Neuritis of the Facial Nerve Doctors Worldwide

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).

26 years of neurosurgical experience – Dr. Akin Akakin specializes in complex neurovascular and cerebrovascular disorders at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Expertise in far lateral lumbar disc surgery using microsurgical approaches
• Fellowship-trained at Florida University in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy
• Multiple publications in international medical journals and conferences

Head of Neurology at Quironsalud Madrid with over 30 years of leadership. Key investigator in multiple sclerosis and neural inflammation research.

• Principal investigator in 100+ neuroscience clinical trials
• Published 139 international articles in top journals
• Professor of Medicine with national accreditation
• Specializes in complex neurological disorders

Dr. Oriol Franch heads the neurology departments at two major hospitals in Madrid. He is a specialist in complex diagnostic cases and second medical opinions. Dr. Franch focuses on neuro-ophthalmology, movement disorders, and rare neurogenetic conditions. He works at the JCI-accredited Hospital Ruber Internacional, ranked among Spain's top six hospitals.

• Expert in Parkinson’s disease and neuromuscular disorder management.
• Authored peer-reviewed research for the Journal of Neurology and Acta Neuropathologica.
• Member of the American Academy of Neurology and the European Neurological Society.
• Provides multidisciplinary evaluations for international patients with unclear diagnoses.

Dr. Sahbaz specializes in Bell’s Palsy – a key focus within her neurology practice. She treats complex facial nerve disorders at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained at SBÜ Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar – a leading neurology center
• Expertise includes botulinum toxin applications for facial nerve recovery
• Member of International Headache Society and European Academy of Neurology
• Performs nerve block procedures for facial pain management

Dr. Romero Imbroda brings a wealth of expertise in neurology as the President of the Andalusian Society of Neurology and a Fellow of the European Board of Neurology.

• Head of Neurology Units at Quirónsalud Málaga and Marbella Hospitals
• Lecturer at the University of Granada, contributing to medical education
• Author of several national and international scientific publications
• Specializes in advanced treatments for neurological disorders

Specializing in neurology with fellowship training in epilepsy, Dr. Tosamran brings focused expertise to facial nerve neuritis cases.

• Fellowship-trained at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• Board-certified neurologist with advanced training
• Member of Thailand's leading neurology division

Dr. Fritz Leutmezer is a neurologist at Vienna General Hospital (AKH) with over 60 published papers and a focus on facial nerve disorders.

• Specializes in acupuncture for trigeminal neuralgia and facial nerve palsy
• President of the Austrian Multiple Sclerosis Society
• Vice President of the Vienna Multiple Sclerosis Society
• Author of a book on multiple sclerosis

Dr. Tara Rak-areekul specializes in neurology with a focus on cognitive disorders and neurorehabilitation at PYONG Rehabilitation Group.

• Trained in cognitive neurology at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• Certified in NIH Stroke Scale and acute stroke treatment
• Active researcher with presentations at international conferences
• Ranked 1st in national neurological examinations

Specializes in neurological disorders with extensive training across leading institutions in Turkey and Azerbaijan. Currently practices at İzmir University of Economics Medical Point Hospital.

• Board-certified neurologist
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Expert in botulinum toxin injections and IVIG therapy
• Skilled in treating complex movement disorders
• Part of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

Over 28 years of neurology experience – Dr. Linecki specializes in complex nervous system disorders at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Specializes in treating all types of nervous system disorders
• Notably successful in treating Parkinson's disease
• Completed internship at Hadassah Medical Center
• Higher medical education received in 1996

Dr. Zvi Rappoport specializes in Pediatric Anesthesia, bringing expert care to young patients with Neuritis of the facial nerve at Schneider Center for Children Medicine.

• Board-certified in Pediatric Anesthesiology and Anesthesiology
• Fellowship-trained at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
• Member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and Society for Pediatric Anesthesia

Dr. Zengin specializes in complex neurological conditions with expertise in Neuritis of the facial nerve at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Neurology Association
• Also treats conditions like stroke, migraines, and multiple sclerosis
• Highly skilled in Botulinum Toxin Application for neurological treatments

Byung-hee Lee has performed over 900 treatments for facial nerve conditions – a founding member of the Korean Stroke Society with 42 years of experience.

• Regular member of the American Stroke Association and World Stroke Society
• Published 24 SCI papers and delivered 50 conference lectures
• Specializes in interventional neurology approaches
• Works at RE:YOUTH (YONSEI BH Arterial Stemcell Clinic)

Prof. Tamer Atasever, a Nuclear Medicine Specialist with 34 years of experience, is distinguished in his field. His expertise spans both academic and clinical practice.

• Professor at Medipol University and Gazi University
• Former Director of Nuclear Medicine at Ankara Order Laboratory
• Member of the Turkey and European Associations of Nuclear Medicine

Dr. Nooshin Yamani is a Specialist Neurologist with over 12 years of experience, trained at Tehran University of Medical Sciences and the Danish Headache Centre.

• Fellowship in headache disorders under Professor Jes Olesen
• Member of the European Headache Federation
• Expert in Botox injections and nerve blocks for headache disorders
• Specializes in treating vertigo, tinnitus, and sleep disorders

Professor of Neurology specializing in demyelinating processes – a key area in facial nerve disorders.

• Expertise in conditions affecting nerve function
• Focuses on neurological disorders with precision
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital

Dr. Borghesi has successfully treated over 400 cases of trigeminal neuralgia and other cranial nerve disorders with minimally invasive techniques.

• Leads the Neurosurgery Unit at Maria Cecilia Hospital
• Performs around 1,000 advanced neurosurgical procedures annually
• Specializes in minimally invasive brain surgery with 4K 3D imaging
• Trained in top-tier international hospitals including Schulthess Klinik and École de Chirurgie