Neurology Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr Rawipa Khunnarong specialises in neurorehabilitation at the PYONG Rehabilitation Group, focusing on recovery after stroke and spinal cord injuries.

• Manages neurological conditions using interventional rehabilitation to improve daily function
• Expert in dysphagia assessment – uses specialist tests to manage swallowing difficulties
• Performs dry needling and musculoskeletal interventions to treat chronic pain
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate complex recovery plans
• Trained at Phramongkutklao College of Medicine in rehabilitation medicine

Dr Kittiprachakul is a board-certified physiatrist at PYONG Rehabilitation Group who graduated with first-class honours from Chulalongkorn University. She focuses on neurorehabilitation for patients recovering from stroke, spinal cord injuries, and Parkinson's disease.

• Uses Western Dry Needling to treat myofascial trigger points and chronic pain
• Trained at Harvard Medical School in telemedicine for managing clinical cases
• Performs electrodiagnostic and electromyographic studies to assess nerve and muscle function
• Completed advanced training at the Korean National Rehabilitation Center

Dr Thanit is a board-certified rehabilitation specialist at PYONG Rehabilitation Group who uses robotic and wearable exoskeleton gait training to help patients walk again.

• Specialises in neurorehabilitation for stroke recovery, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease management
• Uses ultrasound-guided toxin injections to treat muscle spasticity and complex movement disorders
• Expert in chronic pain management using radio-frequency techniques and hydrodissection to release trapped nerves
• Trained at Chulalongkorn University – Thailand's premier medical institution for specialist residency

Dr Rak-areekul ranked first in Thailand's national neurological examination and currently specialises in cognitive neurology and neurocognitive disorders at PYONG Rehabilitation Group.

• Fellowship-trained in cognitive neurology at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• Winner of the Epilepsy Quiz Tournament and national neurology competitions
• Pioneer in Alzheimer's research focused on early detection using blood biomarkers
• Completed advanced training in stroke treatment and movement disorders
• Founder of CUMEMO, an educational channel for dementia prevention and care

Dr Somjet Tosamran is a fellowship-trained neurologist at PYONG Rehabilitation Group who graduated with first-class honours from Chulalongkorn University.

• Specialises in epilepsy and movement-related neurological disorders
• Completed a subspecialty fellowship at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• Holds a Master of Science in Internal Medicine
• Expertise in managed care for Parkinson's disease and complex tremor cases
• Board-certified specialist in comprehensive neurological rehabilitation

Dr Gerald Raphael Tur is a Doctor of Osteopathy at Vega Clinic who bridges the gap between Western osteopathic techniques and Eastern traditional medicine.

• Specialises in holistic management for neurological conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease
• Uses Gonstead Chiropractic techniques – precise spinal adjustments to support nervous system health
• Dual-certified in osteopathy and traditional Chinese medicine including pharmacology and acupuncture
• Serves as the official representative for the Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada in Thailand
• Member of the International Osteopathic Association and the Swiss Medical Register

Dr Lecturer Omer Faruk Akkaya is a senior neurologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who previously served as Deputy Chief Physician at VM Medical Park Samsun.

• Treats movement disorders including Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome
• Specialises in epilepsy management and electroencephalogram (EEG) diagnostics
• Manages neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease
• Provides treatment for muscle and nerve diseases and stroke-related issues
• Expertise includes vertigo diagnosis and the management of chronic neurological symptoms

Professor Ozakbas serves as the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Multiple Sclerosis Research. He treat patients at Medicalpoint International Hospital and specialises in autoimmune disorders of the central nervous system.

• Focuses on diagnosing and managing Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Leads international research into cognition and neurological function
• Active member of the Turkish Neurological Association
• Regularly contributes to global forums like the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis

Dr Zengin is a highly qualified neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital, providing advanced care for complex movement and seizure disorders.

• Specialises in apomorphine pump therapy for advanced stage Parkinson's disease
• Provides botulinum toxin injections to treat chronic migraines and facial nerve disorders
• Manages complex epilepsy using medication and specialised surgical evaluations
• Member of the American Academy of Neurology and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

Dr. Kasama Wiroskoolchai is a wellness specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. Dr. Wiroskoolchai focuses on combining conventional and precision medicine to treat chronic conditions. The doctor manages non-communicable diseases like type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This approach aims to improve quality of life and longevity through restorative care.

• Specializes in pharmacopuncture and rehabilitation after stroke or traumatic brain injury.
• Treats autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune hepatitis.
• Works at a facility accredited by the GHA and AACI for international patient safety.
• Uses regenerative techniques to help tissue repair and prevent disease complications.

Dr Ulvi Samadzade specializes in treating movement disorders and complex epilepsy at Medicalpoint International Hospital, having trained at Turkey's leading neurology departments.

• Treats advanced Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and medication-resistant epilepsy
• Expert in botulinum toxin injections for chronic migraines and involuntary muscle movements
• Uses plasmapheresis and IVIG therapy to manage rare neuromuscular junction disorders
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society and the European Academy of Neurology

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 Alireza Soltanzadeh is a specialist in algology at Estexper Clinic, focusing on chronic pain and complex headache relief.

• Completed a specialized pain management fellowship at Istanbul's Çapa Medical Faculty
• Uses ozone therapy – a treatment that can help reduce inflammation and chronic pain
• Expertise in cardiac anaesthesia and critical care for safer patient management
• Trained in Germany on medical innovations and patient safety protocols
• Fluent in seven languages including English to support international patients