Parkinson's disease Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Prof. Ersoy Kocabicak specializes in deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease, with extensive research and leadership in neuromodulation.

• Published 46 international articles on Parkinson's and deep brain stimulation
• Founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association
• Head of Ondokuz Mayıs University Neuromodulation Center
• Guest lecturer at Maastricht University and Atlas University

Over 42 years specializing in functional neurosurgery – Dr. Martínez Álvarez leads the Department of Functional Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery at Ruber International Hospital.

• Published 180+ articles in medical journals and 3 books on neurosurgery
• Member of the International Society of Stereotactic Radiosurgery Executive Council
• Performed extensive research on stereotactic radiosurgery applications
• Honored with National Medical Prize XXI in neurosurgery

Founder of SOMATODYNAMICS – a groundbreaking approach to studying human physiology in Parkinson's disease. Honored inventor with 62 international patents.

• Founded the Research Institute of Clinical Rehabilitation in 1990
• Head of Department at Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
• Trained over 5,800 medical specialists
• Author of 25 candidate and doctoral theses

Dr. Mammadova specializes in integrative approaches to Parkinson's disease at Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku, combining neurology and osteopathy for holistic care.

• Participated in the 2nd International Congress on Parkinson's Disease in Istanbul
• Uses osteopathic methods from St. Petersburg Academy of Osteopathy
• Focuses on integrative medicine for chronic degenerative diseases
• Trained in Germany, Columbia, and Switzerland

Professor Sun Chen Yang is a leading physician and doctor-scientist of ancient Chinese medicine Qihuang, specializing in Parkinson's disease at Tianjin Eber Perennial Brain Hospital.

• Director of the Institute of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Peking University
• Author of over 100 articles in SCI and other journals
• Executive Director of the China Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Consulting expert of the Central Commission for Health and Talents of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing

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. Anna Pujol heads the Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Unit at Centro Médico Teknon, specializing in neuromodulation therapies.

• 37 years of neurology experience with 900+ procedures
• Specializes in movement disorders and neurodegenerative diseases
• Member of the American Academy of Neurology
• Coordinates the Memory Research Unit at Sant Pau Hospital
• Professor of Neurology at ISEP and UIB

Dr. Dilek Necioglu Orken is a neurologist at Memorial Sisli Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on complex neurological conditions and patient management. Dr. Orken previously served as the Head of the Neurology Department at Demiroglu Science University. She also held the role of Education and Administrative Officer at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Hospital.

• Served as a member of the faculty at Demiroglu Science University.
• Practiced as a specialist at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital.
• Works at Memorial Sisli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation.
• Provides care at a facility with a recognized history of world-class safety standards.

Dr. Nuran Burcu Arkali specializes in Parkinson's and related treatments, with extensive training in Botulinum toxin and neural therapy.

• Completed neurology residency at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in EEG, EMG, and sleep disorders
• Trained in Botulinum toxin applications at Bezmialem University
• Graduated from electro-physiology master's program at Istanbul University

Dr. Tokmak has performed 1,100+ neurological treatments, with specialized training in electrophysiology at Istanbul University.

• 24 years of experience in neurology
• Master's degree in Electrophysiology – rare subspecialty for precision diagnostics
• Expert in EMG, EEG, PSG – crucial for Parkinson's monitoring
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, known for neurological care

Dr. Hatice Hale Tuzun is a neurologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on diagnosing and treating various neurological disorders. Dr. Tuzun previously served as a specialist at the prestigious American Hospital in Turkey. She practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high patient safety standards.

• Practices at Memorial Bahçelievler, a medical center with ISO quality certification.
• Served as a neurology specialist at Ethica FIG Hospital for over a decade.
• Treats patients in a facility recognized for advanced brain surgery and neurology.
• Provides consultations at one of Istanbul's most modern multidisciplinary hospitals.

Dr. Baris Topcular specializes in Parkinson's disease at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, bringing extensive expertise from his work in Switzerland and Turkey.

• Over 20 years of neurology experience
• Worked at University of Basel Neurology Clinic
• Specializes in movement disorders
• Associated with prestigious institutions like Istanbul University

Dr. Melih Uc is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He completed specialized neurosurgery training at the University of Wisconsin in the USA. Dr. Uc focuses on treating complex brain and spinal conditions. He published research on minimally invasive approaches for spinal pars repair.

• Treats brain aneurysms, tumors, and cerebral hemorrhages.
• Performs specialized procedures like discectomy, laminectomy, and tumor removal.
• Manages pediatric and adult conditions including spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
• Works at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Professor Tatyana Gurevich heads Israel's only Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence and leads an interdisciplinary team at Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.

• Director of the Parkinson's, Movement, and Autonomic Disorders service since 2008
• Leading researcher in clinical trials and studies on genetic factors in Parkinson's
• Recognized expert in improving patients' quality of life in addition to treatment
• Author of over 70 scientific publications in clinical neurosciences
• Holds the prestigious FEAN title and over 41 years of experience

Associate Professor Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz specializes in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders, with extensive experience in Deep Brain Stimulation therapy.

• Graduated from Hacettepe University and completed neurology training at Ankara University
• Honorary Observer at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London
• Managed Medipol University's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Unit
• Published 30 clinical researches and 80 reports on movement disorders

Associate professor at İstanbul Bilim University with a focus on neurology, including Parkinson's disease, at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 28 years of experience in neurology
• Specialized in Clinical Neurophysiology
• Multiple award-winning research in epilepsy and neurology
• Member of Turkish Neurology Association and other scientific organizations

Dr. Gulnar Ibrahimova improves patients' lives at Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER), a dedicated facility for Parkinson's care.

• Specialized in neurology at Istanbul University
• Member of Turkish Neurological Association and UK General Medical Council
• Published papers in domestic and international journals
• Gained international experience at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London

Prof. Dr. Yasef Özsarfati brings over 41 years of neurology expertise, with specialized training in dementia and behavioral neurology from the United States.

• Completed neurology specialization at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Worked at prestigious institutions including Florence Nightingale and Kozyatağı Acıbadem Hospitals
• Focuses on complex neurological conditions like dementia, epilepsy, and headaches
• Associate Professor title earned in 1994 for contributions to neurology