Epilepsy Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr. Halit Anil Eray is a neurosurgeon. He specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery and neuromodulation. He is an Associate Clinical Research Scholar in Neurosurgery at the University of Florida (2025–2026) under Prof. Kelly D. Foote. His work there includes movement disorder and Tourette DBS clinics, operating room cases, and research. He is also a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Ardahan State Hospital since December 2024. His training includes a residency at Ankara University and a 2022 DBS/SCS fellowship at International Medicana Hospital.

His focus includes DBS workflows, target planning, advanced neuroimaging, movement disorders, and neuropsychiatric surgery. He has 15 peer-reviewed papers and 13 indexed abstracts. In 2026, he was first author on studies on transaxis odontoidectomy morphometrics and sinonasal teratocarcinoma. He has presented at WSSFN, ESSFN, and EANS. He was an invited speaker at the 39th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Congress in 2026.

Dr. İlknur Erol is a pediatric neurologist who established the Pediatric Neurology and Video-EEG Units at the Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Research Center. She treats epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, and muscle diseases in children. Dr. Erol diagnoses infants and adolescents at her private practice in Adana.

• Uses Video-EEG, brain MRI, and genetic testing to diagnose neurological conditions.
• Treats neuromuscular complaints using electromyography (EMG) to assess nerve function.
• Member of the Turkish Pediatric Neurology Association and the Turkish Pediatrics Association.
• Consults in English and Turkish for families.

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Dr. Motti coordinates the Gamma Knife Operating Unit at Maria Cecilia Hospital – one of Italy's few centers specializing in this precise epilepsy treatment.

• Pioneered brain implantation of dopaminergic cells for Parkinson's in Italy
• Active member of European Gamma Knife Society and other key research groups
• Organized the First European Meeting of Gamma Knife Users in Milan
• Trains new Gamma Knife centers worldwide, including UC Davis Hospital
• Published 100+ papers on neurosurgical techniques

Tahsin Ali Zirh trained at prestigious institutions like Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital, specializing in neurosurgery for epilepsy.

• Over 36 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Specializes in Parkinson's and movement disorders at Medipol University
• Fellow at Division of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital
• Member of The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Leading neurologist with of experience in epilepsy treatment. Specializes in complex neurological conditions including spinal cord injury and Multiple Sclerosis.

• Trained at Stanford University for postdoctorate in neurology
• Extensive contributions to neurology research publications
• Expert in neuropsychology and mental health integration
• Practices at the specialized Bremen-Mitte Clinic

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in brain and nerve surgery, focusing on epilepsy treatment at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expert in surgical interventions for epilepsy
• Works at a leading university hospital
• Dedicated to advanced neurological care

Prof. Kleinschnitz leads the Neurology department at Essen University Hospital and has published 349 peer-reviewed articles on neurological conditions.

• Head of the Stroke Unit and Out-patient Clinic in Wurzburg
• Director of the Clinical Research Group for MS and Neuroimmunology
• Specializes in thrombo-inflammatory disease processes in stroke and MS
• Received several prizes for pioneering work in neurology

President of the Lithuanian Society of Epileptologists and coordinator of epilepsy treatment in Lithuania – Dr. Mameniskiene is a leading expert in epilepsy care.

• Over 29 years of experience in neurology and epilepsy treatment
• Specializes in diagnostic of epilepsy and anti-epileptic therapy
• Trained at Loyola University Chicago Health Sciences Division
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology