Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz is a senior neurologist at the specialist PARMER centre, where she focuses on complex movement disorders and neurodegenerative conditions.

• Trained at London's National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Queen Square
• Published 30 clinical research papers on movement disorders and neurological health
• Specialises in neuromodulation and personal treatment plans for individual patient needs
• Leads the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders unit at Medipol University

Professor Sultan Tarlaci is a senior Neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, where he leads research into complex neurodegenerative conditions.

• Specialises in managing motor neuron dysfunction and progressive paralysis
• Author of multiple neurology textbooks used in clinical teaching
• Published extensive research in international peer-reviewed journals on brain diseases
• Awarded for significant contributions to the field of neurosciences
• Trained at Ege University School of Medicine in clinical neurology

Professor Yasef Özsarfati brings senior academic expertise to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital after training at one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties.

• Completed a research fellowship in the United States focusing on behavioural neurology
• Recognised as a Professor at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in managing complex neuromuscular conditions and cognitive disorders
• Experienced in treating dementia and seizure disorders along with systemic neurology
• Practises at a major JCI-accredited hospital centre in Istanbul

Dr Tara Rak-areekul ranked first in the National formative neurological examination, marking her as one of the top academic minds in Thai neurology.

• Specialises in cognitive neurology and neurodegenerative disorders at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• Winner of the Thailand Epilepsy Quiz Tournament for neurological residents
• Trained in neurorehabilitation techniques to help manage progressive motor symptoms
• Completed advanced movement disorder training at a leading tertiary neurology department
• Presented clinical research on neurodegenerative outcomes at international conferences in Canada

Dr Ulvi Samadzade specialises in neuromuscular junction disorders at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on symptom management for degenerative conditions.

• Provides intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy – uses antibodies to modulate the immune system and support nerve function
• Performs plasmapheresis – filters blood to remove harmful proteins that may contribute to nerve damage
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology and the Turkish Neurological Society
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University Hospital, a major centre for complex neurological research

Dr. Byung-hee Lee is a neurosurgeon at RE:YOUTH Clinic in South Korea. He is a founding member of the Korean Society of Interventional Neurology. He also helped found the Korean Stroke Society. Dr. Lee treats complex conditions like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and cerebral aneurysms.

• Published 24 SCI theses in domestic and international medical journals.
• Delivered over 50 lectures at medical conferences worldwide.
• Maintains active membership in the World Stroke Society and American Stroke Association.
• Works at RE:YOUTH, the only Korean clinic providing arterial stem cell therapy.