Best Facial Palsy Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr. Siriporn Cheawchanwej is an aesthetic physician at Somchai Clinic in Bangkok. She has performed over 15,000 procedures throughout her career. She holds a Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine from the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. Dr. Cheawchanwej completed specific training in facial design at Mae Fah Luang University.

• Specializes in rhinoplasty, facial fat transfer, and neck lift surgery.
• Completed international training in botulinum toxin and minimal invasive surgery in Seoul.
• Performs FUE hair transplants and Vaser liposuction.
• Treats 10,000 patients annually at Somchai Clinic alongside a team of specialists.

Dr Kantaphong Thongrong is a specialist physiatrist who leads the rehabilitation department at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital in Bangkok.

• Specialises in treating hemifacial spasm and facial muscle dysfunction using botulinum toxin injections
• Provides ultrasound-guided interventions to precisely target affected nerves and muscles for better results
• Expert in neurorehabilitation, focusing on restoring facial symmetry and muscle movement control
• Instructs medical students in clinical neurology at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
• Presented medical research at the 17th Ottawa Conference in Perth, Australia

Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has over 25 years of clinical and academic experience in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He specializes in hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery.

He was born in Istanbul in 1971. He completed his elementary, middle, and high school education in Istanbul. In 1988, he was admitted to Istanbul University’s Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, where he began his medical education, and graduated with a medical degree in 1994.

Between 1994 and 1996, he fulfilled his mandatory service as a general practitioner in Artvin. In 1996, he passed the Medical Specialization Exam (TUS) and began his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology. In 2001, he completed his residency at Taksim Training and Research Hospital and earned the title of Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Following his residency, he completed his mandatory service at Van State Hospital and subsequently worked at Beykoz State Hospital. He later worked as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital, where he had the opportunity to work with many experienced surgeons in his field.

As part of his professional development, he served as an observer physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, USA. He later worked at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and was appointed Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology in 2018.

He retired in 2023 and began working at Florence Nightingale Ataşehir Hospital that same year. In 2024, he was appointed as a professor at Demiroğlu Science University after being promoted to the rank of professor.

After a brief stint at Mecidiyeköy Environmental Hospital, Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has been serving as a Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology at NPİSTANBUL Hospital since June 2026.

He is married and an avid animal lover.

Dr Fatma Gulhan Sahbaz is a specialist neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on rehabilitating nerve function for patients with facial paralysis.

• Specialises in botulinum toxin application to manage facial symmetry and muscle spasms
• Trained at Kartal Dr Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish clinical hub
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Uses clinical neurophysiology techniques to assess nerve damage and recovery potential
• Former Clinic Chief at Afyonkarahisar State Hospital overseeing complex neurological cases

Dr Ulvi Samadzade specialise in managing peripheral nervous system disorders at the Medicalpoint International Hospital. He uses targeted therapies to help restore facial function and manage muscle complications.

• Specialise in botulinum toxin injections to treat facial synkinesis and muscle spasms
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology and the Turkish Neurological Society
• Trained in neuro-rehabilitation at the prestigious Dokuz Eylul University Hospital
• Uses intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy for underlying nerve inflammation

Dr Ela Simay Zengin uses botulinum toxin therapy to help manage symptoms for facial palsy patients at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Brings specialist expertise from Acibadem University – a leading Turkish medical training institution
• Uses botulinum toxin injections to improve facial symmetry and reduce involuntary muscle spasms
• Member of the American Academy of Neurology
• Active member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Focuses on neurological recovery and managing paralysis-related conditions

Dr Tara Rak-areekul is a top-ranked neurologist at PYONG Rehabilitation Group who achieved the number one rank in Thailand's national neurological examination.

• Specialises in neurorehabilitation for patients recovering from nerve and brain-related disorders
• Completed specialised training with the Thai Stroke Society in acute neurological care
• Award-winning specialist with first-place honours from the Neurological Society of Thailand
• Trained at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, one of South East Asia's premier medical institutions

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.

Dr Somjet Tosamran earned first-class honours from Chulalongkorn University and leads neurological care at PYONG Rehabilitation Group.

• Specialises in neurology with a focus on nerve function and rehabilitation
• Completed specialised residency at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• Holds a Master of Science in Internal Medicine from Thailand's top medical school
• Pursuing advanced fellowship training in epilepsy and complex neurological disorders

Associate Professor Buse Cagla Ari is a senior neurologist at the PARMER movement disorders centre, specialising in the complex neurological management of facial motor control.

• Expert in botulinum toxin (Botox) applications to manage facial spasms and restore symmetry
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Board member of the Turkish Neurological Association's Neurorehabilitation Working Group
• Highly published researcher with over 15 international papers on neurological recovery

Dr. Inci Emekli is a neurologist at PARMER, Istanbul Medipol University. She specializes in Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders. She completed movement disorders training at Michigan State University in the United States. Dr. Emekli is a Fellow of the Turkish Board of Neurology.

• Member of the European Academy of Neurology.
• Published research on hereditary Parkinson’s and the Head Snap Sign.
• Treats neurodegenerative conditions, essential tremor, and multiple sclerosis.
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and electrophysiological evaluations.

Professor Ayhan Ozturk is a specialist neurologist and neurophysiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who focuses on complex nerve and muscle disorders.

• Holds a minor specialisation in clinical neurophysiology for precise nerve conduction testing
• Expertise in peripheral neuropathy and motor neuron diseases involving nerve damage
• Former Professor at Duzce University Faculty of Medicine training future neurologists
• Specialises in neuromuscular junction diseases that affect how nerves control muscles

Dr Nimet Dortcan is a specialist in clinical neurophysiology at Liv Hospital Ulus, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of nerve and muscle disorders.

• Specialises in electromyography (EMG) to assess muscle and nerve health during facial recovery
• Master's degree in Electroneurophysiology from Istanbul University for precise diagnostic testing
• Faculty Member at Haliç University teaching future specialists in nerve conduction studies
• Uses botulinum toxin therapy to manage muscle spasms sometimes following facial nerve issues
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society with expertise in peripheral nervous system diseases

Associate Professor Hatice Balaban is a highly regarded neurologist at Liv Hospital specialising in botulinum toxin therapy for muscular and nerve conditions.

• Expert in botulinum toxin application to manage facial spasticity and involuntary movements
• Holds an Associate Professorship in Neurology from Cumhuriyet University
• Specialises in neuro-rehabilitation for patients with complex movement and balance disorders
• Trained at Ankara University, one of Turkey's premier medical schools
• Treats diverse neurological conditions including tremor, spasticity, and vascular brain diseases