Best Peripheral Paralysis Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Board-certified physiatrist (Diplomate of the Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2023). Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital. CEO and Founder of PYONG Rehabilitation Group since 2023.

Clinical focus: neurorehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation, and chronic pain. Uses robotics and wearable exoskeleton gait training. Performs ultrasound-guided procedures and advanced laser and radiofrequency therapies.

Principal Investigator of a pilot randomized controlled trial on wearable exoskeleton gait training in subacute stroke. Presented to the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand in 2023. Instructor at KMITL since 2020.

Completed Rehabilitation Medicine residency at Chulalongkorn University in 2023. Earned an MD in 2017. Runs a public health platform with over 100,000 followers. Hosted PYONG SUMMIT in 2024 with over 200 attendees. Honors include nominee for Quality Person of the Year 2025 and First Prize in the Ananda Mahidol Pin Design in 2016.

Professor Yasef Özsarfati is a leading neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with specialised international training in behavioural neurology from the United States.

• Treats peripheral paralysis linked to complex neurological conditions or nerve damage
• Former Associate Professor at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Previously served at Iskenderun Navy Hospital managing military personnel cases
• Expertise includes diagnosing paralysis symptoms alongside cognitive and behavioural changes
• Part of the multidisciplinary team at the JCI-accredited Florence Nightingale Hospital

Associate Professor Suber Dikici is a neurology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik with high-level training in deep brain stimulation (DBS).

• Specialises in treating nerve-related mobility issues and sleep disorders
• Completed specialised DBS application training in Dubai
• Held a senior academic role as Associate Professor at Düzce University
• Received the Publication Success Incentive Award for contributions to neurological research
• Member of the Turkish Neurology Association and Turkish Sleep Medicine Association

Associate Professor Fatma Gulhan Sahbaz is a specialist neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on neuromuscular disorders and facial nerve recovery.

• Treats Bell's palsy and peripheral nerve issues using botulinum toxin and medical therapy
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology and the Turkish Neurology Society
• Specialises in neurophysiology – uses EEG and EMG to diagnose nerve damage accurately
• Former Neurology Clinic Chief at Afyonkarahisar State Hospital leading specialist teams
• Trained at Istanbul Kartal Dr Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital

Dr Thanit Tundamrongpong is a board-certified rehabilitation specialist based at PYONG Rehabilitation Group, focusing on functional recovery and neurorehabilitation.

• Specialises in ultrasound-guided hydrodissection to release compressed nerves and improve mobility
• Uses robotic and wearable exoskeleton gait training to help patients regain walking ability
• Trained in advanced imaging for precise toxin injections to manage muscle spasticity
• Experienced in electromyography (EMG) to accurately diagnose the extent of nerve damage
• Member of the Asia Oceania Congress of Neurorehabilitation

Dr Tara Rak-areekul ranked first in Thailand's national neurological examination and leads academic training at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

• Specialises in neuro-rehabilitation and neurocognitive disorders at PYONG Rehabilitation Group
• Completed advanced stroke treatment certification with the Thai Stroke Society
• Winner of the national Epilepsy Quiz Tournament for neurology specialists
• Presented neurological research at international conferences in Toronto, Canada
• Recognised for clinical excellence with honors from Chulalongkorn University

Ela Simay Zengin is a neurology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on movement disorders and nerve rehabilitation. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the European Academy of Neurology.

• Treats peripheral paralysis using botulinum toxin applications to manage muscle stiffness and spasms
• Manages complex neuromuscular conditions including myasthenia gravis and multiple sclerosis
• Expertise in stroke rehabilitation and carotid stenosis – narrowing of the neck arteries
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

Dr Ulvi Samadzade is a neurology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with expert training from Dokuz Eylul University Hospital.

• Treats peripheral nervous system disorders including nerve-related paralysis
• Uses Botulinum toxin injections to manage muscle stiffness and spasms
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Performs plasmapheresis to clear harmful antibodies from the blood
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

Dr Somjet Tosamran is a neurologist at the PYONG Rehabilitation Group who earned his first-class honours medical degree from Thailand's prestigious Chulalongkorn University.

• Completed specialist residency training at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• Holds a Masters degree in Internal Medicine focusing on complex neurological care
• Specialises in managing nerve function and motor control issues
• Currently undertaking subspecialty training in epilepsy and seizure management
• Certified by the Thai Medical Council as a specialist neurologist

Dr. Ornicha Thititagul (Dr. Faangkaow) is a geriatrician and lecturer in the Geriatric Medicine Division at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. She practices at Siriraj Samut Sakhon Geriatric Healthcare Center and Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital.

Accreditations include: M.D. (Second Class Honors, 2017); Diplomate, Thai Board of Internal Medicine (2021); WHO‑SEARO ICOPE Master Trainer (2021). Additional credentials: Diplomate in Geriatric Medicine (2023); Diplomate, International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (2024).

Research highlights include: a randomized controlled trial on oral nutritional supplements in older adults (Geriatrics, 2024); PG‑SGA versus MNA in hepatocellular carcinoma (Support Care Cancer 33, 116, 2025); and Thailand’s first abacavir hypersensitivity case report (J Med Assoc Thai, 2021). She was on the host team and served as a moderator at the 10th Asian Conference of Frailty and Sarcopenia in 2024.

Professor Siar Dursun is a specialist in paediatric neurology at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, focusing on nerve disorders in children.

• Specially trained in child health and diseases at Izmir Education and Research Hospital
• Focuses on paediatric nerve conditions, including cases involving peripheral paralysis
• Completed advanced subspecialty training in paediatric neurology at Adnan Menderes University
• Treats complex neurological cases in infants, children, and adolescents
• Based at a leading Turkish university hospital specialising in paediatric medical care

Professor Nimet Dortcan is a specialist in clinical neurophysiology, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral nervous system disorders at Liv Hospital.

• Specialises in Electromyography (EMG) to assess muscle and nerve health for accurate diagnosis
• Completed a Master's degree in Electroneurophysiology at Istanbul University
• Former specialist at the Neurophysiology Laboratory within Fatih Sultan Mehmet Education and Research Hospital
• Expert in managing complex muscle diseases and peripheral nerve damage
• Serves as a faculty member at Halic University Faculty of Medicine