Epilepsy Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Shon is a senior neurologist at Samsung Medical Center, one of the top-ranked hospitals in South Korea for complex neurological care.

• Specialises in managing adult epilepsy and seizure disorders
• Expertise in clinical neurophysiology to help pinpoint brain activity issues
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility known for high safety standards
• Focuses on pharmacological management for difficult-to-treat epilepsy cases

Dr Ulvi Samadzade treats epilepsy at Medicalpoint International Hospital, drawing on specialised training from Dokuz Eylul University Hospital's Department of Neurology.

• Manages complex seizures within the European Academy of Neurology network
• Uses botulinum toxin injections for related neurological symptom relief
• Provides intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy – an immune-based treatment for specific seizure types
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society and international movement disorder groups

Professor Kursad Aydin has performed over 900 procedures and leads the paediatric neurology department at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specialises in managing complex and medication-resistant epilepsy cases in children
• Performs Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) – a surgical ‘pacemaker’ for the brain to reduce seizures
• Expert in ketogenic diet therapy to manage epilepsy through metabolic control
• Highly skilled in combining medical management with surgical interventions for better outcomes
• Certified specialist from Gazi University, one of Turkey’s top medical faculties

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.

Professor Gulsen Kose is a leading paediatric neurologist at Liv Hospital Ulus who specialises in managing complex epilepsy and febrile convulsions in children.

• Treats paediatric epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and neurodegenerative disorders
• Member of the International League Against Epilepsy
• Founding member of the Turkish Society of Developmental Paediatric Neurology
• Former Clinic Chief and department founder at Ankara Paediatric Health and Hematology Oncology Hospital
• Actively involved in the Society of European Paediatric Neurology

Dr. Mustafa Kilic is a neurosurgeon in Istanbul specializing in functional neurosurgery and neuromodulation. He performs Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and epilepsy. Dr. Kilic serves as an Associate Professor at Istinye University. He manages the entire surgical process from preoperative planning to device adjustment.

• Expertise in spinal cord and sacral nerve stimulation for chronic pain management.
• Performs brain and spinal cord tumor removals using stereotactic techniques.
• Treats trigeminal neuralgia using radiofrequency thermocoagulation.
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

Associate Professor Bariş Ekici is a specialist in paediatric neurology who has authored five books on autism and childhood neurological disorders.

• Specialises in dietary therapies for childhood epilepsy to help manage drug-resistant seizures
• Researched positron emission tomography (PET) imaging for children with infantile spasms
• Studied epilepsy outcomes in børn with periventricular leukomalacia – a type of brain injury in infants
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical faculties

Professor Ebru Erbayat Altay brings elite international training to Medipol Mega University Hospital, having refined her epilepsy expertise at the Barnes-Jewish Center for Comprehensive Epilepsy in the USA.

• Trained at the University of Washington – a world-leading hub for neurological research
• Specialises in managing complex adult and paediatric seizure disorders
• Expert in identifying surgical candidates for drug-resistant epilepsy cases
• Focuses on precise diagnosis through specialised neurological monitoring

Professor Nimet Dortcan is a specialist in clinical neurophysiology, focusing on the electrical mapping of the brain to manage complex epilepsy cases.

• Specialises in electroencephalography (EEG) to pinpoint exact seizure triggers in the brain
• Expert in clinical neurophysiology – uses electrical testing to guide precise treatment plans
• Serves as a Faculty Member at Haliç University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed advanced research at Istanbul University's Experimental Medicine Research Institute
• Focuses on sleep disorders and muscle diseases alongside seizure management

Professor Ece Gultekin is a dedicated paediatric neurologist at Biruni University Hospital, specialising in complex seizure management for children.

• Focuses on drug-resistant epilepsy using modern treatment protocols
• Completed subspecialist training in paediatric neurology at Medipol University
• Expert in managing neurological developmental delays and cerebral palsy
• Active member of the Child Neurology Association of Turkey
• Manages sleep disorders and autism-related neurological issues

Professor Talip Asil completed an international fellowship in Canada and held senior leadership roles across major university hospitals. He currently treats complex neurological cases at Biruni University Hospital.

• Specialises in managing adult epilepsy and chronic seizure disorders
• Trained in interventional neurology to address vascular-related brain conditions
• Former Professor at Bezmialem Faculty of Medicine – a leading Turkish medical school
• Collaborated with the University of Calgary Stroke Programme on neurological recovery
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society with 50+ published research papers

Professor Abdullah Ozkardes is a neurology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with significant expertise in managing seizure disorders.

• Trained at the prestigious GATA Faculty of Medicine in Ankara
• Former Assistant Professor of Neurology – educating the next generation of specialists
• Expert in neuro-diagnostic testing for accurate seizure identification
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association
• Served as a flight physician with specialized training in aviation medicine

Professor Ayhan Ozturk is a neurophysiology specialist at Liv Hospital who uses electrodiagnostic testing to identify precise seizure triggers.

• Holds a minor specialisation in clinical neurophysiology for detailed brain activity mapping
• Uses EEG monitoring to differentiate between epilepsy and other neurological conditions
• Manages complex neuromuscular disorders that often overlap with seizure symptoms
• Board-certified specialist trained at the Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Lead neurologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – a high-tech multidisciplinary medical centre

Associate Professor Бусе Чагла Ары is a highly regarded neurologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a strong academic focus on diagnostic monitoring. She currently teaches the next generation of specialists as a faculty member at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Specialises in EEG monitoring to accurately identify and classify different types of seizures
• Holds the title of Associate Professor of Neurology at Istanbul Medipol University
• Member of the Turkish Neurology Society and the Turkish Medical Association
• Expert in managing sleep disorders that often complicate or trigger epilepsy symptoms
• Focuses on neurorehabilitation to help patients regain function after neurological events