Best Video-EEG Monitoring Doctors Abroad

Dr. Yasef Özsarfati is a neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He has over 40 years of expertise in neurology. He spent a year in the United States researching dementia and behavioral neurology. Dr. Özsarfati earned his professorship at Istanbul University.

• Specializes in the treatment of dementia, epilepsy, and severe headaches.
• Treats complex conditions like Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility and Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital.
• Uses advanced diagnostics including video-EEG monitoring and brain MRI.

Professor Zheng Wei Hong serves as the Director of Neurology and a master's supervisor at Xiamen University. He specializes in investigating causes for epilepsy and complex neurologic conditions using Video-EEG monitoring.

• Leads the Neurology Department at Xiamen Humanity Hospital as the primary discipline leader
• Serves as Deputy Group Leader for the Epilepsy and Electroencephalography Group in Fujian
• Expert Group Member for the Fujian Provincial Medical Quality Control Center for Epilepsy
• Standing Director of the Fujian Anti-Epilepsy Association
• Committee Member for the Neurology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association

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.

Dr. Suber Dikici is an associate professor of neurology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. She received the Publication Success Incentive Award for her neurology research achievements. Dr. Dikici specializes in treating complex neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. She has completed specialized training in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) applications in Dubai.

• Certified in sleep medicine and the diagnosis of sleep disorders.
• Treats neurological conditions including epilepsy, headaches, and peripheral paralysis.
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Neurology Association.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital featuring a dedicated stroke center.

Dr. Fatma Gulhan Sahbaz is a neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. She is a former Clinic Chief at Afyonkarahisar State Hospital. Dr. Sahbaz focuses on movement disorders, stroke intervention, and epilepsy. She treats complex neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and ALS.

• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
• Treats patients using deep brain stimulation and apomorphine pumps.
• Performs greater occipital nerve blocks for chronic headache management.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital.

Dr. Jesus Romero Imbroda is a neurologist at Quirónsalud Marbella. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Neurology. Dr. Romero Imbroda serves as an academic at the Royal Academy of Medicine. He focuses on multiple sclerosis research and complex neuromuscular disorders. The doctor also teaches at the University of Granada.

• Former President of the Andalusian Society of Neurology.
• Served on the Internal Residential Doctor Assessment Committee.
• Treats Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and cognitive conditions.
• Performs deep brain stimulation and spinal cord stimulator procedures.

The doctor is a distinguished neurologist and the principal investigator of 100 clinical trials, with a specialized focus on multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The specialist utilizes advanced therapeutic interventions, including plasmapheresis and neurorehabilitation technologies like the Exoskeleton.

With a career spanning leadership roles as Head of Neurology at major university hospitals, the doctor holds an accreditation as a Professor of Medical Sciences. An accomplished researcher, the specialist has authored over 400 scientific works, including 139 international articles cited more than 4,500 times, and has led numerous research projects funded by the Carlos III Institute of Health.

She is a pediatric neurologist and Director of the Child Neurology Unit at Hospital Ruber Internacional in Madrid. She has worked at Ruber since 2015 and has practiced pediatric neurology since 2012. Her main fields are neonatal neurology and neurodevelopment. She treats epilepsy, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, and complex second-opinion cases.

Awards include the 2013 Spanish Society of Pediatric Neurology prize for work on reperfusion in pediatric stroke. She also received the 2010 Spanish Association of Pediatrics award for research on vascular rings. Her research focuses on risk factors for progression from childhood inflammatory neurological disorders to multiple sclerosis.

Accreditations include: MD, University of Oviedo (2008). Pediatrics residency at La Paz (2009-2014) with Pediatric Neurology training. Neonatal Neurology, Sant Joan de Déu (2013). Advanced training at UAM (2012). Master’s in Pediatric Neurology and Neurodevelopment, CEU Cardenal Herrera (2018). She is a member of SENP, SEN, AEP, the Epilepsy and Sleep Groups, the Pediatric Neurology Group of Madrid, and the Pediatric Society of Madrid-Castilla-La Mancha.

Dr. Jair Bar is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer using personalized immunotherapy and targeted treatments. Dr. Bar holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and leads a research lab focused on immunotherapy resistance.

• Chair of the Israel Lung Cancer Group.
• Board-certified in both Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology.
• Treats patients at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 globally ranked hospital.
• Uses molecular and genetic profiling to create precise cancer treatment plans.

Dr. Ela Simay Zengin is a neurologist at the JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. She maintains memberships in the American Academy of Neurology and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. Dr. Zengin treats neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis.

• Uses specialized therapies including apomorphine pumps and migraine vaccines.
• Performs botulinum toxin injections for chronic migraines and movement disorders.
• Treats complex neurodegenerative diseases, Parkinson’s, and stroke complications.
• Is a member of the European Academy of Neurology.

Dr. Ulvi Samadzade is a neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in treating epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. He trained at Gazi University and Dokuz Eylul University Hospital. Dr. Samadzade belongs to the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

• Uses botulinum toxin injections and IVIG therapy for neurological symptom management.
• Treats complex conditions including Alzheimer’s, migraines, and movement disorders.
• Is a member of the European Academy of Neurology.
• Works at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital in Turkey.

Prof. Dr. Hakan Levent Gül is a neurologist. He graduated from the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his neurology residency at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital. He later became an associate professor and then a professor. He also holds a second undergraduate degree in Healthcare Management.

He has worked as a neurologist and senior attending physician in public and private institutions. His expertise includes headache and dizziness, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, movement disorders, stroke, and sleep disorders. He provides neurological care at Moodist Hospital.

Professor Byung-in Lee is a neurologist and epilepsy specialist. He directs the Lee Byung-in Epilepsy Center at Myongji Hospital. He earned his MD at Yonsei University. He studied neuroscience at Indiana University. He completed a neurology residency at the University of Minnesota. He finished a Clinical Neurophysiology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic.

He previously directed the Epilepsy Center at Inje Haeundae Paik Hospital. He also led the Neurology Center at Severance Hospital. He is Honorary President of the Korean Epilepsy Society. He is President of the Korean Neurological Association. His awards include the 2018 Distinguished Service Award from the Korean Epilepsy Society and the 2014 Songpa Medical Award. His research focuses on epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. He has published many papers, including in Acta Neurologica Scandinavica (2020), Journal of Neurology (2020), and BMC Neurology (2019). He contributed to Clinical Epileptology and wrote chapters on epilepsy and antiepileptic drugs.

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Dr. Talip Asil is a neurologist and stroke specialist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He completed a one-year stroke fellowship at the University of Calgary in Canada. Dr. Asil specializes in interventional neurology, dementia, and movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease. He serves patients at a TEMOS-accredited facility known for its neurosurgery and vascular care.

• Completed interventional neurology training at Bezmialem Vakıf University.
• Treats complex conditions including multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and spinal cord stroke.
• Managed neurological cases as a consultant in Bahrain.
• Performs specialized therapies such as plasmapheresis and video-EEG monitoring.

Dr. Buse Cagla Ari is an associate professor of neurology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. She focuses on movement disorders, dementia, and chronic headaches. Dr. Ari is a member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. She specializes in botulinum toxin injections for both migraines and movement disorders.

• Uses nerve blocks and botulinum toxin to treat complex headache disorders.
• Treats Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Conducts diagnostic sleep studies including polysomnography and sleep latency tests.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul with 50 specialty departments.

Dr. Ece Gultekin is a pediatric neurologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in treating children with complex neurological conditions. Dr. Gultekin earned her PhD in child neurology at Medipol University. She previously served as a faculty member at Istinye University Hospital.

• Focuses on resistant epilepsy and sleep disorders in children.
• Treats neurodevelopmental conditions including autism and cerebral palsy.
• Manages pediatric migraine, speech delays, and walking delays.
• Member of the Child Neurology Association of Turkey.
• Works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital facility.

Dr. Abdullah Ozkardes is a neurologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. Dr. Ozkardes provides stem cell therapy and deep brain stimulation (DBS). He previously served as Chief Physician at Kutahya Air Hospital.

• Specializes in neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's and muscular dystrophy.
• Performs rehabilitation using robotic exoskeleton and anti-gravity treadmill systems.
• Provides diagnostics including video-EEG monitoring and brainstem evoked response audiometry.
• Is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and the DGCA Health Board.

Dr. José Angel Obeso directs the HM CINAC Integral Neurosciences Centre. He uses video-EEG monitoring to evaluate complex movement disorders like Parkinson's and dystonia.

• Pioneered Continuous Dopaminergic Stimulation to manage motor fluctuations
• Founded the specific Movement Disorders Group within the Spanish Neurology Society
• Published over 350 research articles focused on brain gate physiopathology
• Maintains an h-index of 78, showing massive global scientific influence
• Member of the American Neurological Association