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Best Epilepsy doctors: TOP 96 doctors

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Antonio Russi

  • 4.7 Excellent 435 reviews
  • 54 years of experience
  • 1500+ treatments performed
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Prof. Antonio Russi is recognized as the best epileptologist in Spain. The Doctor specializes in non-surgical therapy of severe and rare epilepsy stages. He helps children and adults to get rid of seizures for good.
    Prof. Antonio Russi is an apparent expert in epilepsy diagnosing and choosing the most appropriate drugs in each particular case. Medication therapy helps patients in 70% of cases.

    Prof. Russi is included in the ranking of Top 100 Spanish doctors by the Forbes magazine, the world's authoritative edition.

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Vagus nerve stimulation
$53,897.04 - $56,292.46
Stereotaxic surgeries
$29,942.8 - $77,851.28
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Javier Herrero Jover

  • 4.7 Excellent 435 reviews
  • 46 years of experience
  • 10000+ treatments performed
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Herrero is a pioneer in virtual surgical planning, integrating 3D simulation into procedures for enhanced precision. He leads his own dedicated unit at Centro Médico Teknon.

    • Over 30 years of clinical and academic experience
    • Globally recognized expert in rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation
    • Founder of Alma IT Systems – a medical imaging platform
    • Author of 150+ scientific publications and 350+ international presentations
    • Fellowship-trained in Jerusalem and Brazil under renowned surgeons
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Vagus nerve stimulation
$53,897.04 - $56,292.46
Stereotaxic surgeries
$29,942.8 - $77,851.28
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Bartolome Oliver

  • 4.7 Excellent 435 reviews
  • 50 years of experience
  • 280+ treatments performed
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Oliver co-founded the Foundation for Functional Neurosurgery and is a world-leading expert in epilepsy surgery. He is Co-Director of the Oliver & Ayats Institute at Centro Médico Teknon.

    • 40+ years of experience in advanced brain and spine surgery
    • Performs over 200 neurosurgical procedures annually
    • Pioneer in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques
    • President of the European Skull Base Society
    • Author of 150+ scientific publications in neurology
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Vagus nerve stimulation
$53,897.04 - $56,292.46
Stereotaxic surgeries
$29,942.8 - $77,851.28
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Baris Metin

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Baris Metin specializes in Epilepsy and Electroencephalography, with 7+ years of experience across Turkey and Belgium.

    • Expert in Functional Neuroimaging for epilepsy diagnosis
    • PhD in psychology from Ghent University, Belgium
    • Published numerous research papers in international journals
    • Neurology specialization from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa
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Vagus nerve stimulation
$20,000 - $26,000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,000 - $28,000
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Sinan Comu

  • 4.7 Excellent 349 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Sinan Comu brings American epilepsy treatment protocols to Turkey after training in the USA. He sees patients at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

    • Over 20 years of experience in neurology
    • Treats epilepsy in children, adolescents, and adults
    • Specializes in pediatric neurology – including complex cases
    • Holds memberships in the Turkish Neurological Society
    • Also a member of the U.S.-based Child Neurology Society
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Stereotaxic surgeries
$12,000 - $12,000
Vagus nerve stimulation
$22,000 - $30,000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$25,000 - $29,000
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Celal Salcini

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Dr. Celal Salcini specializes in neurology with a focus on electrophysiology and movement disorders at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

    • Over 10 years of experience as a neurology specialist
    • Author of multiple neurological publications and congress presentations
    • Co-authored a chapter in Merritt's Neurology Handbook
    • Fluent in English, Serbian, and Bosnian for international patients
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Vagus nerve stimulation
$20,000 - $26,000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,000 - $28,000
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Veronika Chernuha

  • 4.5 Good 153 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Specialized in pediatric epilepsy with advanced training in drug-resistant cases – Dr. Chernuha leads treatment at Dana-Dwek Children’s Hospital.

    • 29 years of medical experience in pediatric neurology
    • Senior physician at Institute of Pediatric Neurology
    • Author of 8 scientific papers on epilepsy
    • Member of International League Against Epilepsy
    • Fellowship-trained in Brussels for challenging cases
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Kantaphong Thongrong

  • New
  • 9 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, PYONG Rehabilitation Group
  • A physiatrist specializing in stroke recovery and neurorehabilitation, integrating robotics and patient-centric approaches at PYONG Rehabilitation Group.

    • Board-certified in Rehabilitation Medicine by the Thai Medical Council
    • Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital
    • Pioneers use of exoskeleton gait training and advanced laser therapy
    • Instructor at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
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Eduardo Fernandez

  • New
  • 12 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Holistic Bio Spa®
  • Dr. Eduardo Fernandez is one of only 50 certified stem cell specialists in Mexico, with pending international recognition from top research societies.

    • Certified by the Mexican College of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine
    • Pending membership in the International Society for Stem Cell Research
    • Specializes in advanced regenerative medicine techniques
    • Undergoes rigorous 8-hour certification exams for stem cell expertise
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Eslie Perez

  • New
  • 12 years of experience
  • Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Holistic Bio Spa®
  • Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital – Dr. Perez combines academic leadership with hands-on patient care.

    • Over 7 years of experience as a general practitioner
    • Trained in dermatological and minimally invasive procedures
    • Certified in biomagnetism therapy by Isaac Goiz Duran
    • Specializes in weight management and laser treatments
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Roberto Martínez Álvarez

  • New
  • 42 years of experience
  • Spain, Madrid, Hospital Ruber Internacional
  • Over 180 publications and 230 conference presentations – Dr. Martínez Álvarez leads the Functional Neurosurgery Department at Hospital Ruber Internacional.

    • Head of Functional Neurosurgery since 2005
    • Specializes in epilepsy treatment using stereotactic radiosurgery
    • Honorary Professor at Autonomous University of Madrid
    • Executive Council member of International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society
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Sun Chen Yang

  • New
  • 38 years of experience
  • China, Tianjin, Dr. Eber Brain Hospital
  • 37 years of experience treating epilepsy with 900+ procedures – Sun Chen Yang performs functional neurosurgery at Tianjin Eber Perennial Brain Hospital.

    • Pioneered Asia's first spinal cord stimulation for paraplegia
    • Published over 100 articles in SCI and other journals
    • Director/Founder of Eber Medical Group
    • Supervisor of doctoral studies
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Mustafa Sezer

  • New
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Izmit, Private Yüzyıl Hospital
  • Dr. Mustafa Sezer brings over 25 years of neurosurgery experience, specializing in epilepsy at Private Yüzyıl Hospital.

    • Board-certified in neurosurgery with a focus on epilepsy treatment
    • Formerly at Ankara Numune Hospital's Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic
    • Skilled in both diagnostic and surgical approaches to epilepsy
    • Fluent in English for international patient consultations
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Ulviyya Salimova

  • New
  • 20 years of experience
  • Azerbaijan, Baku, Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku
  • Dr. Salimova specializes in a wide range of neurological conditions, including epilepsy, at Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku.

    • Expert in organic and functional nervous system diseases
    • Treats cerebrovascular accidents, migraines, and degenerative disorders
    • Graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University
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Aygun Mammadova

  • New
  • 41 years of experience
  • Azerbaijan, Baku, Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku
  • Dr. Aygun Mammadova specializes in integrative neurology and osteopathy, offering a unique approach to epilepsy treatment at Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku.

    • Graduate of Azerbaijan Medical University with extensive neurology training
    • Participated in international neurological congresses and seminars
    • Uses osteopathic methods alongside conventional neurology treatments
    • Specialized in treating chronic degenerative diseases of the nervous system
    • Active participant in international medical conferences on neurological disorders
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Carme Fons

  • 4.8 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital
  • Dr. Fons specializes in pediatric epilepsy with a PhD in Medicine and Harvard research fellowship. She treats children at SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital.

    • PhD in Medicine from University of Barcelona
    • Fetal-Neonatal Research Fellow at Harvard's Boston Children's Hospital
    • Lecturer in Pediatric Neurology at University of Barcelona
    • Author of multiple scientific papers on neuropediatrics
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Kursad Aydin

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Prof. Kursad Aydin is an expert in Vagus Nerve Stimulation therapy – a key surgical option for epilepsy. He has 27 years of experience and leads pediatric neurology at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

    • Completed pediatric neurology training at Gazi University
    • Specializes in medication, dietary, and surgical interventions for complex cases
    • Performed more than 900 procedures in his career
    • Member of professional neurology organizations supporting modern practices
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Surgical treatment of epilepsy
$15,000 - $25,000
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Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak

  • 4.6 Excellent 205 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • With 21 years of neurology experience and specialized training in electrophysiology at İstanbul University, Dr. Tokmak brings deep expertise to epilepsy care.

    • Performed extensive studies on EEG – critical for epilepsy diagnosis and monitoring
    • Holds a Master's Degree in Electrophysiology – rare specialization in Turkey
    • Works at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital – one of Turkey's major neurology centers
    • Published research on EMG, EEG, and other neurodiagnostic techniques
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Nuran Burcu Arkali

  • 4.6 Excellent 205 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Nuran Burcu Arkali specializes in EEG and EMG diagnostics – key tools for epilepsy management at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Completed electro-physiology master's program at Istanbul University
    • Trained in Botulinum toxin applications for neurological conditions
    • Expertise in sleep disorders often associated with epilepsy
    • Participated in establishing neurology clinics and intensive care units
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Bookimed Insights: Top Epilepsy Specialists in the World ()

Bookimed has coordinated 9476 requests for Epilepsy treatment globally, collaborating with 96 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The global ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
54 years of experienceIndividualized non-surgical epilepsy treatmentAs head of the Epilepsy Institute at Teknon, Dr. Russi pioneers individualized medication therapies, achieving significant success for many patients. He is recognized as a top Spanish doctor.
Spain
from $600
46 years of experienceRevision rhinoplasty and facial surgeryFounder of a medical imaging platform for virtual surgical planning – integrating 3D technology for personalized procedures. Former President of the world's leading congress on surgical technology.
Spain
from $250
50 years of experienceSurgical epilepsy casesCo-founded the Foundation for Functional Neurosurgery – focuses on complex surgical cases. President of the European Skull Base Society and pioneer in minimally invasive techniques.
Spain
from $350
26 years of experienceComplex epilepsy casesCombines neurology expertise with psychology PhD – uniquely qualified for complex epilepsy cases. Research focuses on functional neuroimaging and EEG.
Turkey
Price on request
30 years of experiencePediatric and adult epilepsyTrained in U.S. pediatric neurology at University of Pittsburgh. Brings American treatment protocols to Turkey. Treats both children and adults with seizure disorders.
Turkey
Price on request
30 years of experienceElectrophysiology and movement disordersSpecializes in electrophysiology and movement disorders with extensive research contributions. Co-authored a chapter in Merritt's Neurology Handbook.
Turkey
Price on request
31 years of experienceDrug-resistant pediatric epilepsyFellowship-trained in Brussels specifically for drug-resistant cases – heads pediatric neurology at a leading children's hospital. Author of multiple epilepsy research papers.
Israel
Price on request
9 years of experienceNeurorehabilitation & stroke recoveryIntegrates cutting-edge robotics like exoskeleton gait training into neurorehabilitation – also leads rehabilitation department at major Bangkok hospital.
Thailand
from $50
12 years of experienceStem cell therapies for epilepsyOne of Mexico's few certified stem cell specialists – pending international recognition from ISSCR. Focuses on regenerative approaches for neurological conditions.
Mexico
Price on request
12 years of experienceWeight management therapyLeads medical education while maintaining clinical practice. Biomagnetism-certified with dermatological procedure experience – offering holistic approaches.
Mexico
Price on request