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Best Epilepsy doctors in China: TOP 4 doctors

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Sun Chen Yang

  • New
  • 38 years of experience
  • China, Tianjin, Dr. Eber Brain Hospital
  • 38 years of experience of experience treating epilepsy with 900+ procedures – Sun Chen Yang performs functional neurosurgery at Tianjin Eber Perennial Brain Hospital.

    • Pioneered Asia's first spinal cord stimulation for paraplegia
    • Published over 100 articles in SCI and other journals
    • Director/Founder of Eber Medical Group
    • Supervisor of doctoral studies
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yao Yi

  • New
  • 35 years of experience
  • China, Xiamen, Xiamen Humanity Hospital
  • Professor Yi Yao, MD, is Chief of the Epilepsy Center. He is an internationally recognized expert in functional neurology and neurosurgery. He specializes in complex epilepsy care for children and adults. He has over 35 years of experience.

    Clinical expertise: brain mapping; drug-resistant epilepsy; emergency seizure care; advanced neurosurgical planning; microsurgery for tumors and vascular disease.

    Professional leadership: Standing Council Member, China Association Against Epilepsy; Vice Chairman, Epilepsy Surgery Foundation; Committee Member, Pediatric Neurosurgery; Vice President, Fujian Epilepsy Association.

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Shao Ming

  • New
  • 32 years of experience
  • China, Tianjin, Dr. Eber Brain Hospital
  • Dr. Shao Ming revolutionized epilepsy surgery in China with pioneering techniques like propofol for the Wada test and high-frequency oscillations to localize epileptic foci.

    • Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard and Dartmouth
    • Authored over 50 scientific papers, featured in The Journal of Neuroscience
    • Chairman of multiple neurophysiology committees in China
    • Specializes in preoperative assessment and surgical monitoring for resistant epilepsy
    • Recipient of multiple prestigious research grants in the US and China
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Zheng Wei Hong

  • New
  • 45 years of experience
  • China, Xiamen, Xiamen Humanity Hospital
  • Professor ZHENG Wei Hong is Director of the Department of Neurology and the discipline leader. He previously served as Director of Neurology at Xiamen University Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital. He is a Professor at Xiamen University and a master's supervisor.

    His clinical focus includes etiological investigation, prevention, and treatment of cerebral infarction and cerebral hemorrhage. He also diagnoses and treats complex neurological diseases, including epilepsy, neuroimmunological and neuromuscular disorders (myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis), and Parkinson's disease.

    Appointments: He serves as a committee member of the Neuroimmunology Group (Chinese Medical Association Neurology Branch), the Immunology Branch (Chinese Stroke Association), Neurorestoration (Chinese Medical Doctor Association), and Cognitive Impairment (Chinese Geriatrics Society). He is on the Standing Committee of the Expert Committee of Stroke Screening and Prevention Engineering Base Hospitals (Ministry of Health). He is a member of the Neurology Expert Group, Fujian Provincial Medical Quality Control Center for Stroke and Epilepsy. He is Standing Director of the Fujian Anti‑Epilepsy Association. He is Deputy Group Leader of the Epilepsy and Electroencephalography Group (Fujian Medical Association Neurology Branch). He is Deputy Chairperson of the 1st Committee, Neurology Physicians Branch (Fujian Medical Doctor Association). He is a Standing Committee Member (5th–7th) of the Neurology Branch (Fujian Medical Association). He is Deputy Chairperson of the Neurology Professional Committee (Xiamen Medical Association).

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Bookimed Insights: Top Epilepsy Specialists in China (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 8 requests for Epilepsy treatment in China, collaborating with 4 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#138 years of experienceFunctional neurosurgery for epilepsyPioneered groundbreaking functional neurosurgery techniques, including Asia's first spinal cord stimulation procedure. Director of Eber Medical Group with extensive research contributions.
China
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#232 years of experienceMedication-resistant epilepsyPioneered advanced surgical techniques for resistant epilepsy in China. Authored key medical guidelines and leads national neurophysiology committees. Recognized with The Journal of Neuroscience cover feature.
China
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