West syndrome Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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.

Prof. Nir Giladi leads the Neurology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in movement disorders with a focus on Parkinson's disease. Collaborates with the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

• Over 43 years of experience of experience in neurology
• Head of Neurology Unit at Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center since 2007
• Fellowship-trained at Columbia University in Movement Disorders
• Published over 200 research papers on neurological diseases
• Received Excellence for Medical Care Award from Sourasky Medical Center

29 years of experience of neurology expertise – Dr. Altay trained at the University of Washington and Barnes-Jewish Center for Comprehensive Epilepsy.

• Specializes in epilepsy and related neurological disorders
• Educated at top US institutions for epilepsy care
• Extensive experience in diagnosing and treating complex cases

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

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

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

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. 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.

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

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).

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

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

Prof. Dr. Yasef Özsarfati specializes in epilepsy treatment at Florence Nightingale Hospital, with decades of experience in neurology.

• Over 41 years of experience of neurology practice
• Specializes in epilepsy and related neurological disorders
• Trained in behavioral neurology in the United States
• Associate Professor with extensive academic background

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

Dr. Rak-areekul specializes in neurology, with a focus on cognitive disorders and West syndrome, backed by rigorous training at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in cognitive neurology and neurocognitive disorders
• Honored as Chief of Academic for Neurology Residents
• Achieved 1st place in the Epilepsy Quiz Tournament
• Active researcher in neurology with multiple conference presentations

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

Fellowship-trained in epilepsy at one of Thailand's top hospitals – Dr. Tosamran brings specialized knowledge to West syndrome cases.

• Currently training at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• Board-certified neurologist with master's in internal medicine
• Graduated with honors from Chulalongkorn University

Dr. Ulvi Samadzade specializes in West syndrome with training from Dokuz Eylul University Hospital. He treats complex neurological disorders at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained in neurology at Gazi University and Dokuz Eylul University Hospital
• Expert in advanced treatments like IVIG therapy and plasmapheresis
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology and Turkish Neurological Society