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Best West syndrome neurologists: TOP 86 doctors

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Antonio Russi
Neurologist
52 years of experience
4.7
401 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
401 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Vagus nerve stimulation $47513.96 - $49625.7
Stereotaxic surgeries $26396.65 - $68631.28
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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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Bartolome Oliver
Neurosurgeon
48 years of experience
4.7
401 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
401 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Vagus nerve stimulation $47513.96 - $49625.7
Stereotaxic surgeries $26396.65 - $68631.28
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Ebru Erbayat Altay
Neurologist
27 years of experience
4.5
461 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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Veronika Chernuha
Neurologist
29 years of experience
4.4
138 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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Uta Meyding-Lamade
Neurologist
33 years of experience
4.4
51 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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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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  • medical developments, proprietary techniques used, and awards, if any.

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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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Yaşar Kütükçü
4.6
476 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
476 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Stereotaxic surgeries $8500 - $14000
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Sinan Comu
Neurologist
28 years of experience
4.6
291 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Şişli Hospital

Sinan Comu

Neurologist
28 years of experience

accreditations:

Child Neurology Society
  • Dr. Sinan Çomu specializes in treating West syndrome using ACTH therapy, anti-epileptic drugs, and the ketogenic diet.
  • He completed his training in pediatrics and child neurology at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh in the USA.
  • Dr. Çomu practices at the Pediatric Neurology Department at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Turkey.
  • He is a member of the Turkish Neurological Society and the Child Neurology Society.
  • Dr. Çomu has over 20 years of experience in treating neurological disorders in infants, children, and adolescents.
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4.6
291 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Stereotaxic surgeries $4750 - $6450
Vagus nerve stimulation $18500
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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
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Uri Kramer
Neurologist
55 years of experience
4.4
138 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Uri Kramer

Neurologist
55 years of experience

accreditations:

Israel Epilepsy Association
Israeli Pediatric Neurology Society

Dr. Uri Kramer is a highly experienced pediatric neurologist with a specialty in epilepsy treatment in children, who has been practicing for over 50 years. He is the author of a novel epilepsy alarm-system and has written over 160 scientific papers in pediatric neurology. He is also the former President of the Israel Epilepsy Association and a member of the American and Israeli Pediatric Neurology Societies.

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Aviva Fatal-valevsky
Neurologist
45 years of experience
4.4
138 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Aviva Fatal-valevsky

Neurologist
45 years of experience

accreditations:

Israel Medical Association
European Paediatric Neurology Society
Israeli Pediatric Neurology Society

Aviva Fattal-Valevski is an experienced neurologist specializing in the treatment of brain neurogenetic disorders in children. She has been in the field since 1993 and has held various positions at the Sourasky Medical Center since then. She is a member of various medical organizations, such as the Israel Medical Association, the Israel Society of Clinical Pediatrics, and the European Paediatric Neurology Society.

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Svetlana Kipervasser
Neurologist
32 years of experience
4.4
138 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
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Miri Neufeld
Neurologist
51 years of experience
4.4
138 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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Nir Giladi
Neurologist
41 years of experience
4.4
138 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Nir Giladi

Neurologist
41 years of experience

accreditations:

The Israeli Parkinson Association
The World Health Organization
The International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
Dr. Nir Giladi is an experienced neurologist with over 30 years of practical experience, specializing in the treatment of neurological disorders, recovery of supporting-motor system, Parkinson's disease, and parkinsonism. He has held various positions in medical centers and universities, and has been involved in research for over 20 years. He has received various awards and is a member of numerous prestigious organizations.Read more
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Itzhak Fried
Neurosurgeon
38 years of experience
4.4
138 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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Natalya
Neurologist
39 years of experience

Natalya

Neurologist
39 years of experience
Ukraine, Odesa
OMD clinic
Spain, Barcelona
SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital
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Alexis Arzimanoglou
4.8
40 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital
Germany, Essen
Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus

accreditations:

European Stroke Organisation
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.Read more

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