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Best Epilepsy doctors: TOP 83 doctors

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Baris Metin

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Baris Metin specializes in Epilepsy and Electroencephalography, with 7+ years of experience across Turkey and Belgium.

    • Expert in Functional Neuroimaging for epilepsy diagnosis
    • PhD in psychology from Ghent University, Belgium
    • Published numerous research papers in international journals
    • Neurology specialization from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,000 - $28,000
Vagus nerve stimulation
$20,000 - $26,000
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Antonio Russi

  • 4.7 Excellent 435 reviews
  • 54 years of experience
  • 1500+ treatments performed
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Prof. Antonio Russi is recognized as the best epileptologist in Spain. The Doctor specializes in non-surgical therapy of severe and rare epilepsy stages. He helps children and adults to get rid of seizures for good.
    Prof. Antonio Russi is an apparent expert in epilepsy diagnosing and choosing the most appropriate drugs in each particular case. Medication therapy helps patients in 70% of cases.

    Prof. Russi is included in the ranking of Top 100 Spanish doctors by the Forbes magazine, the world's authoritative edition.

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Vagus nerve stimulation
$52,405.92 - $54,735.07
Stereotaxic surgeries
$29,114.4 - $75,697.44
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Javier Herrero Jover

  • 4.7 Excellent 435 reviews
  • 46 years of experience
  • 10000+ treatments performed
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Herrero is a pioneer in virtual surgical planning, integrating 3D simulation into procedures for enhanced precision. He leads his own dedicated unit at Centro Médico Teknon.

    • Over 30 years of clinical and academic experience
    • Globally recognized expert in rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation
    • Founder of Alma IT Systems – a medical imaging platform
    • Author of 150+ scientific publications and 350+ international presentations
    • Fellowship-trained in Jerusalem and Brazil under renowned surgeons
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Vagus nerve stimulation
$52,405.92 - $54,735.07
Stereotaxic surgeries
$29,114.4 - $75,697.44
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Bartolome Oliver

  • 4.7 Excellent 435 reviews
  • 50 years of experience
  • 280+ treatments performed
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Oliver co-founded the Foundation for Functional Neurosurgery and is a world-leading expert in epilepsy surgery. He is Co-Director of the Oliver & Ayats Institute at Centro Médico Teknon.

    • 40+ years of experience in advanced brain and spine surgery
    • Performs over 200 neurosurgical procedures annually
    • Pioneer in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques
    • President of the European Skull Base Society
    • Author of 150+ scientific publications in neurology
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Vagus nerve stimulation
$52,405.92 - $54,735.07
Stereotaxic surgeries
$29,114.4 - $75,697.44
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Nuran Burcu Arkali

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Nuran Burcu Arkali specializes in EEG and EMG diagnostics – key tools for epilepsy management at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Completed electro-physiology master's program at Istanbul University
    • Trained in Botulinum toxin applications for neurological conditions
    • Expertise in sleep disorders often associated with epilepsy
    • Participated in establishing neurology clinics and intensive care units
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Yaşar Kütükçü

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Professor Yaşar Kütükçü trained in neurology at the University of California San Francisco, bringing US expertise to Anadolu Medical Center.

    • Specializes in neurophysiology and deep brain stimulation for movement disorders
    • Professor of Neurology, which involves advanced research and clinical practice
    • Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
    • Conducts active scientific research, indicating a focus on evidence-based protocols
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Stereotaxic surgeries
$8,500 - $14,000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$25,000 - $35,000
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Sinan Comu

  • 4.7 Excellent 345 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Sinan Comu brings American epilepsy treatment protocols to Turkey after training in the USA. He sees patients at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

    • Over 20 years of experience in neurology
    • Treats epilepsy in children, adolescents, and adults
    • Specializes in pediatric neurology – including complex cases
    • Holds memberships in the Turkish Neurological Society
    • Also a member of the U.S.-based Child Neurology Society
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Vagus nerve stimulation
$22,000 - $30,000
Stereotaxic surgeries
$12,000 - $12,000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$25,000 - $29,000
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Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • With 21 years of neurology experience and specialized training in electrophysiology at İstanbul University, Dr. Tokmak brings deep expertise to epilepsy care.

    • Performed extensive studies on EEG – critical for epilepsy diagnosis and monitoring
    • Holds a Master's Degree in Electrophysiology – rare specialization in Turkey
    • Works at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital – one of Turkey's major neurology centers
    • Published research on EMG, EEG, and other neurodiagnostic techniques
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Kursad Aydin

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Prof. Kursad Aydin is an expert in Vagus Nerve Stimulation therapy – a key surgical option for epilepsy. He has 27 years of experience and leads pediatric neurology at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

    • Completed pediatric neurology training at Gazi University
    • Specializes in medication, dietary, and surgical interventions for complex cases
    • Performed more than 900 procedures in his career
    • Member of professional neurology organizations supporting modern practices
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Surgical treatment of epilepsy
$15,000 - $25,000
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Byung-hee Lee

  • New
  • 42 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Cheonan, RE:YOUTH (YONSEI BH Arterial Stemcell Clinic)
  • Dr. Lee is a founding member of the Korean Society of Interventional Neurology and has presented 24 SCI theses on cerebrovascular topics.

    • Regular member of the American Stroke Association and World Stroke Society
    • Delivered 50 lectures at international and domestic conferences
    • Specializes in interventional neurology approaches
    • Works at RE:YOUTH (YONSEI BH Arterial Stemcell Clinic)
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Fritz Leutmezer

  • 4.7 Excellent 153 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • Univ. Prof. Dr. Fritz Leutmezer is a distinguished neurologist with decades of expertise in epilepsy and multiple sclerosis, practicing at Wiener Privatklinik.

    • Specializes in complex neurological conditions including epilepsy and migraines
    • Associate Professor at the Medical University of Vienna
    • Principal investigator in international clinical trials on multiple sclerosis
    • Trained at Vienna General Hospital (AKH), a leading neurology center
    • Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals
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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 25+ years of experience, recognized for his contributions to neurosciences with several awards.

    • Specializes in epilepsy and other neurological diseases
    • Published in international peer-reviewed journals
    • Authored and co-authored several books
    • Trained at Ege University School of Medicine
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,000 - $28,000
Vagus nerve stimulation
$20,000 - $26,000
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Ebru Erbayat Altay

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • 25 years of experience in neurology and epilepsy – Dr. Altay trained at the University of Washington and Barnes-Jewish Center for Comprehensive Epilepsy.

    • Specializes in epilepsy and seizure disorders
    • Educated at top US institutions for neurology
    • Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital
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Surgical treatment of epilepsy
$15,000 - $25,000
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Uta Meyding-Lamade

  • 4.5 Good 52 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
  • Prof. Meyding-Lamade leads the German Neurology Society's Viral Encephalitis board and directs the Neurology Department at Nordwest Clinic.

    • Heads the Viral Encephalitis board at Germany's premier neurological society.
    • Over 30 years of experience since graduating from Heidelberg University.
    • Completed postgraduate neurology training at University College London.
    • Appointed regional stroke treatment adviser for the Robert Koch Institute.
    • Recipient of the Braun Foundation prize for innovative treatments.
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Suber Dikici

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Associate Professor of Neurology with over 23 years of experience, currently at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

    • Specialized in neurology with a focus on epilepsy and sleep disorders
    • Trained in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) application in Dubai
    • Member of Turkish Neurology and Sleep Medicine Associations
    • Recipient of the Publication Success Incentive Award from Düzce University
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Mustafa Sezer

  • New
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Izmit, Private Yüzyıl Hospital
  • Dr. Mustafa Sezer brings over 25 years of neurosurgery experience, specializing in epilepsy at Private Yüzyıl Hospital.

    • Board-certified in neurosurgery with a focus on epilepsy treatment
    • Formerly at Ankara Numune Hospital's Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic
    • Skilled in both diagnostic and surgical approaches to epilepsy
    • Fluent in English for international patient consultations
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Roberto Martínez Álvarez

  • New
  • 42 years of experience
  • Spain, Madrid, Hospital Ruber Internacional
  • Over 180 publications and 230 conference presentations – Dr. Martínez Álvarez leads the Functional Neurosurgery Department at Hospital Ruber Internacional.

    • Head of Functional Neurosurgery since 2005
    • Specializes in epilepsy treatment using stereotactic radiosurgery
    • Honorary Professor at Autonomous University of Madrid
    • Executive Council member of International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society
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Carme Fons

  • 4.8 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital
  • Dr. Fons specializes in pediatric epilepsy with a PhD in Medicine and Harvard research fellowship. She treats children at SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital.

    • PhD in Medicine from University of Barcelona
    • Fetal-Neonatal Research Fellow at Harvard's Boston Children's Hospital
    • Lecturer in Pediatric Neurology at University of Barcelona
    • Author of multiple scientific papers on neuropediatrics
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Ebru Altindag

  • 5 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Ebru Altindag specializes in epilepsy diagnosis and neurophysiology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • PhD thesis on juvenile myoclonic epilepsy – deeply researched the condition
    • Over 1,100 epilepsy-related procedures performed in 26 years of practice
    • Multiple award-winning research on seizure semiology and EEG findings
    • Clinical Neurophysiology subspecialist with expertise in advanced diagnostic techniques
    • Active member of Turkish Association for Combating Epilepsy
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$23,750 - $26,250
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Yasef Özsarfati

  • 5 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Yasef Özsarfati has over 30 years of experience in neurology, with a strong focus on epilepsy treatment at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Specialized in neurology at Istanbul University with additional training at Hacettepe University
    • Worked abroad in the United States, focusing on neurology research
    • Currently practices at Florence Nightingale Hospital, a leading neurological center
    • Expert in both adult and pediatric epilepsy cases
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$23,750 - $26,250
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Bookimed Insights: Top Doctors for Epilepsy Treatment

Bookimed has coordinated 9457 patient requests for Epilepsy treatment, working with 83 specialists worldwide. The doctors in this table consistently stand out for their credentials and expertise in addressing specific patient needs. All information comes from actual patient cases and treatment offers created by our partner clinics.
DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
26 years of experienceComplex epilepsy casesCombines neurology expertise with psychology PhD – uniquely qualified for complex epilepsy cases. Research focuses on functional neuroimaging and EEG.
Turkey
Price on request
54 years of experienceIndividualized non-surgical epilepsy treatmentAs head of the Epilepsy Institute at Teknon, Dr. Russi pioneers individualized medication therapies, achieving significant success for many patients. He is recognized as a top Spanish doctor.
Spain
from $600
46 years of experienceRevision rhinoplasty and facial surgeryFounder of a medical imaging platform for virtual surgical planning – integrating 3D technology for personalized procedures. Former President of the world's leading congress on surgical technology.
Spain
from $250
50 years of experienceSurgical epilepsy casesCo-founded the Foundation for Functional Neurosurgery – focuses on complex surgical cases. President of the European Skull Base Society and pioneer in minimally invasive techniques.
Spain
from $350
22 years of experienceComplex epilepsy diagnosticsSpecializes in EEG/EMG diagnostics – essential for epilepsy assessment. Additional expertise in Botulinum toxin applications and sleep disorder management.
Turkey
Price on request
Movement disorders and neurophysiologyExpert in deep brain stimulation for movement disorders, trained at University of California San Francisco. Professor of Neurology and member of international professional societies.
Turkey
Price on request
30 years of experiencePediatric and adult epilepsyTrained in U.S. pediatric neurology at University of Pittsburgh. Brings American treatment protocols to Turkey. Treats both children and adults with seizure disorders.
Turkey
Price on request
24 years of experienceEEG-monitored epilepsy casesSpecialist in electrophysiology with EEG-focused epilepsy practice – rare qualifications in Turkey. Master's from İstanbul University with neurodiagnostic research background.
Turkey
from $100
28 years of experiencePediatric epilepsy surgery and VNS therapyAn expert in Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS) and surgical interventions, with 900+ procedures. He is a professor leading the Pediatric Neurology Department, managing medication, diet, and surgery.
Turkey
from $130
42 years of experienceInterventional neurology casesPioneer in Korean interventional neurology – founding member of key societies. Recognized internationally with 24 SCI publications and 50 conference lectures.
Republic of Korea
Price on request