35 Best Peripheral Paralysis Doctors Worldwide

Dr. Mustafa Kurklu is an orthopedic and traumatology surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in traumatology, orthopedics, and hand transplantation. Dr. Kurklu has published over 70 scientific papers on his clinical findings. He serves as the Head of the Hand Transplantation Department at a prestigious medical academy.

• Completed a specialist fellowship at a university in the USA.
• Treats complex musculoskeletal conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis.
• Works at Memorial Bahçelievler, a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.
• Previously served as an Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Dr. Kantaphong Thongrong integrates advanced robotics and non-invasive technologies for neurorehabilitation at PYONG Rehabilitation Group.

• Board-certified physiatrist with expertise in stroke recovery and chronic pain management
• Pioneers wearable exoskeleton gait training for peripheral paralysis
• Head of Rehabilitation Department at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital
• Principal investigator in robotics-assisted rehabilitation clinical trials

Professor and leading physician specializing in integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for neurological conditions at Tianjin Eber Perennial Brain Hospital.

• Doctor of Medical Sciences with extensive credentials
• Director of the Institute of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Peking University
• Head of multiple departments at Peking University-affiliated hospitals
• Author of over 100 articles in SCI and other journals
• Consulting expert for the Central Commission for Health and Talents of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing

Dr. Engin Cakar is a professor and rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Göztepe and Memorial Şişli Hospitals. He specializes in pain medicine, electrodiagnostic neurology, and stroke rehabilitation. Dr. Cakar chair’s the Brain Stimulation and Neurorestoration Working Group. He completed training in brain stimulation at Harvard Medical School.

• Author of over 40 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Treats complex cases using transcranial magnetic and direct current stimulation.
• Is a member of the European Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital, a center known for neurosurgery excellence.

Dr. Bestami Yalvac is an Assistant Professor at Galata University in Istanbul. He treats patients at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. Dr. Yalvac specializes in ozone therapy for fibromyalgia and sports injuries. He completed his residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital.

• Treats chronic conditions like osteoporosis, rheumatic pain, and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Provides rehabilitation for stroke, spinal cord injuries, and nerve compression.
• Uses techniques such as dry needling, kinesiotaping, and orthopedic rehabilitation.
• Practices at a hospital serving over 500,000 patients every year.

Prof. Dr. Yasef Özsarfati brings over 41 years of neurology expertise, trained at Istanbul University and specialized in behavioral neurology in the US.

• Specializes in dementia, epilepsy, and headaches
• Worked at top hospitals including Florence Nightingale and Acıbadem
• Member of the team at Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2013

Dr. Shao Ming introduced propofol for the Wada test in China, enhancing surgical safety and efficiency. He applies cortical electrical stimulation for precise epileptic foci localization.

• Doctor of Medical Sciences with extensive clinical experience
• Postdoctoral Fellow at prestigious institutions including Harvard University
• Published over 50 scientific articles, including in The Journal of Neuroscience
• Author and co-author of multiple authoritative neurology monographs
• Holds leadership roles in key Chinese neurology organizations

Dr. Zheng Wei Hong is the Director of Neurology and a discipline leader at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He is a professor and master's supervisor at Xiamen University. Dr. Zheng focuses on cerebral infarction, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease treatment. He also manages complex neuroimmunological and neuromuscular disorders like myasthenia gravis.

• Served as Director of Neurology at Xiamen University Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital.
• Committee member of the Chinese Medical Association’s Neuroimmunology Group.
• Sits on the Standing Committee for Stroke Screening and Prevention for the Ministry of Health.
• Standing Director of the Fujian Anti-Epilepsy Association.

Head of the Advanced Neurosciences Unit at Quirónsalud – Dr. Torres specializes in complex neurological diagnostics and patient-centered care.

• Led multidisciplinary neurology teams at Hospital Universitario de Torrevieja
• Specialized in movement disorders and epilepsy diagnostics
• Member of the Spanish Society of Neurology
• Active in clinical research and neurology education

Associate Professor Suber Dikici brings over 25 years of neurology expertise, specializing in peripheral paralysis at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained in neurology at Dicle University
• Member of Turkish Neurology and Sleep Medicine Associations
• Completed specialized DBS Application Training in Dubai
• Recipient of Düzce University's Publication Success Incentive Award

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).

Head of Neurology at Quironsalud University Hospital – leading 100+ clinical trials in neuroscience.

• Principal Investigator in Neuroscience at Quironsalud Madrid since 2015
• Published 139 international articles in top journals like New England Journal of Medicine
• Professor of Medicine at European University of Madrid
• Specializes in complex neurological conditions

Specializes in neurological disorders including Peripheral paralysis at Medicalpoint International Hospital. Combines clinical expertise with advanced treatment methods.

• Trained at SBÜ Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in Deep Brain Stimulation and Botulinum Toxin applications
• Member of multiple prestigious societies including the European Academy of Neurology
• Currently practices at İzmir Ekonomi University Medical Point Hospital

Dr. Romero Imbroda, a Fellow of the European Board of Neurology, leads the Neurology Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella, specializing in complex nervous system disorders.

• President of the Andalusian Society of Neurology
• Lecturer at the University of Granada with a Summa Cum Laude doctorate
• Author of multiple national and international scientific publications
• Specializes in neuromuscular diseases and peripheral neuropathies
• Utilizes advanced diagnostic technologies for personalized treatments

Dr. Tulin Coskun is a neurologist at Kolan Hospital Group in Istanbul. She treats brain and nerve conditions, including epilepsy, sleep disorders, and chronic headaches. She also manages cerebrovascular diseases and movement disorders.

Dr. Coskun works at Kolan Hospital Group, which treats over 1,000,000 patients annually. The facility holds JCI accreditation for healthcare safety and quality. The hospital network includes over 450 doctors and 1,200 beds. Dr. Coskun is a member of the Turkish Medical Association.

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. Tara Rak-areekul specializes in neurology and neurocognitive disorders, with advanced training at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

• Chief of Academic for Neurology Residents in 2023
• Certified in NIH Stroke Scale and acute stroke treatment
• Presented research at Alzheimer's Association International Conference
• Founder of CUMEMO, a YouTube channel on dementia care