Best West syndrome doctors in Germany: TOP 7 doctors

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Uta Meyding-Lamade
  • 4.4 Good 52 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
    • Prof. Uta Meyding-Lamade specializes in the treatment of West syndrome, focusing on early diagnosis and intervention.
    • Standard treatment methods for West syndrome include ACTH therapy, corticosteroids, and antiepileptic drugs such as vigabatrin.
    • She graduated from Heidelberg University in 1988, with postgraduate training at University College London and the University of Memphis.
    • She heads the Neurology Department at Nordwest Clinic and the Viral Encephalitis German Neurology Society.
    • She serves as a regional adviser on stroke treatment at the Robert Koch Institute and has received numerous scholarships and prizes.
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Roland Veltkamp
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  • Germany, Essen, Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus
  • Professor Roland Veltkamp is a renowned German stroke neurologist trained in Germany, the USA, and the UK. He leads a research group focusing on stroke management and prevention, and applies all findings to treat patients. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the European Stroke Organisation and American Heart Association.
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Christoph Kleinschnitz
  • New
  • Germany, Essen, Essen University Hospital
  • Dr. Christoph Kleinschnitz is a highly experienced specialist in neuro and radiosurgery, neurology, and endoscopic treatment of stroke. He is currently the head of the Neurology department at the Essen University Hospital, and has published 349 peer-reviewed articles in the past 15 years. He has been recognized with several awards for his pioneering work.
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Horst Glasner
  • 4.7 Excellent 17 reviews
  • Germany, Berlin, Meoclinic Hospital
  • Professor Glasner is an experienced neurologist with over 50 years of experience in the treatment of stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, myelitis, diabetes, and other neurological-psychiatric disorders. He has worked at leading medical institutions in Germany and is an author of numerous scientific publications.
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Matthias Endres
  • 3 Good 3 reviews
  • Germany, Berlin, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
  • Director of the Clinic for Neurology with Experimental Neurology, Center Leader CC15>

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Guenter Seidel
  • 4.8 Excellent 7 reviews
  • Germany, Hamburg, Asklepios Nord Clinic
  • Head Physician of department of neurology in the Clinic of Asklepios

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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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Famous West syndrome doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

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Marcel Dihne
  • 4.6 Excellent 57 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Professor Dihné is a true master in understanding the subtle mechanisms of the nervous system. His professionalism is manifested in his profound knowledge of anatomy and physiology, as well as in his ability to accurately identify and effectively treat diseases that can affect both the physical and psychological state of the patient. Professor Dihné listens carefully to everyone, creating an atmosphere of trust, and based on thorough examinations and analyses, develops an individualized treatment plan. He not only has knowledge in his hands, but also the ability to feel and understand how to restore harmony in a person's body and mind, giving them back their quality of life.

    Membership in societies and awards:

    German Society of Physicians. 

    Research Award of the Christian and Claudia Hempel Foundation for outstanding research in the field of clinical stem cell research.

    Author of numerous publications in leading medical journals in Germany and Europe.

    Specialization:

    • neurology
    • strokes
    • epilepsy
    • nervous system regeneration
    • stem cells
    • microelectrode arrays

    Work experience:

    2001-2004: Training at the Centre for Molecular Neurobiology in Hamburg.

    2004-2011: Training at the Neurological University Clinic Düsseldorf.

    2011-2013: Training at the Neurological University Hospital Tübingen and the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research. 

    Professor Dihne began his scientific career at the University of Düsseldorf. 

    2013-2023  Professor Dihne successfully headed the Department of Neurology at the St. Lukas Klinik Solingen for 10 years.

    Since 2024: Chief Physician at the Department of Neurology at the Academic Hospital Solingen.

     

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