Page 2 - Best West syndrome doctors: TOP 63 doctors

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 43 years of experience 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

29 years of experience of neurology expertise – Dr. Altay trained at the University of Washington and Barnes-Jewish Center for Comprehensive Epilepsy.

• Specializes in epilepsy and related neurological disorders
• Educated at top US institutions for epilepsy care
• Extensive experience in diagnosing and treating complex cases

Dr. Tonge is a Brain and Nerve Surgery specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital, a major center for neurological care.

• Focuses exclusively on neurosurgical treatments
• Works at a major university hospital complex
• Part of a multidisciplinary neurological team

Dr. Kipervasser is affiliated with the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University.

• Associated with Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
• Focuses on West syndrome treatment

53 years of experience treating epilepsy at Sourasky Medical Center – Dr. Neufeld leads the Institute of EEG with deep expertise in West syndrome.

• Trained in neurology at Beilinson Medical Center
• Specialized in EEG at Mayo Clinic
• Head of EEG Institute at Sourasky
• Member of International League for Epilepsy Prevention

Professor Fried is a world-renowned neurosurgeon specializing in epilepsy surgery for children and adults. He conducts research and sees patients at Ichilov Hospital in Israel.

• Trained at Stanford and Yale universities in the USA
• Specializes in advanced brain surgery for epilepsy, including deep brain stimulation
• Develops innovative treatment guides and programs for epilepsy management
• Also teaches at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine and Yale University

Prof. Dr. Yasef Özsarfati specializes in epilepsy treatment at Florence Nightingale Hospital, with decades of experience in neurology.

• Over 41 years of experience of neurology practice
• Specializes in epilepsy and related neurological disorders
• Trained in behavioral neurology in the United States
• Associate Professor with extensive academic background

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

• Led multidisciplinary neurology teams focused on patient-centered care
• Specialized training in movement disorders and clinical research
• Active member of Spanish and Valencian Neurology Societies
• Presented research on epilepsy at national conferences

Since 1998 he has been Director of the Epilepsy Unit at the Ruber International Hospital in Madrid, a pioneering centre for the diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment of epilepsy in children and adults.

More than 150 neurologists and neurophysiologists from Spain and Latin America have been trained here, and several of its students have successfully opened epilepsy centres in other public and private hospitals, both in Spain and abroad.

The program he directs has become a pioneer in Spain in the field of genetic diagnosis of complex epilepsies and advanced treatments such as drug repositioning, interstitial laser treatment, deep electrodes and gamma radiosurgery, which are used in patients with refractory epilepsy.

Dr. Antonio Gil-Nagel is a professor at the IE University, is an Ad Honorem Professor at the Center for Biomedical Technology of the Polytechnic University of Madrid (CTB) and is Director of the Epilepsy Department at the Francisco Vitoria University of Madrid.

He was a founding member of the European Epilepsy Research Network and the European Association for Epilepsy Monitoring. He is also active in international research projects such as EpiCare and the European Epilepsy Brain Bank and has held relevant positions in international institutions such as the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE), the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), the European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS) and the World Federation of Neurology (WFN).

Dr. Gil-Nagel has directed numerous clinical trials and research studies in the field of epilepsy, especially in orphan epilepsies such as Dravet syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and other epileptic and developmental encephalopathies. The Epilepsy Program he directs is an international benchmark in the development of pharmacological research. He has been the Principal Investigator of phase II and III clinical trials, including numerous clinical trials and non-pharmacological treatments (epilepsy surgery, electrical stimulation, ketogenic diet and gamma knife). His research is funded by European Union funds and the Public Innovation Agency of the Ministry of Science and Innovation of the Spanish Government. Their dedication to research and the development of new treatments allows them to accelerate the treatment of their patients with new treatments.

In addition to being a frequent speaker at national and international conferences, he has authored several books on epilepsy and electroencephalography and has numerous publications on epilepsy in journals such as Annals of Neurology, Brain, Epilepsy, European Journal of Neurology, Journal of Neurology, Nature Neurology, Neurology, and the New England Journal of Medicine, among others. He has authored 165 Scopus-indexed articles with 5,265 citations and an h-index of 35.

In 2021, his team received the Innovative Small and Medium Enterprise Award for the project on mesial temporal lobe epilepsy and encephalocele (Ministry of Science and Innovation, Spain), and in 2012, the Scientific Award from the Epilepsy Group of the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN).

Education

• 1985 – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery , Complutense University of Madrid.
• 1986-1989 – Specialization in Neurology , Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid.
• 1991–1993 – Epilepsy Specialist , Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.
• 1997 – Certification of the American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology .

Professional experience

• 1993–1995 – Associate Professor, Epilepsy Program, Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.
• 1995–1998 – Associate Professor, Epilepsy Program, Department of Neurological Sciences, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, USA.
• Since 1998 – Director of the Epilepsy Program , Neurology Service, Ruber International Hospital, Madrid.
• 2014 – Defense of the dissertation on the topic: "Clinical and neurophysiological studies in the pre-surgical evaluation of epilepsy" , Complutense University of Madrid.
• 2022 – Deputy Head of the Neurology Service , Ruber Internacional International Hospital, Madrid.

Membership in professional societies

• Since 1991 – Member of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).
• Since 1991 – Member of the American Epilepsy Society (AES).
• Since 1996 – Member of the American Society of Clinical Neurophysiology .
• Since 1988 – Member of the Spanish Society of Neurology .
• Since 2006 – Representative of Spain in the World Federation of Neurology (WFN).
• Since 2006 – Member of the editorial committee and the WFN web portal .
• Since 2008 – Director of the Epilepsy Group of the European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS).
• Since 2009 – Member of the EFNS Educational Courses Committee.
• 2007–2009 – Member of the EFNS Scientific Committee .
• 2007–2008 – Vice-President of the Scientific Committee of the 12th EFNS Congress , Madrid.
• 2004–2007 – Delegate of Spain to the EFNS .
• 2009 – Member of the Scientific Committee of the World Congress of Neurologists , Marrakech.

Outstanding Achievements

Dr. Hill-Nagel is a leading international figure in the field of epileptology, a recognized expert in the diagnosis and treatment of genetic epilepsy and the surgical approach to its correction. His distinguished professional career includes many years of experience in leading medical institutions in the United States and Europe, as well as active participation in international research and educational programs.

Dr. Hill-Nagel not only advances the science of neurology on a global level, but also successfully implements cutting-edge treatment methods, improving the lives of thousands of patients around the world.

Dr. Romero Imbroda is a Fellow of the European Board of Neurology and heads neurology units at Quirónsalud Malaga and Marbella Hospitals.

• President of the Andalusian Society of Neurology since 2020
• Specializes in complex neurological conditions, including epilepsy and pediatric neurology
• Author of multiple scientific publications on neurology treatments
• Uses advanced diagnostic tools like MRI and electroencephalogram
• Lecturer at the University of Granada with a focus on neurology

Dr. Rafael Arroyo González leads the Neurology Department at Quironsalud Madrid, with over 30 years of experience' experience in complex neurological cases like West syndrome.

• Principal investigator in 100+ clinical trials for neurological treatments
• Published 139 international articles in top journals like NEJM and The Lancet
• Professor of Medicine at European University of Madrid
• Head of Neurology at Quironsalud University Hospital since 2006

Prof. Meyding-Lamade heads the Neurology Department at Nordwest Clinic and advises on stroke treatment at the Robert Koch Institute.

• Specializes in stroke, multiple sclerosis, and neurological disorders
• Graduated from Heidelberg University with postgraduate training in London and Memphis
• Head of Viral Encephalitis German Neurology Society
• Recipient of the Braun Foundation prize for innovative treatment methods

Specializing in epilepsy treatment at Medicalpoint International Hospital, Dr. Sahbaz brings focused expertise to complex cases.

• Trained in neurology at Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurology Society and Turkish Clinical Neurophysiology EEG-EMG Society
• Skilled in advanced treatments including deep brain stimulation and IVIG therapy

specializing in childhood epilepsy – Dr. Arzimanoglou coordinates the Epilepsy Program at SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital.

• Heads the Epilepsy, Sleep Disorders and Pediatric Neurophysiology Unit at University Hospital of Lyon
• Ambassador For Epilepsy Award laureate from the International League Against Epilepsy
• Author of 124 scientific articles and 10 books on childhood epilepsy
• President of the Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Expert Committee

Dr. Siar Dursun specializes in pediatric neurology at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, focusing on West syndrome and related conditions.

• Board-certified in child neurology with over 15 years of experience of experience
• Trained at Adnan Menderes University and Izmir Education and Research Hospital
• Works at Medipol University Pendik Hospital – a leading neurological center

Dr. Shon, Young Min is a trusted neurologist specializing in West syndrome at Samsung Medical Center.

• Expertise in pediatric neurology and epilepsy disorders
• Provides comprehensive care for complex neurological conditions
• Works at one of South Korea's leading medical centers

Dr. Raphaeli brings specialized neurology expertise to West syndrome treatment at Assuta Medical Center.

• Neurologist with a focus on pediatric neurology
• Experience in treating complex neurological conditions
• Dedicated to patient-centered care

Dr. Ulvi Samadzade specializes in West syndrome with training from Dokuz Eylul University Hospital. He treats complex neurological disorders at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained in neurology at Gazi University and Dokuz Eylul University Hospital
• Expert in advanced treatments like IVIG therapy and plasmapheresis
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology and Turkish Neurological Society

Dr. Ela Simay Zengin specializes in neurological disorders, including epilepsy and West syndrome, with training from top medical institutions.

• Trained at Dokuz Eylul and Baskent Universities
• Member of the American Academy of Neurology
• Experienced in advanced treatments like botulinum toxin application
• Affiliated with the European Academy of Neurology