Best Epilepsy doctors: TOP 84 doctors

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

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.

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

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

Professor Yaşar Kütükçü trained in neurology at the University of California San Francisco, bringing US expertise to Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specializes in neurophysiology and deep brain stimulation for movement disorders
• Professor of Neurology, which involves advanced research and clinical practice
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Conducts active scientific research, indicating a focus on evidence-based protocols

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

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

Dr. Lee is a founding member of the Korean Society of Interventional Neurology and has presented 24 SCI theses on cerebrovascular topics.

• Regular member of the American Stroke Association and World Stroke Society
• Delivered 50 lectures at international and domestic conferences
• Specializes in interventional neurology approaches
• Works at RE:YOUTH (YONSEI BH Arterial Stemcell Clinic)

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

Univ. Prof. Dr. Fritz Leutmezer is a distinguished neurologist with decades of expertise in epilepsy and multiple sclerosis, practicing at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Specializes in complex neurological conditions including epilepsy and migraines
• Associate Professor at the Medical University of Vienna
• Principal investigator in international clinical trials on multiple sclerosis
• Trained at Vienna General Hospital (AKH), a leading neurology center
• Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals

Prof. Dr. Sultan Tarlaci is an eminent neurologist with 25+ years of experience, recognized for his contributions to neurosciences with several awards.

• Specializes in epilepsy and other neurological diseases
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Authored and co-authored several books
• Trained at Ege University School of Medicine

Dr. Shao Ming revolutionized epilepsy surgery in China with pioneering techniques like propofol for the Wada test and high-frequency oscillations to localize epileptic foci.

• Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard and Dartmouth
• Authored over 50 scientific papers, featured in The Journal of Neuroscience
• Chairman of multiple neurophysiology committees in China
• Specializes in preoperative assessment and surgical monitoring for resistant epilepsy
• Recipient of multiple prestigious research grants in the US and China

25 years of experience in neurology and epilepsy – Dr. Altay trained at the University of Washington and Barnes-Jewish Center for Comprehensive Epilepsy.

• Specializes in epilepsy and seizure disorders
• Educated at top US institutions for neurology
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital

Prof. Meyding-Lamade leads the German Neurology Society's Viral Encephalitis board and directs the Neurology Department at Nordwest Clinic.

• Heads the Viral Encephalitis board at Germany's premier neurological society.
• Over 30 years of experience since graduating from Heidelberg University.
• Completed postgraduate neurology training at University College London.
• Appointed regional stroke treatment adviser for the Robert Koch Institute.
• Recipient of the Braun Foundation prize for innovative treatments.

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

Associate Professor of Neurology with over 23 years of experience, currently at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in neurology with a focus on epilepsy and sleep disorders
• Trained in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) application in Dubai
• Member of Turkish Neurology and Sleep Medicine Associations
• Recipient of the Publication Success Incentive Award from Düzce University

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

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

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

Associate Professor Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for epilepsy, trained at UCL Queen Square Institute in London.

• 15+ years of neurology experience with epilepsy patients
• Authored 80+ clinical reports and 30+ research studies
• Leads Medipol University's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Unit
• Published studies on reflex epilepsies and seizure disorders