45 Best Spinal Cord Stroke Doctors Worldwide

Dr. Betul Tavil is a professor of pediatric hematology and oncology at Memorial Şişli Hospital. She has successfully treated 500+ children with leukemia. Dr. Tavil is an expert in bone marrow transplantation for complex cases. She manages rare blood disorders, including congenital erythropoietic porphyria and immunodeficiencies. Memorial Şişli Hospital is JCI-accredited and maintains a 90% organ transplant success rate.

• Performed over 100 pediatric bone marrow transplantations for malignant and genetic diseases.
• Winner of the Turkish Hematology Society Award for pediatric blood cancer treatment.
• Author of over 150 scientific publications with more than 1,700 citations.
• Member of the International Society for Stem Cell Research.

Dr. Anna Lara is a regenerative medicine specialist at Stem Solutions in Monterrey, Mexico. She holds a master’s degree in applied nutrition and research from Universidad Iberoamericana. Dr. Lara specializes in stem cell rejuvenation and longevity health. She ensures all treatments comply with Mexican COFEPRIS regulatory laws.

• Member of the International Society for Stem Cell Application.
• SCOPE certified by the World Obesity Federation for obesity medicine.
• Certified in sports and exercise nutrition.
• Performs umbilical cord and donor stem cell therapies for rejuvenation.

Specialized in Regenerative Medicine – Dr. Thongthaisin brings advanced training from the American Board of Regenerative Medicine to spinal cord stroke care.

• Bachelor's degree in Medicine from Siam University
• Resident in Radiology at Thammasat Hospital
• Lead Doctor at Vega Stem Cell, focusing on Regenerative Medicine
• Works at Jomtien Hospital, part of Thailand's largest private hospital group

Dr. Hakan Sofu is an orthopedist and traumatology specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He completed an academic research fellowship at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany. Dr. Sofu provides expert surgical care for complex bone and joint conditions.

• Practices at the JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital.
• Treats patients at a facility with a 99% success rate for complex procedures.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team in a hospital with 67 specialized departments.

Dr. Ekkaparb Charoensuk (Doctor Neung) is a physician in integrative, regenerative, and preventive medicine. He has over 15 years of experience in clinical care, preventive health, and regenerative therapies. He serves on the clinic’s medical team. He supports dermatology procedures, aesthetic treatments, and regenerative care.

Accreditations include: MD (Mahidol University); Mini Master of Management in Health (Public Health), ASEAN Institute for Health Development; Medical Doctor License, Medical Council of Thailand. He also holds a Board Diploma in Anti-Aging Medicine (WOSAAM) and a Certification in Public Health & Preventive Medicine from the Preventive Medicine Association of Thailand.

Clinical focus: integrative and regenerative medicine; preventive medicine and health optimisation; injection-based and procedural therapies; skin rejuvenation and aesthetic treatments. He provides patient-centred, multidisciplinary care.

Led Bangkok Hospital Chanthaburi's first endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery – a minimally invasive breakthrough for spinal conditions.

• 16 years specializing in neurosurgery and regenerative medicine
• Trained at top institutions including the Neurological Institute of Thailand
• Expert in advanced spinal cord treatments combining surgery and stem cell therapy
• Chief Physician overseeing stem cell and neurology programs at EDNA Wellness
• Published research on spinal cord injury and cerebrovascular disorders

Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He ranked first in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam. Dr. Ozdemir specializes in endoscopic lumbar and brain surgery. He also performs vascular operations for brain aneurysms and AVMs. Dr. Ozdemir treats spine tumors, spine fractures, and neck hernias.

• Completed training at Hacettepe University and Akdeniz University.
• Certified in endoscopic lumbar discectomy and minimally invasive surgery.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private hospital complex.

Dr. PYONG specializes in neurorehabilitation and stroke recovery, integrating advanced robotics and non-invasive technologies for optimal patient outcomes.

• Board-certified physiatrist with expertise in stroke rehabilitation
• Pioneers wearable exoskeleton gait training for spinal cord stroke patients
• Head of Rehabilitation Department at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital
• Founder of PYONG Rehabilitation Group, focusing on innovative therapies
• Conducts research on robotic-assisted rehabilitation for stroke recovery

Head of Functional Neurosurgery at Ruber International Hospital since 2005 – Dr. Martínez Álvarez specializes in advanced spinal cord stroke treatments.

• 42 years of neurosurgery experience
• 180 publications in medical journals
• Member of International Society of Stereotactic Radiosurgery
• Trained at prestigious hospitals in France and Sweden
• Honorary Professor at Autonomous University of Madrid

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. 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.

Dr Roberto Hernandez is a neurosurgeon with training in the USA and Canada, collaborating on 30-60 neurology surgeries monthly in Mexicali.

• Trained in neurosurgery in both the USA and Canada
• Part of a skilled surgical team using the latest technology
• Performs a high volume of neurology surgeries each month

Prof. Dr. Yasef Özsarfati brings over 41 years of neurology expertise, specializing in spinal cord stroke at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in behavioral neurology during US fellowship
• Former faculty member at Istanbul University
• Specializes in complex neurological conditions
• Works at one of Turkey's leading private hospitals

Head of the Advanced Neurosciences Unit at Quirónsalud – Dr. Torres specializes in complex neurological conditions.

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

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).

Professor Lydia Chen (Li Ping) is Chief Physician of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. She has over 30 years of clinical experience. Her work focuses on sudden hearing loss and other ear disorders. She performs both microscopic and endoscopic ear surgery.

Her expertise covers ear procedures such as mastoidectomy, tympanoplasty, cholesteatoma removal, ossicular chain repair, and preauricular fistula excision. She also performs adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy with plasma technology, as well as endoscopic sinus surgery, nasal polyp removal, and deviated septum correction. She provides rehabilitation for hearing loss, otogenic vertigo, and tinnitus, and treats nasopharyngeal and laryngeal allergies.

Her committee memberships include the Fujian Association of Integrative Medicine and the Fujian Disabled Rehabilitation Association. She also serves with the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association, Xiamen Medical Association, Xiamen Preventive Medicine Association, and Xiamen Rehabilitation 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.

Head of Neurology at Quironsalud Madrid since 2006 – Dr. Arroyo specializes in complex neurological conditions with extensive research credentials.

• Principal investigator in 100+ national and international clinical trials
• Published 139 international articles in top journals like New England Journal of Medicine
• Professor of Medicine at European University of Madrid
• Author of 38 books and book chapters on neurology