Essential tremor Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Fatma Gulhan Sahbaz is a specialist in movement disorders who uses Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) to help patients manage severe shaking. She currently treats cases at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Treats movement disorders including tremors, dystonia, and ataxias
• Expert in Deep Brain Stimulation – a surgical procedure that uses electrodes to regulate abnormal brain signals
• Member of The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Specialised in neurophysiology, including EEG and EMG testing for nerve function
• Trained at Kartal Dr Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital

Dr Somjet Tosamran earned his medical degree with first-class honours from Chulalongkorn University and holds specialist certification in neurology from King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

• Specialises in neurological disorders including tremors and movement management
• Completed fellowship training in epilepsy at Thailand's leading medical research centre
• Holds a Master of Science in Internal Medicine from Chulalongkorn University
• Practises at the PYONG Rehabilitation Group in Bangkok

Dr Tara Rak-areekul attained the top rank in Thailand's national neurological examination and specialises in managing movement disorders at the PYONG Rehabilitation Group.

• Completed specialised training at the Movement Disorders Camp focusing on tremor management
• Served as Chief of Academic for Neurology Residents at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• Winner of multiple neurology tournaments hosted by the Neurological Society of Thailand
• Trained in neuro-rehabilitation and neurocognitive disorders at leading tertiary medical centres
• Certified by the Thai Stroke Society in acute neurological treatment and recovery

Dr Ulvi Samadzade is a movement disorder specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a focus on tremor management and neuromuscular conditions.

• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS)
• Uses botulinum toxin injections to treat severe muscle tremors and dystonia
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Specialises in intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy for immune-related nerve disorders
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University Hospital's Department of Neurology

Professor Mustafa Kilic is a neurosurgery specialist at Istinye University who focuses on neuromodulation to treat movement disorders. He manages the entire care process from surgical planning to post-operative device adjustments.

• Specialises in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) to regulate abnormal brain signals
• Uses Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) for complex neurological conditions
• Performs radiofrequency thermocoagulation – a heat-based treatment to disrupt pain signals
• Serves as a teaching Professor at Istinye University School of Medicine
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Associate Professor Бусе Чагла Ары is a specialist in movement disorders and a member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

• Treats essential tremor using botulinum toxin injections to reduce involuntary muscle shaking
• Serves as Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's Department of Neurology
• Specialises in neurorehabilitation through the Turkish Neurology Society working group
• Expert in diagnostic testing including EEG and polysomnography for complex neurological cases
• Active member of the Turkish Parkinson's Disease Society research community

Dr. Halit Anil Eray is a neurosurgeon. He specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery and neuromodulation. He is an Associate Clinical Research Scholar in Neurosurgery at the University of Florida (2025–2026) under Prof. Kelly D. Foote. His work there includes movement disorder and Tourette DBS clinics, operating room cases, and research. He is also a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Ardahan State Hospital since December 2024. His training includes a residency at Ankara University and a 2022 DBS/SCS fellowship at International Medicana Hospital.

His focus includes DBS workflows, target planning, advanced neuroimaging, movement disorders, and neuropsychiatric surgery. He has 15 peer-reviewed papers and 13 indexed abstracts. In 2026, he was first author on studies on transaxis odontoidectomy morphometrics and sinonasal teratocarcinoma. He has presented at WSSFN, ESSFN, and EANS. He was an invited speaker at the 39th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Congress in 2026.

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.