Best Epilepsy doctors: TOP 101 doctors

• Prof. Antonio Russi, Spain's top epileptologist, specializes in non-surgical therapy for severe epilepsy.
• He employs electroencephalography (EEG) and video surveillance to develop personalized drug therapy plans.
• Medication therapy is successful in 70% of cases; Prof. Russi has treated over 2,000 patients.
• He is ranked in Forbes' Top 100 Spanish doctors and leads the Epilepsy Russi Institute and the Epilepsy Unit at Teknon Hospital.
• Prof. Russi is a member of the Neurophysiology Catalan Society, the International League Against Epilepsy, and the American Epilepsy Society.

• Dr. Baris Metin specializes in epilepsy treatment with over 7 years of experience.
• Utilizes methods like medication management, VNS therapy, ketogenic diet, and surgical options.
• Dr. Metin has experience practicing at medical institutions in Turkey and Belgium.
• Certified in Electroencephalography, which enhances diagnostic precision for epilepsy.
• Published numerous research papers in national and international scientific journals.

• Dr. Bartolome Oliver specializes in epilepsy treatment, utilizing microsurgical operations and non-invasive radiosurgery.
• Standard treatment methods for epilepsy include medication management, Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), and resective surgery.
• Trained at leading hospitals in Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the USA.
• Member of the European Society of Brain Tumors Neurosurgery and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
• Author of 150 publications and 350 reports presented at international medical conferences.

• Gülümser Kızıltaş Tokmak, M.D., specializes in epilepsy treatment using EEG, medication, and lifestyle management.
• Graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, and completed her residency at Okmeydanı Teaching and Research Hospital.
• Holds a Master’s Degree in Electrophysiology from Istanbul University, focusing on EEG studies.
• Has experience of international practice at clinics such as Ağrı State Hospital, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, and Medical Park Hospitals.
• Professional memberships include the Turkish Neurological Society, emphasizing continuous education and research in neurology.

• Specializes in epilepsy treatment with extensive experience in managing complex cases.
• Expert in medication management, ketogenic diet, VNS therapy, and surgical interventions.
• Has international experience from practicing at Gazi University and Selcuk University in Turkey.
• Certified in Child Neurology and Child Health and Diseases from Gazi University.
• Member of professional bodies, maintaining current practices in epilepsy treatment.

Dr. Sinan Çomu is a Turkish neurologist with 20+ years of experience treating movement, behavioral, genetic, metabolic, epilepsy, headache, and developmental delay disorders in infants, children, and adolescents. He received his medical degree from Istanbul University and specialty training in pediatrics, children’s neurology and American treatment approaches from Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, the University of Pittsburgh, and Memorial Şişli Hospital. He is a member of the Turkish Neurological Society and the Child Neurology Society.

He was born in 1978 in Prizren (Kosovo). After graduating from "Prizren Science High School" in 1996, he started his education at Pristina University Faculty of Medicine in 1996 and graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine between 1999-2005. Between 2006-2011, he completed his specialty training in Neurology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology. During her training, she was especially interested in electrophysiology, dementias and movement disorders. Between 2012-2013, she worked as a lecturer at Üsküdar University. Since 2013, she has been working as a Neurology specialist at NPIstanbul Brain Hospital. She has ongoing scientific studies in the field of neurology. He speaks fluent English, Serbian and Bosnian. In his free time, he is engaged in classical Turkish music.

Publications:

• Bilateral Thalamic Anaplastic Glioma: Case Report. Ibrahim Sun, Celal Salcini , Ayca Sun, Baran Yılmaz, Kadriye Agan. Marmara Medical Journal 2008, Volume 21, Issue 3, Page(s) 257-260
• Electrophysiology and Pathology Findings in a Case of Lafora. Ağan K, Erbaş B, Şalçini C, Uluç K, Günal D, Aktan S. 42nd National Neurology Congress, 2006
• Tumefactive MS: A Case Report. Deniz Borucu, Celal Şalçini, Betül Özdilek, Kayıhan Uluç, Neşe Tuncer Elmacı, Dilek İnce Günal. 43rd National Neurology Congress, 2007
• Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease; Case Report with Radiologic and CSF Findings. Orhan Yılmaz, Celal Şalçini, Mesrure Köseoğlu, Kayıhan Uluç, İpek Midi, Neşe Tuncer,Önder Us, 43rd National Neurology Congress, 2007
• A Case of Tardive Dystonia Secondary to Low Dose Risperidone. Celal Şalçini, Kadriye Ağan, Dilek İnce Günal, 8th National Parkinson and Movement Disorders Congress, 2009
• Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in a Patient With Schizoaffective Disorder Manic Episode. Gökben Hızlı Sayar, Celal Salcini, Ali Bayram, Gaye Kağan, Nevzat Tarhan, 2012
• Chapter XVI "SPINAL CORD DISEASES" of Merrit's Neurology Handbook, p:493-502 Uz.Dr. Kayıhan Uluç, Dr. Celal Şalçini, Translation editor O. Doğu, Güneş Tıp Kitapevleri, ISBN No: 978-975-277-207-6, Ankara 2009
• Neurophysiologic Approach to the Complex Organization in Spine: A study on F-wave duration and Cutaneous Silent Period in Primary Restless Legs Patients, İşak B., Uluç K., Şalçini C., Clinical Neuorphysyology, 2010

Neurologist. Specialist in the epilepsy treatment

• Prof. Uta Meyding-Lamade is a leading neurologist in Germany specializing in epilepsy treatment.
• She graduated from Heidelberg University in 1988 and received postgraduate training at University College London and the University of Memphis.
• She heads the Neurology Department at Nordwest Clinic and the German Neurology Society for Viral Encephalitis.
• Standard epilepsy treatments include medication management, ketogenic diet, vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), and surgical interventions.
• She has received numerous scholarships and prizes, including the Braun Foundation prize for innovative treatment methods.

Prof. Heo is a leading neurologist in South Korea specializing in epilepsy treatment. He is the head of the Neurology Department at Yonsei Severance Hospital and a graduate of Yonsei University College of Medicine. He is a member of The Korean Epilepsy Society, The Korean Neurological Association, and The Korea Medical Association.

Pediatric Neurologist with expertise in epilepsy, headache, sleeping disorders, child neurology and development monitoring. Completed medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2006 and a child neurology minor assistant training from Istanbul Medipol University in 2017. Completed specialist doctor training from Şanlıurfa Suruç State Hospital in 2012 and Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital in 2017. Holds various certifications including Denver 2 Developmental Screening Test qualification, Neotonal Resuscitation Program practitioner certification and various courses in child neurology, epilepsy, neuroimmunology, EMG and basic genetics. Member of Turkey Child Neurology Society.

Prof. Yaşar Kütükçü is a neurologist with an education from Gülhane Askeri Tıp Akademisi Medical School and University of California San Francisco. He is a member of Turkish Neurology Society, Parkinson’s Disease Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society and specializes in Neurophysiology (Deep Brain Stimulation) and movement disorders treatment.

Dr. Uri Kramer is a highly experienced pediatric neurologist with a specialty in epilepsy treatment in children, who has been practicing for over 50 years. He is the author of a novel epilepsy alarm-system and has written over 160 scientific papers in pediatric neurology. He is also the former President of the Israel Epilepsy Association and a member of the American and Israeli Pediatric Neurology Societies.

Aviva Fattal-Valevski is an experienced neurologist specializing in the treatment of brain neurogenetic disorders in children. She has been in the field since 1993 and has held various positions at the Sourasky Medical Center since then. She is a member of various medical organizations, such as the Israel Medical Association, the Israel Society of Clinical Pediatrics, and the European Paediatric Neurology Society.

Dr. Miri Neufeld is a highly experienced and well-esteemed neurosurgeon with 49 years of service at the Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in the treatment of brain diseases such as epilepsy. She has completed medical education at Tel Aviv University, interned at Sheba Medical Center, completed residency in Neurology at Beilinson Medical Center, interned at the Mayo Clinic (USA), and held memberships in various medical associations.