Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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.

Dr Nimet Dortcan is a clinical neurophysiology sub-branch specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus. She focuses on the peripheral nervous system and complex muscle diseases.

• Specialises in Electromyography (EMG) – tests nerve and muscle health to help confirm diagnoses
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society
• Completed a Master's programme in Electroneurophysiology at Istanbul University
• Faculty member at Haliç University Medical School training the next generation of specialists
• Expert in clinical neurophysiological examinations including evoked potentials

Associate Professor Hatice Balaban is a senior neurologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul with deep clinical expertise in managing complex neurodegenerative disorders.

• Specialises in treating spasticity, helping patients manage muscle stiffness and involuntary contractions
• Expert in botulinum toxin applications to alleviate severe muscle tightness and movement issues
• Former Associate Professor at Cumhuriyet University, where she trained the next generation of neurologists
• Broad expertise across brain vascular diseases and gait disorders to support patient mobility

Dr. Siar Dursun is a pediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex neurological conditions in children, including epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Dr. Dursun completed his medical training at Adnan Menderes University and Izmir Research Hospital. He works at a university-affiliated center that serves 350,000 patients annually.

• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, West syndrome, and spinal muscular atrophy.
• Performs pediatric check-ups and diagnostic video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy.
• Provides medication management for autism and Parkinson’s disease.
• Practices at a hospital with 21 dedicated newborn intensive care units.