
• Advanced treatments target complex chronic pain conditions
• Qualified in Chinese medicine at Sri Lanka

Dr. Chernuha specializes in pediatric neurology with advanced training in drug-resistant epilepsy – treating children at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Completed residency in Pediatrics at Emek Medical Center
• Author of 8 scientific papers on pediatric neurology
• Member of the International League Against Epilepsy
• Trained in Brussels for advanced epilepsy treatments

With over 41 years of experience, Dr. Gurevich heads the team treating Parkinson's disease at Tel Aviv's Sourasky Medical Center.

• Treats chronic pain conditions like multiple sclerosis and Huntington's disease
• Specializes in neurological disorders of the nervous system
• Provides complex diagnostics and treatment planning
• Holds scientific experience alongside clinical practice

Prof. Nir Giladi is one of Israel's top neurologists with 43 years of experience, specializing in Parkinson's disease and collaborating with the Michael J Fox Foundation.

• Head of Neurology at Sourasky Medical Center since 2007
• Fellowship-trained in Movement Disorders at Columbia University
• Published over 200 papers on neurological diseases
• Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board for the Israeli Parkinson Association
• Recipient of multiple awards for medical excellence and teaching

Dr. Kipervasser is affiliated with the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University – one of Israel's top medical schools.

• Specializes in chronic pain management
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
• Affiliated with a leading academic institution

Dr. Romero specializes in regenerative therapies for chronic degenerative diseases, having trained extensively in Europe.

• Founder of Bioplenum S.A de C.V biotechnological institute
• Clinical researcher in mesenchymal stem cell therapies
• Master's degree in Regenerative Medicine from Spain
• Works with autoimmune conditions like diabetes and arthritis

Dr. Rafet Ozay is an Associate Professor and neurosurgeon at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He specializes in neurovascular surgery using both microsurgery and endovascular techniques. Dr. Ozay has held senior roles at major Turkish centers like Etlik City Hospital. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.

• Expertise focuses on complex neurovascular conditions.
• Uses microsurgical and endovascular methods for brain procedures.
• Works at a university hospital with a 99.9% brain tumor removal success rate.
• Served as Chief Assistant at Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital.

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).

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.

Head of Neurology at Quironsalud Madrid with 100+ clinical trials led – Dr. Arroyo specializes in chronic pain research and treatment.

• Professor of Medicine at European University of Madrid
• Principal investigator in neuroscience with 139+ publications
• Award-winning research on neurological conditions
• Member of multiple research committees