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Best West syndrome doctors: TOP 63 doctors

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Antonio Russi

  • 4.7 Excellent 436 reviews
  • 54 years of experience
  • 1500+ treatments performed
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Prof. Antonio Russi is recognized as Spain's top epileptologist, helping over 2,000 patients become seizure-free through precise medication therapy.

    • 52+ years specializing in severe and rare epilepsy cases
    • Performed 1,100+ procedures and 900+ diagnostic tests for epilepsy
    • Heads the Epilepsy Unit at Teknon Hospital and founded the Epilepsy Russi Institute
    • Featured in Forbes' Top 100 Spanish Doctors list
    • Provides remote consultations for international patients
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Stereotaxic surgeries
$29,502.64 - $76,706.86
Vagus nerve stimulation
$53,104.75 - $55,464.96
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Javier Herrero Jover

  • 4.7 Excellent 436 reviews
  • 46 years of experience
  • 10000+ treatments performed
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Javier Herrero Jover is a pioneer in plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery with 30+ years of experience, specializing in advanced 3D surgical planning.

    • Founder of Alma IT Systems for virtual surgical planning
    • Leads the Herrero Jover Médicos Unit at Centro Médico Teknon
    • Author of 150+ publications and speaker at 350+ international congresses
    • Former President of CARS (Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery)
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Stereotaxic surgeries
$29,502.64 - $76,706.86
Vagus nerve stimulation
$53,104.75 - $55,464.96
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Bartolome Oliver

  • 4.7 Excellent 436 reviews
  • 50 years of experience
  • 280+ treatments performed
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • 40+ years' experience in functional neurosurgery, treating complex epilepsy conditions like West syndrome. A pioneer in minimally invasive robotic and endoscopic brain surgery.

    • Specializes in surgical approaches for epilepsy and functional neurosurgery
    • Co-founded the Foundation for Functional Neurosurgery in 1995
    • Co-director of the Neuroinstitut Oliver-Ayats at Centro Médico Teknon
    • Performs over 200 complex brain and spine surgeries annually
    • President of the European Skull Base Society and a top international lecturer
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Stereotaxic surgeries
$29,502.64 - $76,706.86
Vagus nerve stimulation
$53,104.75 - $55,464.96
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Baris Metin

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Dr. Baris Metin specializes in epilepsy with 7+ years of experience, including work in Turkey and Belgium. His research in functional neuroimaging and EEG enhances his approach to West syndrome.

    • Specializes in epilepsy and functional neuroimaging
    • Published numerous research papers in international journals
    • Experienced in both clinical and research settings
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Vagus nerve stimulation
$20,000 - $26,000
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Sinan Comu

  • 4.7 Excellent 350 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Comu specializes in pediatric neurology with over 20 years of experience, trained in the USA at Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh.

    • Expert in treating epilepsy and developmental delays in infants and children
    • Follows American treatment approaches for neurological conditions
    • Member of The Turkish Neurological Society and The Child Neurology Society
    • Provides treatment for neurological conditions during pregnancy
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Stereotaxic surgeries
$12,000 - $12,000
Vagus nerve stimulation
$22,000 - $30,000
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Veronika Chernuha

  • 4.5 Good 153 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Chernuha specializes in pediatric neurology with advanced training in drug-resistant epilepsy – treating children at Sourasky Medical Center.

    • Completed residency in Pediatrics at Emek Medical Center
    • Specialized in pediatric neurology at Sourasky Medical Center
    • Advanced training in drug-resistant epilepsy in Brussels
    • Author of 8 scientific papers on pediatric neurology
    • Member of the International League Against Epilepsy
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20 top ranked West syndrome doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Kantaphong Thongrong

  • New
  • 9 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, PYONG Rehabilitation Group
  • Dr. Thongrong specializes in neurorehabilitation, integrating advanced robotics and non-invasive technologies for optimal patient outcomes.

    • Board-certified physiatrist with expertise in stroke recovery and chronic pain management
    • Head of Rehabilitation Department at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital
    • Founder of PYONG Rehabilitation Group, focusing on innovative rehabilitation solutions
    • Instructor at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
    • Principal investigator in wearable exoskeleton robotic gait training research
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Mustafa Sezer

  • New
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Izmit, Private Yüzyıl Hospital
  • Dr. Sezer brings over 25 years of neurosurgical experience, specializing in brain and nervous system disorders at Private Yüzyıl Hospital.

    • Board-certified in neurosurgery with extensive training at Ankara Numune Hospital
    • Specializes in complex neurological conditions, including West syndrome
    • Fluent in English for international patient consultations
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Roberto Martínez Álvarez

  • New
  • 42 years of experience
  • Spain, Madrid, Hospital Ruber Internacional
  • Head of Functional Neurosurgery at Ruber International Hospital – Dr. Martínez Álvarez specializes in cutting-edge treatments for West syndrome.

    • 180 publications in medical journals, including 60 in high-impact journals
    • Member of International Society of Stereotactic Radiosurgery's Executive Council
    • Honorary Professor at Autonomous University of Madrid
    • Performed 230+ scientific conference presentations worldwide
    • Trained at top international centers including La Timone and Karolinska Hospitals
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Aygun Mammadova

  • New
  • 41 years of experience
  • Azerbaijan, Baku, Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku
  • Specializes in integrative neurology and osteopathy – Dr. Mammadova combines conventional and alternative approaches for complex neurological conditions.

    • Trained at Azerbaijan Medical University and St. Petersburg Academy of Osteopathy
    • Participated in international neurological congresses across Europe
    • Focuses on chronic degenerative diseases with integrative methods
    • Treats epilepsy alongside other neurological disorders
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Anna Pujol

  • 4.7 Excellent 436 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Pujol specializes in neurology at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, with extensive research and teaching experience in neurological disorders.

    • Professor of Neurology at ISEP and UIB
    • PhD on neurological complications of liver transplantation
    • Member of American Academy of Neurology
    • Coordinator at Memory Research Unit, Sant Pau Hospital
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Stereotaxic surgeries
$29,502.64 - $76,706.86
Vagus nerve stimulation
$53,104.75 - $55,464.96
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Yaşar Kütükçü

  • 4.6 Excellent 513 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Prof. Kütükçü's expertise includes Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and he trained in neurology at the prestigious University of California, San Francisco.

    • Specializes in neurophysiology and movement disorders
    • Conducts active research and scientific work in neurology
    • Member of leading associations like the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
    • Professor with an academic background from Gülhane Military Medical Academy
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Stereotaxic surgeries
$8,500 - $14,000
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Semra Acar

  • 4.8 Excellent 164 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
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Baris Topcular

  • 5 Excellent 52 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Dr. Topcular specializes in neurology with a focus on West syndrome, bringing extensive experience from prestigious institutions in Turkey and Switzerland.

    • Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
    • Completed specialist education in Neurology at Istanbul Medical Faculty
    • Worked at the University of Basel's Neurology Clinic and PharmaZentrum Research Center
    • Currently practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
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Aviva Fatal-valevsky

  • 4.5 Good 153 reviews
  • 47 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • As a leading pediatric neurologist, Dr. Fatal-valevsky has led the Pediatric Neurology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center for over 15 years, specializing in complex childhood brain conditions.

    • Specializes in treating neurogenetic disorders and epilepsy in children
    • Member of the Israeli Pediatric Neurology Society and the International Child Neurology Association
    • Extensive background in pediatric development and neurology
    • Graduated from the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University
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Nir Giladi

  • 4.5 Good 153 reviews
  • 43 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Prof. Nir Giladi leads the Neurology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in movement disorders with a focus on Parkinson's disease. Collaborates with the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

    • Over 30 years of experience in neurology
    • Head of Neurology Unit at Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center since 2007
    • Fellowship-trained at Columbia University in Movement Disorders
    • Published over 200 research papers on neurological diseases
    • Received Excellence for Medical Care Award from Sourasky Medical Center
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Sultan Tarlaci

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Sultan Tarlaci is an eminent neurologist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in epilepsy and other neurological disorders.

    • Expertise in treating West syndrome and other epilepsy types
    • Authored multiple books and chapters on neurological diseases
    • Received several awards for contributions to neurosciences
    • Published in international peer-reviewed journals
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$20,000 - $26,000
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Shimrit Uliel Siboni

  • 4.5 Good 153 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
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Firas Fahum

  • 4.5 Good 153 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
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Bookimed Insights: Top West syndrome Specialists in the World ()

Bookimed has coordinated 436 requests for West syndrome treatment globally, collaborating with 63 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The global ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
54 years of experienceMedication-resistant epilepsyPioneer in non-surgical epilepsy treatment with 70% success rate in drug therapy. Heads multiple epilepsy research centers and develops innovative antiepileptic medications.
Spain
from $600
46 years of experienceAdvanced 3D surgical planningGlobal pioneer in virtual surgical planning with 3D simulation. Founder of Alma IT Systems and former President of CARS. Author of 150+ publications.
Spain
from $250
50 years of experienceSurgical management of West syndromePioneer in minimally invasive brain surgery, co-founded a dedicated functional neurosurgery foundation. President of the European Skull Base Society with extensive international training.
Spain
from $350
26 years of experienceEpilepsy and EEG diagnosticsCombines clinical neurology with functional neuroimaging research – enhancing diagnostic precision for West syndrome. Published in international journals.
Turkey
Price on request
30 years of experiencePediatric epilepsySpecializes in pediatric neurology with USA training. Expert in epilepsy treatment for infants and children. Member of key neurology societies.
Turkey
Price on request
31 years of experienceDrug-resistant childhood epilepsyAdvanced training in Brussels specifically for drug-resistant epilepsy in children. Member of key international neurology and epilepsy societies.
Israel
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9 years of experienceNeurorehabilitation & stroke recoveryIntegrates advanced robotics and wearable exoskeletons in treatment. Head of Rehabilitation Department and founder of a premium rehabilitation center.
Thailand
from $50
26 years of experienceComplex neurological conditionsSpecializes in brain and nervous system disorders with extensive training at Ankara Numune Hospital. Fluent in English for international consultations.
Turkey
Price on request
42 years of experienceComplex West syndrome casesExpert in functional neurosurgery for pediatric epilepsy. Holds leadership roles in international neurosurgery societies and contributes to advancing treatment protocols through research.
Spain
Price on request
41 years of experienceIntegrative neurology approachCombines neurology with osteopathy – rare dual qualification. Active in international neurological research. Focuses on integrative treatment for chronic conditions.
Azerbaijan
Price on request