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Best West syndrome neurologists: TOP 88 doctors

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Sultan Tarlaci
Neurologist
24 years of experience
4.2
51 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Sultan Tarlaci

Neurologist
24 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Sultan TARLACI is an experienced Neurologist with 25+ years of experience in the treatment of various neurological diseases, including headaches, dizziness, migraine, fainting, dementia, brain diseases, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, sleep apnea, vertigo, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, paralysis, neurological diseases, and more. He has authored several books and chapters in books, published in international peer-reviewed journals, and received several awards. He is a graduate of Ege University School of Medicine and completed his Neurology Residency at Ege University.Read more
4.2
51 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Vagus nerve stimulation $20000 - $25000
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Antonio Russi
Neurologist
52 years of experience
4.7
403 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Antonio Russi

Neurologist
52 years of experience

accreditations:

International League Against Epilepsy
  • Prof. Antonio Russi specializes in the treatment of West syndrome using non-surgical therapies and medication management.
  • Standard treatments include ACTH therapy, corticosteroids, antiepileptic drugs, and the ketogenic diet.
  • Prof. Russi has experience practicing at medical institutions in Spain and provides remote consultations via Skype.
  • Ranked among the Top 100 Spanish doctors by Forbes magazine.
  • Member of the Neurophysiology Catalan Society, International League Against Epilepsy, and American Epilepsy Society.
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4.7
403 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Vagus nerve stimulation $46936.11 - $49022.16
Stereotaxic surgeries $26075.62 - $67796.61
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Baris Metin
Neurologist
24 years of experience
4.2
51 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Baris Metin

Neurologist
24 years of experience
  • Dr. Baris Metin specializes in West syndrome treatment, focusing on early diagnosis and intervention.
  • Standard treatment methods include ACTH therapy, Vigabatrin, ketogenic diet, and anti-epileptic drugs.
  • He has over 7 years of experience practicing at clinics in Turkey and Belgium, which has enhanced his clinical expertise.
  • Dr. Metin has contributed numerous research papers to national and international scientific journals.
  • He is a member of professional organizations, ensuring adherence to the highest medical standards.
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4.2
51 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Vagus nerve stimulation $20000 - $25000
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Bartolome Oliver
Neurosurgeon
48 years of experience
4.7
403 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Bartolome Oliver

Neurosurgeon
48 years of experience

accreditations:

Congress of Neurological Surgeons
International Society for Advancement of Spine Surgery
  • Dr. Bartolome Oliver specializes in West syndrome treatment, utilizing advanced methods like ACTH therapy, vigabatrin, and ketogenic diet.
  • He has extensive international training at medical institutions in Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the USA.
  • Dr. Oliver performs over 200 operations annually, demonstrating his high level of expertise in neurological conditions.
  • He is a member of prestigious organizations including the European Society of the Brain Tumors Neurosurgery and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
  • Dr. Oliver offers remote consultations, providing diagnosis and treatment plans via Skype.
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4.7
403 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Vagus nerve stimulation $46936.11 - $49022.16
Stereotaxic surgeries $26075.62 - $67796.61
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Itzhak Fried
Neurosurgeon
38 years of experience
4.4
139 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Itzhak Fried

Neurosurgeon
38 years of experience
Dr. Itzhak Fried is a renowned neurosurgeon and neuroscientist who graduated from Stanford University and trained at Yale University. He specializes in advanced brain surgeries, epilepsy treatment, deep brain stimulation, functional brain mapping and epilepsy-related vascular malformations treatments. He is also known for his innovative approach to study the nature and development of epilepsy seizures, modern programs for management of patients with epilepsy, and new methods for recovery speech and memory disorders. He currently practices at Ichilov Hospital, Tel-Aviv Medical Center and teaches at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Yale University.Read more
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Svetlana Kipervasser
Neurologist
32 years of experience
4.4
139 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Svetlana Kipervasser

Neurologist
32 years of experience
Dr. Svetlana Kipervasser specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery, surgical treatment of epilepsy, and medication treatment for epilepsy and essential tremor.Read more

Find out about the best doctors here

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.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rating of hospitals where doctors practice.

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How to choose the best West syndrome doctors in the world?

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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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Miri Neufeld
Neurologist
51 years of experience
4.4
139 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Miri Neufeld

Neurologist
51 years of experience

accreditations:

Israel Medical Association

Dr. Miri Neufeld is a highly experienced and well-esteemed neurosurgeon with 49 years of service at the Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in the treatment of brain diseases such as epilepsy. She has completed medical education at Tel Aviv University, interned at Sheba Medical Center, completed residency in Neurology at Beilinson Medical Center, interned at the Mayo Clinic (USA), and held memberships in various medical associations.

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Rafael Arroyo González
Neurologist
28 years of experience
3.4
5 reviews

Rafael Arroyo González

Neurologist
28 years of experience
Spain, Madrid
Quironsalud Madrid
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Ebru Erbayat Altay
Neurologist
27 years of experience
4.5
462 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Ebru Erbayat Altay

Neurologist
27 years of experience
  • Neurologist and Epileptologist with 25 years of experience in treating West syndrome.
  • Trained at the University of Washington and Barnes-Jewish Comprehensive Epilepsy Center (USA).
  • Specializes in ACTH therapy, anti-epileptic drugs, ketogenic diet, and surgical options for West syndrome.
  • Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
  • Fluent in English, providing accessible care for patients from around the world.
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Jesus Romero Imbroda
Neurologist
20 years of experience
4.8
3 reviews

Jesus Romero Imbroda

Neurologist
20 years of experience
Spain, Marbella
Quirónsalud Marbella
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Veronika Chernuha
Neurologist
29 years of experience
4.4
139 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Veronika Chernuha

Neurologist
29 years of experience
Dr. Veronika Chernuha is a neurologist and pediatrician with over 25 years of experience, specializing in pediatric neurology, epilepsy, and neurogenic diseases. She has significant expertise in treating neurologic patients, especially after neurosurgical interventions, and is known for her work in areas such as deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery and surgical treatment of epilepsy.Read more
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Marcel Dihne
Neurologist
20 years of experience
4.6
56 reviews

Marcel Dihne

Neurologist
20 years of experience
Germany, Solingen
Medical Center in Solingen
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Uta Meyding-Lamade
Neurologist
33 years of experience
4.4
52 reviews
Germany, Frankfurt am Main
Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)

Uta Meyding-Lamade

Neurologist
33 years of experience
  • 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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Adolfo Leyva
Neurologist
31 years of experience

Adolfo Leyva

Neurologist
31 years of experience
Mexico, Mexico City
DR. IRERI ASTEINZA Clinic
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Siar Dursun
Pediatrician
13 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Siar Dursun

Pediatrician
13 years of experience

EDUCATION:

 

2014 ADNAN MENDERES UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES, CHILD NEUROLOGY

 

2011 IZMIR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES

 

2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital, Child Health and Diseases

 

2004 DICLE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

 

EXPERIENCE:

 

2018 Istanbul Medipol Hospital

 

2017 - 2018 Kartal Education and Research Hospital

 

2014 - 2016 Denizli State Hospital

 

2011 - 2014 Aydin Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

 

2006 - 2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital

 

2011Izmir Education and Research Hospital

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Mustafa Sezer
Neurologist
24 years of experience
Turkey, Izmit
Private Yüzyıl Hospital

Mustafa Sezer

Neurologist
24 years of experience

Personal Information

Name Surname : Mustafa SEZER
Place of Birth - Year :    Balıkesir - 1969
Academic Title : Op. Dr.
Foreign Language : English


Education

Ankara Numune Hospital 1998-2003
Osmangazi Faculty of Medicine 1994
Work Experience

Private Century Hospital 2000-... 
Ankara Numune Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic 1998-2003
Kocaeli Ulaşlı Health Centre 1996-1998
Siirt State Hospital Emergency Service 1994-1996

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Kyoung Heo
Neurologist
4.5
42 reviews
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Severance Hospital

Kyoung Heo

Neurologist

accreditations:

The Korean Epilepsy Society
The Korea Medical Association

Prof. Heo is a leading neurologist in South Korea specializing in epilepsy treatment. He is the head of the Neurology Department at Yonsei Severance Hospital and a graduate of Yonsei University College of Medicine. He is a member of The Korean Epilepsy Society, The Korean Neurological Association, and The Korea Medical Association.

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Spain, Barcelona
SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital
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Alexis Arzimanoglou
4.8
41 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital
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Yaşar Kütükçü
4.6
479 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Prof. Yaşar Kütükçü is a neurologist with an education from Gülhane Askeri Tıp Akademisi Medical School and University of California San Francisco. He is a member of Turkish Neurology Society, Parkinson’s Disease Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society and specializes in Neurophysiology (Deep Brain Stimulation) and movement disorders treatment.

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4.6
479 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Stereotaxic surgeries $8500 - $14000
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