Best EEG (Electroencephalography) Doctors Worldwide — TOP 127

Forbes magazine ranks Dr. Antonio Russi among the Top 100 doctors in Spain. He helps patients achieve better results using advanced EEG (Electroencephalography) monitoring.

• Performed over 900 diagnostic tests using specialized sensors to study brain activity
• Uses three-day video-EEG monitoring to find where seizures start in real time
• Helped over 2,000 patients stop their epileptic attacks through precise diagnosis
• Chairs the Epilepsy Unit at the prestigious Centro Médico Teknon
• Member of the International League Against Epilepsy and the American Epilepsy Society

Dr. Baris Metin specializes in functional neuroimaging and epilepsy at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He uses advanced EEG (Electroencephalography) monitoring to diagnose complex brain disorders.

• Performs video-EEG monitoring to track brain activity and identify seizure triggers
• Practiced in both Turkey and Belgium – brings international expertise to neurological diagnostics
• Focuses on West syndrome – a severe form of epilepsy in infants
• Member of the team at the second-ranked brain hospital in Europe
• Uses neuroimaging techniques to improve patient outcomes in memory and sleep disorders

Dr. Lale Allahyarova is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. Dr. Allahyarova uses psychosomatic therapies like deep TMS to help pediatric patients. She completed her specialty training at the Çukurova University Department of Child Psychiatry.

• Treats complex conditions including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and childhood depression.
• Expert in managing anxiety disorders, school refusal, and exam-related stress.
• Provides cognitive behavioral therapies for obsessive compulsive disorder and eating disorders.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital ranked among the top brain hospitals in Europe.

Prof. Yasar Kutukcu is a neurophysiology specialist who completed advanced neurological training at the University of California San Francisco.

• Member of the Turkish Clinical Neurophysiology EEG-EMG Society
• Specialized in EEG-EMG through advanced professional certification courses
• Treats complex conditions like epilepsy and movement disorders at Anadolu Medical Center
• Expertise in clinical neurophysiology helping to identify abnormal brain impulses
• Former professor at the University of California San Francisco

Professor Ralf Buhl heads the Neurosurgery Department at the Medical Center in Solingen. He has performed 4,000+ successful operations throughout his career.

• Specializes in brain tumor treatment and vascular anomalies
• Uses computerized neuronavigation for precise brain monitoring and operations
• Applies minimally invasive and microsurgical techniques during neurosurgical procedures
• Includes EEG monitoring to assess electrical activity during complex brain surgeries
• Treated high-profile patients including Hollywood actor George Clooney

Dr. Celal Salcini is a neurologist and epileptologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in electrophysiology, movement disorders, and dementias. He serves as a neurology specialist at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul. Dr. Salcini translates clinical research into patient care for multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.

• Performs Video-EEG monitoring and electroencephalography (EEG) for epilepsy diagnosis.
• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, essential tremors, and complex spinal pain.
• Authored a chapter on spinal cord diseases for Merritt's Neurology Handbook.
• Provides care in English, Serbian, Bosnian, and Turkish.

Professional Experience

1. Intern (2016 – 2017), Fort Somdej Phranaresuan Maharaj Hospital, Phitsanulok, Thailand
   • Provided basic clinical care across multiple departments
2. Psychiatrist (2020 – 2021), Ananda Mahidol Hospital, Lopburi, Thailand
   • Conducted psychiatric assessments and developed treatment plans for patients with diverse mental health conditions, including substance use disorders and addiction.
   • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care
3. Psychiatrist & Medical Professor: Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand (2020 – Present)
   • Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans for a wide range of mental health disorders, including substance use disorders.
   • Deliver lectures and clinical supervision to medical students and junior residents, focusing on best practices in psychiatry and the latest research findings.
   • Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, and nursing staff to design integrated care strategies for patients, particularly those with addiction or dual diagnoses.
   • Conduct ongoing research to improve clinical outcomes in addiction treatment and rehabilitation programs.

Research & Publications

• “Cost-effectiveness Analysis of PMK Rehabilitation Model for Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder” (Author) – Presented at [The Royal College of Psychiatrists of Thailand, 2020]

Professional Memberships

• Thai Society for Addiction Psychiatry (Committee Member)
• The Psychiatric Association of Thailand (Member)
• The Medical Council of Thailand (Member)

Dr. Yakup Erdogan is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital. He specializes in treating autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and pediatric mood disorders. Dr. Erdogan completed a clinical observership at the University of Leicester in England. He publishes research in both national and international medical journals.

• Treats complex conditions including bipolar disorder, OCD, and psychotic disorders.
• Expert in substance abuse treatment for children and teenagers.
• Fluent in English and serves international patients in Istanbul.
• Works at Turkey’s first JCI-certified private neuropsychiatric hospital.

Dr. Elshad Gulmammadov is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. He completed his residency at the prestigious Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Gulmammadov provides both psychiatric care and psychotherapy for complex mental health conditions.

• Treats neurodevelopmental and mood disorders like autism and anorexia.
• Performs specialized interventions including adult schizophrenia treatment and psychotherapy.
• Uses EEG and brain MRI to support precise psychiatric diagnostics.
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility and Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.

Education and Specialization

• 2006 – Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2007, 2011 – Baskent University, Faculty of Medicine, Residency Training

Experience

• 2011, 2013 – Konya Çumra State Hospital – Radiology Specialist
• 2013, 2018 – Baskent University Konya Application and Research Center, Interventional Radiology Unit – Lecturer
• 2018,2019 – Baskent University Konya Application and Research Center, Interventional Radiology Department – Associate Professor
• 2019  Present – Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, Interventional Radiology Department – Associate Professor

Full time doctor at PrimeCare Bangkok who is also currently pursing a masters degree and research in anti-aging 

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University,2023

Certifications

Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Dhurakij Pundit University Bangkok (DPU)

Languages spoken: English and Thai

Dr. Roberto Martínez Álvarez is the Head of Functional Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery at Ruber International Hospital. He specializes in Gamma Knife and CyberKnife treatments for brain tumors and vascular malformations. He serves on the Executive Council of the International Society of Stereotactic Radiosurgery.

• Winner of the National Medical Prize XXI in neurosurgery.
• Authored 180 scientific publications and three medical books.
• Treats complex conditions like Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• Practices at Ruber International, a JCI-accredited clinic ranked among the top 6 in Spain.

Dr. Aygun Mammadova is a neurologist and osteopath at the Biological Medicine Integrative Health Center Baku. She specializes in treating complex degenerative diseases using integrative medicine. Dr. Mammadova is a graduate of the St. Petersburg Academy of Osteopathy. She applies osteopathic methods to treat spinal hernias and chronic pain.

• Specializes in Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s management.
• Treats organic and functional nervous system disorders including epilepsy and strokes.
• Participated in international neurological congresses in Turkey and Azerbaijan.
• Works at a center that manages care for over 84,000 patients annually.

Prof. Zvi Cohen is Director of the Neurosurgery Department and the Neuro-Oncology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a neurosurgeon and neuro-oncology expert. He was included in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors 2025. He leads clinical research on drug therapies for malignant brain tumors. He also founded Sheba’s brain tumor tissue bank.

He is board-certified in neurosurgery. He trained at Tel Aviv University. He completed fellowships in neuroradiology at Beth Israel and in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson. His practice covers complex brain, pituitary, spine, and spinal cord tumors. He has expertise in stereotactic biopsies, image-guided resections, intraoperative MRI, navigation systems, and radiosurgery. He is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Dr. Ulviyya Salimova is a neurologist at the Biological Medicine Integrative Health Center Baku. She manages organic and functional nervous system diseases. Her practice focuses on strokes, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Salimova earned her medical degree from Azerbaijan Medical University.

• Treats neurological complications of herniated discs like radiculopathy and weakness.
• Manages complex headache disorders, including migraines, cluster headaches, and tension types.
• Performs specialized interventions such as medication for multiple sclerosis and spinal cord stimulation.
• Treats patients at a center serving 84,500 people annually.

Dr. Einat Shacham‑Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at the Gastrointestinal Clinic, Cancer Center, Sheba Medical Center. She treats cancers of the colon, stomach, and pancreas. She also manages metastatic disease. She uses precision diagnostics and biomarkers, systemic therapies, and radiotherapy. Care is provided within a multidisciplinary team.

She has authored more than 25 peer‑reviewed papers on GI oncology, tumor biology, and new treatments. Her work includes studies on stenting for malignant colonic obstruction. She serves as an investigator in international programs, including the NCI, the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, and the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program.

Education: MD, Tel Aviv University. Oncology residency, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. Advanced training in GI oncology, UCSF. Accreditations: Board certified in Oncology and Gastroenterology. Member, Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Dr. Cemsit Karakurt is the Head of Child Health at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine. He resides on the board of the Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology. Dr. Karakurt treats children with complex heart conditions at Medical Park Antalya Hospital. He specializes in managing arrhythmia, coronary artery disease, and pulmonary hypertension.

• Performs coronary angiography for pediatric patients.
• Treats dilated cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation.
• Holds a board membership in the Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

Dr. Carme Fons completed a fetal and neonatal fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital – a top Harvard-affiliated center. At SJD Barcelona, she uses EEG to evaluate complex pediatric brain activity.

• Performs video-EEG monitoring to link physical behaviors with brain wave data
• Specializes in pediatric epileptology to identify electrical disturbances in the brain
• Lectures in pediatric neurology at the University of Barcelona
• Investigates genetically-based neurological disorders through national and European research projects
• Presents clinical findings at major international medical conferences