153 Best Epilepsy Doctors Worldwide

Named Spain's best epileptologist by Forbes – Prof. Russi has helped 2,000+ patients become seizure-free at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 70% success rate with personalized medication therapy
• Specializes in non-surgical treatment of severe and rare epilepsy
• Founder of the Epilepsy Russi Institute
• Uses advanced EEG and video monitoring for precise diagnosis
• Member of the International League Against Epilepsy

Dr. Betul Tavil is a professor of pediatric hematology and oncology at Memorial Şişli Hospital. She has successfully treated 500+ children with leukemia. Dr. Tavil is an expert in bone marrow transplantation for complex cases. She manages rare blood disorders, including congenital erythropoietic porphyria and immunodeficiencies. Memorial Şişli Hospital is JCI-accredited and maintains a 90% organ transplant success rate.

• Performed over 100 pediatric bone marrow transplantations for malignant and genetic diseases.
• Winner of the Turkish Hematology Society Award for pediatric blood cancer treatment.
• Author of over 150 scientific publications with more than 1,700 citations.
• Member of the International Society for Stem Cell Research.

Dr. Zhai Aizhong is a licensed integrative physician in traditional Chinese and Western medicine, holding a national medical license. He graduated from Henan University of Chinese Medicine and began clinical practice at age 25.

He comes from a five-generation Central Plains TCM lineage. He is well versed in the classics and has over 40 years of frontline community practice. His work centers on TCM syndrome differentiation and conditioning for epilepsy.

He combines the Treatise on Febrile and Miscellaneous Diseases with his family’s clinical methods. He is skilled in complex internal disorders and has developed personalized herbal regimens for drug-resistant epilepsy.

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 46 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. Anna Lara is a regenerative medicine specialist at Stem Solutions in Monterrey, Mexico. She holds a master’s degree in applied nutrition and research from Universidad Iberoamericana. Dr. Lara specializes in stem cell rejuvenation and longevity health. She ensures all treatments comply with Mexican COFEPRIS regulatory laws.

• Member of the International Society for Stem Cell Application.
• SCOPE certified by the World Obesity Federation for obesity medicine.
• Certified in sports and exercise nutrition.
• Performs umbilical cord and donor stem cell therapies for rejuvenation.

Dr. Ertugrul Pinar is a neurosurgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He treats adult and pediatric patients with complex brain and spine diseases. Dr. Pinar focuses on brain tumors, vascular aneurysms, and skull base pathologies. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves over 500,000 patients annually.

• Performs specialized procedures including transnasal tumor resection and brain aneurysm repair.
• Treats a wide range of conditions like pituitary adenomas and arteriovenous malformations.
• Expertise covers both surgical oncology and reconstructive spine surgery for herniated disks.
• Provides care for pediatric neurosurgical cases including hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries.

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.

• 50 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

Dr. Mustafa Sakar is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and tumor surgery. Dr. Sakar completed a corner tumor surgery observership at the University of Tübingen, Germany. He also trained in fetal spina bifida surgery at HCor in São Paulo, Brazil.

• Member of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN).
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).
• Active in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Pediatric Neurosurgery group.
• Practices at Memorial Göztepe, which features AI-supported 3 Tesla MRI technology.

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

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

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. 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

38 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

Dr. Yao Yi leads the Epilepsy Center at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He is an expert in functional neurology and neurosurgery for children and adults. Dr. Yi specializes in treating complex drug-resistant epilepsy and brain tumors. He holds a Standing Council position at the China Association Against Epilepsy.

• Serves as Vice Chairman of the Epilepsy Surgery Foundation.
• Expert in brain functional mapping and microsurgery for vascular conditions.
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and advanced neurosurgical planning.
• Works at a tertiary center equipped with intraoperative MRI and robotic systems.

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

Dr. Zvi Cohen is the Director of the Neurosurgery Department at Sheba Medical Center. He was recently recognized in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors list for 2025. Dr. Cohen specializes in treating complex brain, pituitary, and spinal cord tumors. He founded the brain tumor tissue bank at Sheba to support oncological research. Dr. Cohen is board-certified in neurosurgery and leads clinical trials for malignant brain tumors.

• Completed fellowships in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson and neuroradiology at Beth Israel.
• Expert in intraoperative MRI, stereotactic biopsies, and image-guided resections.
• Performs radiosurgery and minimally invasive microsurgery for CNS tumors.
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

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

Professor Dilek Necioglu Orken brings 36 years of neurology experience to Memorial Şişli Hospital. She has performed over 1,100 neurological procedures throughout her career.

• Former Head of Neurology Department – trained other neurologists in the field
• Faculty member at Istanbul Science University and Demiroğlu Science University
• Specializes in comprehensive neurological care including epilepsy management
• Nearly four decades treating complex neurological conditions

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