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Alexis Arzimanoglou

  • 4.8 Excellent 41 reviews
  • Spain, Barcelona, SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital
  • Consultant and coordinator of the epilepsy program at the Children's Hospital of Sant Joan de Déu.
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Christian Muller

  • 4.6 Excellent 18 reviews
  • Austria, Vienna, Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
  • Head of Neurology Department

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Shon, Young Min

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Neurologist
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Ass Prof Dr Nihat Mustafayev

  • New
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Ass Prof Dr Nihat Mustafayev ( Ass Prof Dr Nihat Mustafayev Private Clinic (Mesotherapy-Ozone-Botox--EEG-EMG-TMS)
  •   Ass. Prof. Dr. Nihat Mustafayev began his professional career by receiving his medical doctorate after a six-year disciplined education at Turgut Ozal University Faculty of Medicine. After completing his neurology specialization at Istanbul Bezmialem University, he conducted studies on neuromodulation and ultrasonography-guided botulinum toxin applications.

    He completed a fellowship at the Department of Algology at UCLA University in the USA, worked at the Austrian American Association, gave speeches internationally, and edited the book “Practical Approaches to Medical Aesthetics.” He also further developed his knowledge by working at the Movement Disorder Clinic at AKH Hospital in Vienna, Austria.

    He is also a member of prestigious organizations that reinforce his reputation in his field of expertise. He is an active member of important associations such as the International Headache Society and the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS). He is also a member of prestigious organizations such as the Turkish Neurological Association, the European Academy of Neurology and the International Headache Society

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Roberto Martínez Álvarez

  • New
  • 41 years of experience
  • Spain, Madrid, Hospital Ruber Internacional
  • Experience

    • -Head of the Department of Functional Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery at Ruber International Hospital since 2005 .
    • - Neurosurgeon in the Radiosurgery Department of Ruber International Hospital since 1993 .
    • -Work experience at Puerta de Hierro Clinic, Madrid (1985–1989) .

    Scientific and teaching activities

    • -180 publications in national and international medical journals.
    • 60 articles in leading international journals with high impact factor.
    • - Participation in 230 scientific conferences as a speaker, including 100 invited presentations at international symposia.
    • -Author : 3 published books and 22 chapters in scientific papers.
    • - Honorary Professor of the Faculty of Medicine of the Autonomous University of Madrid .

    Internships in international centers

    • - La Timone Hospital, Marseille (France) – 2000, 2010, 2015.
    • -Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm (Sweden) – 1993, 1996.
    • - Birmingham Hospital, UK – 1987

    Membership in scientific societies

    • - Member of the International Society of Stereotactic Radiosurgery (ISRS) , is a member of the Executive Council and the Educational Committee .
    • - Member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons of the United States and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons .
    • -Member of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Asturias, Spain .

    Languages of practice

    • -Spanish
    • -English
    • -French

    Pathologies

    -Benign brain tumors: meningiomas and neuromas:

    -Cerebral vascular malformations:

    -Obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment operations:

    -Operations to combat nervous anorexia:

    Publications

    2023 | Stereotactic radiosurgery for Kuss grade IV vestibular schwannoma in patients ≥ 65 years: a multi-institutional retrospective study Acta Neurochirurgica 165: 211–220,

    2022 | Stereotactic radiosurgery for Kues grade IV vestibular schwannoma in young patients: a multi-institutional study Journal of Neuro-Oncology 160: 201–208.

    2022 | Stereotactic radiosurgery versus active surveillance for asymptomatic, parafalcine, and parasagittal meningiomas: a matched cohort analysis from the IMPASSE Neurosurgery 90:750–757

    2022| Active surveillance versus stereotactic radiosurgery for the treatment of patients with incident frontobasal meningioma - A subanalysis of the IMPASSE Cancers (Basel) trial. Mar 3;14(5):1300.

    2022| Gamma Knife Outcomes and Recommendations and Complications: Patai fond Kuala Lumpur

    2022| Radiosurgery for Mental Disorders LGKA Marsella

    2022| The Role of SRS in Anorexia Nervosa ISRS Milan

    2022| Expanding the indications for gamma knife radiosurgery Neuroonc and Rs Symp Malasia

    2022 | Pituitary Adenoma: Conservative in Surgical Abortion Simp CUF Lisbo

    Awards and certificates

    2019|National Medical Prize XXI in the field of neurosurgery.

    2018 | Editorial Board Member, American Journal of Psychiatry and Neurology

    2015 | Factory Award torn away from the International Society of Stereotactic and Radiosurgery

    2012 | Correspondent of the Real Medical Academy of Asturias.

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Panos Vrentas

  • New
  • 40 years of experience
  • Greece, Argos, Palladion Clinic & Medical Wellness
  • Dr. Panos Vrentas was born on 02/08/1962 and is married to Panagiotopoulou V., Psychiatrist - Director of the Psychological Health Center of Tripoli with whom they have two children. In 1979 he began his studies at the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and graduated in 1986. He received his specialty as a neurologist in 1994 from the General Hospital of Athens. He received his diploma from the University College of Clinical Neurology in London in 1995. He has been trained in neurological hospitals in the USA, TORONTO and CANADA. When he was in the army he served as a military doctor in the special forces. He was Senior Secretary in Neurology at Leeds General Practice and in the Visitor Registry for Motor Disorders and Neurology at London National Hospital. (1996-1997).In 1997-2001 he was the head of a clinic for movement disorders at the General Hospital of Athens.  From 2001 to 2008 he was a doctor at the hospital in Tripoli. Since 2008 he has his own doctor's office in Tripoli and Sparta and works as a freelancer. From 2013 until today he is a Neurologist at the PALLADION Clinic and Medical Wellness.Finally, he is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the Royal College of Physicians, the Movement Disorders Society, and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

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Halil Olgunpeker

  • New
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lifetr hospital
  • Skull Aesthetics
     

    Skull reshaping, also known as skull reshaping, can be done using many different methods. Cranioplasty surgery and plastic surgery that involves placing a specially produced 3D implant into the skull provide the most accurate results.

    Later, I had the chance to work as a clinical research fellow (observer doctor) with Prof. Dr. Mustafa Başkaya at the University of Wisconsin in the USA. After returning from the USA, I worked at Okmeydanı Education and Research Hospital for another four years and started working as a specialist doctor at Medicalpark Bahçelievler Hospital in 2020.

    With the excitement of transferring my experiences to future generations, I simultaneously continue my academic duty at Altınbaş University 

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Hulya Sirazi

  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Romatem Move
  • Areas of Expertise

    Stroke Rehabilitation

    Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

    Orthopedic Rehabilitation

    Neurological Rehabilitation

    Pediatric Rehabilitation

    Robotic Rehabilitation

    Atroplasty Rehabilitation

    Fracture Rehabilitation

    Osteoarthritis (Calcification)

    Osteoporosis (Bone Resorption)

    Fibromyalgia

    Medicine

    Education

    Faculty of Medicine

    Specialization: Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

    Associate Professor: 12.10.2015

    Publications

    Erkin Gülten, Elhan Atilla H, Aybay Canan, Şirzai Hülya, Özel Sumru (2007) Validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Disability and Rehabilitation

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Aygun Mammadova

  • New
  • 40 years of experience
  • Azerbaijan, Baku, Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku
  • DR. Aygun Mamedova

    Education: Azerbaijan Medical University.

    Specialty: neurologist-osteopath

    Day and time of work: 1,3,4,5 10:00-15:00, 2nd day Clinic of biological medicine Masalli

    Training and membership:

    In 2012, the 5th conference of neurologists of Azerbaijan was held, and in 2013 – of Turkic-speaking peoples.

    He was a participant in the International Neurological Congress.

    completed the courses. At the same time, Germany, Columbia, Switzerland,

    Participated in seminars of Russian and Ukrainian specialists and received certificates.

    Last year in 2022, the exhibition "MITOCHONDRIAL DYSFUNCTION AND CHRONIC DYSFUNCTION" was held in Antalya.

    Participation in the III GENERAL MEDICAL CONGRESS ON THE FORMATION OF INFLAMMATORY DISEASES

    did. It should be noted that this method of treatment is known in Azerbaijan as "Integrative Medicine".

    Currently, in the clinic of biological medicine, treatment of chronic degenerative diseases is of an integrative nature.

    It is carried out with the help of medical methods and Mrs. Aygun's successful results in this field.

    There is

    The doctor also treats headaches and neck pain, insomnia, dizziness, nerve pain, paralysis,

    vertebral hernias, strokes, neuroses, Parkinson's disease, etc. also about the treatment of diseases of the nervous system

    specialized.

    In December 2021, Istanbul will host the "Holistic Approach to Medicine and Treatment of Chronic Diseases".

    Seminar "Algorithm".

    Participating in the "2nd International Congress on Parkinson's Disease" to be held in Istanbul in 2022.

    He shared his experience with doctors from a friendly country.

    The 5th “TURKISH WORLD ON MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS” will be held on June 8-11, 2022.

    participated in the CONGRESS.

    Osteopathic method of treating these diseases by a graduate of the St. Petersburg Academy of Osteopathy.

    also achieved successful results in treatment.

    EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT:

    Organic and functional diseases of the nervous system.

    Cerebral circulatory disorders

    Strokes

    Parkinson's

    Dizziness

    Unexplained headaches

    Problems with the spine (osteochondrosis, herniated cervical and lumbar vertebrae)

    Neuromuscular pain, trigeminal neuralgia, myofascial syndrome, facial nerve paralysis.

    Neck and shoulder syndrome

    Epilepsy

    Neuroses, sleep and memory disorders

    Degenerative diseases of the nervous system

    Multiple sclerosis

    Alzheimer's disease

    Osteopathic treatment of these and other diseases

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Enrico Motti

  • New
  • 47 years of experience
  • Italy, Bologna, Maria Cecilia Hospital
  • Boasting over 40 years of experience, Dr Motti performs more than 500 Gamma Knife procedures per year. He is recognized as a national and international specialist for the examination and treatment of diseases that would be often inoperable by other methods, such as intracranial tumors, vascular lesions and functional lesions (such as trigeminal neuralgia). His main goal is to treat patients with specific pathways that have the least possible impact while protecting healthy tissues.
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Mehmet Onur Ozturk

  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Bewell Health Assistance
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Antonio Gil-nagel Rein

  • New
  • 75 years of experience
  • Spain, Madrid, Hospital Ruber Internacional
  • Since 1998 he has been Director of the Epilepsy Unit at the Ruber International Hospital in Madrid, a pioneering centre for the diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment of epilepsy in children and adults.

    More than 150 neurologists and neurophysiologists from Spain and Latin America have been trained here, and several of its students have successfully opened epilepsy centres in other public and private hospitals, both in Spain and abroad.

    The program he directs has become a pioneer in Spain in the field of genetic diagnosis of complex epilepsies and advanced treatments such as drug repositioning, interstitial laser treatment, deep electrodes and gamma radiosurgery, which are used in patients with refractory epilepsy.

    Dr. Antonio Gil-Nagel is a professor at the IE University, is an Ad Honorem Professor at the Center for Biomedical Technology of the Polytechnic University of Madrid (CTB) and is Director of the Epilepsy Department at the Francisco Vitoria University of Madrid.

    He was a founding member of the European Epilepsy Research Network and the European Association for Epilepsy Monitoring. He is also active in international research projects such as EpiCare and the European Epilepsy Brain Bank and has held relevant positions in international institutions such as the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE), the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), the European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS) and the World Federation of Neurology (WFN).

    Dr. Gil-Nagel has directed numerous clinical trials and research studies in the field of epilepsy, especially in orphan epilepsies such as Dravet syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and other epileptic and developmental encephalopathies. The Epilepsy Program he directs is an international benchmark in the development of pharmacological research. He has been the Principal Investigator of phase II and III clinical trials, including numerous clinical trials and non-pharmacological treatments (epilepsy surgery, electrical stimulation, ketogenic diet and gamma knife). His research is funded by European Union funds and the Public Innovation Agency of the Ministry of Science and Innovation of the Spanish Government. Their dedication to research and the development of new treatments allows them to accelerate the treatment of their patients with new treatments.

    In addition to being a frequent speaker at national and international conferences, he has authored several books on epilepsy and electroencephalography and has numerous publications on epilepsy in journals such as Annals of Neurology, Brain, Epilepsy, European Journal of Neurology, Journal of Neurology, Nature Neurology, Neurology, and the New England Journal of Medicine, among others. He has authored 165 Scopus-indexed articles with 5,265 citations and an h-index of 35.

    In 2021, his team received the Innovative Small and Medium Enterprise Award for the project on mesial temporal lobe epilepsy and encephalocele (Ministry of Science and Innovation, Spain), and in 2012, the Scientific Award from the Epilepsy Group of the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN).

    Education

    • 1985Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery , Complutense University of Madrid.
    • 1986-1989Specialization in Neurology , Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid.
    • 1991–1993Epilepsy Specialist , Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.
    • 1997Certification of the American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology .

    Professional experience

    • 1993–1995 – Associate Professor, Epilepsy Program, Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.
    • 1995–1998 – Associate Professor, Epilepsy Program, Department of Neurological Sciences, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, USA.
    • Since 1998Director of the Epilepsy Program , Neurology Service, Ruber International Hospital, Madrid.
    • 2014 – Defense of the dissertation on the topic: "Clinical and neurophysiological studies in the pre-surgical evaluation of epilepsy" , Complutense University of Madrid.
    • 2022Deputy Head of the Neurology Service , Ruber Internacional International Hospital, Madrid.

    Membership in professional societies

    • Since 1991 – Member of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).
    • Since 1991 – Member of the American Epilepsy Society (AES).
    • Since 1996 – Member of the American Society of Clinical Neurophysiology .
    • Since 1988 – Member of the Spanish Society of Neurology .
    • Since 2006 – Representative of Spain in the World Federation of Neurology (WFN).
    • Since 2006 – Member of the editorial committee and the WFN web portal .
    • Since 2008 – Director of the Epilepsy Group of the European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS).
    • Since 2009 – Member of the EFNS Educational Courses Committee.
    • 2007–2009 – Member of the EFNS Scientific Committee .
    • 2007–2008 – Vice-President of the Scientific Committee of the 12th EFNS Congress , Madrid.
    • 2004–2007 – Delegate of Spain to the EFNS .
    • 2009 – Member of the Scientific Committee of the World Congress of Neurologists , Marrakech.

    Outstanding Achievements

    Dr. Hill-Nagel is a leading international figure in the field of epileptology, a recognized expert in the diagnosis and treatment of genetic epilepsy and the surgical approach to its correction. His distinguished professional career includes many years of experience in leading medical institutions in the United States and Europe, as well as active participation in international research and educational programs.

    Dr. Hill-Nagel not only advances the science of neurology on a global level, but also successfully implements cutting-edge treatment methods, improving the lives of thousands of patients around the world.

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Mustafa Sezer

  • New
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Izmit, Private Yüzyıl Hospital
  • 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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Elena Akulova

  • 4.5 Good 13 reviews
  • Russian Federation, Moscow, Yauza Medical Center
  • Head of the Neurology Department, Neurologist

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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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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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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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Bognár László

  • New
  • Hungary, Debrecen, Debrecen University Hospital
  • Neurosurgeon, neurologist. Head of the Department of Neurosurgery
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Roland Veltkamp

  • New
  • accreditation:
  • 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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Hwang Son Chol

  • New
  • Republic of Korea, Bucheon, Soon Сhun Hyang University Hospital in Bucheon
  • Neurosurgeon
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