West syndrome Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Kramer is a pediatric epileptologist specializing exclusively in childhood seizures, with over 57 years of experience of experience. He directs the Pediatric Epilepsy Service at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Has treated over 7,000 children with epilepsy
• Trained at Boston Children's Hospital – a global leader in pediatric neurology
• Developer of a special bracelet that detects seizures and alerts parents
• Author of 160+ scientific papers on childhood epilepsy
• Former President of the Israel Epilepsy Association

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

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

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

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

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

Dr. Antonio Gil-nagel Rein directs the Epilepsy Unit at Ruber International Hospital in Madrid. He is a pioneer in the genetic diagnosis and surgical treatment of complex epilepsy. Dr. Gil-nagel Rein previously taught at the University of Minnesota and Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center. He treats refractory cases using interstitial laser treatment and Gamma Knife.

• Founder of the European Epilepsy Research Network and the European Association for Epilepsy Monitoring.
• Authored over 160 Scopus-indexed articles with more than 5,200 citations in neurology journals.
• Specializes in orphan conditions including Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Ruber International, ranked among the top hospitals in Spain.

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.

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

Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has over 25 years of clinical and academic experience in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He specializes in hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery.

He was born in Istanbul in 1971. He completed his elementary, middle, and high school education in Istanbul. In 1988, he was admitted to Istanbul University’s Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, where he began his medical education, and graduated with a medical degree in 1994.

Between 1994 and 1996, he fulfilled his mandatory service as a general practitioner in Artvin. In 1996, he passed the Medical Specialization Exam (TUS) and began his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology. In 2001, he completed his residency at Taksim Training and Research Hospital and earned the title of Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Following his residency, he completed his mandatory service at Van State Hospital and subsequently worked at Beykoz State Hospital. He later worked as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital, where he had the opportunity to work with many experienced surgeons in his field.

As part of his professional development, he served as an observer physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, USA. He later worked at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and was appointed Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology in 2018.

He retired in 2023 and began working at Florence Nightingale Ataşehir Hospital that same year. In 2024, he was appointed as a professor at Demiroğlu Science University after being promoted to the rank of professor.

After a brief stint at Mecidiyeköy Environmental Hospital, Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has been serving as a Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology at NPİSTANBUL Hospital since June 2026.

He is married and an avid animal lover.

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

Prof. Dr. Sultan Tarlaci is an eminent neurologist with over 26 years of experience 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

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

Head of the Center for Epilepsy at Rambam Medical Center – specializes in complex neurological cases.

• Neurologist with extensive experience in epilepsy treatment
• Leads a dedicated epilepsy center
• Focuses on West syndrome and related conditions

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

Head of the Pediatric Neurology Department at Rambam Medical Center – specializes in treating children with neurological conditions.

• Extensive experience in pediatric epilepsy treatments
• Works at a leading medical center with advanced facilities
• Focuses on comprehensive care for young patients