Epilepsy Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Head of the Advanced Neurosciences Unit at Quirónsalud – Dr. Torres San Narciso leads a specialized team focused on epilepsy and complex neurological conditions.

• Head of Neurology Service at Hospital Universitario de Torrevieja
• Specialized training in epilepsy and movement disorders
• Member of the Spanish Society of Neurology
• Active in epilepsy research and conferences

Dr. Antonio Gil-nagel Rein directs the Epilepsy Unit at Ruber International Hospital in Madrid. He is a pioneer in the genetic diagnosis and surgical treatment of complex epilepsy. Dr. Gil-nagel Rein previously taught at the University of Minnesota and Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center. He treats refractory cases using interstitial laser treatment and Gamma Knife.

• Founder of the European Epilepsy Research Network and the European Association for Epilepsy Monitoring.
• Authored over 160 Scopus-indexed articles with more than 5,200 citations in neurology journals.
• Specializes in orphan conditions including Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Ruber International, ranked among the top hospitals in Spain.

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).

Associate Professor of Neurology with over 25 years of experience 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

900+ procedures performed – Dr. Sahbaz brings 16 years of experience of neurology expertise to Epilepsy treatment at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation for movement disorders
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Former head of Neurology Clinic at Afyonkarahisar State Hospital
• Trained at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Hospital – Istanbul's leading neurology center

Dr. halil Gulluoglu specializes in epilepsy treatment among various neurological disorders at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained at Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology
• Member of the Turkish Neurology Association
• Provides advanced treatments including migraine botox and IVIG therapy

Dr. Ulviyya Guliyeva is a neurologist. She treats headaches, dizziness and vertigo, sleep disorders, cognitive and behavioral disorders, epilepsy, neuritis and neuralgia, and movement disorders such as tics, dystonia, and chorea.

Credentials and training: She earned her M.D. at Azerbaijan Medical University (2001–2007). She completed an internship at the Children’s Neurology Hospital (2007–2008). She holds a Ph.D. from David Tvildiani Medical University (2020). In 2024, she completed a clinical internship at Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. She also completed the Responsible Conduct of Research course at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024).

Dr. Tara Rak-areekul specializes in cognitive neurology and neurocognitive disorders, with a strong focus on epilepsy. She is currently a fellow at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

• Honored as Chief of Academic for Neurology Residents in 2023
• Winner of the Epilepsy Quiz Tournament in 2023
• Certified in the NIH Stroke Scale and Acute Stroke Treatment
• Founder of a YouTube channel on dementia prevention and care

Dr. Samadzade specializes in epilepsy and movement disorders at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with advanced training from top institutions.

• Completed neurology residency at Dokuz Eylul University Hospital
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Expert in Botulinum Toxin Injections for movement disorders
• Treats a wide range of neurological conditions

Dr. Zengin treats epilepsy alongside other neurological conditions at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with a broad approach to neurological care.

• Graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Neurology Association and European Academy of Neurology
• Specializes in multiple neurological treatments including epilepsy
• Experienced in various state hospitals across Turkey

Specializing in epilepsy treatment with fellowship training at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital – one of Thailand's leading neurology centers.

• Neurologist certified by King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• Fellowship-trained specifically in epilepsy subspecialty
• Residency in neurology at the same prestigious hospital
• First honors graduate in medicine from Chulalongkorn University

Dr. Fritz Leutmezer specializes in treating epilepsy and multiple sclerosis at Vienna General Hospital (AKH). He combines traditional neurology with acupuncture for certain conditions.

• President of the Austrian Multiple Sclerosis Society
• Published over 60 scientific papers in neurology
• Author of a book on multiple sclerosis
• Vice President of the Vienna Multiple Sclerosis Society

Dr. Shon specializes in epilepsy treatment at Samsung Medical Center, a leading neurology center.

• Neurologist with a focus on epilepsy care
• Practices at Samsung Medical Center – renowned for neurology
• Dedicated to personalized treatment plans for epilepsy patients

Dr. Arzimanoglou specializes in childhood epilepsy with of experience, currently leading the Epilepsy Program at SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital.

• Heads the Epilepsy, Sleep Disorders and Pediatric Neurophysiology Unit at University Hospital of Lyon
• Focuses on medical and surgical treatment of childhood epilepsy
• Principal investigator in clinical research on epilepsy and cognitive disorders
• Author of 124 scientific articles and 10 books on childhood epilepsy
• Recipient of the Ambassador For Epilepsy Award from ILAE

Specialist in pediatric epilepsy at SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital – part of the Epilepsy Group in the Department of Child Neurology.

• Clinical Research Assistant in epilepsy, sleep, and neurofunctional research
• Focuses on advanced epilepsy treatments for children
• Works at one of Europe's leading pediatric hospitals

Head of the Pediatric Neurology Department at Rambam Medical Center, focusing on epilepsy care for children.

• Specializes in pediatric neurology with a focus on epilepsy
• Leads a dedicated team for children' s neurological care
• Works at Rambam Medical Center, a leading healthcare institution

Prof. Israel is recognized by Forbes as one of Israel's top neurosurgeons, specializing in complex epilepsy cases with deep brain stimulation.

• Director of Functional and Restorative Surgery at Hadassah Medical Center
• Fellowship-trained in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery in the USA
• Published over 70 articles on advanced neurosurgical techniques
• Provides clinical trials for cutting-edge epilepsy treatments