Spinal cord stroke Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Gerald Raphael Tur is an osteopath and regenerative medicine specialist at Vega Clinic in Bangkok. He serves as the official Phuket representative for the Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada. Dr. Tur is certified by the Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society. He also holds acupuncture certification from the Chinese Republic.

• Uses Gonstead Chiropractic techniques and knee-chest table procedures.
• Treats neurological and orthopedic conditions with umbilical cord stem cell therapy.
• Member of the Swiss Medical Register and the International Osteopathic Association.
• Certified in Chinese pharmacology, nutrition, and psychiatric protocols.

Dr Ulvi Samadzade specialise in complex neurological recovery at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on stroke and paralysis management.

• Uses plasmapheresis to clear harmful antibodies from the blood to aid recovery
• Provides intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy to manage inflammation in nerves
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University Hospital, a leading centre for neurology
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Specialise in treating neuromuscular junction disorders and paralysis cases

Professor Byung-hee Lee is a founding member of the Korean Stroke Society and the Korean Society of Interventional Neurology. He specialises in neurological recovery at the RE:YOUTH Arterial Stemcell Clinic.

• Treats stroke cases using interventional neurology, focusing on blood vessel health
• Holds membership in the American Stroke Association and World Stroke Society
• Published 24 research papers in international journals on vascular and stroke science
• Delivered 50 lectures globally on neurological restoration and recovery techniques

Professor Nimet Dortcan is a clinical neurophysiology specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with deep expertise in testing and managing complex nerve and muscle disorders.

• Holds a Master's degree in Experimental Medicine and Electroneurophysiology
• Specialises in Electromyography (EMG) to assess muscle and nerve health
• Uses evoked potentials to measure electrical activity in the spinal cord
• Serves as a Faculty Member at Haliç University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in peripheral nervous system diseases and sensory nerve mapping

Dr. Ece Gultekin is a pediatric neurologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in treating children with complex neurological conditions. Dr. Gultekin earned her PhD in child neurology at Medipol University. She previously served as a faculty member at Istinye University Hospital.

• Focuses on resistant epilepsy and sleep disorders in children.
• Treats neurodevelopmental conditions including autism and cerebral palsy.
• Manages pediatric migraine, speech delays, and walking delays.
• Member of the Child Neurology Association of Turkey.
• Works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital facility.

Professor Talip Asil completed an intensive stroke fellowship at the University of Calgary, making him a highly specialised choice for complex vascular neurological care.

• Specialises in interventional neurology – using minimally invasive catheters to treat blood vessel issues without open surgery
• Former Consultant Neurologist at Salmaniya Medical Complex, overseeing critical neurological cases
• Trained in interventional techniques under world-renowned specialists at Bezmialem Vakıf University
• Expertise includes managing demyelinating diseases and movement disorders affecting spinal and brain health
• Published researcher and Professor at Biruni University Hospital, focusing on vascular neurology outcomes

Associate Professor Abdullah Ozkardes is a senior neurologist at Biruni University Hospital, bringing high-level expertise from one of Turkey's top medical training institutions.

• Served as Assistant Professor of Neurology at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy (GATA)
• Expertise in managing complex vascular neurological events and acute spinal unit care
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and the DGCA Health Board
• Provides specialised neurological assessment to identify vascular triggers in spinal stroke cases

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.