Page 2 - Best Vagus nerve stimulation Vagus nerve stimulation : TOP 53 doctors

Dr. Amnon specializes in advanced treatments like vagus nerve stimulation, offering relief for severe headaches and facial pain at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Graduated from Tel Aviv University in 1988
• Qualified in Chinese medicine in Sri Lanka
• Expertise in plasmapheresis for complex conditions

Dr. Kemal Paksoy specializes in neuromodulation and has worked in neurosurgery clinics across Turkey, including Memorial Hospitals Group Spine Center.

• Graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialty training at Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Member of academic staff at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine
• Published in international and national scientific journals

Dr. Achinoam Sohar is a Neurologist And Movement Disorder Specialist at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, providing key insights in Neurology.

• Works at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center – a leading hospital in Israel
• Part of the Neurology team with expertise in movement disorders
• Based in Tel Aviv, Israel

Trained at Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital – Dr. Zirh specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on movement disorders.

• Over 36 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Research fellow at Toronto Western Hospital
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital

Dr. Shao Ming pioneers advanced techniques for epilepsy surgery, using cortical electrical stimulation to precisely locate epileptic foci. His methods enhance surgical safety and efficiency.

• Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University and University of Texas
• Author of over 50 scientific articles, including 30 in international journals
• Introduced propofol for the Wada test in China
• Member of the International Society for Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring
• Chairman of multiple neurophysiological and epilepsy committees in China

Professor Dihne combines deep expertise in neurology with a personalized approach to vagus nerve stimulation at Academic Hospital Solingen.

• 22 years of experience as Head of Neurology at St. Lukas Klinik Solingen
• Specializes in epilepsy and nervous system regeneration
• Recipient of the Christian and Claudia Hempel Foundation Research Award
• Published extensively in leading European medical journals

Specializes in brain tumor removal and minimally invasive neurosurgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital, trained in renowned French hospitals.

• Extensive experience in neurosurgery with a focus on complex cases
• Known for precision and a patient-centered approach
• Combines advanced surgical techniques with compassionate care
• Dedicated to delivering excellent outcomes in neurosurgical treatments

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

• 1985 – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery , Complutense University of Madrid.
• 1986-1989 – Specialization in Neurology , Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid.
• 1991–1993 – Epilepsy Specialist , Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.
• 1997 – Certification 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 1998 – Director 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.
• 2022 – Deputy 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.

Professor of cardiovascular surgery with international fellowship training in Canada – Dr. Cinar brings 38 years of experience of surgical experience to vagus nerve stimulation at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Expert in vascular and nerve-related surgical procedures
• Fellowship-trained at University of Ottawa Heart Center
• Member of European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
• Professor at Altınbaş University medical faculty

Prof. Halil Can specializes in functional neurosurgery, including vagus nerve stimulation, at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Professor of neurosurgery with extensive research in spinal and nerve treatments
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for neurological conditions
• Published multiple studies on innovative neurosurgical procedures

Dr. Чагла Ары is an Associate Professor of Neurology with expertise in vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), epilepsy, and movement disorders, practicing at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Neurology residency at Erenköy Mental Health and Neurology Training Hospital
• Specializes in Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and headache disorders
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Experienced in EEG, polysomnography, and botulinum toxin treatments
• Holds academic positions at Bahçeşehir and Medipol Universities

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in functional neurosurgery, including vagus nerve stimulation, at Atlas University Hospital.

• Completed advanced training in functional neurosurgery in Lithuania
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published research on minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Experienced in both adult and pediatric neurosurgery

Principal investigator of 100+ clinical trials in neuroscience – Dr. Arroyo leads the Neurology Department at Quironsalud Madrid.

• Head of Neurology at Quironsalud since 2006
• Published 139 international articles in top journals like New England Journal of Medicine
• Professor of Medicine at European University of Madrid
• Specializes in complex neurological treatments including vagus nerve stimulation

Dr. Romero Imbroda is a Fellow of the European Board of Neurology and leads the Neurology Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella, specializing in advanced treatments for complex neurological conditions.

• President of the Andalusian Society of Neurology since 2020
• Author of multiple national and international scientific publications
• Specializes in epilepsy and neuromuscular diseases
• Lecturer at the University of Granada with a focus on neurology

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, with extensive research in Deep Brain Stimulation and Vagus Nerve Stimulation.

• 32 publications and 12 book chapters on neurosurgical techniques
• Trained at Zurich University Hospital in microneurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Visiting scientist at Maastricht University's Neurosurgery Department

Dr. Ela Simay Zengin specializes in neurological disorders with extensive training across multiple prestigious institutions.

• Member of the American Academy of Neurology and European Academy of Neurology
• Experienced in treating epilepsy and Parkinson's disease with advanced techniques
• Worked at multiple state hospitals, gaining diverse clinical experience

Prof. Zvi Israel is recognized as one of Israel's top neurosurgeons by Forbes, specializing in vagus nerve stimulation and functional neurosurgery.

• Director of the Functional and Restorative Surgery Unit at Hadassah Medical Center
• Trained in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery in the USA
• Author of over 70 articles in neurosurgery
• Member of the Israeli Neurosurgical Society

Dr. Eduard Linecki specializes in neurology with 28 years of experience of experience, focusing on Parkinson's disease and nervous system disorders at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Completed internship at Hadassah Medical Center in 2001
• Specializes in treating all types of nervous system disorders
• Achieved notable success in Parkinson's disease treatment
• Received higher medical education in 1996